Detached house for sale in Decoy Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22

A detached 4 bedroom house of great character and charm set within lovely mature gardens.

The property retains much of the its Arts and Crafts Sussex style character which includes a mellowed brick open fireplace in the sitting room and panelled doors with Norfolk latches. The property has been improved over the years and now affords potential for further improvement or extension subject to any consents required. The ground floor bedroom suite provides scope for accommodating an elderly relative. Only an inspection will convey the charm of the property and appeal of its garden setting.<br /><br />Berrydown is most conveniently located and is found on the right hand side coming from Kings Drive after only a few hundred yards set back from the road approached by its private in and out entrance drive. Within about 3 miles of Eastbourne town centre Berrydown is served by a wide range of local amenities including popular schools and there are rail services from Eastbourne or Hampden Park to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities in Eastbourne area include 3 principal golf courses with the nearest being Willingdon course with the scenic downland countryside of the South Downs National Park just beyond.

Spacious Reception Hall

Which provides a study area, deep storage cupboard below stairs, radiator.

Cloakroom

With wash basin, low level wc, window.

Spacious Sitting/Dining Room (7.77m x 6.5m (25' 6" x 21' 4"))

Approximate maximum measurements of the L shaped room which commands a lovely garden aspect and features a mellowed brick Sussex style open fireplace with draft vent and canopy over, radiators and casement doors give access to terrace.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.5m x 2.74m (14' 9" x 9' 0"))

With extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset double bowl china sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include the eye level Hotpoint double oven with grill, 4 ring ceran hob with filter hood over, Bosch dishwashing machine and space for refrigerator, inset ceiling lighting, radiator and garden aspect.

Utility Room (3m x 1.83m (9' 10" x 6' 0"))

With work top with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, cupboards below and matching wall cabinets, plumbing for washing machine, space for freezer, radiator, concealed Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler and door to Rear Loggia with bench seat and garden access.

Ground Floor Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 4 (3.96m x 3.05m (13' 0" x 10' 0"))

With garden aspect and range of fitted wardrobe cupboards with dressing table unit and bedside cabinets, radiator and door to

Shower Room

With shower unit and wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin and low level wc, radiator, window.

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The staircase rises from the reception hall to the First Floor Landing with radiator, linen storage cupboard housing lagged water cylinder and loft access.

Bedroom 1 (3.84m x 3.35m (12' 7" x 11' 0"))

With double aspect and fitted with range of wardrobe cupboards and matching bedside cabinets and dressing table unit, radiator.

Bedroom 2 (3.35m x 3.35m (11' 0" x 11' 0"))

With fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator and garden aspect.

Bedroom 3 (3.33m x 2.95m (10' 11" x 9' 8"))

With radiator.

Bathroom

With panelled bath with mixer tap and independent wall mounted shower fitting and shower screen, bidet, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled walls, windows.

Separate wc

With wash basin and low level wc, radiator, window.

Outside

A fine feature of this property is its charming garden setting. The rear garden extends to a depth of about 90' and secures a southerly aspect as well as a good degree of seclusion. Extensively lawned with flower beds and borders which contain a variety of ornamental shrubs and trees. There is a small ornamental pond and a useful area of kitchen garden. A terrace flanks the rear elevation with access from the sitting/dining room securing a delightful aspect.

Detached Double Garage (5.74m x 5.03m (18' 10" x 16' 6"))

With automatic up and over door and personal rear door, power and light points. Garden Store.

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The sweeping in and out entrance drive provides very generous off road car parking and turning space. The front garden is stocked with trees and shrubs which screens the house from the road.