A fine 18th Century brick and flint built period cottage of impressive character affording a wonderful aspect over open South Downs National Park from its secluded corner of the Sussex village of East Dean. The property affords spacious accommodation with the house offering over 1,500 square feet (145 sqm) retaining period features and presented in excellent order throughout.
LOCATION:
The property occupies a most sought after downland position within the private East Dean and Friston Estate, forming part of the South Downs National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, providing miles of open scenic East Sussex downland. The picturesque village of East Dean with its Tiger Inn public house together with some local shopping facilities is within a quarter of a mile. Coastline bus routes run through the village with a regular service running eastwards towards Eastbourne and westwards to Brighton. The spectacular coastline at Birling Gap, part of the famous Seven Sisters, is the nearest beach two miles away. Eastbourne town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities, mainline railway station and seafront is approximately four miles distant. Eastbourne provides an excellent range of private independent and state schools, three golf courses and a yachting marina.
COMPRISING:
ENTRANCE:
Timber framed entrance porch with panelled front door
ENTRANCE HALL with tiled floor, exposed oak ceiling beams, stairs to first floor
CLOAKROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising low level wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor, radiator, and coat cupboard.
SITTING ROOM
Featuring a large inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove, oak parquet flooring, two radiators
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM. Fitted with an extensive range of built in matching shaker style units complemented by polished granite worktops and slate tiled floor. Integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, Washing machine, Fitted range cooker with five burner gas hob and two ovens, splashback and overhead extractor above. Radiator. Door to rear of house.
LIVING AREA
Enjoying a lovely bright double aspect and featuring triple bi-fold doors opening onto a decked patio. Tiled floor, radiator.
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Window with rear aspect. Walk-in airing cupboard built in shelving, housing pre-lagged copper cylinder hot water tank.
Home/working space, radiator.
DOUBLE ASPECT BEDROOM 1
Enjoying a lovely aspect over the gardens and views towards the South Downs. Fitted double wardrobe, radiator.
EN SUITE BATHROOM: fitted with matching modern white suite, thermostatic shower over the bath, glass shower screen, wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled wc, Linen/towel cupboard, chrome heated towel rail, inset down lights, window, tiled floor.
BEDROOM 2:
Enjoying a lovely aspect over the gardens and views towards the South Downs. Radiator.
BATHROOM 2:
Fitted with a matching white suite, bath with mixer tap and handset shower. Window. Radiator
BEDROOM 3:
Enjoying a lovely aspect over the gardens and views towards the South Downs. Built-in wardrobe, further walk-in storage cupboard. Fitted bookshelves and further cupboard with shelves. Radiator.
DOUBLE GARAGE:
Adjacent to the house is a detached double garage with car parking in front. Internally there is a WC and stairs to a very spacious room, ideal for home-working/studio/games room. Triple roof Velux windows, window aspect towards main house, wood flooring. Includes inset sink, mixer tap, hot water supply.
GARDENS:
Externally the property offers beautifully landscaped and mature secluded gardens to the front with a number of large flower beds with mature flowers, shrubs and trees. The garden offers privacy with seating areas within large lawned grounds, framed by brick and flint walls. A wide timber decking area from the living area provides an elevated position from which to enjoy the spectacular uninterrupted views of Downland.
WEALDEN COUNCIL TAX BAND - E
DEPOSIT: Equivalent to 5 week‘s rent




