Outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial and imposing five bedroom detached residence of character and generous proportions (approximately 3045 sq ft (TBV)), situated in an elevated position on the inner circle of Houndean Rise - one of Lewes' premier roads. The property has been ...
Outstanding opportunity to acquire a substantial and imposing five bedroom detached residence of character and generous proportions (approximately 3045 sq ft (TBV)), situated in an elevated position on the inner circle of Houndean Rise - one of Lewes' premier roads. The property has been recently renovated and refurbished throughout by the current owner to exacting standards and offers stylish, contemporary accommodation which enjoys views to the front towards the South Downs. This elevated property is approached by a sweeping cobbled driveway which extends through what is in our opinion a good sized, mature front garden to a setting well back from the road. Internally - in our opinion - the accommodation is voluminous. A striking 30 ft kitchen/day room provides a superb entertaining/family space. This bright and exciting space benefits from a part vaulted ceiling (with two electrically operated double glazed roof windows) and two sets of bi-folding doors which open onto the terrace and landscaped rear garden. The room is accented by exposed timbers and the clean geometric lines of a luxury white high gloss kitchen with white granite work-surfaces. A good sized utility room provides a space for the mechanics of the kitchen housing many of the integrated appliances. The spacious, flexible accommodation is arranged over three floors and further comprises on the ground floor; entrance hall, 26 ft drawing room with several double doors providing views and access to the gardens, 22 ft living room with two bay windows and a cloakroom with a modern white suite. On the first floor the accommodation further comprises; four bedrooms (two with their own designer en suite facility) and a family shower room with a modern designer white suite to include a luxuriously sized shower cubicle. The 25 ft master bedroom suite occupies the second floor, enjoys far reaching views towards the South Downs and a luxury en suite bathroom featuring a double-ended bath and separate shower cubicle. Other particular character features of note include polished tiled floors and under-floor heating in part, a quarry tiled floor in the entrance porch, exposed floor-boards in the entrance hall and drawing room, an impressive cast iron fireplace with slate hearth in the drawing room and leaded-light windows in the entrance hall. Outside ample parking is offered by way of the sweeping cobble laid driveway providing space for numerous vehicles. The well maintained, landscaped front and rear gardens are in our opinion, a delightful feature. The extensive front garden is mostly laid to lawn and incorporates flowerbeds well stocked with an array of mature plants, shrubs and trees, a raised flag-stone laid terrace enjoying views over rooftops towards the South Downs and access to either side of the property. The lawned rear garden benefits from a further flag-stone laid terrace and in our opinion when the bi-folding kitchen doors are opened onto this terrace the combined space is truly impressive. Further benefits to the location include being within walking distance of the mainline railway station (London Victoria approx. 1hr) and High Street shopping facilities. Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the size, layout and presentation of this substantial, superbly located Lewes property. GCH. Double glazing. No onward chain.
ENTRANCE PORCH Timber door with inset obscured glazed leaded-light panel opening into:
ENTRANCE HALL 6.20m(20'4)x2.18m(7'2)
Two obscured glazed leaded-light windows with front aspect. Panelled doors to principal rooms. Stairs with wooden handrail and balustrade to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard with fitted light. Thermostat controls. Radiator. Exposed floor-boards. Panelled door to:
DRAWING ROOM 8.18m(26'10)x4.60m(15'1)
Three double glazed windows with side aspect and views over garden. Double glazed windows to either side of double glazed double doors providing views and access to front garden and terrace. Two further double glazed double doors with double glazed windows to either side providing views and access to rear garden. Impressive cast iron fireplace with inset coal-effect 'living flame' gas fire, timber mantle, timber surround, tiled insert and slate hearth. Television point. Dimmer switch controlled recessed spotlights. Three radiators. Exposed floor-boards.
LIVING ROOM 6.81m(22'4)x4.44m(14'7)
Two double glazed bay windows with front aspect and views over front garden and terrace and obscured views towards the South Downs. Television point. Recessed spotlights. Two radiators.
KITCHEN/DAY ROOM 9.27m(30'5)x5.99m(19'8)
Vaulted ceiling to the majority of the room. Double glazed fitted sky lantern. Two electrically operated double glazed Velux roof windows. Two sets of double glazed bi-folding doors providing views and access to gardens (one set of these doors has double glazed windows to either side). Luxury white high gloss kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units incorporating 'soft close' drawers and doors. White granite worksurfaces over incorporating a breakfast bar. Pelmet lighting. White granite splashbacks. 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with designer mixer tap with hose attachment. Two integrated Siemens combination electric fan ovens and grills, one with a warming plate below. Integrated Siemens touch-operated five ring induction hob. Integral fridge freezer. Wine fridge. Integral dishwasher. Extractor fan. Fitted shelves set into recess. Television point. Dimmer switch controlled recessed spotlights. Under-floor heating. Polished tiled floor. Door with inset glazed panels opening into:
UTILITY ROOM 2.90m(9'6)x2.01m(6'7)
Door with inset obscured double glazed panel providing access to the side of the property. Range of white high gloss wall and base units including broom cupboards incorporating 'soft close' drawers and doors. Roll top worksurfaces over. 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for drier. Integral fridge freezer. Airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder and wall mounted Glo-worm gas fired boiler. Extractor fan. Recessed spotlights. Polished tiled floor.
