Smugglers Close, Alfriston

Guide price £500,000 - £550,000. Quietly positioned at the end of Smugglers Close, this spacious detached home offers an increasingly rare combination: generous single-storey living, a particularly good-sized garden and the centre of Alfriston within easy walking distance, via a footpath adjacent to the house.  

Inside, the accommodation is well proportioned and straightforward, with plenty of scope to make the space your own. At the front, a wonderfully generous sitting and dining room forms the heart of the home. A wide bay window draws in plenty of natural light from its southerly aspect, while a fireplace creates a natural focal point and there is ample room to create separate areas for relaxing and dining.  

The separate kitchen has been thoughtfully refitted with clean-lined cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a comprehensive range of integrated Neff appliances. A door leads directly outside, making the garden feel easily connected to everyday life.  

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles overlooking the rear garden, with fitted wardrobes providing useful storage. A modern shower room sits alongside a separate cloakroom, while a large loft offers further storage overhead.  

Outside is where the setting really comes into its own. The home occupies one of the larger plots in the close, with gardens to both the front and rear. The rear garden combines a substantial lawn with a sandstone terrace, creating plenty of space for summer lunches, entertaining, gardening or simply enjoying the peace and privacy. 

To the front, a generous driveway provides parking for two cars and leads to the garage, which has power, lighting and its own door into the rear garden. The property is considered ideal for extension / loft conversion, subject to any necessary consents. 

Additional property information 
 
Property type: Detached 
Tenure: Freehold 
Council tax band: E 
EPC rating: D 
Parking: Driveway with space for 2 cars 

The Area 

Alfriston is one of those villages that manages to feel beautifully tucked away without feeling isolated. Sitting within the Cuckmere Valley and the South Downs National Park, it is surrounded by some of Sussex's most beautiful countryside, with miles of walking routes and open downland almost immediately accessible from the village.  

At its centre is Alfriston's historic High Street, home to a collection of independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and places to eat. The Star and the Alfriston Hotel & Spa are among the village's better-known destinations, while the surrounding landscape makes this an equally appealing place for those who simply want to spend more time outdoors. The centre of Alfriston is within easy walking distance, via a footpath adjacent to the house.

The coast is approximately four miles to the south, opening up easy access to the beaches, coastal walks and villages of this particularly beautiful stretch of East Sussex. Lewes and Eastbourne are both approximately nine miles away, providing a wider choice of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities.  

Transport Links 

Despite its rural setting, Alfriston remains well connected to the surrounding towns and further afield. Berwick railway station provides mainline services towards London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, while Lewes and Eastbourne are both within straightforward driving distance.  

For day-to-day life, the village itself is wonderfully walkable, with the High Street and surrounding countryside both within easy reach of Smugglers Close. 

Garden

A wonderfully generous rear garden, with a broad lawn and paved terrace creating plenty of space for outdoor dining, entertaining and long summer afternoons.

Parking - Driveway

Paved driveway with space for 2 cars.

Parking - Garage

Garage with power, lighting and its own door into the rear garden.

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