7 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to acquire this detached Edwardian dwelling comprising over 780 sq.m. of accommodation over three floors in this sought after Meads location. The property was formerly used as a care home and retains many of the original features and has Consent granted to reinstate to one of Eastbourne's finest and most important private homes.

The Consents provide for a seven bedroom property with five reception rooms and there are good sized south facing landscaped gardens to the rear with a double garage with driveway and off road parking to the front.

It is located in the heart of the Meads village close to comprehensive local shopping facilities and amenities with easy access to the South Downs National Park and excellent road links to Brighton, Hastings and the surrounding areas via the nearby A27.

Planning
Planning Consent has been granted by Eastbourne Borough Council under reference: 250353, dated 19th November 2025, for Change of Use of Care Home (Use Class C2) to create one seven-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) (Listed Building Consent 250354), subject to conditions.250353

A copy of the Planning Consent and accompanying documents may be downloaded from the Local Planning Authority website: lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk. [use Contact Agent Button].

Proposed Accommodation
Lobby, reception hall, stairs to upper floors, drawing room, Orangery, billiards room, dining room, library, kitchen and cloakroom with W.C.

First Floor
Landing, master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and bathroom/W.C., four further bedrooms, play room, study/office and family bathroom with W.C.

Second Floor
Bedroom six, bedroom seven, two recreational rooms, two dressing rooms and bathroom with W.C.

Outside
Front garden, mature trees and borders with in and out driveway with parking for several vehicles. Rear garden with landscaped south facing mainly laid to lawn with tree and shrub borders, water fountain with paved pathways and steps to raised covered patio.

EPC Rating
C (69). Total Floor Area 787 sq.m.

Council Tax Band H

Site Measurements
The site extends to 0.19 hectares (0.47 acres).

Freehold with Vacant Possession

Commercial EPC: C

Important:
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Price Information
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