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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · BN26 5SY
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A beautifully refurbished and remarkably spacious 4 bedroom period style town house affording a glorious lawned rear garden in excess of 100' The generously proportioned accommodation of this Grade II Listed house has undergone an extensive and thoughtful program of renovation in recent years resulting in one of the finest period homes that we have recently seen in this highly sought after downland village.
Only an inspection will convey the exceptional quality of the improvements made as well as the extent of the delightful rear garden.
The property is enviably situated in the historic high street of Alfriston, within the breathtakingly scenic Cuckmere Valley which forms part of the South Downs National Park.
The surrounding countryside provides a wonderful range of recreational activities including hiking, horse-riding and cycling with the South Downs Way passing through the village.
There is an excellent range of dining venues within Alfriston including the Star Inn as well as the Rathfinny Wine Estate just a short distance away.
Schools in the area include Bede's at Upper Dicker, Eastbourne College and Lewes Old Grammer. There are mainline rail services from nearby Berwick Station to London Victoria and Gatwick.
There is world class opera at Glyndebourne and channel ferries operate from Newhaven. Entrance Hall With beautiful, exposed brick and timber work, radiator.
Spacious Sitting Room (6.96m x 3.5m (22' 10" x 11' 6")) With 2 attractive fireplaces flanked on either side by a range of fitted furniture including book shelving, television unit, seating bench and large built in coat/shoe cupboard, radiator.
Magnificent Kitchen/Dining Room (6.17m x 4.2m (20' 3" x 13' 9")) Affording a delightful aspect into the rear garden and luxuriously equipped with bespoke handmade kitchen units and an extensive range of quartz working surfaces with Farrow & Ball painted cupboards and drawers below and matching island unit with breakfast bar, inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, 6 hob range style gas cooker with filter hood over, integrated dishwashing machine, double larder style cupboards, Marmoleum flooring, glazed door to the rear terrace and garden and on the open plan with Family Area (4.42m x 2.24m (14' 6" x 7' 4")) With impressive roof skylight and radiator.
Utility Room (2.2m x 1.96m (7' 3" x 6' 5")) With sink unit set into working surface with space and plumbing below for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, radiator.
Cloakroom/Shower Room With glass enclosed shower unit set into tiled enclosure, wall mounted wash basin, low level wc, extractor fan. - Access to the Cellar/Basement.
- The staircase rises from the entrance hall to the First Floor Landing.
Bedroom 1 (4.47m x 3.35m (14' 8" x 11' 0")) With handsome period style fireplace, a wall to wall range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
Bedroom 2 (3.56m x 2.72m (11' 8" x 8' 11")) Affording a lovely aspect over the rear garden, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
Family Bathroom (4.45m x 2.08m (14' 7" x 6' 10")) Luxuriously equipped with a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, large glass enclosed shower unit set into tiled recess, wall mounted vanity unit with twin wash basins and storage below, low level wc, ladder radiator, window with stained glass detail.
- The staircase continues to the Second Floor Landing. Bedroom 3 (4.06m x 2.4m (13' 4" x 7' 10")) With built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
Bedroom 4/Study (2.5m x 2.44m (8' 2" x 8' 0")) Affording far reaching views over the Cuckmere valley, radiator.
Nb Planning Permission has been granted to combine bedrooms 3 and 4, resulting in a considerably more spacious double bedroom, if required.
Outside An important feature of the property is its impressive walled rear garden which extends to a depth in excess of 100'.
Principally laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with flower borders at both sides and a selection of specimen trees.
There are lovely brick and flagstone terraces arranged close to the rear elevation and there is a useful outside wc. Access to Cellar/Basement and gated side access from the garden to the high street.
Apple Store/Bothy An intriguing and versatile detached outbuilding arranged over 2 floors with supplies of electricity and water.
The first floor has been luxuriously renovated to provide a comfortable home office or potentially for use as a guest bedroom, subject to any necessary consents being obtained.
The ground floor requires ongoing refurbishment, subject to the requirements of a buyer. See floorplan for measurements.
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