Meadowdown, Alfriston, East Sussex

Meadowdown, Alfriston, East Sussex

Meadowdown Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5XW A substantial property standing in a unique and spectacular elevated position on the South Downs, with magnificent unspoilt far reaching views. Alfriston Village Centre 1 mile, Berwick Station 3.5 miles, Lewes 10.5 miles, Eastbourne 13 miles, Brighton 19 miles, London 67 miles Entrance porch l Circular entrance hall with galleried library l 32 Vaulted drawing room Garden room l Study l 30 Kitchen/dining room Utility room Principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom Three further bedrooms l Shower/cloakroom Hobbies/attic room l Attic store room Detached double garage l Two-bay Heritage style open fronted garden store l Greenhouse Magnificent landscaped garden l Wild flower meadows l About 3.7 acres l EPC Rating E The property Meadowdown was designed and built for the current owners occupation and as such takes full advantage of its magnificent elevated position and far reaching views. The circular double-height entrance hall gives an immediate sense of space and has a small galleried library area. The reception rooms are all located on the south eastern side of the house to maximise the spectacular views. The 32 drawing room has a vaulted ceiling, herringbone oak parquet floor and an impressive fireplace with a wood burning stove. Adjacent to the drawing room is the 30 kitchen/ dining room, which also has a vaulted ceiling, a terracotta tiled floor and is fitted with a range of oak units incorporating cupboards, drawers and a central island unit. There is a two-oven cream oil fired Aga with an adjoining Aga boiler which supplies the heating system and hot water. To one end of the kitchen/dining room is a large dining area. In addition there is a large study with a built-in desk and book shelving. Lovely oak and partly copper clad Arts & Crafts inspired sliding doors give access from the drawing room to both the study and the kitchen/dining room, therefore allowing the creation of one extensive open plan space which is considered ideal for entertaining. A generous garden room with a terracotta tiled floor and two raised planters completes the reception space. The reception rooms are complemented by a principal bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, three further bedrooms and a shower/ cloakroom. Located on the first floor is a large hobbies/attic room and an attic store room. Outside Meadowdown is approached over a cattle grid which leads through brick and flint entrance piers to the property s private entrance drive leading to the house. The garden has been beautifully landscaped, thoughtfully planted and provides a stunning setting for the property. Adjacent to the north eastern side of the house is a part walled brick paved seating area/ courtyard with a raised ornamental pond and a vine clad seating area to one corner. Immediately to the southern side of the house is a wide brick and stone paved seating area, a short distance from which is a small orchard with apple and plum trees, beyond which is the double garage with two electrically operated doors. The formal gardens include numerous well stocked beds and some magnificent clipped boxes. To one side of the garden is a romantic ruin folly with a white wisteria arched walkway, five raised beds and a vine clad pergola. Also within the grounds is a two-bay Heritage style open fronted garden store, a greenhouse and a number of brick and flint composting bins.

To the north of the formal gardens the grounds are more informal and include a circular beech enclosed garden and a picturesque stocked pond with a waterfall. Bordering the southern and eastern side of the garden are two lovely wild flower meadows. Leading through one of the meadows is a yew avenue which leads down to a traditional pegged cruck which provides a lovely covered seating area. The garden and grounds at Meadowdown provide an exceptional setting for the property and extend to approximately 3.7 acres. Location Meadowdown lies in a truly magnificent, unspoilt rural position on the South Downs, well away from any roads with spectacular far reaching views over the Cuckmere Valley. The surrounding countryside provides wonderful walking and riding opportunities. The centre of the picturesque and historic Downland village of Alfriston is just over a mile, and offers a good range of shops and facilities for everyday needs, including a general store, primary school, church and a number of restaurants and public houses. There is a mainline train service to London from Berwick Station, which is about 3.5 miles to the north. The historic county town of Lewes is about 10.5 miles, and offers a good range of shops and facilities, together with a mainline train station (Victoria/London Bridge about 68 minutes). The coastal, business and entertainment centre of Eastbourne is 13 miles, whilst the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove is about 19 miles to the west. There is an excellent selection of established preparatory and public schools in the area including Eastbourne College, St Andrews, Moira House, Bedes, Brighton College, Lewes Old Grammar School, Roedean and Hurstpierpoint.

Directions From the Drusillas roundabout on the A27, take the exit signposted Alfriston and Drusillas Zoo. Continue along this road and into the village. Having passed the Star Inn public house on the right, turn immediately right into Star Lane. Continue along Star Lane and at the minor crossroads continue straight over into Kings Ride. Proceed up Kings Ride passing The Broadway on the right and continue straight ahead following the route of the South Downs Way. Continue up the track for approximately a mile, bearing to the left and Meadowdown will be found after a short distance on your left.

Floorplans House internal area 2,756 sq ft (256 sq m) Garage internal area 398 sq ft (37 sq m) For identification purposes only. Loft Access Galleried Dn Library E Hobbies/ Attic Room 5.79 x 4.97 19'0" x 16'3" Gallery Void N S W First Floor Dn Attic Store Room Bedroom 5.57 x 3.70 18'3" x 12'3" Study 5.57 x 3.70 18'3" x 12'3" Drawing Room 9.76 x 4.50 32'0" x 14'9" Up Entrance Hall Kitchen/ Dining Room 9.18 3.73 30'3" x 12'3" Garden Room 4.90 x 2.50 16'0" x 8'3" Principal Bedroom 4.49 x 3.64 14'9" x 12'0" Bedroom 3.43 x 2.81 11'3" x 9'3" Bedroom 3.43 x 2.79 11'3" x 9'3" Utility Room Up Ground Floor General Circulation Areas Domestic (Kitchen/Utility etc) Reception Rooms Bedroom/Dressing Rooms Bathrooms Storage Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 256sq.m. or 2756sq.ft. Garage: 37sq.m. or 398sq.ft. Denotes areas below 1.5m excluded from Area Total. 2018 HOMEPLAN www.homeplanuk.co.uk Constructed in accordance with the RICS code of measuring practice, this plan is for layout guidance only. It is not to scale, unless specified. Please check all dimensions & shapes before making any decisions reliant upon them. Garage 6.20 x 6.12 20'3" x 20'0"

General Local Authorities: Wealden District Council Tel: 01892 653 311 East Sussex County Council Tel: 03456 080 190 Services: Mains water via a shared private supply. Private drainage. Mains electricity. Oil fired Aga/boiler. Lewes 201 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2NR 01273 475411 lewes@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com @struttandparker /struttandparker 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken July 2018. Particulars prepared August 2018. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited.