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£865,000
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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Old Drive, Polegate BN26
Chain-free
Study
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
1,862 sq ft / 173 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • ENTRANCE PORCH. SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL. CLOAKROOM/WC
  • TRIPLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM WITH FINE INGLENOOK FIREPLACE. DINING ROOM
  • STUDY. CONSERVATORY
  • 18'10 x 13' KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH HIGH VAULTED CEILING. UTILITY ROOM
  • MASTER BEDROOM SUITE COMPRISING 17' x 14'6 DOUBLE ASPECT BEDROOM 1 WITH ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC
  • 2 FURTHER FIRST FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOMS. SPACIOUS SECOND BATHROOM. SPACIOUS SECOND FLOOR DOUBLE BEDROOM
  • GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING. REPLACEMENT SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING
  • EXTENSIVE BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED SOUTH FACING LANDSCAPED GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE
  • LARGE DOUBLE GARAGE BLOCK WITH 21'6 x 12' STUDIO ROOM ABOVE. NO ONWARD CHAIN

AN OUTSTANDING FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED SUSSEX STYLE HOUSE OF CONSIDERABLE CHARACTER SET WITHIN BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED SOUTH FACING LANDSCAPED GARDENS OF GOOD SIZE WITH THE BENEFIT OF A PRIVATE GRAVELLED DRIVEWAY PROVIDING EXTENSIVE OFF-ROAD PARKING AND ACCESS TO THE LARGE DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE BLOCK FEATURING A 21'6 x 12' STUDIO ABOVE. Built in the late 1920s of brick with part rendered and timbered elevations beneath a tiled roof, the property affords generously proportioned family accommodation comprising three individual reception rooms, a superb 19' x 13' fitted kitchen/breakfast room featuring a high vaulted ceiling with skylights and a separate utility room. The generous accommodation is enhanced with internal character features including a fine brick Inglenook fireplace in the double aspect sitting room, exposed ceiling timbers and a wealth of internal oak joinery. The first floor accommodation provides three spacious double bedrooms including the 17' x 14'6 double aspect master bedroom with ensuite shower room/wc. A further 28'6 x 9' double bedroom is arranged on the second floor. Externally the property features beautifully established south facing landscaped gardens providing a fine setting for the house. The large double garage block together with the first floor studio room provides excellent potential to develop further accommodation if required, subject to any necessary consents being obtained.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, an early inspection is most highly recommended by the vendor's sole agent as above.

LOCATION The property occupies a much favoured position in Old Drive, enjoying close proximity to the High Street at Polegate with its range of local shopping facilities and amenities and mainline railway station providing a service to Gatwick and London Victoria (1 hour 15 minutes). Excellent schools for all age groups are available within the immediate area and Eastbourne town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities, seafront and theatres is approximately six miles distant.

ACCOMMODATION & APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Hardwood panelled front door opening into

ENTRANCE PORCH with tall beamed ceiling, quarry tiled floor, radiator, handsome arched oak panelled front door opening into

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL with exposed ceiling and wall timbers, radiator.

CLOAKROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising close coupled wc, built in vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, beamed ceiling.

TRIPLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM 17' x 16'8 (5.18m x 5.08m) into depth of inglenook fireplace. Enjoying lovely views over the mature rear garden. Feature brick inglenook fireplace with brick hearth, inset beam and fitted log burner. Exposed ceiling timbers, three radiators, TV aerial point, double glazed door opening to adjoining terrace and rear garden.

DINING ROOM 14' x 11'10 (4.27m x 3.61m) enjoying lovely views over the rear garden. Brick fireplace with brick hearth with fitted gas fire and inset oak beam, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator, double glass panelled doors opening into

CONSERVATORY 13'6 x 12' (4.11m x 3.66m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the rear gardens. Wall light point, radiator, double glazed doors opening onto adjoining terrace and rear garden.

