5 bed detached house for sale

Upper Carlisle Road, Meads, Eastbourne BN20

An outstanding 5 bedroom house attractively secluded within its extensive gardens in this highly sought after area of Meads.

The property offers enormous potential and with some improvement could become one of Meads' finest homes. The property has been in the ownership of the present family for many years and retains much of its original elegant style. There are attractive views over its large and extensively lawned southerly garden and the property is well screened from the road by its mature front garden. Only an internal inspection will convey the high appeal of this fine property. Available with no onward chain.

Meads Hollow is set back from Upper Kings Drive and is mostly screened from the road by mature trees and shrubs with a large sweeping drive and forecourt. Flanked by scenic downland countryside of the South Downs National Park this part of Meads is served by the local shopping facilities of the Meads village with the most scenic part of Eastbourne's seafront just beyond. The amenities of the town centre are also easily accessible with mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities in Eastbourne area include 3 principal golf courses, sailing, there is a local tennis club and a range of other sporting facilities in and around the town. The nearby downland offers wonderful recreational opportunity. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.

Entrance Lobby

With cabinet and small utility store with butler's sink and drainer.

Spacious Reception Hall (5.38m x 4.4m (17' 8" x 14' 5"))

Approximate maximum measurements into the wide recess commanding a lovely garden aspect, 2 radiators, built in cabinets in arched recess and elegant staircase rises to the first floor.

Large Cloakroom

With wash basin with cupboard below, low level wc, tiled floor and walls, window.

Spacious Sitting Room (6.4m x 4.11m (21' 0" x 13' 6"))

With triple aspect including a fine southerly view over the garden, attractive fire surround with marble insets and hearth flanked by arched shelved recesses with cabinets below, door to the rear loggia with garden access.

Large Dining Room (5.94m x 3.48m (19' 6" x 11' 5"))

With fine triple aspect and southerly view of the garden, radiator, wall panelling to dado rail, door to rear loggia with garden aspect.

Study (4.11m x 2.84m (13' 6" x 9' 4"))

With a range of fitted study furniture including desk unit flanked by drawers and cupboards with adjustable book shelving over, radiator and sliding double glazed door to the

Double Glazed Conservatory (3.12m x 3.05m (10' 3" x 10' 0"))

With radiator and casement doors to the courtyard style terrace and rear garden.

Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Room (6.2m x 3.43m (20' 4" x 11' 3"))

Into the wide recess, range of Corian style working surfaces with double sink unit with mixer tap and drinking water tap, drawers and cupboards below with corner carousel unit and matching range of wall cabinets over with display cupboards and shelving, central island unit with Miele ceran hob with filter hood over, Miele built in oven with Baumatic microwave oven above, Bosch dishwashing machine, built in broom cupboard, concealed radiator, heated towel rail, bench seating in the breakfast room area with garden aspect, door to rear lobby with door to garden and door to

Utility Room (4.27m x 2.29m (14' 0" x 7' 6"))

Reducing to about 5' at the narrow end with garden aspect, range of working surfaces with cupboards below and wall cabinets over, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer and freezer, water softening unit, radiator, tiled floor and walls.

The elegant period style staircase rises from the reception hall to the large Galleried First Floor Landing with concealed radiator and 2 arched display recesses with cabinets below, 2 heated and shelved linen storage cupboards, deep shelved additional storage cupboard, retractable ladder access to the large and partly boarded loft space.

Bedroom 1 (6m x 4.22m (19' 8" x 13' 10"))

To include the depth of the wall to wall range of fitted wardrobe cabinets with drawer units and storage cupboards above, matching wide dressing table unit with drawers and cupboards, matching bedside cabinets, radiator and a fine southerly view.

Dressing Room/Bedroom 5 (3.43m x 2.29m (11' 3" x 7' 6"))

Excluding the depth of the door recess but including the depth of the wall to wall range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with shelving units and storage space above.

Spacious Bathroom

With panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash basin with vanity unit with mirror fronted cabinets over, low level wc, concealed radiator, heated towel rail, window.

Bedroom 2 (5.6m x 3.5m (18' 4" x 11' 6"))

Excluding the depth of the door recess and the pair of deep built in wardrobe cupboards with storage cupboards over, large fitted cabinet with wash basin and record playing system (not tested), matching bedside cabinets, double aspect including a southerly garden aspect.

Bedroom 3 (3.5m x 2.57m (11' 6" x 8' 5"))

Excluding the depth of the door recess and built in wardrobe cupboard, bedside cabinets, radiator and casement doors give access to

Balcony

With a fine southerly aspect.

Bedroom 4 (3.9m x 2.6m (12' 10" x 8' 6"))

Including the depth of the built in wardrobe cupboard, wash basin with cabinet below, bedside cabinets, radiator and double aspect.

Family Bathroom

With panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash basin with vanity unit, low level wc, arched display recess, heated towel rail, tiled walls, window.

Outside

An important feature of this property is its very attractive and large garden setting. The principal area of rear garden extends to a depth of about 100' by a width of about 90' and is extensively laid to lawn for ease of maintenance. There are flower borders and a wide paved terrace flanks the rear elevation and secures a high degree of privacy. The terrace extends around the side of the property where there is a sheltered courtyard. Timber framed Summer House, gated side access.

Double Garage (6.35m x 5.03m (20' 10" x 16' 6"))

With automatic up and over door, power and light points, hose tap, double glazed window and door to courtyard.

The sweeping entrance drive and forecourt offers very generous off road car parking and turning space for several cars.