Watts Lane, Eastbourne

ENVIABLY SITUATED WITHIN THE MUCH FAVOURED UPPERTON AREA, WITHIN THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE OF THE TOWN CENTRE - A SUBSTANTIAL FIVE BEDROOM BAY FRONTED DETACHED EDWARDIAN HOUSE OF CONSIDERABLE PERIOD CHARACTER SET WITHIN MATURE SIZEABLE LEVEL WESTERLY FACING GARDENS WITH GENEROUS OFF-ROAD PARKING. The property has been extensively refurbished in recent years to provide generous and stylishly appointed family accommodation comprising three substantial reception rooms and five spacious double bedrooms. Approached by a welcoming reception hall, the ground floor accommodation comprises a 28'4 x 15'4 triple aspect living room with under-floor heating, a second reception room and a superb open plan designer kitchen communicating with the triple aspect family/dining room featuring extensive bi-fold doors opening onto the adjoining westerly facing terrace and rear garden. The kitchen area is superbly fitted with a range of contemporary Schmidt units and is complemented with integrated appliances and under-floor heating. Four double bedrooms are arranged on the first floor including the master bedroom suite with modern fitted ensuite shower room/wc. Also arranged on the first floor is the useful utility room and spacious well-appointed family bathroom with separate shower. The entire second floor is arranged as a 25' x 19' double aspect bedroom with ensuite shower room and a deep turreted bay window study area enjoying far reaching panoramic views over the town towards the Downs. The accommodation is enhanced throughout with charming Edwardian character, featuring original fireplaces, ornate ceiling cornices, and a fine period staircase. A particular feature is the deep turreted bay window extending through all three floors. Externally the partly flint walled mature gardens provide an attractive setting for the house, approached by a private in and out driveway providing generous parking, there is also vehicular access to the rear garden providing space for possible garaging if required, subject to any necessary consents being obtained.

An internal inspection is most highly recommended by the vendors' sole agent as above

COMPRISING

ORNATE COVERED ENTRANCE, ENTRANCE VESTIBULE,
SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL,
28'4 x 15'4 TRIPLE ASPECT LIVING ROOM,
17' x 16'4 SECOND RECEPTION ROOM,
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN COMMUNICATING WITH DINING/FAMILY ROOM,
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE COMPRISING BEDROOM 1 WITH LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC,
3 FURTHER FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOMS,
SPACIOUS FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM WITH WC, UTILITY ROOM,
25' x 19' SECOND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC AND DEEP FEATURE TURRETED BAY ENJOYING PANORAMIC VIEWS,
GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING (PART UNDER-FLOOR HEATING) ,
PART FLINT WALLED MATURE WESTERLY FACING LEVEL GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE, IN AND OUT DRIVEWAY PROVIDING GENEROUS OFF-ROAD PARKING

LOCATION The property occupies a much favoured position within the favoured residential area of Upperton, less than one mile from the immediate town centre with its mainline railway station and comprehensive range of shopping facilities as well as the town's theatres and the lovely seafront promenade. Excellent schools for all age groups are available with the immediate area.

ACCOMMODATION AND APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Ornate covered entrance porch with patterned quarry tiled floor, outside light and water tap. Part glass panelled front door opening into

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with ceiling rose, cornice, inner part glass panelled door opening into

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL 20'6 x 7'6 (6.25m x 2.29m) with ceiling rose, ornate cornice, inset downlights, picture rail, contemporary vertical radiator, further radiator, built in under-stairs store cupboard.

TRIPLE ASPECT LIVING ROOM 28'4 into wide bay window x 15'4 into feature second bay window reducing to 12'6 (8.64m x 4.67m reducing to 3.81m) enjoying a bright southerly and westerly aspect over the mature garden. Feature recessed gas fire, inset down lights, walnut flooring with under-floor heating, part glazed door opening to side garden.

SECOND RECEPTION ROOM 17' into feature bay window x 16'4 (5.18m x 4.98m) with original period cast iron fireplace with tiled insets and marble surround, large ceiling rose, ornate cornice, picture rail, inset down lights, radiator.

