4 bed link detached house for sale

High Street, Pevensey BN24

(Draft details - awaiting vendors approval)

Charming period home
Two reception rooms
Kitchen/Breakfast room with aga
Four bedrooms
Period features throughout
Walled rear garden
Garage and ample parking
Historic village location

general description: An opportunity to acquire this delightful period home situated in the picturesque and historic village of Pevensey. The property is full of charm and character mixed with modern qualities. Built around 500 years ago the house has been a dairy farm, tea house and family home. The property has a fascinating past and has witnessed many significant events with Canadian soldiers billeted here in World War II. With a wealth of period features such as the inglenook fireplace, a plethora of beams believed to have been salvaged from local shipwrecks and the unusual feature of the dinosaur footprint and ancient oyster shell embedded into the kitchen wall. Accommodation comprises of four bedrooms, one having an en-suite, additional 1st floor wc, two reception rooms, kitchen, ground floor bathroom and utility room. Outside the property offers a large enclosed walled garden with dovecote, large garage with gates leading to further parking and access to the historic High Street. Properties of this significance and prime location rarely come onto the market and early viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation and rich history of this property and location.

Accommodation

entrance hall:
Impressive oak front door leads to a charming hallway with parquet flooring. Exposed beams. Wall lights. Unusual feature of an Indian stain glass window to the Living room. Radiator. Cherub feature above door to Bathroom. Stairs rising to first floor landing. Two windows to rear from stairwell. Doors to:

Living room: 24’04 max x 16’09 max.
(Previously the entrance to the barn during the time of the Dairy Farm). Exposed beams. Feature original fireplace with tiled hearth with inset log burner. Radiator. Built-in display cabinet. Under-stairs storage cupboard. Wall lights. Stained glass window from the hallway. Secondary glazed window to the front. UPVC double glazed doors opening onto the rear brick paved patio.

Dining room: 14'11 max x 12’08 max
Feature Inglenook fireplace (built from Stone believed to have come from Pevensey Castle). Exposed beams. Radiator. Wall lights. Remainder of a Sussex Oven. Two leaded light windows to the front. Wall lights. TV point. Door to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Downstairs bathroom: 10’01 max x 7’01 max
(Partly tiled). White suite comprising shower bath with shower screen and mains shower unit. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Wall mounted mirror. Wall light with shaver point. Two obscure UPVC double glazed windows to side.

From entrance hall opening to:

Inner hallway:
Obscure glazed high-level windows to bathroom. Doors to:

Kitchen/breakfast room: 24’00 max x 10'02 max
(Partly tiled). Exposed beams. Contemporary mix of wall and floor units with complementary worksurface over. Inset ceramic sink with single drainer and mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher. Integrated washing machine. Integrated tumble dryer. Oil-fired Aga inset into an Inglenook fireplace. Space and point for American fridge freezer. Triple aspect. Window to front. Two UPVC double glazed windows to side. High level feature original window. UPVC double glazed window to rear garden. Door to Dining Room.

Utility / boot room: 7’02 max x 5’01 max
Vanity sink unit with storage below. Space and plumbing for washing machine. High level storage and storage in roof space above. Door to rear garden.

From entrance hall stairs rise to:

First floor landing:
Exposed beams. Storage cupboard. Wall lights. Radiator. Airing cupboard. Window to rear. Doors to:

Bedroom one: 15’09 max x 11’04 max
Exposed beams. Built in triple wardrobe. Wall lights. Radiator. TV point. Leaded light window to front with secondary double glazing.

Bedroom two: 13’00 max x 12’10 max.
Exposed beams. Built in wardrobe. TV point. Radiator. Leaded light window to front with secondary double glazing. Door to:

En-suite shower room (historically this room was The Powder Room where the owners powdered their wigs): 6’01 max x 3’10 max.
Modern suite with corner shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Vanity unit with inset wash hand basin with splash back, mixer tap and storage below. Low level wc. Wall mounted mirror. Wall light with shaver point. Leaded light window to front with secondary double glazing.

Bedroom three: 12’10 max x 10’06 max.
Vanity unit with inset sink unit with mixer tap and storage below. TV point. Radiator. Loft hatch (not inspected). Built in storage cupboard. Leaded light window to front with secondary double glazing.

Bedroom four: 11’08 max x 7’03 max.
Exposed beams. TV point. Radiator. Window to side.

WC: 4’09 max x 3’07 max.
Low level wc. Radiator. Window to side.

Outside

rear: Good size rear landscaped lawned and walled garden with brick paved patio area (bricks taken from the original cattle barn). Variety of mature plants, trees and fruit trees. Various flower borders. Ornamental pond. Hardstanding parking area for additional parking if required. Hardstanding pathways. Brick dovecote and store. Outside tap. Outside power. Timber shed. Small timber store. Sliding doors to garage. Pathway to personal gate to front and double car access gates to High Street.

Garage: 17’03 max x 12’01 max.
Garage up and over door to front and sliding doors to rear allowing further secure parking to the rear garden. Window to side.

Front: Brick pathway to front entrance. Flint stone wall enclosed garden with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. Gated front frontage to rear garden and garage. Off road parking for up to two cars at the front of the double gates.

Additional Information:
Council Tax Band: F (Wealden District Council)
EPC: Exempt

Location: The picturesque village of Pevensey has several medieval houses along its high street and features the historic Pevensey Castle and Church. It has the advantage of a village community yet with direct rail access to London and Hastings from Westham station about half mile away. Eastbourne town centre with its major shops and amenities and the new Sovereign Harbour are within approx.5 miles. Access to A22, A27 and A259.

Agents notes:

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