5 bed detached house for sale

Babylon Way, Ratton, Eastbourne BN20

One of the finest detached 4 bedroom houses of its type we have seen in recent years within the exclusive private Ratton estate.

Commanding a very special southerly view over its landscaped garden the property has been tastefully improved in recent years to provide an exceptionally fine home. The generous ground floor accommodation affords scope for the use of the large study as a ground floor bedroom if required in conjunction with the ground floor shower room. There are views over the lovely garden, westerly views toward the downs as well as a view toward the sea. Only an internal inspection will convey the exceptionally high appeal of this superbly presented home.

The property is situated on the south side of Babylon Way in the heart of the exclusive estate of Ratton which was owned by Lord Willingdon, a former Viceroy of India. Flanked by downland and by the scenic Willingdon golf course the property is only about 3 miles from Eastbourne town centre. The amenities of Eastbourne include the new Beacon shopping centre, theatres and Eastbourne's fine Victorian seafront. There are rail services from Eastbourne, Hampden Park and Polegate to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities in the Eastbourne area include 3 principal golf courses, sailing, tennis and, of course, the nearby scenic downland of the South Downs National Park offers wonderful recreational opportunity.

Entrance Lobby

With tiled floor and double glazed double doors open into

Spacious Reception Hall

With radiator.

Large Cloakroom/Shower Room

With large shower unit with wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin with cabinet and matching storage cupboard, low level wc, heated towel rail, radiator, tiled floor and part tiled walls, window.

Sitting Room (5.49m x 3.6m (18' 0" x 11' 10"))

Commanding a glorious southerly view over the delightful rear garden and featuring a retro fireplace with marble surround and flame effect electric fire, 2 radiators and double glazed casement doors open onto the terrace and garden.

Spacious Dining Room (3.9m x 3.66m (12' 10" x 12' 0"))

With radiator and double glazed double doors open into

Double Glazed Conservatory (3.35m x 2.57m (11' 0" x 8' 5"))

Commanding fine views over the garden, electric radiator and double doors give access to the terrace and garden.

Large Study (3.53m x 2.62m (11' 7" x 8' 7"))

Excluding the depth of the built in wardrobe/storage cupboard housing the wall mounted Vaillant gas fired boiler, radiator, range of fitted furniture including generous book shelving, space and desk with range of matching storage cupboards.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (3.89m x 2.84m (12' 9" x 9' 4"))

With extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated AEG dishwashing machine, eye level refrigerator with freezer unit below, space for oven and extractor fan above, heated towel rail, radiator, tiled floor and wide serving hatch opening into the dining room.

Utility Room (2.64m x 1.65m (8' 8" x 5' 5"))

With range of working surfaces with cupboards below and matching cabinet shelving, plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and freezer, tiled floor, window.

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The staircase rises from the reception hall to the large First Floor Landing with deep shelved storage cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder, retractable ladder access to the large loft space above.

Bedroom 1 (5.49m x 3.66m (18' 0" x 12' 0"))

With fine double aspect affording far reaching views over Eastbourne to the sea as well as toward the downs, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (3.9m x 3.6m (12' 10" x 11' 10"))

Also commanding outstanding views toward the downs, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

Bedroom 3 (3.23m x 2.92m (10' 7" x 9' 7"))

With built in wardrobe cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom 4 (3.89m x 2.67m (12' 9" x 8' 9"))

Into the recess with radiator and fitted as a luxurious dressing room with a range of dressing room furniture.

Bathroom

With white suite comprising panelled bath with independent wall mounted shower fitting and shower screen, low level wc, wash basin with drawer below and matching wall cabinet, heated towel rail, radiator, tiled floor and walls, inset ceiling lighting, window.

Outside

The lovely garden setting is an important feature of this property. Arranged to the front and rear the beautifully landscaped rear garden commands a very special southerly aspect and secures an unusually high degree of seclusion. The garden extends to a depth of about50'. Mainly laid to lawn there are profusely stocked flower beds and borders containing a wide variety of specimen plants and shrubs affording colour and a degree of privacy throughout the whole year. There are 2 attractive water features including a small waterfall. Delightful timber framed Summer House with a creeper clad pergola providing shelter over the decked terrace. There are 2 timber framed Garden Stores and gated side access at the side of the house and outside hose tap.

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The wide blocked paved entrance drive affords very generous off road car parking turning space.

Nb: Planning consent has been given for the construction of a Garage on the left hand side of the front elevation. We are advised that the consent is still valid.
Nb: We are advised that the road charge for the private Ratton Estate is £100 for 2026