House For Sale £2,950,000
This exceptional detached five bedroom residence has been the subject to extensive improvements throughout recent months and occupies an idyllic position within the highly desirable Craigweil Private Estate, nestled in the quaint parish of Aldwick, close to local shops and amenities.
The Craigweil private estate is considered to be one of the most sought after locations to reside along this coastal stretch, steeped in history with Royal connections following his Majesty King George v’s recuperation at the former Craigweil House in 1929. The estate which provides private access to the beach has evolved throughout the years creating a strong mixture of styles and ages of properties.
A large covered storm porch protects the over size front door which leads into the welcoming reception hall with natural light windows to the front and a further natural light window to the side. A feature carpeted staircase with ornate balustrade rises to the first floor with a generous walk-in under stair storage cupboard housing a lagged hot water cylinder with adjacent useful cloaks storage cupboard with further display recess to the side. Doors lead into the kitchen, living room, garage and ground floor w.c. With feature porthole style circular window to the side modern w.c. And wash basin.
The impressive open plan kitchen/dining/living room measures 39’ x 22’ overall and is a dual aspect light bright and airy space with a front aspect double glazed window, feature large double glazed sky light lantern and bespoke folding doors providing access to the rear into the garden, also boasting Southerly sea views across the garden. The Neptune fitted kitchen provides a comprehensive range of bespoke units complemented with Dekton work surfaces incorporating a matching large central island/break fast bar with dual sink unit with Quooker tap, additional Butler sink with rinser tap, Aga R3 with induction hob with concealed cooker hood over and a range of appliances including integrated coffee machine, microwave combi, fridge/freezer, additional under counter fridge and dishwasher. Double doors to a walk-in pantry store, door to the boiler room housing the gas boiler, while a further door leads into the adjoining separate utility room with window to the side and door providing access to the front, along with a range of fitted units and work surface, additional sink unit and space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. An opening from the kitchen leads to the side into a useful cloakroom measuring 14’ 9 x 7’ 0 with skylight lantern and door to the side.
An archway from the kitchen leads to the adjoining main living room with full width double glazed window to the rear enjoying sea views across the garden, along with a feature skylight lantern and solid fuel wood burner recessed into a large feature stone fireplace. Double doors conceal the vertical chair lift to the first floor while further doors lead to the hallway and the adjoining sitting room which also benefits superb sea views and feature skylight lantern.
The first floor with fitted Crucial Trading carpet provides a fabulous landing with split staircase and ornate balustrade along with a double glazed window to the front and built-in storage cupboards. The principal rooms face South and enjoy stunning uninterrupted sea views. The master suite provides access on to a Southerly balcony and also boasts a newly fitted en-suite shower with oversize shower enclosure, twin wash basin w.c., bidet and fitted furniture. The vertical chairlift is positioned in the corner of the bedroom where an interconnecting door provides access into bedroom 4 which can be utilised as a dressing room also enjoying the southerly sea views and also providing access onto the balcony.
The guest bedroom 2 benefits from a second ensuite facility with a generous bathroom with p-shaped bath, wash basin and w.c. With the bedroom again maximising the impressive sea view over the southerly rear garden. Adjacent to bedroom 2 is bedroom 3 again benefiting from the Southerly sea views, along with a built-in-double wardrobe. In addition the first floor provides a fifth bedroom which lends itself to a home/office/study with a double glazed window to the front and an additional recently refurbished separate shower room with oversize shower enclosure, wash basin and w.c.
The exterior of the property really complements the interior quality, with the frontage boasting a large resin driveway with twin entrances providing on-site parking for several vehicles bordered by brick walling at the front with exterior lighting. The garage measures 21’ 10 x 15’ with an electrically operated sectional door and house the water softeners. Gates either side of the property lead to the rear.
The exceptional rear garden provides stunning sea views and an access gate to the beach via self cleaning glass fencing at the rear boundary. The rear is predominantly laid to a delightful entertaining terrace with adjacent beautifully tended lawn, sunken hot tub, and established mature well stocked border. A boat house at the rear measuring 25’ 8 x 9’ 4 houses a kitchenette with sink and integrated fridge and electrically operated roller door at the rear while to the side of the property there is a further store measuring 12’ 5 x 7’ 10 with adjoining kennel measuring 10’ 3 x 7’ 5 internally.
