4 bed semi-detached house for sale

The Street, Litlington, Polegate BN26

Immediately available with no onward chain is this beguiling grade listed (II) semi detached cottage.

Occupying an elevated garden plot with gardens to front and rear, there are immediate views of the surrounding countryside that is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty. Informal parking is found adjacent to the property. In order to take in the abundant charm and period splendour that is found at 'Thatch Cottage', a viewing appointment is unhesitatingly recommended by the sole selling agent.

The accommodation which is found over ground and first floor level, is summarised as follows:-

Rear Lobby with heated towel rail and garden door.

Sitting Room with feature inglenook fireplace with inset log burning stove which heats radiators on each level, beamed ceiling and westerly aspect over the front garden.

Dining Room with aspect beyond the front garden toward the downland countryside.

Kitchen with easterly aspect, fitted with a range of working surfaces, stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with drawers and cupboards under. Matching wall cabinets, integrated appliances include the Miele oven with Zanussi Ceran hob with extractor hood over, plumbing for washing machine, night storage heater.

Utility Room with hot and cold feed for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer.

Bathroom with suite of panel bath, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail, window with southerly aspect.

Separate Shower with wall mounted Mira shower unit, window providing ventilation.

Staircase rises from the rear lobby to the First Floor.
Bedroom 1 with westerly views over the Cuckmere valley, radiator.
Bedroom 2 Dormer window recess, beamed ceiling, radiator.
Bedroom 3 Westerly aspect
Bedroom 4 fitted cupboard, radiator.

Front and rear gardens provide considerable potential for the horticulturalist, the rear garden with south/easterly aspect has a broad sun terrace with raised lawn.

A beguiling grade listed (II) semi detached cottage occupying a choice elevated location within the revered down land village of Litlington. Immediately available with no onward chain.

Featuring a wealth of period features, including exposed beams, original doors, inglenook fireplace, casement windows, whilst the elevations are flint faced with red brick dressings and quoins, all under a clay tile roof.

There are two ground floor reception rooms, providing space in which to relax and entertain. They include the westerly aspect sitting room with front door opening onto the front garden and inglenook fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove. As well as the dining room, which has a cast iron range inset within a former fireplace with its original bressumer beams. The ground floor also has a well-equipped kitchen with modern fittings, including units to base and wall level, an integrated oven and hob with extractor hood, as well as an adjoining walk in storage/utility room. The ground floor also has the family bathroom and separate shower.

Upstairs there are four well-presented (two double) bedrooms. They include the principal bedroom benefitting from immediate views across the surrounding countryside. The attic space provides useful further home storage among the timber eaves.

The cottage has delightful gardens to the front and rear, the front garden of open plan with picket fence defining its boundary, whilst the rear garden is a true feature with south/easterly aspect that creates a sense of peace and seclusion. Partially walled with paved sun terrace, ideal for entertaining and eating al-fresco, steps lead to a raised area of lawn with apple tree and space to create a cottage garden. Detached timber garden shed/work shop.

Informal parking is found adjacent to the property.

Mains water and electricity are appointed to the property. A cast iron wood burner housed in the inglenook provides winter heat that permeates throughout the accommodation, which is supplemented by wall mounted electric storage heaters. Private drainage.

The accommodation as detailed in the accompanying floor plan, and illustrated by our professional photography, has to be seen to be fully appreciated. An inspection of which is unhesitatingly recommended with the sole selling agent.

Location - Litlington is a sought after East Sussex village that is tranquilly situated within the Cuckmere Valley, within the South Downs National Park. The South Downs Way National Trail passes through with access to the Litlington 'White Horse', a large chalk hill figure of a prancing horse carved into the downs on Hindover Hill, overlooking the village and the Cuckmere River. The village is home to the Long Man Brewery, a crystal and gemstone store, the Plough & Harrow pub, and the Litlington Tea Gardens. Forming part of the Cuckmere Valley parish, which also includes the nearby hamlets of Lullington and Westdean.

Local authority: Wealden District Council - Tax Band E

Tenure: Freehold, to be sold by private treaty with vacant possession.

Directions:

Entrance

Kitchen (4.22m x 2.54m (13'10" x 8'4"))

Utility

Dining Room (3.35m x 3.33m (11" x 10'11"))

Sitting Room (4.37m x 4.24m (14'4" x 13'11"))

Bathroom

Separate Shower

Bedroom One (4.32m x 2.74m (14'2" x 9"))

Bedroom Two (4.29m x 2.67m (14'1" x 8'9"))

Bedroom Three (3.99m x 2.64m (13'1" x 8'8"))

Bedroom Four (2.90m x 2.77m (9'6" x 9'1"))

Rear Garden

Epc: F