
The Village, Alciston

- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
527 sq ft
49 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- GRADE II LISTED END TERRACE PERIOD COTTAGE OF IMMENSE CHARM
- NO ONWARD CHAIN - IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE
- PRIVATE WEST FACING REAR GARDEN
- OPEN FIREPLACE IN SITTING ROOM
- WALLED FRONT GARDEN WITH SIDE ACCESS
- OIL FIRED CENTRAL HEATING
- MAINS WATER AND ELECTRICITY, PRIVATE DRAINAGE
- EAST/WEST ASPECT
- WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL TAX BAND C
- IDEALLY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ALCISTON VILLAGE
Description
OFFERED FOR SALE WITH VACANT POSSESSION, WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN: A flint and brick (rendered and weather barded in part) end-terraced Grade II Listed cottage, all under a clay tiled roof. Quietly situated in the heart of much favoured Alciston village, this country home is offered for sale with a private, easily maintained west-facing rear garden, along with hardstanding providing an off street parking space to the rear. The rear garden in turn is adjoined by open countryside with the downs as the backdrop to this wonderful aspect.
The accommodation comprises solid wood Front Door into Sitting Room with feature open fireplace with shelving to each side of the chimney breast, deep under stairs cupboard; inner Hall with access to loft space, airing cupboard housing copper hot water tank with slatted shelving; Kitchen with fitted sink unit and base units, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, half-glazed door to rear garden, fitted cupboards condensing boiler and fitted slatted shelving; Bathroom with panel bath, pedestal hand wash basin, low level WC, heated towel rail.
Enclosed staircase with roof light to first floor landing and two Bedrooms with views over the front garden and the street beyond.
Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating is provided by a Grant Vortex 26/36 oil fired condensing boiler serving panel radiators throughout. Private drainage (septic tank shared with 34 & 35 The Square - please note there will be a shared maintenance fee for the emptying of the septic tank). Wealden District Council Tax Band C.
Outside: The front garden provides shared access to all three cottages. The cottage is approached via a picket gate in the front flint wall, with a shared path and steps lead to the front door, accessed via an elevated paved terrace (right of access) defined by a dwarf brick wall. The private, fully enclosed west-facing rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn enclosed by mature hedging, close boarded fencing and a rear access gate. External oil fired boiler, sited to the north boundary fence is the oil tank.
Agent's Note: Viewers are politely asked not to park in the Rose Cottage car park as this is a private home.
The cottage is situated within the charming and historic down land village of Alciston, and mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Alciston nestles at the foot of the South Downs and is renowned for walking and riding. The working farm offers livery and grazing for horses. Berwick with its local shop and main line railway station is about a mile and a half away. The closest primary school is in 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.
Directions to the property:
Sitting Room - 3.43m x 3.33m (11'3 x 10'11) -
Kitchen - 2.44m x 2.29m (8 x 7'6) -
Bathroom (Ground Floor) - 2.46m x 1.63m (8'1 x 5'4) -
Utility Cupboard -
Bedroom 1 - 3.43m x 2.67m (11'3 x 8'9) -
Bedroom 2 - 2.97m x 2.46m (9'9 x 8'1) -
First Floor Landing -
Council Tax Band: C -
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The Village, Alciston- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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