4 bed detached house for sale

The Grove, Off Wannock Lane, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20

A remarkably spacious and delightfully presented chalet style bungalow close to scenic downland countryside on the borders of Willingdon and Wannock.

The accommodation has been substantially and tastefully extended and improved over the years and now provides a home of unique appeal. Only an internal inspection will convey the fine features of this property and, particularly, the lovely and spacious second reception room/library. This is a particularly fine home of considerable appeal.

The Grove is tucked away off Wannock Lane which is flanked by scenic downland countryside of the South Downs National Park. The property is within reach of local shopping facilities at The Triangle and Eastbourne town centre is only about 4 miles distant. Eastbourne provides a wide range of amenities including the new Beacon shopping centre, theatres and one of the finest Victorian seafronts on the south coast. There are rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick from Eastbourne, Hampden Park and Polegate. Sporting facilities in Eastbourne area include 3 principal golf courses and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. The nearby downland countryside of the South Downs National Park offers wonderful recreational opportunity. There are channel ferries at Newhaven and world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne.

Large Reception Hall

With 2 radiators, deep storage cupboard and beamed ceiling.

Sitting Room (5.49m x 3.9m (18' 0" x 12' 10"))

Excluding the wide recess which flanks the original fireplace which has now been closed but might be opened again if required, 2 radiators, beamed ceiling.

Magnificent Reception Room/Library (8.13m x 5.3m (26' 8" x 17' 5"))

With lovely double garden aspect and a range of fitted adjustable book shelving, 2 radiators and double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace and rear garden.

Dining Room (3.35m x 2.97m (11' 0" x 9' 9"))

With lovely garden aspect, oak flooring, radiator and sliding double glazed door to the rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (3.28m x 3.12m (10' 9" x 10' 3"))

With garden aspect and equipped with extensive range of working surfaces with range of soft closing drawers and cupboards below including 2 corner carousel units and matching wall cabinets over, double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the 4 ring gas hob with filter hood over, Bosch eye level double oven with grill, AEG dishwashing machine, refrigerator, radiator.

Utility Room (2.13m x 1.73m (7' 0" x 5' 8"))

With garden aspect and worktop with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap with cupboard below and wall cabinet over, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler, radiator, tiled floor and door to garden.

Bedroom 2 (3.96m x 3.45m (13' 0" x 11' 4"))

Into the window bay and to include the depth of the range of floor to ceiling built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.25m x 2.57m (10' 8" x 8' 5"))

To include the depth of the range of floor to ceiling built in wardrobe cupboards, dressing table unit, radiator and garden aspect.

Bedroom 4 (3.4m x 2.08m (11' 2" x 6' 10"))

With radiator.

Shower Room

With large shower unit with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, window.

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The staircase rises from the reception hall to the First Floor Landing with large shelved linen storage cupboard, under eaves storage cupboard and door to partly boarded loft space with the lagged hot water cylinder and providing good storage space.

Spacious Master Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 1 (5.08m x 4.4m (16' 8" x 14' 5"))

Into the window bay and to include the depth of the extensive range of built in wardrobe and storage cupboards, 2 radiators and double aspect including a view toward the downs and door to

Spacious En Suite Bathroom

With white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, large shower unit with wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin in vanity unit with drawers below, low level wc, bidet, heated towel rail, tiled floor and part tiled walls, window.

Outside

An important feature of the property is the lovely level garden setting. Arranged at the front and rear the gardens are extensively lawned for ease of maintenance. The rear garden extends to a width of about 70' by a depth of about 50' and secures a good degree of afternoon sunshine. A wide paved terrace flanks the rear elevation and there are lawns and borders which contain a variety of ornamental trees and shrubs which combine to provide a high degree of privacy. There is a timber framed Summer House as well as an aluminium framed greenhouse and garden shed. Gated side access gives access to the lawned front garden which is also attractively stocked with a variety of shrubs and ornamental trees.

Double Garage (5.8m x 5.36m (19' 0" x 17' 7"))

With automatically operated up and over door, personal rear door to garden, power and light points, hose tap.

The entrance drive provides additional good off road car parking space.