House For Sale £1,000,000
Commanding outstanding south westerly views over Friston Forest and downland countryside - a spaciously proportioned detached 5 bedroom house designed to command the best of the fine views from most principal rooms.
Set within charming gardens which include a small area of woodland the property represents a rare opportunity and great potential for a fine family home. The generous proportions of the accommodation will be noted overleaf.<br /><br />The Spinney is situated just within the highly sought after downland area of Friston in Old Willingdon Road where some of the very finest houses of Friston are located and at a short distance from Friston Forest and the surrounding downland countryside of the South Downs National Park. There are local village amenities a relatively short distance away in East Dean which is known for its ancient Tiger Inn and picturesque village green. The sea at Birling Gap is within easy reach. Eastbourne is about 4 miles distant offering a wide range of amenities including mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities in the area include 3 principal golf courses at Eastbourne 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.
Entrance Lobby
With inner glazed double doors giving access to
Large Reception Hall (5m x 2.7m (16' 5" x 8' 10"))
With wood block flooring, radiator, cupboard below stairs.
Cloakroom
With low level wc, wash basin, tiled floor and walls, window.
Spacious Sitting Room (6.4m x 4.88m (21' 0" x 16' 0"))
With a fine triple aspect including glorious westerly views over the gardens and Friston Forest to the downs beyond, handsome mellowed brick open fire place with wide stone hearth, 2 radiators and sliding glazed door give access to the
Sun Lounge (4.7m x 2.06m (15' 5" x 6' 9"))
Also commanding far reaching views, radiator and sliding glazed doors to the terrace and garden.
Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.84m x 4.1m (19' 2" x 13' 5"))
Commanding wonderful views to Friston Forest and to the downs and equipped with extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and a range of integrated appliances include the Bosch 5 ring gas hob with filter hood over, Indesit double oven with grill, Bosch dishwasher and Hotpoint washing machine, concealed wall mounted GloWorm gas fired boiler, space for fridge freezer, radiator, inset ceiling lighting, double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace.
Inner Hall
With deep linen storage cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder, deep shelved storage cupboard.
Study (3.45m x 2.4m (11' 4" x 7' 10"))
With far reaching views, radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 1 (6.4m x 3.66m (21' 0" x 12' 0"))
With double aspect including far reaching views, 2 radiators, built in wardrobe cupboard.
Bathroom
With white suite comprising panelled bath with rounded corner and with wall mounted shower fittings and shower screen, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, extractor fan and window.
The staircase rises from the Reception Hall to the Large First Floor Landing which provides scope for a study area if required, 2 radiators, access to under eaves storage space, retractable ladder access to Loft Space above.
Bedroom 2 (4.27m x 3.9m (14' 0" x 12' 10"))
Into the wide recess and excluding the depth of the wall to wall range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator and breathtaking views over Friston Forest to the downs.
Bedroom 4 (3.9m x 3.76m (12' 10" x 12' 4"))
Reducing due to the sloping ceilings and with velux modern window system which affords far reaching views, access to under eaves storage space, radiator.
Bedroom 3 (4.34m x 2.87m (14' 3" x 9' 5"))
Reducing due to sloping ceilings, radiator, access to under eaves storage space.
Bedroom 5 (3m x 2.74m (9' 10" x 9' 0"))
Partly reducing due to sloping ceiling, far reaching views, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
Shower Room
With large shower with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Outside
The gardens are an important feature of this property flanking the house on the north, west and south elevations. The southerly garden extends to an overall depth of about 150' and is partly lawned but mainly forming an area of charming woodland containing a variety of specimen trees with bluebells in the spring. On the westerly side of the property there is a wide terrace which commands glorious views over Friston Forest to the downs. Beyond the terrace is an area of lawned garden flanked by a variety of flowering shrubs and ornamental trees and securing sunshine for much of the day. There is an area of kitchen garden with an aluminium framed Greenhouse. A utility garden features a prolifically fruiting apple tree and Garden Store.
Detached Garage (6.1m x 2.84m (20' 0" x 9' 4"))
With roller door, power and light points. The in and out entrance drive provides off road car parking space.