OPEN PLAN TRIPLE ASPECT KITCHEN COMMUINICATING WITH DINING/FAMILY ROOM enjoying a bright westerly aspect over the mature rear garden and superbly fitted with an extensive range of built in Schmidt designer units complemented by ceramic floor tiling with under-floor heating comprising inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink having mixer tap and sink macerator with drawers below. Large feature central island unit with large worktop extending into breakfast bar with inset Bosch five ring stainless steel hob with matching extractor hood above with inset LED down lights, matching cupboards below concealing integrated fridge with built in Bosch electric oven and matching combination microwave, range of matching wall cupboards with concealed lighting, inset LED down lights and ceiling speakers, five panel bi-fold double glazed doors opening onto adjoining westerly facing terrace and rear garden.

WELL LIT FIRST FLOOR LANDING having window, ceiling cornice, radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising

BEDROOM 1 16'10 into large feature bay window x 16'4 (5.13m x 4.98m) with ceiling cornice, picture rail, radiator, inset down lights. Door to

LUXURY ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM superbly fitted with matching suite complemented by part ceramic wall tiling comprising large walk-in shower with built in overhead shower, additional handset and glazed screen, built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap with glazed splashback, illuminated mirror and cabinet below. Close coupled wc with concealed cistern, radiator, inset down lights, extractor fan, window.

BEDROOM 2 16'4 into wide bay window x 13'2 (4.98m x 4.01m) enjoying a bright double aspect with ceiling cornice, inset down lights, built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap with cabinet below, close coupled wc, two radiators, two wall light points.

BEDROOM 3 13'2 x 10'10 (4.01m x 3.30m) plus recess with period cast iron fireplace with tiled insets and marble surround, ceiling cornice with inset down lights, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

BEDROOM 4 12'2 x 10'10 (3.71m x 3.30m) with inset downlights, radiator.

SPACIOUS FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM 11' x 10'8 (3.35m x 3.25m) fitted with matching white suite complemented by part ceramic wall tiling comprising feature double ended panelled bath having mixer tap with retractable handset, large walk-in shower cubicle with built in overhead shower, additional handset and glazed doors, wall hung vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap, close coupled wc with concealed cistern with illuminated shelving above, vertical contemporary radiator, inset down lights, extractor fan, window, built in boiler cupboard housing hot water tank and wall mounted Glow-Worm gas fired boiler.

UTILITY ROOM 6'8 x 6' (2.03m x 1.83m) with fitted worktop having mixer tap with Belfast style sink with cupboards under, space and plumbing for washing machine, matching wall cupboards, part tiled walls, inset down lights, radiator,

Staircase rising to SECOND FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM 5 25' plus feature turreted bay window x 19' reducing to 12'10 (7.62m x 5.79m reducing to 3.91m) enjoying a bright triple aspect enjoying far reaching views towards the Downs, inset down lights, built in book cases, two radiators, walk-in hexagonal turreted bay enjoying panoramic views across the South Downs and Eastbourne with wall lights, inset down lights, built in book cases, two radiators, door to

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising walk-in tiled shower cubicle with built in shower and glazed enclosure, built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap with drawers below, close coupled wc, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, ceiling lights, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

The property features attractive level gardens arranged on all sides of the house, providing an attractive setting. Arranged to the front of the house is an attractive walled forecourt with private in and out block paved driveway providing generous off-road parking for several cars with cherry tree, outside lighting and water tap. The principal areas of garden are arranged on the south and west side of the house, laid mainly to lawn with raised vegetable beds, large timber shed and mature specimen trees arranged to the boundary.

Adjacent to the house is a substantial area of paved terrace enjoying direct access from the kitchen and dining/family room. The garden overall is well enclosed by a mixture of brick walling and close boarded timber panel fencing with double timber gates off Carew Road providing vehicular access and possible garage space, subject to any necessary consents being obtained.

EASTBOURNE COUNCIL TAX BAND - G
EPC RATING - D