STUDY 9' x 8' (2.74m x 2.44m) enjoying southerly views over the rear garden. Range of built in oak panelled shelved cupboards, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18'10 x 13' (5.74m x 3.96m) enjoying a tall vaulted ceiling with two glazed roof lights affording a high degree of natural light. Superbly fitted with extensive range of built in matching in-frame units complemented with a full range of polished granite worktops comprising under-mounted stainless steel sink having mixer tap with cupboard under, range of matching floor cupboards and drawers concealing integrated Neff dishwasher. Fitted worktops above with inset four ring gas hob unit with tiled splashback and extractor above. Adjoining matching unit housing built in Neff electric oven with matching Neff microwave above. Further adjoining unit housing integrated fridge/freezer, matching double larder cupboards with sliding basket feature below, range of matching wall cupboards, exposed ceiling timbers, radiator, inset down lights, glass panelled door opening into

UTILITY ROOM 14'2 x 5' (4.32m x 1.52m) fitted with a range of built in matching floor cupboards with worktop above with inset single drainer stainless steel sink having mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine, matching tall shelved cupboard, glass panelled door opening to side access.

Staircase from entrance hall rising to WELL LIT AND SPACIOUS FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING having window. Ceiling timbers, radiator, large built in shelved airing cupboard housing pre-lagged copper cylinder hot water tank.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising

DOUBLE ASPECT BEDROOM 1 17' x 14'6 (5.18m x 4.42m) enjoying lovely views over the rear garden. Exposed ceiling timbers, two built in wardrobe cupboards with oak panelled doors, two radiators. Door to

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising walk-in tiled shower cubicle with fitted Mira shower and glazed enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, close coupled wc, two wall light points, extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) enjoying views over the rear garden. Brick fireplace with oak mantle, built in wardrobe cupboards with oak panelled doors, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, beamed ceiling.

BEDROOM 3 10'4 x 9' (3.15m x 2.7m) enjoying views over the rear garden. Built in wardrobe cupboards with oak panelled doors, beamed ceiling, radiator.

SPACIOUS SECOND BATHROOM 9'6 x 9'6 (2.90m x 2.90m) fitted with matching white suite comprising panelled bath having antique style mixer tap with handset, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc, part tiled walls, beamed ceiling, radiator.

Glass panelled door from first floor landing with staircase rising to

BEDROOM 4 28'6 x 9' (8.69m x 2.74m) with inset down lights, built in eaves store cupboards.

OUTSIDE

The property features beautifully established landscaped gardens arranged to the front and rear, providing a fine setting for the house. Approached by a private pea beach driveway expanding to provide generous off-road parking for several cars flanked by raised brick borders with mature trees and shrubs. The driveway continues to the side of the house providing access to the

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE BLOCK AND THE ANNEXE

DOUBLE GARAGE 23'6 in depth x 17'6 (7.16m x 5.33m) in width with two up and over doors, electric lights and power points.

ANNEXE with private entrance comprising part glass panelled door opening into

KITCHEN 11'2 x 6'6 (3.40m x 1.98m) with fitted worktop with inset circular sink having mixer tap with cupboards under, window. Door to

FORMER SHOWER ROOM with pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc, extractor fan.

Staircase from the kitchen area rises to the

FIRST FLOOR STUDIO ROOM 21'6 x 12' (6.55m x 3.66m) with two feature dormer windows overlooking the mature gardens. Electric lights and power points, built in eaves store cupboards.

THE MATURE AND SECLUDED SOUTH WESTERLY FACING LEVEL LANDSCAPED REAR GARDENS are a particular feature, comprising a substantial area of paved terrace adjacent to the house providing a wonderful outside dining/entertaining area. Beyond the terrace the gardens are laid in principal to lawn, contained within low brick walling with mature shrub beds beyond featuring a variety of specimen trees.

WEALDEN COUNCIL TAX BAND - F

EPC RATING - D

Places of interest

    Established in 1970, Emslie & Tarrant is one of Eastbourne’s leading independent Estate Agents, specialising in the sale of residential properties within Eastbourne and the surrounding Downland areas.Emslie & Tarrant boast an extensive register of property for sale including starter and family homes, bungalows, flats and apartments, seafront properties, country and executive houses and many more.We welcome you to our Town Centre office in Cornfield Road occupying a prominent position adjacent to the War Memorial roundabout right in the heart of the town centre and our new Meads Office in the heart of Meads Village.The offices provide a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere with a professional and smart appearance. The company is proud of its long standing reputation in the community and the staff provide over 50 years of combined experience specialising in residential estate agency. At Emslie & Tarrant you will find proven traditions with a fresh look.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on December 18, 2023

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