Set within charming gardens which include a small area of woodland the property represents a rare opportunity and great potential for a fine family home. The generous proportions of the accommodation will be noted overleaf.<br /><br />The Spinney is situated just within the highly sought after downland area of Friston in Old Willingdon Road where some of the very finest houses of Friston are located and at a short distance from Friston Forest and the surrounding downland countryside of the South Downs National Park. There are local village amenities a relatively short distance away in East Dean which is known for its ancient Tiger Inn and picturesque village green. The sea at Birling Gap is within easy reach. Eastbourne is about 4 miles distant offering a wide range of amenities including mainline rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick. Sporting facilities in the area include 3 principal golf courses at Eastbourne 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.
Entrance Lobby
With inner glazed double doors giving access to
Large Reception Hall (5m x 2.7m (16' 5" x 8' 10"))
With wood block flooring, radiator, cupboard below stairs.
Cloakroom
With low level wc, wash basin, tiled floor and walls, window.
Spacious Sitting Room (6.4m x 4.88m (21' 0" x 16' 0"))
With a fine triple aspect including glorious westerly views over the gardens and Friston Forest to the downs beyond, handsome mellowed brick open fire place with wide stone hearth, 2 radiators and sliding glazed door give access to the
Sun Lounge (4.7m x 2.06m (15' 5" x 6' 9"))
Also commanding far reaching views, radiator and sliding glazed doors to the terrace and garden.
Large Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.84m x 4.1m (19' 2" x 13' 5"))
Commanding wonderful views to Friston Forest and to the downs and equipped with extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards and matching range of wall cabinets over, inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and a range of integrated appliances include the Bosch 5 ring gas hob with filter hood over, Indesit double oven with grill, Bosch dishwasher and Hotpoint washing machine, concealed wall mounted GloWorm gas fired boiler, space for fridge freezer, radiator, inset ceiling lighting, double glazed casement doors give access to the terrace.
Inner Hall
With deep linen storage cupboard with pressurised hot water cylinder, deep shelved storage cupboard.
Study (3.45m x 2.4m (11' 4" x 7' 10"))
With far reaching views, radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 1 (6.4m x 3.66m (21' 0" x 12' 0"))
With double aspect including far reaching views, 2 radiators, built in wardrobe cupboard.
Bathroom
With white suite comprising panelled bath with rounded corner and with wall mounted shower fittings and shower screen, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor and walls, extractor fan and window.
The staircase rises from the Reception Hall to the Large First Floor Landing which provides scope for a study area if required, 2 radiators, access to under eaves storage space, retractable ladder access to Loft Space above.
Bedroom 2 (4.27m x 3.9m (14' 0" x 12' 10"))
Into the wide recess and excluding the depth of the wall to wall range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, radiator and breathtaking views over Friston Forest to the downs.
Bedroom 4 (3.9m x 3.76m (12' 10" x 12' 4"))
Reducing due to the sloping ceilings and with velux modern window system which affords far reaching views, access to under eaves storage space, radiator.
Bedroom 3 (4.34m x 2.87m (14' 3" x 9' 5"))
Reducing due to sloping ceilings, radiator, access to under eaves storage space.
Bedroom 5 (3m x 2.74m (9' 10" x 9' 0"))
Partly reducing due to sloping ceiling, far reaching views, built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
Shower Room
With large shower with wall mounted shower fittings, wash basin with cabinet below, low level wc, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Outside
The gardens are an important feature of this property flanking the house on the north, west and south elevations. The southerly garden extends to an overall depth of about 150' and is partly lawned but mainly forming an area of charming woodland containing a variety of specimen trees with bluebells in the spring. On the westerly side of the property there is a wide terrace which commands glorious views over Friston Forest to the downs. Beyond the terrace is an area of lawned garden flanked by a variety of flowering shrubs and ornamental trees and securing sunshine for much of the day. There is an area of kitchen garden with an aluminium framed Greenhouse. A utility garden features a prolifically fruiting apple tree and Garden Store.
Detached Garage (6.1m x 2.84m (20' 0" x 9' 4"))
With roller door, power and light points. The in and out entrance drive provides off road car parking space.
