5 bed detached house for sale

Friston Hill, East Dean, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20

An attractive and substantial detached family home, situated in an outstanding elevated position with breathtaking views over the village and towards Birling Gap and the sea.

The accommodation which enjoys the views from most of the principal rooms has been beautifully refurbished to an exceptional standard providing a contemporary feel whilst retaining many character features.

The ground floor comprises of a welcoming and spacious entrance hall with a cloakroom, under stairs storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor. The large double aspect sitting room is arranged with a feature fireplace, exposed timber beam and wide French doors opening out to the rear terrace. The extensive open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room is an impressive space and is at the heart of this country home. The bespoke Tom Howley kitchen has been exquisitely designed to provide a comprehensive range of fitted units with a large central unit/breakfast bar and integrated appliances. There is a comfortable family area, wood burning stove and doors providing direct access out to the rear terrace and swimming pool. The separate dining room, study, utility room and shower room complete the ground floor.

The first floor provides a large landing area with extensive fitted cupboards and access out on to the rear balcony. The principal bedroom enjoys wonderful views, French doors opening out on to the balcony, dressing room and an en suite with a bath and shower. The guest double bedroom is arranged with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes) and a family bathroom.

Externally the property is approached through electrically operated gates leading onto a sizable block paved driveway providing extensive off-road parking and access to the double garage.
The garden is arranged to the rear and side of the property totalling approximately an acre and is predominantly to lawn.

The outside terrace provides wonderful entertaining space whilst making the most of the extraordinary views and easy access into the heated swimming pool and separate hot tub. There is a detached summer house and a variety of mature trees and established shrubs throughout the garden.

A gate at the rear of the garden leads onto a twitten offering a short walk down into the picturesque village of East Dean.

The charming and historic village of East Dean has a range of local shops and amenities, cricket ground and well regarded public house - The Tiger Inn. East Dean and Friston form part of the South Downs National Park, surrounded by miles of open scenic downland. Birling Gap, Friston Forest and the nearby Seven Sisters Country Park, provide many miles of spectacular countryside and coastline for walking and recreation.

The coastal town of Eastbourne, about 4 miles to the east, has a comprehensive range of shops and facilities, together with a mainline station to London (London Victoria/London Bridge in about 1 hour 30 minutes).