St Matthews Gardens, St. Leonards-on-Sea

Positioned opposite the private St Matthews Gardens in St Leonards is this impressive six bedroom early Edwardian family home, resplendent with original detail and architectural scale. This four-storey house has been restored in recent years, taking a playful modern approach with vibrant pops of colour and personality throughout.

Inside
An orignal glazed timber door framed by an arched brick
surround is topped with a stained glass fan light. A large
vestibule leads through a second intricate glass door into a vibrant tiled central hallway. Towering ceilings, an open staircase and period detail give a feeling of grandeur. At the rear of the ground floor sits a large south facing open plan kitchen with adjoining larder, alongside a spacious reception room with exposed timber floors and original fireplace. A French door provides access to the terrace and down to the garden. The connecting reception room features a large bay window, original cornicing and period fireplace. To the right of the entrance hall a separate utility room houses a WC and built in storage.

The lower-ground floor opens into a study area, with two further reception rooms currently serving as a play room and family room. The larger having access to the garden.

The first floor accommodates the principal suite which is linked to a bedroom, presently being used as a vast walk-in wardrobe/dressing room. Both offer views towards the sea and beyond. The further two double bedrooms looking onto St Matthews Gardens. The family bathroom and separate WC are positioned off the hallway, where the grand staircase displays ornate stained glass windows.

Stairs continue to the second floor which provides two additional double bedrooms, one with a feature fireplace. A further family bathroom with walk-in shower, and additional storage in each room.

Outside
The facade of the house offers a notable period frontage including decorative finials, faceted bay window, quarry checkerboard pathway and pretty front terrace with various shrubs and evergreens. The rear offers a decked area
accessed from the main living space with elevated views of the south facing rear garden. Steps lead down to the expansive lawned area which is bordered by an original brick wall.

Area
The house sits within the desirable St Matthews Gardens. Formerly part of the Eversfield Estate, the private gardens were created in the early 1900s for local residents to enjoy and maintain. In the present day the gardens offer community events, yoga classes, boule court and a children's play area. Central St Leonards and the promenade are a short walk, offering access to the beach, numerous popular restaurants, cafes and galleries. St Leonards mainline station is easily accessed providing a direct link into Central London.