3 bedroom house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Entrance hall
- 19' sitting room with inglenook fireplace
- Dining room
- Snug
- Garden room
- Cloakroom with wc
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Cellar
- 3 principal bedrooms
- Dressing room/bedroom 4
The largest portion of the house is the oldest with pointers toward an early hall house. Ceiling heights in the principal accommodation are of generous height and a range of improvements have been made over the years. Fine features include the impressive inglenook fireplace in the large sitting room and a wealth of fine old oak timbers including a King Post supporting the vaulted ceiling in the Master Bedroom. There is a small and charming southerly courtyard style garden and a garage. Only an internal inspection will convey the true character of this important period property. Possession might be available at an early date if required.
Pilgrims is situated within the very heart of Old Town where, we are told, early pilgrims were housed by monks in this property during the course of their pilgrimage. The ancient Lamb Inn probably also provided provisions and the picturesque parish church of St Mary's is nearby. Opposite is the Old Manor House and its gardens extend to Gildredge Park beyond which is the town centre with the railway station and shopping centre. Old Town is known for its popular schools and Gildredge House School is also nearby. Sporting facilities in Eastbourne area include 3 principal golf courses, bowling and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
with radiator and door to
Sitting Room 5.84m x 4.72m (19' 2" x 15' 6")
into the L shaped recess and including the impressive inglenook fireplace with an open hearth flanked by shelving and a bread oven with an oak bressumer beam over, beamed ceiling, radiator and study recess, open plan with
Dining Room 4.65m x 3m (15' 3" x 9' 10")
with beamed ceiling, radiator.
Cloakroom
with wash basin, low level wc and radiator.
Snug 3.12m x 3.12m (10' 3" x 10' 3")
with a lower beamed ceiling, radiator, cabinet with inset stainless steel sink providing a drinks cabinet flanked by shelving and a step ladder staircase giving access to the room above.
Garden Room 3.6m x 2.51m (11' 10" x 8' 3")
with stone and cobbled walls as well as exposed old oak timbers, radiator and casement doors to the courtyard garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 3.8m x 3.43m (12' 6" x 11' 3")
with garden aspect and equipped with a range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, gas fired Aga oven in the recess, Miele dishwashing machine, washing machine and drying machine, eye level refrigerator with freezer below.
Rear Hall
with an old bread oven, cobbled wall and solid oak door to Borough Lane.
Inner Hall
with door giving access to the Cellar below.
Cellar 4.57m x 2.95m (15' 0" x 9' 8")
an important feature of the property believed to date from about 1130.
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The staircase rises to the large Galleried First Floor Landing 20' in length extending beyond to a further area of landing and featuring some ancient oak timbers and a cabinet with intriguing stained glass detail.
Master Bedroom Suite comprising Bedroom 1 6.55m x 3.78m (21' 6" x 12' 5")
a magnificent room featuring a vaulted ceiling showing the fine oak structure of the building which includes what is believed to be an early King Post, radiator, and door to
en suite Bathroom
with white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower attachment, wash basin and low level wc, radiator, heated towel rail and door to
Dressing Room/Bedroom 4 3.1m x 1.98m (10' 2" x 6' 6")
with radiator and recessed book shelving.
Bedroom 2 3.66m x 4.11m (12' 0" x 13' 6")
with charming Victorian style fireplace, range of fitted wardrobes with shelving and drawers unit.
Bedroom 3 3.8m x 3.4m (12' 6" x 11' 2")
with fireplace recess converted to book shelving, fitted wardrobe and storage cupboards, radiator and a trap gives access to the Snug below.
Second Bathroom
with panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower unit with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin and low level wc, radiator and window.
Outside
To the rear of the property there is a charming small walled courtyard style garden which secures a good degree of sun through the day and features a climbing hydrangea, honeysuckle and shrubs.
Garage 5.3m x 2.87m (17' 5" x 9' 5")
with up and over door. NB. The garage is located to the side of the nearby Waitrose supermarket's car park as the last one of 3 garages. The easiest pedestrian access to the garage from the house is via Waitrose's side access. The garage is accessible by car from Moatcroft Road. NB. Two further adjacent garages might be available to buy if required.
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