3-bedroom house · BN26 5RB
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About
Commanding glorious views over the Cuckmere valley - A detached 3 bedroom house of individual character with delightfully presented accommodation.
The accommodation has been tastefully improved in recent years by the present owners and features a fine bespoke open plan kitchen/dining room equipped by Neptune.
Subject to any consents required and some refurbishment the detached studio room style annexe offers potential for a home office or other use.
An inspection will convey the individual appeal and potential of this delightful home.
Holly Tree House is enviably situated in the heart of this picturesque and much sought after downland village in the heart of the scenic Cuckmere valley.
With a very popular village pub and a range of facilities in nearby Alfriston the property is also within easy reach of the amenities of Eastbourne.
There are rail services from Polegate and Berwick Station to London Victoria and to Gatwick. The South Downs National Park provides wonderful recreational opportunity.
There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.
Large Entrance Porch With front door to Large Reception Hall With oak flooring, radiator and rear door to garden.
Large Sitting Room (6.48m x 3.66m (21' 3" x 12' 0")) With double aspect including fine views over the Cuckmere valley, log burning stove in fireplace recess with oak beam over, radiator and doors to Spacious Garden Room (5.66m x 4.1m (18' 7" x 13' 5")) With views over the Cuckmere valley and southerly garden aspect, sets of double glazed sliding doors give access to the garden.
Spacious Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room (6.55m x 3.66m (21' 6" x 12' 0")) With fine double aspect including glorious views over the Cuckmere valley to the downs and equipped with extensive range of solid oak working surfaces including breakfast bar, double butlers china sink with mixer tap and fitted with bespoke units by Neptune include a range of drawers and cupboards with matching wall cabinets, electric fired Aga with 3 ovens and 2 hotplates with extractor hood above, double opening larder cupboard with drawer system, eye level refrigerator with freezer unit below, Neff dishwashing machine, under floor heating in the dining area, inset ceiling lighting, door to rear hall.
Door to Rear Utility Hall With oak flooring and range of bespoke cabinets with space for coats and plumbing for washing machine, concealed Grant oil fired boiler, door to rear garden.
Bathroom/Cloakroom/Shower Room With large shower unit, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor, part tiled walls, inset ceiling lighting, extractor fan, 2 windows.
- The staircase rises from the reception hall to the Galleried well lit First Floor Landing with deep shelved linen storage cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder, access to Large Loft Space.
Bedroom 1 (4.47m x 3.66m (14' 8" x 12' 0")) Including the depth of the deep floor to ceiling range of built in wardrobes and storage cupboards, radiator and glorious views over the Cuckmere valley to the south downs.
Bedroom 2 (3.7m x 3.35m (12' 2" x 11' 0")) To include the depth of the deep floor to ceiling range of built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator, double aspect including glorious views to the downs and Cuckmere valley.
Bedroom 3 (3.7m x 3.05m (12' 2" x 10' 0")) To include the depth of the deep built in floor to ceiling wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
Study/Nursery (2.08m x 1.7m (6' 10" x 5' 7")) With radiator and fine views over the Cuckmere valley.
Bathroom With white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, wash basin in cabinet below, low level wc, bidet, radiator, tiled walls, window.
Outside The gardens provide a delightful setting for the property and are mainly arranged to the front, side and rear.
The rear garden backs onto downland countryside and extends to a width of about 95' and including the area of lawned garden on the southerly side of the house extends to an overall similar depth.
Extensively laid to lawn for ease of maintenance the gardens are separated into attractive areas providing a good degree of privacy and maximum sun throughout the day.
The front gardens are arranged on 2 levels and contain a variety of ornamental shrubs. A wide paved terrace flanks the rear elevation.
Detached Annexe (7.09m x 3.2m (23' 3" x 10' 6")) Approximate maximum overall measurements dividing into a Sitting area with a Kitchen area off with range of units including stainless steel sink unit, Hygena oven and electric hob with filter hood over, plumbing for washing machine and door to Bathroom With white suite comprising panelled bath and wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, towel rail and extractor fan.
Workshop (5.13m x 3.15m (16' 10" x 10' 4")) With power and light points, window.
Detached Double Garage (5.49m x 5.33m (18' 0" x 17' 6")) With electronically operated roller door, power and light points. Oil storage tank store.
- The entrance forecourt provides good off road car parking space.
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