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3 bedroom detached house for sale

Melvill Lane, Eastbourne BN20
Chain-free
Detached house
3 beds
1 bath
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
Council taxBand E
BroadbandSuper-fast 47Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Spacious entrance hall
  • Cloakroom/wc
  • 19'2 x 14' DOUBLE ASPECT LIVING ROOM
  • Second reception room/bedroom 4
  • 16'4 x 8'8 KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
  • 3 first floor double bedrooms. bathroom/wc
  • Gas fired central heating. replacement double glazing
  • Mature westerly facing secuded gardens of good size
  • Large detached brick built garage and driveway providing further off road parking
  • No onward chain

ENVIABLY SITUATED IN WILLINGDON VILLAGE BACKING DIRECTLY ONTO THE SOUTH DOWNS - A REMARKABLY SPACIOUS THREE/FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE FEATURING A SECLUDED WESTERLY FACING MATURE REAR GARDEN TOGETHER WITH THE BENEFIT OF A LARGE DETACHED BRICK BUILT GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY PROVIDING FURTHER OFF-ROAD PARKING. Built in the traditional Sussex style of brick with part tile hung elevations with leaded light double glazed windows beneath a tiled roof, the property provides well-proportioned accommodation comprising a spacious entrance hall, a 19'2 x 14' double aspect living room enjoying direct access onto the rear garden and a 16'4 x 8'8 kitchen/breakfast room. The ground floor also provides a second reception room considered suitable as a fourth bedroom if required. The first floor accommodation provides three double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Although the property is in need of internal updating, it is our opinion there is great potential to extend further if required, subject to any necessary consents being obtained.

Offered for sale with no onward chain, an early inspection is most highly recommended by the vendor's sole agent as above.

LOCATION The property occupies a much favoured position on the borders of Willingdon Village and Ratton Manor, backing directly onto the lower wooded area of the South Downs National Park. Willingdon Village providing a range of local amenities including two popular local pubs is within close proximity and the town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities, seafront and mainline railway station is about two and a half miles distant. Excellent schools for all age groups are available within the immediate area.

ACCOMMODATION AND APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Covered entrance with outside light and hardwood panelled front door having leaded light glazed inset opening into

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL with window, radiator, built in under-stairs store cupboard.

CLOAKROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin having mixer tap, tiled floor, part tiled walls, radiator, window.

DOUBLE ASPECT LIVING ROOM 19'2 x 14' (5.84m x 4.27m) enjoying a bright westerly aspect over the lovely mature garden. Recessed fireplace with fitted coal effect gas fire and stone hearth, radiator, TV aerial point, double glazed patio doors opening onto adjoining paved patio and rear garden.

SECOND RECEPTION ROOM/BEDROOM 4 10' x 10' (3.05m x 3.05m) with radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16'4 x 8'8 (4.98m x 2.64m) fitted with a range of built in matching units comprising inset one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink having mixer tap with cupboards under, range of matching floor cupboards and drawers with worktops above, fitted Siemens washing matching and Bosch dishwasher, Canon gas cooker with extractor above, range of matching wall cupboards, part tiled walls, wall mounted Vaillant gas fired boiler, part glass panelled door opening to side access.

Staircase from entrance hall rising to FIRST FLOOR LANDING with built in eaves store cupboard, further built in shelved airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

BEDROOM 1 13'2 x 10'6 (4.01m x 3.20m) with built in floor cupboards with shelving above, fitted wardrobe cupboard, radiator.

BEDROOM 2 12'6 excluding depth of range of built in wardrobe cupboards extending to one wall x 10'6 (3.81m x 3.20m) enjoying a lovely aspect over the rear garden and Downs beyond. Radiator, built in eaves store cupboard.

BEDROOM 3 11'8 x 8' (3.56m x 2.44m) plus door recess with radiator.

BATHROOM fitted with matching suite comprising panelled bath having mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin having mixer tap with electric shaver point above, close coupled wc, fully tiled walls, radiator.

OUTSIDE

The mature well maintained gardens arranged to the front and rear are a particular feature of the property, the former are laid to lawn flanked by shrub beds with block paved driveway at the side providing generous off-road parking and access to the

EXTENDED BRICK BUILT GARAGE 28'8 x 8'4 (8.74m x 2.54m) with automated up and over door, electric light and power point, window to rear.

Wrought iron gate and paved pathway at side provide access to the LOVELY MATURE WESTERLY FACING REAR GARDEN comprising an area of paved patio adjacent to the house enjoying direct access from the living room. Beyond the patio the garden is laid in principal to lawn and features well stocked borders arranged to the boundary with mature trees providing a high degree of privacy. The garden backs directly onto the lower wooded area of the South Downs and a gate could be installed providing direct access if required, subject to any necessary consents.

EASTBOURNE COUNCIL TAX BAND - E

EPC RATING - E


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Emslie & Tarrant - Eastbourne
Emslie & Tarrant - Eastbourne
40 Cornfield Road Eastbourne BN21 4QH
01323 376767
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Established in 1970, Emslie & Tarrant is one of Eastbourne’s leading independent Estate Agents, specialising in the sale of residential properties within Eastbourne and the surrounding Downland areas.Emslie & Tarrant boast an extensive register of property for sale including starter and family homes, bungalows, flats and apartments, seafront properties, country and executive houses and many more.We welcome you to our Town Centre office in Cornfield Road occupying a prominent position adjacent to the War Memorial roundabout right in the heart of the town centre and our new Meads Office in the heart of Meads Village.The offices provide a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere with a professional and smart appearance. The company is proud of its long standing reputation in the community and the staff provide over 50 years of combined experience specialising in residential estate agency. At Emslie & Tarrant you will find proven traditions with a fresh look.
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