3 bed bungalow for sale

Milton Street, Nr Alfriston, East Sussex BN26

A delightfully secluded detached bungalow style residence of individual design set within the scenic downland countryside of the Cuckmere Valley in the South Downs National Park.

The property has been substantially improved in recent years to provide an elegant home within a unique setting. Only an internal inspection will convey the individual character and high appeal of this property. We are advised that there is no onward chain.

Burlow Cottage occupies a very special situation in the heart of the Cuckmere Valley surrounded by the South Downs National Park and on th edge of the charming hamlet of Milton Street. The hamlet is enhanced by its charming country pub and the bustling downland village of Alfriston is within relatively easy reach offering a wide range of amenities including local shops, high class dining and the local school. Eastbourne is the principal seaside town offering a wide range of amenities including its new Beacon shopping centre, theatres and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. There are rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick from Polegate and from Eastbourne. There are 3 principal golf courses in Eastbourne. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries from Newhaven.

Orangery Style Reception Hall (5.18m x 3.96m (17' 0" x 13' 0"))

Forming a delightful reception area commanding glorious views over the Cuckmere Valley and the scenic downland countryside beyond, 3 radiators, tiled floor.

Large Inner Hall

With radiator, linen storage cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder, tiled floor, loft access.

Spacious Sitting Room (7.14m x 4.04m (23' 5" x 13' 3"))

Into the recess and also commanding fine views to the downs, open log burning fireplace, 2 radiators, inset ceiling lighting, triple aspect and double glazed casement doors give access to

Garden Terrace

Commanding fine views over adjacent farmland.

Large L Shaped Kitchen/Dining Room (5.18m x 3.7m (17' 0" x 12' 2"))

In the wide recess. The kitchen area is equipped with a range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, stainless steel double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the Rangemaster double oven with grill and 5 ring gas hob with filter hood over, plumbing for dishwasher, space for American style refrigerator, radiator, tiled floor, inset ceiling lighting and sound system, views to the downs and a pair of double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace and garden.

Utility Room (2.44m x 1.78m (8' 0" x 5' 10"))

With worktop with stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard below, matching wall cabinets over, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer, Saphire oil fired boiler for central heating, tiled floor and double glazed door to courtyard garden.

Inner Hall

With tiled floor, retractable ladder access to loft space.

Master Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 1 (3.6m x 3.43m (11' 10" x 11' 3"))

Excluding the depth of the range of built in floor to ceiling wardrobe and storage cupboards, radiator, garden aspect, inset ceiling lighting and sound system and door to

En Suite Shower Room

With large shower unit with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin with cabinet below, wc, radiator, tiled floor and walls, inset ceiling lighting and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2/Study (4.22m x 3.66m (13' 10" x 12' 0"))

Excluding the depth of the wall to wall range of built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator, view toward the downs, inset ceiling lighting and sound system.

Bedroom 3 (3.66m x 3.53m (12' 0" x 11' 7"))

With radiator, range of book shelving, garden aspect and door to

En Suite Separate wc

With wc, wash basin, built in cupboard, window.

Family Bathroom

With white suite comprising panelled bath with rounded shower end with shower screen and wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin with cabinet below, wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, inset ceiling lighting and extractor fan.

Outside

An important feature of this property is its lovely mature garden setting. Flanking the property on all sides with the rear garden extending to a depth of about 60' including 2 terraces one attractively paved providing a courtyard style sheltered garden area and the other arranged as a decked terrace with access from the sitting room and the kitchen/dining room. The sitting room terrace commands glorious downland views and the garden is principally lawned interspersed with a variety of ornamental shrubs and plants and trees. The garden extends around the westerly side of the property combining with the front garden which is secluded from the road and is again laid mainly to lawn with a variety of ornamental shrubs and trees. In addition to the 2 terraces there is a delightful water feature with a circular seating structure. Timber framed greenhouse.

Garage (5.26m x 3.23m (17' 3" x 10' 7"))

With up and over door, power and light points and side door gives access to the courtyard garden.

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To the rear of the garage there are 2 timber framed Garden Sheds behind which is the concealed and recently installed oil storage tank. Concealed septic tank drainage system.

The entrance drive and forecourt provides very generous off road car parking and turning space for several cars.