Old Drive, Polegate  BN26 5HE

£335,000 FREEHOLD

AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A FOUR BEDROOM SINGLE STOREY VICTORIAN LODGE OF IMPPRESSIVE CHARACTER.  Southdown Lodge is understood to date from 1873 with later additions and provides versatile and spacious accommodation that is presented to a high standard.  It is currently arranged with four bedrooms, two reception rooms and two kitchens but could also be arranged to create a self-contained annexe.  Benefits include gas central heating, sealed unit double glazing and two modern bathrooms.  The gardens are beautifully arranged with a delightful central courtyard and lawned gardens with raised borders enjoying considerable privacy.  Located in the heart of Polegate, the High Street and railway station are within a few hundred yards whilst Eastbourne town centre is approximately 5 miles distant.  An inspection is essential to appreciate the character of this delightful home.

• ENTRANCE LOGGIA
• RECEPTION HALL
• 18’ x 18’ DRAWING ROOM
• DINING ROOM
• 2 KITCHENS
• MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 
• 3 FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS
• BATHROOM/WC
• GARAGE
• GARDENS
• GAS CENTRAL HEATING
• SEALED UNIT DOUBLE GLAZING

 Directional Note:

From Polegate railway station proceed in a southerly direction and turn right into Old Drive.  Turn left where it is signposted for Southdown Lodge and continue past the block of flats and Southdown Lodge is at the end of a small private drive.

Accommodation: 

ENTRANCE LOGGIA with sealed unit double glazed patio door to:
RECEPTION HALL with polished floorboards, double radiator and door to side garden.  Walk-in airing cupboard housing gas fired boiler and slatted shelving.
DRAWING ROOM approx 18’ into bay x 18’into bay; a delightful double aspect room with parquet flooring, part timbered walls, TV aerial point and 2 radiators.  Brick fireplace with open hearth.
DINING ROOM approx 13’ x 12’ with log burning stove and Bessemer beam over, exposed floor boards and picture rail.
KITCHEN approx 13’ x 8’ with nicely fitted with range of cottage style units with inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with cupboards under.  Additional wall and base units  and display cabinets, range style gas cooker, double radiator, plumbing for washing machine and larder cupboard.
BEDROOM 2 approx 13’ x 12’7” with two fitted pine wardrobe cupboards, double radiator and part timbered walls.

BEDROOM 4 approx 10’6” x 10’5” with double radiazsor and fitted wardrobe cupboard.
BATRHOOM/WC with modern white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal hand wash basin, low level wc, radiator and half tiled walls.
The following accommodation could comprise a SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE if required:
MASTER BEDROOM approx 14’5” x 12’ plus depth of wardrobe cupboards to one wall.  Radiator.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with over-sized shower cubicle, low level wc, pedestal hand wash basin, tiled walls and radiator.
BEDROOM 3 approx 13’2” x 9’9” with fitted cupboard, radiator, part panelled walls.
SECOND KITCHEN approx 13’ x 8’ with inset stainless steel twin drainer sink unit with cupboard under.  Fitted wall units, plumbing for washing machine.  Door to INNER LOBBY with door to side garden.

Outside:

The property is set within delightful secluded GARDENS.  To the side is a most attractive paved courtyard with pergola and seating areas together with a gravelled area with timber shed.  The REAR GARDEN extends to approx 50’ x 30’ and is laid principally to lawn with  brick retaining walls supporting raised flower and rose borders.  There are various pergolas and shaded paved areas together with two garden sheds.
ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE and additional OFF ROAD PARKING.

Part View of Hallway

Part View of Sitting Room

Part View of Kitchen

Part View of Bedroom

Part View of Garden

Part View of Patio

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