4 Bed - House - Detached - SSTC

A captivating and well appointed grade II listed property, found within established gardens, affording immediate views of the surrounding countryside with the South Downs as a backdrop.

Charm personified is this delightful detached four bedroom (three double) family home, with origins dating back to the late 18th century, built of red brick elevations interspersed with Sussex blue relief, upper elevations tile-hung. Pitched clay tile roof, elegant ash windows with feature fire places in both principal reception rooms.

This picturesque country home offers well balanced accommodation throughout the ground and first floor.
A multi glazed and panel front door leads to: Entrance lobby providing access to the sitting room, dining room and stairs leading to the first floor. The expansive kitchen/breakfast room with oil fired Rayburn providing central heating and domestic hot water, is a true feature whilst offering considerable potential, leading to; utility room; Cloakroom and coats cupboard. The first floor accommodation provides a choice of principal bedroom, as both double bedrooms to the west elevation are sumptuous in respect or their character with exposed floor boards, sash windows framing the immediate aspect toward Firle. Two further bedrooms along with a family bathroom with shower, trap hatch to roof void.

Outside:- The property is accessed by a private driveway leading to a turning area with parking comfortably for as many as four vehicles. The front garden is elevated from the adjoining street, with long grass verge leading to established box hedging that frames the front door. The expansive rear garden affords a high degree of privacy, whilst is framed by mature hedging, established trees as well as close boarded fencing. Predominantly laid to lawn with long grass relief as well as a small orchard. Attached garden store/work shop is flanked by the oil tank.

Mains water and electricity are appointed to the property, oil fired central heating serving panel radiators appointed throughout the ground and first floor accommodation. Private Drainage. Wealden District Council Tax Band: F


Location:
Nestled off the A27 between Lewes and Polegate lies the timeless village of Alciston. Situated at the end of a no through road, with footpaths leading to endless countryside walks. Mentioned in the Doomsday Book, Alciston is found at the foot of the South Downs with a working farm offering livery and grazing for horses. Berwick with its local shop and main line railway station is found under two miles away. The closest primary school is in nearby Firle Village with secondary schooling at Ringmer, Lewes, Upper Dicker, Hailsham and Eastbourne. The historic county town of Lewes is about 7 miles to the west with comprehensive shopping, independent cinema and a fast main line railway service to London Victoria in just over the hour. The coastal and entertainment centres of Eastbourne and Brighton are about 8 to 16 miles respectively. The world famous Glyndebourne Opera House is easily accessible, approximately 6 miles away.