The Craigweil private estate is considered to be one of the most sought after locations to reside along this coastal stretch, steeped in history with Royal connections following his Majesty King George v’s recuperation at the former Craigweil House in 1929. The estate which provides private access to the beach has evolved throughout the years creating a strong mixture of styles and ages of properties.
A large covered storm porch protects the over size front door which leads into the welcoming reception hall with natural light windows to the front and a further natural light window to the side. A feature carpeted staircase with ornate balustrade rises to the first floor with a generous walk-in under stair storage cupboard housing a lagged hot water cylinder with adjacent useful cloaks storage cupboard with further display recess to the side. Doors lead into the kitchen, living room, garage and ground floor w.c. With feature porthole style circular window to the side modern w.c. And wash basin.
The impressive open plan kitchen/dining/living room measures 39’ x 22’ overall and is a dual aspect light bright and airy space with a front aspect double glazed window, feature large double glazed sky light lantern and bespoke folding doors providing access to the rear into the garden, also boasting Southerly sea views across the garden. The Neptune fitted kitchen provides a comprehensive range of bespoke units complemented with Dekton work surfaces incorporating a matching large central island/break fast bar with dual sink unit with Quooker tap, additional Butler sink with rinser tap, Aga R3 with induction hob with concealed cooker hood over and a range of appliances including integrated coffee machine, microwave combi, fridge/freezer, additional under counter fridge and dishwasher. Double doors to a walk-in pantry store, door to the boiler room housing the gas boiler, while a further door leads into the adjoining separate utility room with window to the side and door providing access to the front, along with a range of fitted units and work surface, additional sink unit and space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. An opening from the kitchen leads to the side into a useful cloakroom measuring 14’ 9 x 7’ 0 with skylight lantern and door to the side.
An archway from the kitchen leads to the adjoining main living room with full width double glazed window to the rear enjoying sea views across the garden, along with a feature skylight lantern and solid fuel wood burner recessed into a large feature stone fireplace. Double doors conceal the vertical chair lift to the first floor while further doors lead to the hallway and the adjoining sitting room which also benefits superb sea views and feature skylight lantern.
The first floor with fitted Crucial Trading carpet provides a fabulous landing with split staircase and ornate balustrade along with a double glazed window to the front and built-in storage cupboards. The principal rooms face South and enjoy stunning uninterrupted sea views. The master suite provides access on to a Southerly balcony and also boasts a newly fitted en-suite shower with oversize shower enclosure, twin wash basin w.c., bidet and fitted furniture. The vertical chairlift is positioned in the corner of the bedroom where an interconnecting door provides access into bedroom 4 which can be utilised as a dressing room also enjoying the southerly sea views and also providing access onto the balcony.
The guest bedroom 2 benefits from a second ensuite facility with a generous bathroom with p-shaped bath, wash basin and w.c. With the bedroom again maximising the impressive sea view over the southerly rear garden. Adjacent to bedroom 2 is bedroom 3 again benefiting from the Southerly sea views, along with a built-in-double wardrobe. In addition the first floor provides a fifth bedroom which lends itself to a home/office/study with a double glazed window to the front and an additional recently refurbished separate shower room with oversize shower enclosure, wash basin and w.c.
The exterior of the property really complements the interior quality, with the frontage boasting a large resin driveway with twin entrances providing on-site parking for several vehicles bordered by brick walling at the front with exterior lighting. The garage measures 21’ 10 x 15’ with an electrically operated sectional door and house the water softeners. Gates either side of the property lead to the rear.
The exceptional rear garden provides stunning sea views and an access gate to the beach via self cleaning glass fencing at the rear boundary. The rear is predominantly laid to a delightful entertaining terrace with adjacent beautifully tended lawn, sunken hot tub, and established mature well stocked border. A boat house at the rear measuring 25’ 8 x 9’ 4 houses a kitchenette with sink and integrated fridge and electrically operated roller door at the rear while to the side of the property there is a further store measuring 12’ 5 x 7’ 10 with adjoining kennel measuring 10’ 3 x 7’ 5 internally.
