A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A MAGNIFICENT SEMI-DETACHED VICTORIAN VILLA PROVIDING SEVEN BEDROOMS AND FIVE INDIVIDUAL RECEPTION ROOMS. The house which is arranged over four floors has been beautifully modernised with careful thought having been given to the retention and enhancement of the original features. Of particular note are the high ceilings with decorative cornices and roses, together with the handsome staircase, marble fireplaces and splendid stained glass windows. Modern refinements include a magnificent 19 x 15 kitchen/breakfast room, luxuriously appointed bath and shower rooms and gas fired central heating. The extensive accommodation is considered suitable for a variety of uses including home and income, large family accommodation or possibly part professional use subject to planning approval. Located in the favoured Upperton area, the town centre and railway station are approximately a half mile distant.
From Eastbourne railway station proceed via Upperton Road. Continue through the traffic lights at the junction with The Avenue and take the second turning on the right into Arundel Road.
The MAIN ENTRANCE is at hall floor level which comprises COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH with original leaded light stained glass window, patterned quarry tiled floor and panelled front door having stained glass leaded light panels.
There is a SEPARATE ENTRANCE at garden level comprising stable type panelled door opening into ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with oak parquet floor, double radiator, archway opening into:
SPACIOUS AND WELL LIT L-SHAPED RECEPTION HALL/FAMILY AREA approx 184 x 79 with marble hearth and fitted wood burning stove, oak parquet floor, double radiator, single radiator, TV aerial point, walk-in cloakroom with electric light.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM approx 184 x 146 superbly re-fitted with an extensive range of bespoke light oak fronted units complemented by a full range of solid limestone worktops, lime stone floor tiling and matching wall tiling comprising inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit having mixer tap with cupboards under, range of matching floor cupboards with space and plumbing for dishwasher, fitted Falcon 5-burner range style cooker with double oven and fitted Falcon stainless steel canopy above with extractor and downlights, matching central island with further range of cupboards and drawers concealing integrated fridge with limestone work surface/breakfast bar above, inset downlights, double radiator, folding glass panelled door opening on to decked terrace and rear garden, further door to:
WALK-IN LARDER ROOM approx 9 x 8 with extensive range of fitted shelving, electric light and power points.
UTILITY ROOM approx 124 x 1110 with double bowl stainless steel sink unit having mixer tap with cupboards under, adjoining stainless steel work surface with stainless steel splashback and space and plumbing for washing machine below, built-in cupboard housing electric meter, double radiator, extractor fan, close coupled wc.
DINING ROOM approx 13 x 106. A bright double aspect room enjoying views over the rear garden, limestone floor, double radiator.
A staircase leads up to the hall floor with accommodation comprising:
COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH with original leaded light stained glass window, patterned quarry tiled floor and panelled front door having stained glass leaded light panels opening into:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with ornate plastered ceiling, quarry tiled floor, walk-in storeroom with electric light.
CLOAKROOM fitted with matching suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and ceramic wall tiling to half height comprising pedestal wash basin having mixer tap, radiator, wall mounted Ideal gas fired boiler, stained glass leaded light window, panelled door opening to:
SEPARATE WC with close coupled wc, double radiator, ceramic wall tiling to three quarter height, stained glass leaded light window.
RECEPTION HALL with mosaic tiled floor, dado rail, radiator, decorative ceiling cornice.
DRAWING ROOM COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILY ROOM overall dimensions approx 402 into bay window x 15:
DRAWING ROOM with contemporary style marble fireplace with matching hearth, ornate ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator, TV aerial point, folding panelled doors opening into:
FAMILY ROOM having tiled fireplace with marble surround, ornate ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator, door opening to Entrance Hall and a pair of double glass panelled doors opening onto COVERED VERANDAH.
STUDY approx 138 x 13 with cast iron fireplace having slate hearth and timber surround, ornate ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator.
INNER HALL with stained glass leaded light window and door to:
CONSERVATORY approx 114 x 10 enjoying views over the rear garden, 2 wall light points, double glazed door opening on to the verandah and garden.
Handsome period staircase from Reception Hall rising to: WELL LIT FIRST FLOOR LANDING with stained glass leaded light window, ornate ceiling cornice, dado rail, radiator, built-in shelved cupboards.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising:
BEDROOM approx 204 into bay window x 15 with open tiled fireplace with slate hearth and marble surround, ornate ceiling cornice, picture rail, double radiator, folding oak doors opening to:
LUXURY EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM superbly fitted with matching white contemporary style suite complemented by lime stone floor, tiling and matching part wall tiling comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and handset, walk-in shower cubicle with fitted shower having handset and glazed enclosure, his and hers wash basins having mixer taps, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, inset downlights, extractor fan, under floor heating, 2 radiators.
GUEST SUITE/BEDROOM 2 approx 189 x 15 with cast iron fireplace having slate hearth and ornate surround, ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator, walk-in lime stone tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, handset and glazed enclosure, door to:
SEPARATE WC fitted with matching close coupled wc and wash hand basin with lime stone tiled splashback.
Staircase rising to WELL LIT SECOND FLOOR LANDING having window, inset downlights, double radiator, walk-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank and second wall mounted Green Star gas fired boiler.
INNER HALL with inset downlights, built-in shelved store cupboards, hatch to loft space.
BEDROOM 3 approx 14 x 9 enjoying far reaching views across the town to the sea, radiator, TV aerial point, laminated wood strip floor.
BEDROOM 4 approx 208 into bay window x 76 with cast iron fireplace with ornate surround, double radiator, single radiator, laminated woodstrip floor.
BEDROOM 5 approx 208 into bay window x 72 with double radiator, single radiator, laminated woodstrip floor.
SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching white suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle with fitted Mira shower unit and glazed enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin having mixer tap and stainless steel splashback, close coupled wc, radiator, cast iron fireplace with ornate surround, laminated woodstrip floor inset downlights, extractor fan, skylight affording good natural light.
BEDROOM 6 approx 133 x 86 with double radiator, laminated woodstrip floor.
BEDROOM 7 approx 119 x 86 with cast iron fireplace with surround, radiator, laminated woodstrip floor.
BATHROOM re-fitted with matching white suite comprising panelled bath having mixer tap, handset, pedestal wash hand basin having mixer tap with tiled splashback, close coupled wc, double radiator, laminated woodstrip floor.
Outside:-
The property features mature walled gardens arranged to the front and rear. The former comprises an area of lawn with shrubs beds and driveway at the side providing OFF ROAD PARKING for two cars.
THE SOUTH EAST FACING GARDEN arranged to the rear of the property comprises a large timber decked area situated adjacent to the house with outside lighting and water tap. The gardens beyond are laid to lawn and feature well established shrub borders and mature trees including a fig tree.
NB: There is a block of six GARAGES at the rear of the property that are available to purchase, under separate negotiation.
Part View of Hall
Part View of Sitting Room
Part View of Morning Room
Part View of Dining Room
Part View of Kitchen
Part View of Garden
Rear View
NOTE: Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, neither the agents nor the vendor accept any responsibility for error or omission, nor do they constitute an offer or contract. The Agents cannot guarantee the condition of the boilers, central heating systems, built in cookers or other domestic appliances that may be included in a sale of a property. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries or take advice if necessary.