5 bed detached house for sale

The Ridgeway, Friston BN20

Enviably located within the private exclusive Friston estate surrounded by miles of open scenic downland - An outstanding 3-5 bedroom detached house of individual Sussex style character, set within beautifully established and secluded gardens extending to about three quarters of an acre. Built in the late 1920's of brick with part tile hung upper elevations beneath a tiled roof, the property has been sympathetically extended and tastefully refurbished to provide superbly appointed accommodation with all principal rooms arranged to take full advantage of its fine southerly aspect. The bright and well planned ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious 20' reception hall with feature oak flooring, a 31'4 x 22'4 open plan living room comprising three defined areas. The superbly appointed 19' x 15'10 double aspect kitchen is spacious and features a bespoke Neptune shaker style kitchen with quartz worktops, stone flooring with under-floor heating and bi-fold doors communicating with the extensive south facing terrace and rear garden. Currently the downstairs space is arranged with two large offices, but this versatile space along with the adjacent shower room and utility room could be arranged to accommodate an adjoining annexe if required. The first floor accommodation provides three large double bedrooms, all of which have been fitted with bespoke built in furniture and enjoy glorious far reaching southerly views over the mature rear gardens to the Downs beyond. The second double bedroom benefits from a modern fitted ensuite shower room/wc and the spacious family bath/shower room has been updated to a similar high standard. Further benefits include an intelligent car charger, gas fired central heating and replacement sealed unit double glazing throughout. There are two sheds, a greenhouse, wood store and dog washing stand.

An early inspection is most highly recommended by the vendors' 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 ideally suited for those who enjoy walking and cycling. 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

Solid oak panelled front door opening into

Spacious Reception Hall 20' x 20' reducing to 8'8 (6.10m x 6.10m reducing to 2.64m) enjoying a bright double aspect with oak basket wave pattern flooring, fitted window eat with oak top and built in cupboards below, inset down lights, radiator, built in under-stairs store cupboard.

Part glazed oak panelled door opening into

Open Plan Versatile Living Area Defined Into Three Different Spaces overall dimensions 31'4 x 22'4 reducing to 11' (9.55m x 3.45m reducing to 3.35m) currently used as a dining room with open views over the garden, a living room and a morning room but which are interchangeable as desired. Featuring an oak basket weave patterned flooring, recessed brick fireplace with tiled hearth, fitted wood burner and inset beam above, three radiators, TV aerial point, double glazed doors opening onto adjoining paved terrace and rear garden.

Superb Double Aspect Spacious Kitchen 19' x 15'10 (5.79m x 4.83m) enjoying a lovely southerly aspect over the mature rear garden with feature glazed skylight providing a high degree of natural light. Superbly fitted with a bespoke Neptune in frame shaker style kitchen comprising a range of built in floor cupboards and drawers concealing integrated Miele dishwasher, two corner carousel units and a retractable bin cupboard complemented with a Travertine tiled floor with under-floor heating. Full range of polished quartz worktops above extending into breakfast table with under-mounted double bowl sink having mixer tap with cupboards under, fitted Rangemaster range style cooker with five burner gas hob, electric double ovens, feature glazed splashback and matching extractor hood above. Range of matching wall cupboards with shelving and concealed lighting. Further tall unit providing housing for fitted American style fridge/freezer with larder cupboard to the side with sliding drawers and further cupboards above, stone tiled floor with under-floor heating, inset down lights, TV aerial point, tri-fold double glazed doors communicating with the adjoining paced terrace and rear garden.

Opening into

Inner Hall with velux style window, two wall light points.

Utility Room 9'8 x 6'10 (2.95m x 2.08m) fitted with range of built in matching shaker style units complemented by solid oak worktops and travertine flooring with under-floor heating comprising fitted worktops with inset single drainer ceramic sink having mixer tap with cupboards and drawer under, space and plumbing for washing machine, adjoining matching broom cupboard, inset down lights, extractor fan, cat flap, oak panelled door providing access to front garden and parking area.

Study/Bedroom 4 15'10 x 8'8 (4.83m x 2.64m) enjoying a bright double aspect and southerly views over the rear garden. Feature vaulted beamed ceiling with inset down lights, large built in oak desk with built in floor cupboards and drawers below, travertine floor with under-floor heating.

Study/Bedroom 5 5 12' x 8'10 (3.66m x 2.69m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the rear garden. Featuring a vaulted beamed ceiling with inset down lights, large fitted oak desk with cupboards below, travertine floor with under-floor heating.

Downstairs Shower Room fitted with matching white suite complemented by Travertine flooring with under-floor heating, comprising walk-in tiled shower cubicle with built in overhead shower with additional handset and glazed enclosure, built in vanity unit with wash hand basin having mixer tap with cabinet below, close coupled wc, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, light tunnel, inset down lights, extractor fan.

Staircase from the reception hall rises to the Spacious First Floor Galleried Landing with inset down lights, built in shelved linen cupboard.

Bedroom 1 19' x 11'2 (5.79m x 3.40m) enjoying a bright triple aspect including wonderful far reaching southerly views over the rear garden to the Downs beyond. Fitted with a range of built in furniture comprising wardrobes, floor cupboards and drawers with oak tops above, radiator.

Bedroom 2 13'8 x 9'4 (4.17m x 2.84m) enjoying a bright double aspect and wonderful far reaching southerly views over the rear garden to the Downs beyond. Built in floor cupboards and drawers with oak tops above, matching shelving, radiator, hatch with retractable ladder to loft space, oak panelled door to

Ensuite Shower Room fitted with matching white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling, comprising large walk-in marble tiled shower with built in overhead shower, additional handset and glazed screen, built in vanity unit with marble top with inset wash hand basin with cabinet below, adjoining close coupled wc with concealed cistern, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan.

Bedroom 3 13' x 10'8 (3.96m x 3.25m) enjoying a wonderful southerly aspect over the rear garden and far reaching views towards the Downs. Built in wardrobe cupboards with store cupboards above, radiator.

Spacious Bath/Shower Room 10'4 x 8'10 (3.15m x 2.69m) fitted with a matching white suite complemented by marble floor tiling, comprising feature freestanding roll-top cast iron bath having mixer tap with handset, large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with built in overhead shower, additional handset and glazed enclosure, large built in Neptune vanity unit with marble top with his and hers under-mounted wash hand basins having mixer taps and cupboards and drawers below, wall mounted magnifying mirror with light, close coupled wc, two individual chrome heated towel rails, inset down lights, extractor fan.

Outside

The property features extensive and beautifully established level gardens of about three quarters of an acre providing a wonderful setting. The house is set well back into the plot, approached by a private tarmacadam driveway providing parking for several cars. The gardens arranged to the front of the house are laid mainly to lawn and feature a number of mature specimen trees. Raised dog bath with warm and cold water supply. Gated pathway to side with sensored lighting and timber store provides access to the rear garden.

Extensive and Beautifully Established Level Rear Garden which enjoys a bright southerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. The garden is laid in principal to lawn and is flanked by well stocked borders arranged to the boundary with mature trees providing a high degree of seclusion. Arranged adjacent to the house is a substantial area of paved terrace with outside lights enjoying direct access from the main reception room and kitchen/breakfast room. A further large paved terrace is situated on the eastern boundary with further well stocked borders, raised vegetable beds, aluminium framed greenhouse and two timber garden sheds. Large established wildlife pond with water feature.

Eastbourne Council Tax Band - F
EPC rating - D