The Ridgeway, Friston

ENVIABLY SITUATED IN FRISTON, AFFORDING GLORIOUS FAR REACHING VIEWS TOWARDS THE DOWNS AND THE SEA - AN OUTSTANDING FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE OF INDIVIDUAL SUSSEX STYLE CHARACTER SET WITHIN BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED AND SECLUDED PARK-LIKE LEVEL GARDENS OF ABOUT THREE QUARTERS OF AN ACRE. Built in the 1930's of brick with part tile hung elevations beneath a tiled roof, the property affords bright and well planned accommodation with principal rooms carefully designed to take full advantage of the wonderful southerly aspect over the extensive landscaped rear gardens. The ground floor accommodation comprises a 26' x 14' triple aspect living room, a second reception room and a well-appointed spacious kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility/boot room. Four spacious double bedrooms are arranged on the first floor, all of which enjoy the glorious far reaching aspect over the beautiful gardens to the Downs beyond. The double aspect master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite shower room/wc. The spacious family shower room has recently been refurbished to a high standard. Externally the magnificent level gardens are an outstanding feature of the property, providing areas of sweeping lawn and the potential to extend further if required, subject to the usual formal consents being obtained.

An early inspection is most highly recommended by the vendor's sole agent as above.

LOCATION The property occupies a much favoured position within the private Friston Estate, forming part of the South Downs National Park, surrounded by miles of open scenic Sussex downland. The picturesque village of East Dean with the famous Tiger Inn and cricket field together with local shops and amenities is within a quarter of a mile and Eastbourne town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities, theatres, seafront and mainline railway station serving Gatwick Airport and London Victoria is about four miles distant.

ACCOMMODATION AND APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Handsome arched solid oak panelled front door opening into

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL with inset down lights, oak floor, radiator, built in under-stairs store cupboard with electric light.

TRIPLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM 26' x 14' (7.92m x 4.27m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the beautiful mature gardens to the Downs beyond. Recessed fireplace with stone hearth with fitted woodburner and oak mantle above, built in book case and cushioned window seat concealing radiator with floor cupboards, two further radiators, inset down lights, three wall light points, double glazed doors opening onto adjoining paved terrace and rear garden, further double glass panelled doors opening into

DINING ROOM 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the beautiful mature gardens. Open Minster stone fireplace with matching hearth, oak floor, radiator, serving hatch communicating with

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' x 10'6 (4.27m x 3.20m) enjoying a bright double aspect and views over the beautiful mature gardens. Fitted with a range of built in matching units complemented with solid granite worktops comprising under-mounted one and half bowl stainless steel sink having mixer tap with cupboard under, range of matching floor cupboards and drawers concealing integrated dishwasher, fitted Falcon range style cooker with five burner gas hob, electric double ovens and extractor canopy above, matching wall cupboards, further built in shelved cupboards, inset down lights and ceiling speakers, vertical radiator, walk-in shelved pantry with inset down light, tiled floor. Further door to

UTILITY ROOM 5'4 x 4'6 (1.63m x 1.37m) with fitted worktop with space and plumbing below for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled floor, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, inset down light,

Half glazed door from kitchen opening into

BOOT ROOM 12'10 x 6'8 (3.91m x 2.03m) with external doors to both front and rear gardens. Built in shelved cloaks area and shelved cupboards, quarry tiled floor, personal door to large integral garage.

Staircase from entrance hall rising to SPACIOUS AND WELL LIT FIRST FLOOR FEATURE GALLERIED LANDING having window overlooking the attractive front gardens. Inset down lights, radiator, large built in shelved airing cupboard, two further small built in wardrobe cupboards, hatch with retractable ladder to loft space.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising

BEDROOM 1 14' x 16'8 reducing to 12'2 (4.27m x 5.08m reducing to 3.71m) enjoying a bright double aspect and glorious southerly views over the beautiful mature gardens towards the Downs and the sea. Inset down lights, radiator, TV aerial point, walk-in fitted wardrobe, further doors to

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

BEDROOM 2 14' x 12'4 (4.27m x 3.76m) enjoying glorious views over the beautiful mature gardens towards the Downs and the sea. Original brick fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and mantle, range of built in wardrobe cupboards, fitted desk, inset down lights.

BEDROOM 3 10'2 x 9' (3.10m x 2.74m) enjoying a bright double aspect with inset down lights, built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

BEDROOM 4 9'10 x 8'8 (3m x 2.64m) enjoying a bright double aspect and glorious views over the mature gardens to the Downs beyond. Inset down lights, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

SPACIOUS LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED SHOWER ROOM 9'6 x 7'8 (2.90m x 2.34m) superbly fitted with matching white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising large walk-in shower cubicle with built in overhead shower with additional handset and glazed screen, wall hung semi-pedestal wash hand basin having mixer tap with mirror fronted medicine cabinet above, wall hung close coupled wc with concealed cistern, built in shelved floor cupboards, contemporary chrome ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

An outstanding feature of the property are the extensive beautifully maintained level landscaped gardens extending to about three quarters of an acre, providing a fine setting for the house. Approached by a private gated pea beach driveway providing generous off-road parking and access to the

LARGE INTEGRAL GARAGE overall dimensions 26'10 x 10'2 (8.18m x 3.10m) with automated up and over door, electric lights and power point, hatch with retractable ladder to useful boarded loft space, two windows, range of built in shelved store cupboards.

The gardens arranged to the front are laid mainly to lawn, flanked by well-established borders featuring a variety of mature shrubs and specimen trees.

Brick paved pathway with wrought iron gate provides access to

THE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED LANDSCAPED PARK-LIKE LEVEL GARDENS ARRANGED TO THE REAR are an important feature of the property and extend to a depth of about 200'. The gardens are laid in principle to lawn with specimen trees and well maintained hedgerow arranged to the boundary affording a high degree of seclusion. To the side of the lawn is a large paved fishpond with outside light and power points with an extensive area of shrub garden beyond. Arranged adjacent to the house is a substantial area of paved terrace which continues to the side of the house, enjoying access from the sitting room, providing a wonderful outside dining/entertaining area. A trellis gate leads to a further area of paved terrace with cedar summer house and timber gate providing a further side access.

EASTBOURNE COUNCIL TAX BAND - G
EPC RATING - D