Fossil Cottage, North Street, Alfriston, BN26 5UQ

Commanding breathtaking views across the Cuckmere valley toward downland countryside - An immaculately presented and substantially improved 3 bedroom cottage on the edge of picturesque Alfriston.

In recent years the accommodation has been luxuriously refurbished with great care having been taken to preserve the charming period character of the property.

All of the principal rooms secure the glorious river valley views available. Only an inspection will convey the exceptional merit and appeal of this delightful home.

We are advised that there is no onward chain.

Fossil Cottage is located in the charming and historic village of Alfriston with all principal rooms affording spectacular views of the river valley and surrounding downland while being only a five minute walk from the village centre.

Alfriston is nestled in the idyllic Cuckmere valley within The South Downs National Park.

The village has a range of shops, tea rooms, hotels, restaurants and pubs including the award winning Star Inn and the renowned Rathfinny Vineyard is situated on the edge of the village.

The South Downs Way runs through the centre of the village and at the bottom of the valley is the beach at Cuckmere Haven and the dramatic coastal walks of the Seven Sisters Country Park.

The county town of Lewes and seaside town of Eastbourne are within easy reach and the mainline station at Berwick is approximately a five minute drive away with direct trains to London, Brighton and Eastbourne.

There are also many cultural attractions nearby including world class opera at Glyndebourne and Art and Literary festivals at Charleston. Channel ferries operate from Newhaven.

Spacious Entrance Lobby With quarry tiled floor, radiator and countryside views.

Sitting Room Affording a triple aspect and breathtaking views accross the Cuckmere valley toward the surrounding downland countryside, attractive fireplace fitted with log burning stove, 2 radiators, french doors which lead out onto the garden terrace.

Study/Bedroom 3 With period style fireplace, radiator and french doors to the garden terrace.

Magnificent Kitchen/Dining Room Luxuriously refitted with Neptune units comprising drawers and cupboards beneath the range of working surfaces with shelving and utensil rails over, Belfast sink unit with mixer tap, large larder cupboard, gas fired Aga, integrated AEG dishwashing machine, Bosch American style refrigerator/freezer, 3 velux windows, quarry tiled floor, radiator and french doors from the dining room into the paved breakfast terrace.

Ground Floor Shower Room Luxuriously refitted with a white suite comprising glass enclosed shower unit set into tiled enclosure with wall mounted controls and extractor fan, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail with radiator, tiled flooring and window.

Inner Hall With deep built in coat cupboard and additional store cupboard below stairs.

- The staircase rises to the First Floor Landing with deep laundry/boiler cupboard with Bosch washing machine, wall mounted Gloworm gas fired boiler and pressurised hot water cylinder, built in shelved linen cupboard and access hatch to loft space.

Bedroom 1 Affording a double aspect and commanding glorious views across the Cuckmere valley, period style fireplace, radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom 2 Affording far reaching views over the Cuckmere valley, period style fireplace, radiator.

Spacious Family Bathroom/Shower Room Luxuriously equipped with a white suite comprising roll top bath, glass enclosed shower unit with wall mounted controls, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail with radiator, second radiator, glorious far reaching views over the Cuckmere valley.

Additional First Floor Shower Room Refitted with a white suite comprising glass enclosed shower unit set into tiled enclosure, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail with radiator, extractor fan, window.

Outside The property features various sections of garden all of which secure the glorious river valley views.

The principal lawned area of garden is arranged to the south of the property and measures a depth of about 40'.

A broad paved terrace flanks the rear elevation and the second terrace secures morning sun. There is also access to a vegetable garden with garden shed.