3 bed detached house for sale

North Street, Alfriston, East Sussex BN26

A delightfully presented detached house of individual character affording southerly views over the Cuckmere Valley toward the downs.

The property has been substantially improved over recent years by the present owners who have created a lovely home of period character with a handsome inglenook style fireplace and period style radiators as well as underfloor heating on the ground floor. The attractive flint walled garden extends to a depth of about 100' also securing a southerly aspect. Only an internal inspection will convey the individual character and appeal of this property.

Orchard Cottage is situated on the edge of the sought after and picturesque old world village of Alfriston in the scenic Cuckmere Valley which is flanked by miles of downland countryside which forms part of the South Downs National Park. The village amenities include a range of shopping facilities including the village store. There are rail services from Berwick Station a few miles to the north and the principal coastal towns of Eastbourne and Seaford are within easy reach.

Entrance Hall

With tiled floor, radiator, underfloor heating and cloaks cupboard.

Sitting Room (4.45m x 3.89m (14' 7" x 12' 9"))

With handsome Victorian style fire surround with open hearth flanked by arched display recesses with oak built in cabinets and bressumer style beam over, tiled floor, radiator, underfloor heating and open plan with

Spacious Dining Room (6.88m x 2.64m (22' 7" x 8' 8"))

With large orangery style extension with tiled floor, part oak panelled walls, underfloor heating, 3 radiators and double glazed casement doors to garden.

Kitchen (3m x 2.84m (9' 10" x 9' 4"))

Fitted with extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, deep glazed butler style sink with mixer tap, Belling range style oven with double oven, grill and five ring induction hob with filter hood over, integrated eye level refrigerator with freezer unit below and dishwashing machine, underfloor heating, tiled floor and oak stable door to garden.

Cloakroom/Shower Room

With recently installed multi-jet shower set into a fully tiled enclosure, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, cupboard providing space and plumbing for washing machine, ladder radiator, underfloor heating, extractor fan, window.

The staircase rises to the first floor Landing with linen storage cupboard, wall mounted combination boiler and loft access.

Master Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 1 (4.42m x 3.84m (14' 6" x 12' 7"))

With double aspect, radiator and door to

Dressing Room (2.84m x 1.45m (9' 4" x 4' 9"))

To include the depth of the wall to wall and floor to ceiling fitted wardrobe and storage cupboards, radiator, window and door to

Spacious Bathroom

With Victorian style roll top bath on ball and claw feet with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, wash basin and low level wc, radiator, part panelled walls, window and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 (3.18m x 2.87m (10' 5" x 9' 5"))

With radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard.

Bedroom 3 (2.84m x 2.44m (9' 4" x 8' 0"))

With double aspect, radiator, fitted cabinets and book shelving, panelled wall and beamed ceilings.

Outside

An important feature of this property is the flint walled garden which extends around the side and rear of the house with access from the dining room and kitchen. The principal area of lawned garden extends to an overall depth of about 100' and includes a delightfully secluded area of walled courtyard garden with access from the dining room. A handsome open sided gazebo provides a lovely alfresco dining area and there are two integral garden stores, as well as a timber shed.

** We are advised by the owners that the property has benefitted from the use of two free car parking spaces in the car park opposite, as well as a dedicated locked space currently rented from the council for £120 pa.