EXCEAT COTTAGE, EAST DEAN ROAD, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 4AD 499,950
A delightful detached character cottage situated in this fabulous location just off the A259. The area is well known for hikers, the more energetic of whom can head off over the Seven Sisters to Friston and finish along the coast in Eastbourne. The property backs onto grazing land with direct access to Friston Forest. From the garden and from many of the rooms, superb views along the Cuckmere river towards Cuckmere Haven and the Downs can be enjoyed. A bus service nearby operates between Brighton and Eastbourne, with some buses taking the scenic route from East Dean via Birling Gap and Beachy Head. The open plan living space to the ground floor starts with a spacious entrance hall having some exposed brickwork, wood panelling and an impressive oak staircase to the first floor galleried landing. There are recessed fireplaces in the sitting room and the dining room, which share a central chimney with a brick built 'bread oven' located by the entrance to the kitchen. There are four good sized bedrooms on the first floor, all enjoying countryside views from the cottage pane wood framed windows. The refitted bathroom has a walk-in cupboard housing a newly installed electric boiler with Megaflow water system. The property has been the subject of some improvement works but further upgrading is still required. DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE SUPERB LOCATION WITHIN THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK RECEPTION HALL STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE SITTING ROOM KITCHEN/DINING ROOM UTILITY ROOM & SHOWER ROOM GALLERIED LANDING FOUR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS REFITTED FAMILY BATHROOM REAR GARDEN BACKING ONTO FIELDS FURTHER REFURBISHMENT REQUIRED Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the unique position of this delightful cottage together with the spacious accommodation on offer.
Ground Floor Wooden entrance door to:- SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL The majority of the ground floor is arranged as open plan family living with central brick fireplace having openings in the hall, sitting room and dining area. Oak staircase with balustrade and handrail to first floor with storage beneath. Vertical radiator. Double doors with coloured glass arched feature windows to Sitting Room. STUDY/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM FIVE Windows to front and side. Radiator. SITTING ROOM Brick fireplace recess and chimney breast. Exposed floorboards. Radiator. Cottage pane wood-framed window with superb view of the Cuckmere meandering river towards Cuckmere Haven. Opening to:- DINING AREA Exposed floorboards. Cottage pane window with the same superb view to Cuckmere Haven. Recessed fireplace with exposed brick and old wood burner (not in use). Radiator. Leading through to:- KITCHEN Vertical radiator. Tiled floor. Base cupboards with work top over and inset sink unit. Space for several appliances. Two side windows with delightful view over the rear garden towards sheep grazing pasture land. UTILITY ROOM Three small windows and Velux roof window. Base cupboards with worktop over and inset sink unit. Cupboards housing electric meter and fuseboard. Door to outside storage area and garden. Door to SHOWER ROOM with tiled shower cubicle. Part-wood panelled walls and shelving. Low suite W.C. Pedestal wash basin. Window. First Floor GALLERIED LANDING With vaulted ceiling and two beams. Small side window and two Velux windows. Two stained glass circular feature windows. Radiator. Hatch to loft space. BEDROOM ONE Brick chimney breast and ceiling beam. Radiator. Cottage pane wood-framed window with superb view of the Cuckmere meandering river towards Cuckmere Haven. BEDROOM TWO Brick chimney breast, ceiling beam. Radiator. Cottage pane window with the same superb view towards Cuckmere Haven. BEDROOM THREE Radiator. Side window overlooking the garden, towards fields and the South Downs. BEDROOM FOUR Radiator. Front window. REFITTED BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with shower unit and screen. Low suite W.C. Pedestal wash basin. Ladder style radiator. Rear window. Walk-in cupboard housing electric boiler and mega flow system, controls and programmer. Outside The garden extends to three sides of the property and is partly enclosed by fencing and flint walls. With some expertise and careful planning, this area could be the perfect back drop for its superb surroundings.
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