House for sale in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex - 6 bedrooms

A substantial and elegant detached Edwardian house of considerable charm and character, situated in a quiet, elevated position, directly opposite large, privately-owned gardens, less than a mile from local shops, a mainline railway station and the seafront. Built in 1907 for a member of a prominent local family of the time, the property has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished and modernised in recent years and offers light, spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, retaining much of the period charm of its original construction, but now coupled with more contemporary, modern facilities. The accommodation includes a lovely entrance vestibule with original tiled flooring, a good size hall, an excellent sitting room with a handsome marble fireplace and a lovely outlook over the rear garden, a useful conservatory, a spacious dining room and a modern kitchen with a utility room off. The first floor offers four excellent size bedrooms; two with en-suite f

A substantial and elegant detached Edwardian house of considerable charm and character, situated in a quiet, elevated position, directly opposite large, privately-owned gardens, less than a mile from local shops, a mainline railway station and the seafront. Built in 1907 for a member of a prominent local family of the time, the property has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished and modernised in recent years and offers light, spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, retaining much of the period charm of its original construction, but now coupled with more contemporary, modern facilities. The accommodation includes a lovely entrance vestibule with original tiled flooring, a good size hall, an excellent sitting room with a handsome marble fireplace and a lovely outlook over the rear garden, a useful conservatory, a spacious dining room and a modern kitchen with a utility room off. The first floor offers four excellent size bedrooms; two with en-suite facilities, plus a large main bathroom. A further staircase leads to the second floor; a suite of rooms unto itself, ideal for an independent teenager, relatives, guest suite, etc, which comprises two further bedrooms and a large shower room. Many of the rooms on the ground and first floors feature 10' high ceilings, adding to feeling of light and space, while several of the rooms on the upper floors also have lovely views over the town with a backdrop of the English Channel. Gas central heating is installed and most rooms feature uPVC double glazing, with the principal rooms featuring uPVC double glazed 'sash' windows. Outside, the property is well screened from the road by mature planting and there is also parking for a number of vehicles. To the rear, there is a private, well-stocked and mature garden with a specimen Weeping Ash tree as a centrepiece. This is a fine property, beautifully presented and conveniently situated, absolutely ideal for a family and thoroughly recommended for viewing.\n\nCovered Entrance Porch
Substantial, part-glazed front door to:

Entrance Vestibule
A lovely entrance to the property with an original, ornate tiled floor. Part-glazed pine side screens and door leading to:

Entrance Hall
A spacious and attractive feature of the property, split-level, with a wide staircase leading to the first floor with an understairs storage cupboard.

Cloakroom
Part-tiled walls and a white suite comprising WC and wash basin.

Sitting Room
A splendid room, L-shaped, with a double aspect and of an excellent size, with a 10' high ceiling adding to the feeling of light and space. A particular feature of this room is the fireplace with a highly ornate marble surround, tiled hearth and a large fitted wood burner. The room also features a television point, fitted storage cupboards and a lovely outlook over the rear garden, accessed by glazed french doors. A further part-glazed casement door, and several steps, lead down to a:

Conservatory
Of part-brick construction, with uPVC double glazed windows and glazed roof panels, this is a most useful addition to the property with an outlook over the rear garden, accessed by uPVC double glazed french doors. Tiled flooring, telephone point.


Pine door from entrance hall to:

Dining Room
Another excellent size reception room, with a double aspect and high ceiling. The room features a large fireplace, with an ornate pine surround, tiled hearth and cast-iron inset, plus a gas fire point.


Pine door from entrance hall to small lobby, in turn leading through to the:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
A lovely size L-shaped room, with a double aspect, well equipped with a modern range of base storage units comprising cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, plus matching wall-mounted storage cupboards. The kitchen is also equipped with a range of built-in AEG appliances including an electric hob, an electric eye-level double oven, built-in dishwasher and built-in fridge and freezer units. There is also a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks and tiled flooring. A pine door leads to:

Utility Room
With fitted, tiled work surfaces, storage cupboards, inset butler sink with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine. Fitted china cupboard, further fitted storage cupboard, Potterton gas-fired boiler. Pine door to walk-in pantry with fitted shelving and tiling to the walls and floor. A further pine door leads to a:

Trades Lobby
Tiled walls, fitted pine storage cupboard, trades door.


Wide staircase, with large half-landing, leading from the entrance hall to a:

Spacious First Floor Landing
With staircase to the second floor. Pine doors leading to:

Bedroom One
An excellent size room with an outlook over Markwick Gardens. Telephone point. Pine door to:

En-Suite Shower Room
Part-tiled walls, tiled flooring and an attractive 'Twyfords' suite comprising shower cubicle, with Mira plumbed shower unit, ornate pedestal wash basin and WC.

Bedroom Two
A lovely light room with an outlook over the rear garden and the town, plus an oblique view of the Channel.

Bedroom Three
Another lovely size room, with an outlook over the rear garden. A pine door leads to:

Spacious En-Suite Bathroom
Part-tiled walls and an attractive white suite comprising a pine panelled bath, an ornate pedestal wash basin and WC. Electric shaver point, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four
A double aspect room, currently used as a study. Attractive cast-iron fireplace, fitted wardrobe.

Spacious Bathroom
A large L-shaped room, equipped with a modern white suite comprising panelled bath, large pedestal wash basin and WC. Large fitted airing cupboard, with pine louvred doors, housing an insulated hot water cylinder. Part-tiled walls, electric shaver point, heated towel rail.


Staircase from first floor landing, with deep half-landing housing a range of useful fitted storage cupboards, leading to the:

Long Second Floor Landing
With a range of deep built-in storage cupboards.

Bedroom Five
A room with a lovely outlook over the rear garden and the town, with an oblique view of the sea.

Bedroom Six
A good size room with a lovely view over the town with the English Channel in the distance. Telephone point.

Large Shower Room
Another large room with part-tiled walls and a white suite comprising pedestal wash basin, WC and shower cubicle with a period, gold-plated shower head. Electric shaver point, heated towel rail. Trap access to loft space, double doors to eaves storage space.

Note
The two bedrooms and large shower room which make up the top floor accommodation provide an ideal suite for an independent teenager or relative. Alternatively, an ideal area for home working or a perfect guest suite.

Outside
Twin, wrought-iron gates lead to an extensive area of vehicle hard-standing, with space for at least three vehicles. The hard-standing area also features an outside water tap.

Gardens
To the front of the property, there is a wide variety of ornamental shrubs and trees which effectively screen the property from the road. A secure side access leads to a private, well-stocked and mature rear garden, walled to the boundaries, and comprising mainly lawn with borders and beds containing, again, a wide and extensive variety of ornamental shrubs and trees, with a specimen Weeping Ash tree as a centrepiece to the garden. Immediately adjacent to the rear of the property is a raised terrace, with ornamental pond and ornate ballustrades, leading to a small, wall-enclosed courtyard garden with three brick-built garden stores, one with power and light. The garden also features a further ornamental pond.

Council Tax Band
G (Hastings Borough Council)