4 bed detached house for sale

Prideaux Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21

Guide price: £1,000,000-£1,250,000

An exceptional detached family residence occupying a mature and beautifully landscaped plot in one of the most sought-after residential settings in Eastbourne. This impressive home has been thoughtfully extended and refurbished to create elegant, beautifully balanced accommodation of the highest quality.

At the heart of the home lies a magnificent open-plan living, dining and kitchen space extending to approximately 30ft x 25ft, expertly designed for modern family living and entertaining. Flooded with natural light from three skylights and a striking wall of seven-panel bi-folding doors, this impressive room flows seamlessly onto the expansive entertaining terrace and established rear gardens beyond. The bespoke Laura Ashley kitchen is beautifully appointed with Corian worksurfaces, a substantial central island, integrated Miele appliances and a Quooker boiling water tap, combining timeless design with exceptional practicality. Complementing the principal living space are a sophisticated sitting room with feature fireplace, a generous study ideal for home working, a well- equipped utility room and a practical boot room with cloakroom.

An outstanding feature of the property is the adjoining studio suite, which benefits from its own private entrance, independent kitchenette and cloakroom. Offering exceptional versatility, this space could easily be adapted to create a self-contained annexe for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or professional use, subject to any necessary consents.

The first floor provides four generously proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite overlooking the gardens. This elegant retreat features a Juliet balcony, fitted dressing room and spacious ensuite facilities with potential for further enhancement. A second guest suite enjoys an excellent dressing area and luxury ensuite shower room, while two further bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed family bath and shower room complete with freestanding bath and walk-in shower.

The gardens are a particular highlight of the property having been meticulously landscaped to create a series of attractive outdoor spaces. Extensive paved terraces provide superb areas for al fresco dining and entertaining, complemented by a pergola, mature specimen planting, sweeping lawns and secluded seating areas. The grounds offer a rare degree of privacy and tranquillity, creating a wonderful backdrop to this substantial family home. The property is accessed via gates leading into the gravel driveway which offers ample parking and access to the single garage.

Situated in a highly desirable residential setting approximately one mile from Eastbourne town centre and seafront, the property enjoys the best of coastal and town living. Eastbourne is renowned for its elegant Victorian architecture, award-winning coastline and excellent range of amenities, including boutique and high street shopping, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions.

The area is particularly well served by highly regarded schools, whilst leisure facilities include the nearby Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club and Royal Eastbourne Golf Club. The breathtaking scenery of the South Downs National Park, Beachy Head and Birling Gap is also within easy reach, offering outstanding opportunities for walking and outdoor pursuits. Regular mainline rail services to London Victoria and Gatwick Airport further enhance the area's appeal.