Hillside, East Dean

COMMANDING SPECTACULAR FAR REACHING VIEWS OVER SURROUNDING DOWNLAND TOWARDS BELLE TOUT LIGHTHOUSE AND THE SEA - AN OUTSTANDING THREE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE OF INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER WITH SCOPE TO EXTEND, SET WITHIN BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE. The property has been extended and tastefully refurbished in recent years to provide beautifully appointed accommodation with all principal rooms designed to take full advantage of the stunning downland views. The ground floor accommodation comprises a double aspect 22'2 x 11'6 sitting room with feature wood burner and bi-fold doors communicating with the extensive front terrace. The adjoining 25' x 9' open plan kitchen/dining room features a tall oak beamed vaulted ceiling with additional velux skylight and further bi-fold doors communicating with the front terrace. The kitchen area is superbly fitted and features a range of integrated appliances together with a fitted utility/boot room. The first floor accommodation provides three bedrooms in addition to a spacious refurbished bath/shower room. The property, in our opinion, provides potential to extend further if required, subject to the usual consents being obtained.

COMPRISING

ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM/WC,
DOUBLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM,
25' x 9' OPEN PLAN DOUBLE ASPECT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM,
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM,
3 BEDROOMS,
SPACIOUS BATH/SHOWER ROOM,
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING,
LEADED LIGHT DOUBLE GLAZING,
LARGE SUMMERHOUSE,
BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED LANDSCAPED GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE WITH DETACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY PROVIDING FURTHER GENEROUS OFF-ROAD PARKING

LOCATION The Gowans occupies an elevated position within the exclusive private Friston estate surrounded by miles of scenic downland countryside within the South Downs National Park. The village of East Dean, providing a range of local amenities is within a quarter of a mile and Eastbourne with its mainline railway station, shopping centre, theatres and private schools is about four miles distant. Polegate railway station is five miles (London Victoria 80 minutes). Brighton 16 miles, central London 70 miles, Lewes 15 miles, Gatwick Airport 47 miles).

ACCOMMODATION & APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Hardwood front door with leaded lights insets opening into

ENTRANCE HALL with oak floor, radiator, built in coats cupboard, built in shelved airing cupboard providing space for tumble dryer.

CLOAKROOM with built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap and cabinet below, close coupled wc, chrome heated towel rail, window.

DOUBLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM 22'2 into bay window x 11'6 (6.76m x 3.51m) enjoying far reaching downland views. Stone fireplace with matching heath and wood burner, oak floor, beamed ceiling, six wall light points, two period style radiators, TV aerial point, telephone point, bi-fold doors opening to front terrace.

OPEN PLAN DOUBLE ASPECT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 25' x 9' (7.62m x 2.74m) enjoying far reaching downland views and featuring a tall oak beamed vaulted ceiling with additional large electric velux window with electric blind affording good natural light. Superbly fitted with a range of matching shaker style units complemented by solid oak worktops and oak flooring, comprising inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink with waste disposal unit having mixer tap and water filter with cupboard under. Range of matching floor cupboards and drawers concealing dishwasher, fridge and corner carousel unit, fitted double wine chiller. Tall matching unit housing built in electric double oven, gas hob with extractor above, range of matching wall cupboards with built in microwave, period style radiator, electric kickboard heater.

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM 9' x 7'6 (2.74m x 2.29m) fitted with range of built in matching white high gloss units complemented by part ceramic wall tiling and oak flooring, comprising built in floor cupboards with worktops above with inset stainless steel sink having mixer tap. Adjoining cupboard housing hot water tank, matching wall cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine and American style fridge/freezer, built in coats cupboard, stable type hardwood door opening to patio and rear garden.

Staircase from entrance hall rising to WELL LIT FIRST FLOOR LANDING having window, radiator, hatch with extending ladder to boarded loft space with electric light.

BEDROOM 1 11'10 x 10'8 (3.61m x 3.25m) excluding depth of range of built in wardrobe cupboards. Enjoying far reaching downland views, four wall light points, TV point, radiator.

BEDROOM 2 9' x 8'6 (2.74m x 2.59m) enjoying far reaching downland views, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator, two wall light points.

BEDROOM 3 9'4 x 6'6 (2.84m x 1.98m) with built in wardrobe cupboard, two wall light points, radiator.

SPACIOUS BATH/SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and part ceramic wall tiling comprising panelled bath having mixer tap and handset, large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with built in shower with additional handset and sliding glazed door, built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap and cabinet below, further matching floor cupboard, mirrored cabinet over with built in lighting and shaver point, close coupled wc with concealed cistern, period style heated towel rail, radiator, underfloor electric heating, inset down lights, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

The Gowans is set well back from Hillside within beautifully landscaped gardens arranged to the front and rear providing an attractive setting. The gardens arranged to the front are terraced into individual areas featuring well established areas of rockery garden. Approached by a block paved driveway providing further off-road parking and access to the

DETACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE with up and over door, light and power.

Adjacent to the house is an extensive area of paved terrace 34' x 17' (10.36m x 5.18m) finished in Indian sandstone enjoying direct access from both the sitting room and kitchen/dining room providing an outside entertaining/dining area with outside lights. Paved pathway at the side with outside lights and water tap provide access to the

MATURE AND SECLUDED LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN. The garden is an attractive feature of the property comprising a substantial area of paved terrace adjacent to the house measuring 34' x 19' (10.36m x 5.79m) with outside lights and timber bike store. An Indian sandstone pathway leads to the middle terrace providing a further patio area with downland views. The pathway continues to the principal area of lawned garden with mature trees and well established borders to the boundary. Beyond the lawn is a large upper paved terrace from which excellent views are enjoyed with

TIMBER SUMMER HOUSE 17'2 x 12'4 (5.23m x 3.76m) with internal lights and power points, double glazed windows and doors on three sides with outside lights. Adjacent to the summer house is a

LARGE TIMBER SHED 14'1 x 6'11 (4.3m x 2.1m).

WEALDEN COUNCIL TAX BAND - E
EPC RATING - D