4-bedroom semi-detached house · BN24 5BT
For saleListed 203 days
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About
Nestled in the East Sussex countryside, this delightful, beautifully extended four bedroom semi-detached family home features versatile living accommodation spread over three floors, with ample off-road parking and plenty of charm.
Situated approximately 10 minutes from Polegate station with direct links to London and Eastbourne. A tile-hung pitched storm porch leads to the front door, opening to a generous entrance hall.
The property has been extended to include a large kitchen/ diner with a dual aspect that can accommodate a large dining table and additional furniture.
The kitchen area benefits from a Velux window for further light and comprises a variety of wooden storage units, with an LPG-fired AGA, a ceramic sink with an electric hot water tap, space for a dishwasher, a large American fridge/freezer, and double doors leading to the garden/BBQ area.
Two further reception rooms provide excellent and versatile spaces for family living.
A sitting room with a log burner on a large slate hearth, an arched feature window, and a separate, triple aspect snug or family room. The study has a 'U'-shaped fitted desk and additional shelving.
The downstairs w.c.,/utility also has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Up the stairs to the first floor and three of the bedrooms.
Bedroom one is a generous dual aspect with an en suite shower room, linen cupboard, and built-in shelving. Bedroom two is a double with built-in wardrobes, and bedroom three is a single bedroom.
Bedroom four is located on the second floor and is a small double or well-proportioned single with eaves storage, and is currently used as a craft room.
A Velux window in the stairwell provides additional light to the second floor.
The family bathroom is located on the first floor and comprises a corner bath with shower attachment, a bidet, w.c., and wall-hung wash basin with a separate vanity unit and shelving.
The first floor landing also has a generous storage room with a vaulted ceiling and downlights. Outside: The garden is separated into two main areas.
The 'Top Lawn' consists of a semi-raised lawn with sleeper-lined edges and hedges at one end. Planted borders, raised flower beds, and a path, shouldered by shingle that leads to the front gate.
The BBQ area is an excellent entertaining space and has power and lighting, covered by a pitched tiled roof, and a tiled floor.
The 'Bottom Lawn' is laid to lawn and has its borders lined with trees and plants, tapering to a point at the far end.
A sliding gate provides access to the private off-road parking, which is large enough for several vehicles on a hardstanding and shingle parking area.
There are two car ports for extra parking in addition to a large double garage/workshop with up & over doors and power, additional external storage to one side, and water butts for rainwater harvesting.
Adjacent to one of the car ports is a useful log store. Gas Fired Central Heating. Private Drainage. Council Tax Band: E.
Situation: Pevensey Bay is only 3.3 miles away and other coastal towns, places of interest and historic and National Trust properties are within easy reach.
Just up the lane is a large garden centre with other shops and a café. Hailsham is the nearest town for supermarkets and shopping and is around 4.8 miles away.
Polegate station is 4.2 miles away with a service to Brighton and London.
The centre of Eastbourne is approximately 20 minutes away by car, offering a large number of amenities, including supermarkets, a large shopping centre, a cinema, theatres, and the International Tennis Centre, which hosts an annual competition in the lead-up to The Wimbledon Championships.
Directions: From Heathfield, head south on the A267 towards Hailsham until reaching the Boship Roundabout.
Take the second exit onto the A22 and at the second roundabout, take the first exit onto the A295. After just under a mile, take the second exit at the mini roundabout onto the B2104, Ersham Road.
Continue south for approximately 2 miles, where Hilliers Garden Centre is on the left.
After approximately 0.3mi past the garden centre, the entrance to the property is on the left-hand side just before the crossroads of Hailsham Road and Cottage Lane.
Agents Note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract.
We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon.
Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.
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