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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · BN20 8HB
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About
A spaciously proportioned semi detached family house with a south westerly garden in a sought after residential area of Old Town.
The accommodation has been attractively maintained over the years and now offers potential for a fine family home with a charming garden setting and south westerly views toward the downs at the rear.
An internal inspection will convey the particular appeal of this property. Available with no onward chain.
The property is enviably located on the south westerly side of Sancroft Road in one of Old Town's most sought after residential areas close to scenic downland of the South Downs National Park.
The popular area of Old Town is known for its good local shopping facilities and sought after schools.
Eastbourne town centre is also easily accessible with its mainline rail services to London Victoria and Gatwick.
The amenities of the town centre also include the Beacon shopping centre, theatres and the newly formed shopping and walking precinct of Terminus Road which connects with one of the finest Victorian seafronts on the south coast.
Eastbourne provides a range of sporting facilities and the nearby downland offers wonderful recreational opportunity.
Spacious Reception Hall with handsome staircase detail and deep storage cupboard below stairs, radiator. Cloakroom with low level wc, wash basin, radiator and window.
Sitting Room 4.22m x 3.78m (13' 10" x 12' 5") with attractive period style fire surround with gas coal effect fire, radiator.
Dining Room 4.27m x 3.35m (14' 0" x 11' 0") with handsome period style fire surround, concealed radiator, south westerly garden aspect and double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace and garden.
Kitchen 3.15m x 2.62m (10' 4" x 8' 7") with lovely south westerly garden aspect and fitted with extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall cabinets over, inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the Hotpoint oven and grill and Smeg 4 ring gas hob with filter hood over, plumbing for washing machine and for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, part tiled walls, double glazed door to garden.
- The handsome period style staircase rises to the First Floor Landing with radiator and loft access.
Bedroom 1 4.42m x 3.66m (14' 6" x 12' 0") with lovely views toward the sea, radiator.
Bedroom 2 4.27m x 3.66m (14' 0" x 12' 0") fitted with range of wardrobe cupboards and matching storage cupboards, radiator and south westerly view toward the downs.
Bedroom 3 2.8m x 2.36m (9' 2" x 7' 9") with radiator and view toward the sea.
Spacious Bathroom/Shower Room with white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, shower unit with wall mounted shower fittings, radiator, linen storage cupboard housing the wall mounted Gloworm gas fired boiler.
Outside An important feature of this property is its delightful south westerly rear garden which extends to a depth of about 75'.
Laid principally to lawn for ease of maintenance the garden also features a wide paved terrace flanking the rear elevation securing a very attractive aspect toward the downs.
Mature trees at the end of the garden provide a degree of seclusion. There is a recently constructed timber Garden Shed and a small older garden store. Gated side access.
The front garden has been paved providing generous off road car parking space.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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About Sancroft Road, Old Town, Eastbourne, BN20
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