CLOAKROOM Obscured double glazed window with rear aspect. Modern white suite comprising: corner wash hand basin incorporating towel rail with designer mixer tap. Low level WC with push-button flush. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights. Polished tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Wooden handrail and balustrade over stairs. Double glazed portrait window with rear aspect and elevated views over rear garden. Panelled doors to principal rooms. Panelled door opening to staircase ascending to second floor. Fitted cupboard. Panelled door to:
BEDROOM TWO 4.34m(14'3)x3.45m(11'4)
Double glazed window with front aspect and elevated views over front garden towards the South Downs beyond. Television point. Recessed spotlights. Radiator. Panelled door to
EN-SUITE Modern designer white suite comprising: double-ended bath with concealed wall mounted taps and extendable hand-held shower attachment. Shower cubicle with concealed controls for power shower, rain-style shower head, polished tiled surround and fixed glass screen. 'Floating' wash hand basin with designer mixer tap. Low level WC with push-button flush. Extractor fan. Vanity cupboard with mirrored doors and shelves. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights. Under-floor heating. Polished tiled floor.
BEDROOM THREE 3.81m(12'6)x2.95m(9'8)
Double glazed window with rear aspect and elevated views over rear garden. Fitted cupboard with concealed door and recessed spotlight. Television point. Dimmer switch controlled recessed spotlights. Radiator. Panelled door to:
EN-SUITE Modern designer white suite comprising: shower cubicle with concealed controls for power shower, rain-style shower head, polished tiled surround and glass screen door. 'Floating' wash hand basin with designer mixer tap. Low level WC with push-button flush. Extractor fan. Vanity cupboard with mirrored doors and shelves. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights. Polished tiled floor.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.72m(15'6)x4.11m(13'6)
Double glazed window with front aspect and elevated views over front garden towards the South Downs beyond. Double glazed window with side aspect and views over rooftops towards the South Downs. Fitted wardrobe with double panelled doors, fitted shelf and hanging rail. Television point. Recessed spotlights. Radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 4.72m(15'6)x3.17m(10'5)
Double glazed window with rear aspect and elevated views over rear garden. Double glazed window with side aspect and views over rooftops towards the South Downs. Fitted wardrobe with panelled door, fitted shelf and hanging rail. Television point. Recessed spotlights. Radiator.
FAMILY SHOWER ROOM Double glazed window with front aspect and elevated views over front garden towards the South Downs beyond. Modern designer white suite comprising: over-sized shower cubicle with concealed controls for power shower, rain-style shower head, polished tiled surround and fixed glass screen. 'Floating' wash hand basin with designer mixer tap. Low level WC with push-button flush. Extractor fan. Vanity cupboard with mirrored doors and shelves. Linen cupboard with panelled door, fitted shelves and hanging rail. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights. Under-floor heating. Polished tiled floor.
SECOND FLOOR Accessed via a panelled door from the first floor landing. Stairs with wooden handrail and balustrade.
MASTER BEDROOM 7.90m(25'11)x6.05m(19'10)
Double glazed window with front aspect and elevated views over front garden and far reaching views towards the South Downs beyond. Two double glazed windows with rear aspect and elevated views over rear garden. Two double glazed Velux roof windows with side aspect. Multiple eaves storage cupboards. Television point. Dimmer switch controlled recessed spotlights. Two radiators. Opening to:
EN-SUITE Two double glazed Velux roof windows with side aspect. Modern designer white suite comprising: double-ended bath with centrally positioned taps and extendable hand-held shower attachment. Shower cubicle with concealed controls for power shower, rain-style shower head, polished tiled surround and glass screen door. 'Floating' wash hand basin with designer mixer tap. Concealed-cistern low level WC with push-button flush. Extractor fan. Polished tiled walls. Vanity cupboard with mirrored doors and shelves. Fitted storage. Linen cupboard with fitted shelf. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail. Recessed spotlights. Under-floor heating. Polished tiled floor.
FRONT GARDEN Extensive, landscaped front garden which is mostly laid to lawn. Flowerbeds well stocked with an array of mature plants, shrubs and trees. Flag-stone steps ascending to raised flag-stone laid terrace enjoying elevated views over front garden and views over rooftops towards the South Downs. Two outside lights. Two paved pathways providing access to either side of the property and to the rear garden. Front garden is enclosed by fenced borders.
REAR GARDEN Landscaped rear garden. Flag-stone paved terrace adjacent to the property providing ample space for garden furniture. Raised flowerbeds well stocked with shrubs. Outside lights. Two paved pathways providing access to either side of the property, the front garden and driveway. Paved steps ascending from the terrace to the remainder of the rear garden which is laid to lawn. Raised flowerbeds to the borders well stocked with a range of mature plants and shrubs. Rear garden is enclosed by fenced borders.
DRIVEWAY Sweeping cobble laid driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles.
Property Features- Newly Refurbished
- High Standard Throughout
- 25'11 Master Bedroom Suite
- Four Further Double Bedrooms
- Three Stunning Reception Rooms
- Landscaped Gardens to Front/Back
- Gated Entrance
- Sweeping Cobble Driveway
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