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The Street, Wilmington, Nr Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,049 sq ft

190 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • spacious sitting room
  • dining room
  • study/inner hall
  • kitchen with Aga and adjacent spearate cook's kitchen
  • luxuriously equipped ground floor shower room/wc
  • 4 double bedrooms
  • tastefully appointed family bathroom/shower room with wc
  • detached self contained annexe
  • glorious 100' south westerly rear garden
  • generous parking area for 2 cars

Description

One of the loveliest and most characterful period village houses that we have recently seen - extensively refurbished and tastefully presented within the historic downland village of Wilmington in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Pond Cottage is believed to date back to the 16th century and represents one of the finest examples of its type in the area with mellowed brick and timber elevations beneath a partly thatched and partly tiled roof. Re-thatched in Norfolk reed in recent years the property has been extensively refurbished by the present owners who have taken great care to restore the intrinsic character of the house. In addition to the 4 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in the main house, there is a detached and refurbished annexe which provides potential to accommodate dependent relatives, be used as a home office or to generate a substantial income from holiday letting (subject to the necessary consents being obtained). We believe that an inspection is essential in order to fully appreciate the high merit and appeal of this delightful home as well as its glorious garden setting.

The property is enviably situated in the heart of the ancient downland village of Wilmington within the South Downs National Park conservation area. The parish church of St Mary and St Peter dates from the 12th century and features a 1600 year old yew tree in its grounds. The village is flanked by some of the most breathtaking countryside in Sussex providing excellent outdoor recreational opportunity. The medieval village of Alfriston is nearby providing a range of excellent dining venues including the Star Inn and the acclaimed Rathfinny Vineyard is also within easy reach. There are mainline rail services close by at Berwick Station with services to London, Brighton and Gatwick Airport. The coastal town of Eastbourne and county town of Lewes provide extensive shopping facilities and schools in the area include Eastbourne College and Bedes at Upper Dicker. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries operate from Newhaven.

Dining Room

4m x 3.6m (13' 1" x 11' 10")

with a double aspect and impressive inglenook style fireplace, oak flooring, radiator. Door to

Inner Hall/Study

3.89m x 2.77m (12' 9" x 9' 1")

with cupboard below stairs, oak flooring, radiator. Door to

Spacious Sitting Room

5.08m x 4.98m (16' 8" x 16' 4")

(approximate maximum dimensions of this L shape room)featuring an impressive Drover wood burning stove set into the inglenook fireplace which is flanked on one side by a built in cupboard, further built in cupboard below stairs, radiator. Stable door to the rear garden.

Kitchen

4.22m x 3m (13' 10" x 9' 10")

with a double aspect including views over the rear garden and equipped with a range of base cupboard units beneath wooden working surfaces, Belfast sink with mixer tap, oil fired 2 hob Aga, dishwashing machine, rustic polished brick floor. Door to the rear garden and opening to

Utility Room

3.96m x 2.16m (13' 0" x 7' 1")

equipped for culinary use with a range of wooden working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and shelving above, sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the Smeg oven and Smeg induction hob above, 2 refrigerators and washing machine, tiled floor and radiator.

Ground Floor Shower Room

luxuriously refitted and featuring a fully tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and overhead and hand shower fittings, wash basin with mixer tap, low level wc, heated towel rail. Adjacent to the shower room there is a useful Boot Room with radiator.

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There are 2 staircases ascending from the inner hall. The first rises to a small First Floor Landing.

Bedroom 1

4.5m x 4.42m (14' 9" x 14' 6")

with partly vaulted ceiling, views toward the downs and radiator.

Bedroom 2

3.43m x 2.95m (11' 3" x 9' 8")

with period style fireplace, borrowed light and radiator.

Bathroom

superbly appointed with a panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, fully panelled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail and access hatch to the loft space.

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The second staircase provides access to 2 further bedrooms.

Bedroom 3

4.17m x 3.43m (13' 8" x 11' 3")

with feature chimney breast and fireplace flanked on either side by built in cupboards, attractively panelled wall, radiator and access hatch to loft space.

Bedroom 4

3.38m x 2.29m (11' 1" x 7' 6")

with radiator.

Outside

An important feature of Pond Cottage is its wonderful rear garden which extends to an overall depth of almost 100' and by a width of about 85' securing a delightful south westerly aspect. Principally laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with ornamental borders stocked with a variety of flowers and shrubs which together with the trees at the perimeter provide a lovely private setting. A broad flagstone terrace flanks the rear elevation providing an excellent outdoor entertaining area and there is gated access at both sides of the house. The recently installed Grant oil fired boiler sits at the rear of the house and a built in cupboard houses the large and pressurised hot water cylinder. There is also a timber Summer House.

Detached Self Contained Annexe

presently arranged as a very comfortable Studio with accommodation consisting of a Living area with Kitchenette adjacent, a bedroom with fixed double bed and shower room with wc. There are doors leading from the living area out onto a dedicated area of garden.

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At the side of the property there is a generous parking space.

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Particulars
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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.
On street,Driveway,Off street,Private
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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36 Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QH
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About us

Regardless of good or bad market conditions Rager & Roberts have been at the forefront of the local market in Eastbourne and the nearby villages for almost three decades and, according to Rightmove's own independent survey, we consistently agree more sales above £300,000 than any other local agent. The prominent town centre offices in Cornfield Road, together with the Old Town office in Green Street, provide efficient marketing as well as an extremely high standard of service to vendors and purchasers alike. Our high profile marketing presence in Alfriston enhances coverage of the Downland Villages and our computer networked offices enable the staff to operate efficiently and as a team.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£4,333
Property: £ 950,000
Deposit: £ 95,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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