Sloe Lane, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5UR

***** SOLD STC PRIOR TO ADVERTISING - SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED ***** A luxurious and tastefully appointed 4 bedroom house of generous proportions adjacent scenic downland countryside in the picturesque and ancient village of Alfriston.

The accommodation has been substantially improved over recent years by the present owners and the generous accommodation is enhanced by a very spacious principal reception room with an inglenook style fireplace and log burning stove.

The beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room opens into the former double glazed conservatory which now is significantly improved with its vaulted and insulated ceiling and overlooks the secluded rear garden where there is a heated swimming pool which, over the last few summers, has been a great asset to the owners.

Refinements have been added only in the last year or so to a home that stands out as one of the finest of its type that we have seen in this lovely downland village. There is no onward chain.

The ancient and picturesque village of Alfriston is enviably located in the Cuckmere valley surrounded by the scenic downland countryside of the South Downs National Park to which there is easy access from this property which has the benefit of a delightful and quiet locaion.

As well as vibrant village life Alfriston offers a wide range of amenities with its charming parish church which is the venue for a wide range of musical events.

Fine dining is available at the renowned Star Inn as at several other restaurants and characterful pubs as well as at the award winning Rathfinny Wine Estate.

There is a very useful village store and a variety of shops and galleries. The surrounding downland countryside offers wonderful recreational opportunity and the sea is nearby at Cuckmere Haven.

The principal shopping centre of Eastbourne is easily accessible as is Seaford and the county town of Lewes. There are rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick from nearby Berwick Station.

There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.

Large Reception Hall   4.17m x 2.44m (13' 8" x 8' 0") to include the depth of the attractive staircase, deep storage cupboard below stairs, radiator.

Spacious Sitting/Dining Room   7m x 6.1m (23' 0" x 20' 0") to include the depth of the handsome inglenook style fireplace with its recessed log burning stove and stone hearth, 3 radiators, fine double garden aspect and double glazed casement doors give access to the rear garden terrace.

Spacious Conservatory style Dining Room   5.49m x 3.56m (18' 0" x 11' 8") with lovely garden aspect, inset ceiling lighting in the partly vaulted ceiling and double glazed casement doors give access to the garden.

Large L shaped Kitchen/Breakfast Room   6.1m x 4.57m (20' 0" x 15' 0") approximate maximum measurements of the large L shaped room with the kitchen area equipped with an extensive range of granite style working surfaces with soft closing drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap , integrated appliances include the Bosch 5 ring brushed steel finished gas hob with filter hood over, AEG electric pyrolytic oven with multi function microwave ovenover, Bosch dishwashing machine, inset American style refrigerator with ice/chilled water dispenser, further range of matching cupboards and one with a solid oak worktop with display cabinet over, radiator, oak flooring, inset ceiling lighting and sound system.

Door to Inner Hall   with radiator, built in cloaks cupboard. Door to garden.

Bedroom 4   4.57m x 2.82m (15' 0" x 9' 3") with delightful garden aspect, radiator, wash basin with cabinet below.

Shower Room   equipped with large tiled shower unit with wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin in vanity unit with cupboard below, low level wc, tiled walls, window and extractor fan, under floor heating.

Utility Room   1.52m x 2.57m (5' 0" x 8' 5") with wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer and freezer, radiator and door to large integral garage.

-   The handsome staircase rises from the reception hall to a large and Galleried Landing, range of built in wardrobe/storage cupboards, deep shelved linen storage cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder, retractable ladder with access to the boarded loft space above.

Spacious Master Bedroom Suite comprising Bedroom 1   6.1m x 3.96m (20' 0" x 13' 0") to include the depth of the extensive range of floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe and storage cupboards, matching drawer units and window bench seat, radiator, double aspect affording a view of adjacent downland and door to Large en suite Bathroom   with white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and independent overhead shower with shower screen, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, windows, inset ceiling lighting, under floor heating.

Bedroom 2   3.6m x 3.05m (11' 10" x 10' 0") with fitted wardrobe cupboards, wash basin with cabinet below, radiator, delightful garden aspect.

Bedroom 3/Large Study   4.22m x 2.7m (13' 10" x 8' 10") into the deep window bay with view toward the downs, deep built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

Family Shower Room   with large shower unit with multi jet wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, tiled walls, extractor fan, under floor heating.

Outside   The beautifully maintained gardens provide a delightful and mature setting for the house principally flanking the property on three elevations.

Overall the gardens extend to a depth of about 150' by a similar width.

There is an attractive and Heated Swimming Pool secluded in the rear garden flanked by attractive terracing which is partly sheltered by a recently installed electronically operated awning.

Partly lawned and secluded areas of the garden flank the side elevation with an attractive seating area commanding a delightful aspect over the scenic adjacent farmland. Outside hose tap.

Summer House/Home Office   3.43m x 2.24m (11' 3" x 7' 4") with double glazed newly installed door system under an attractive shingle roof, access to power and lighting.

Small Pool House at the rear housing the pump and filter unit with adjacent air source heat pump.

Large Integral Garage   5.72m x 5.18m (18' 9" x 17' 0") at its widest reducing to 8'2" in the utility/storage area with pair of up and over doors, double glazed windows, power and light points.

-   The private entrance drive and large entrance forecourt provides very generous off road car parking and turning space for several cars.