5 Bed Detached House Sold STC
Alfriston Road, Near Alfriston, BN26

Guide Price £1,000,000 (Freehold)

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£1,000,000 - £1,200,000 - Guide Price

Dawes House is a truly characterful home with exposed beams, fireplaces and a thatched roof in part. The accommodation is incredibly versatile and flexible, whilst boasting wonderful and far-reaching views of the South Downs.

The property enjoys a wonderful and generously sized rear garden which wraps around the property to two sides.

The sprawling property offers accommodation for an attached 1 or 2 Bedroom Self Contained Annexe, which can easily form further accommodation for the main residence if required.

Viewings are highly recommended to understand the layout of the property and to appreciate the location and grounds.

Approach – The property is approached by electric double gates which open into a courtyard style setting providing parking for numerous vehicles.

Entrance Hall- front door with windows either side opens into an impressive Reception Hall with exposed floor boards and painted panelled doors to principal rooms.

Family Room – semi open plan to the stunning Kitchen Dining Room. Feature Fireplace with woodburning stove inset and brick surround. Exposed beams to the walls. Fitted cupboards to chimney recess.

Hall – with stairs rising to the first floor. Window with views to the front. Fitted cupboard with double doors. Doors to principal rooms and to Cloakroom.

Cloakroom – white suite comprising of WC and wash hand basin. Frosted windows to three sides.

Living Room – Triple Aspect Room with views over the gardens. Open Fireplace. Door to;

Conservatory – Triple Aspect Conservatory with double glazed roof and windows and double doors enjoying views over the garden. Feature Brick and Flint Walls. Roof windows.

Utility Room – Fully fitted modern kitchen cupboards finished in a light grey design with contrasting white worksurfaces. Window to the front.

Kitchen Dining Room – A stunning and generously proportioned Kitchen boasting impressive views over the gardens and onto the South Downs beyond. The modern fitted kitchen which incorporates an island and breakfast bar is finished in a walnut style design complimented by marble worksurfaces. The kitchen showcases exposed beams to the ceiling and exposed floorboards underfoot. The triple aspect room features two pairs of double doors opening to the garden to the South and West aspects.

Ground Floor Bedroom – A generously sized Double Bedroom which can be access from the entrance hall or form part of the annexe accommodation if preferred. Window to the side. To door to;
Ensuite – modern ensuite shower room with generously sized shower enclosure wc and wash hand basin.

Annexe Entrance Hall – Front door to the drive, doors to principal rooms and fitted cupboard.

Annexe Living Room – A dual aspect room enjoying views and access over the rear garden. The Living Room is semi open plan to the Kitchen Dining room of the main residence or with very minor alterations could be made completely separate. The characterful room features a fireplace with wood burning stove inset and exposed beams.

Annexe Bedroom – Bay window with views over garden.

Annexe Bathroom – White bathroom suite comprising of a bath, wc and two wash hand basins. The bathroom is accessible from the annexe bedroom and annexe entrance hall.

Annexe Study – Dual aspect room with double doors opening to the garden.

First Floor Landing – Vaulted Ceiling. Exposed beams. Doors to principal rooms. Two windows with elevated views to the front.

Bedroom 1 – A dual aspect Double Bedroom with access to an unofficial roof terrace enjoying magnificent views over the South Downs. EnSuite – Modern EnSuite with shower enclosure with fixed glass screen, wc and wash hand basin set it vanity unit. Tiled floor and surrounds.

Bedroom 2 – Double Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling and elevated views over the rear garden and South Downs.

Bedroom 3 - Double Bedroom with Vaulted Ceiling and elevated views over the rear garden. Ornate Fireplace.

Bathroom – White suite comprising of bath with shower over, wc and wash hand basin. Tiled walls with pattern inset. Exposed floorboards. Window to the front.

Garage Complex – Timber Built Garage with double doors. Adjoining Open Garage and attached garden store.

Drive – Approached by electric double gates the drive is laid to shingle stone proving ample off street parking for many vehicles. Paths leading to front door and annexe entrance hall.

Gardens – Magnificent gardens which wrap around the property to two sides. The extensive gardens are mostly laid to lawn with numerous plants and shrubs, bushes and mature trees to add colour and interest. A paved Indian sandstone terrace lays adjacent to the kitchen providing an excellent space for entertaining. Further into the garden we find a second patio nestled under the tress and protected by a pergola walkway and screen.

Dawes House is located between the Villages of Berwick and Alfriston. Benefitting from a modern cycle path linking Lewes and Eastbourne.
Berwick boasts a Mainline Railway Station, two country pubs grade 1 listed church and many scenic walks including around Arlington Reservoir.
Alfriston is a larger beautifully picturesque village with a historic High Street dating to Tudor times. The High Street benefits from an array of boutique shops, tea rooms and eateries, a general store and delicatessen, and popular public houses. Alfriston further benefits from great public green spaces and a primary school.

Council Tax Band: G