4 bed end terrace house for sale

Victoria Drive, Old Town, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20

A very spaciously proportioned and substantially improved 4 bedroom end of terrace house in Old Town with a large south westerly garden and 2 garages.

Commanding views to the downs at the rear the accommodation has been substantially and tastefully improved by the present owners over the years now affording outstanding family accommodation offering flexibility for varied family use. In addition to 2 large reception rooms with handsome period style fire surrounds the generous ground floor accommodation features a 25' x 20' L shaped kitchen/living room with an attractive ground floor bathroom which might be used in conjunction with one of the reception rooms if accommodation for an elderly relative is required. Beyond the large walled and lawned southerly garden there are 2 garages together with additional off road car parking space. Only an internal inspection will convey the appeal of the wealth of Victorian style character as well as the generous proportions of this outstanding family home.

Coming into Victoria Drive from Summerdown Road the property will be found shortly on the left hand side just after Upwick Road where there are a handful of very special houses of period character with large south westerly gardens and vehicular access at the rear. Old Town is always popular for its range of schools and local shopping facilities. There is also the ancient church of St Marys and scenic downland countryside to the west offering recreational opportunity. The town centre is also accessible with mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Eastbourne is known for its theatres, its fine Victorian seafront and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. Other sporting facilities include 3 principal golf courses.

Large Reception Hall

With handsome staircase with cupboard below stairs, 2 radiators.

Spacious Sitting Room (4.88m x 4.83m (16' 0" x 15' 10"))

With fine period fireplace with tiled hearth, radiator, ceiling cornicing and double aspect.

Second Reception Room (4.57m x 3.66m (15' 0" x 12' 0"))

With handsome period fire surround with tiled hearth, radiator, range of fitted cupboards, double aspect and view toward the downs. (This room has been used as a ground floor bedroom in conjunction with the ground floor bathroom). Double glazed doors give access to

Spacious Kitchen/Dining Room (6.1m x 7.87m (20' 0" x 25' 10"))

Into the dining recess with the double glazed conservatory and part of the room commanding a lovely garden aspect and providing additional living space. The kitchen area is equipped with an extensive range of solid oak working surfaces with drawers and cupboard below and matching range of wall cabinets, inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the Flavel Milano 100 range style double oven with grill and hotplate and a five ring halogen hob with additional hot plate and extractor hood over, plumbing for dishwashing machine, space for American style refrigerator, floor to ceiling shelved larder cupboard and deep shelf storage cupboards, concealed wall mounted gas fired boiler, 3 radiators, inset ceiling lighting, electronically operated series of Velux double glazed roof windows in the vaulted area with rain sensors. Door to second reception room and door to garden.

Utility Lobby

With large cupboard with plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer, double glazed door to garden and door to

Bathroom

With handsome Victorian style roll top bath on ball and claw feet with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, wash basin and low level wc, corner shower unit with multi jet wall mounted shower fitting, heated towel rail, ceiling window and garden aspect.

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The handsome staircase rises from the reception hall to the First Floor Landing.

Bedroom 1 (4.8m x 3.89m (15' 9" x 12' 9"))

With fine period fire surround with tiled hearth, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (4.52m x 3.5m (14' 10" x 11' 6"))

With period fire surround with attractive tiled hearth, radiator and westerly view toward the downs, plantation style window shutters.

Bedroom 3

2.7m x 8 - with radiator. (nb This room has been equipped as a kitchen and could provide the facility again if needed).

Spacious Bathroom (3.3m x 2.67m (10' 10" x 8' 9"))

With white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and retractable hand shower, wash basin and low level wc, large shower unit with wall mounted Aqualisa shower fitting, heated towel rail, deep walk-in storage cupboard, inset ceiling lighting and windows providing a view toward the downs.

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The attractive period style staircase continues to the Second Floor Landing with skylight window.

Spacious Bedroom 4 (6m x 2.8m (19' 8" x 9' 2"))

Extending to 15' in the fireplace recess and reducing on three sides due to sloping ceilings, walk in dressing room style wardrobe, under eaves storage space, radiator, far reaching views to the downs. (There is space for the introduction of an en suite bathroom if required).

Outside

An important feature of the property is its south westerly rear garden which affords views towards the South Downs. The principal area of garden extends to a depth of about 60' and is extensively laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with borders containing a wide variety of flowering plants and shrubs. A paved terrace flanks the rear elevation with access from the kitchen/dining room. Beyond the lawned garden is a secluded area of decking with bench seating for barbeques etc with power and lighting.

Garages

A pair of garages each measuring 17' x 8' approximately and each with up and over doors with electricity connected.

The forecourt in front of the garages and rear garden provides generous additional off road car parking space.

The garaging is approached at the rear via Upwick Road.