4 bed detached house for sale

Ratton Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN20

An imposing and substantially improved 4/5 bedroom detached family home with large self-contained annexe studio within the sought after area of Ratton.

The spaciously proportioned accommodation has been substantially improved in recent years including the refitting of the kitchen and bathrooms. The glorious and secluded garden setting of this fine home will only be appreciated upon viewing - an early appointment is strongly recommended.

The property is enviably situated within the sought after private Ratton Estate which is flanked by the Willingdon golf course and scenic downland countryside forming part of the South Downs National Park. There are excellent schools in the area including Ratton, Cavendish and Gildredge House as well as at Willingdon. Eastbourne town centre is easily accessible and provides extensive shopping and dining facilities at The Beacon Centre as well as mainline railway services to Lonon Victoria and to Gatwick. Rail services are also available from Polegate and Hampden Park. Sporting facilities in the area include 3 principal golf courses, tennis at the David Lloyd Centre and one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast.

Entrance Lobby

And inner door to

Reception Hall

With radiator.

Sitting Room (6.27m x 4.2m (20' 7" x 13' 9"))

Affording a delightful southerly aspect into the landscaped garden, radiator and double doors to the

Dining Room (4.85m x 3.7m (15' 11" x 12' 2"))

With double aspect, radiator and doors leading into the

Sun Room (3.45m x 2.41m (11' 4" x 7' 11"))

With a delightful garden aspect and door to the garden.

Study (3.15m x 3.15m (10' 4" x 10' 4"))

With radiator and a lovely garden aspect.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.85m x 2.82m (15' 11" x 9' 3"))

Recently refitted with an extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and a selection of wall cabinets over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, 5 ring gas hob with filter hood over, integrated eye level oven with microwave over, space and plumbing for dishwashing machine, space for american style refrigerator/freezer, tiled floor, radiator, garden aspect, breakfast bar, radiator, tiled floor and rear garden aspect. Door to rear lobby and door to

Utility Room (3.15m x 3m (10' 4" x 9' 10"))

With space and plumbing for washing machine, gas boiler and window.

Cloakroom

With white suite comprising low level wc and wash basin, window.

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The handsome staircase rises to the spacious Galleried First Floor Landing with radiator and access hatch to loft space.

Master Bedroom Suite Comprising Bedroom 1 (4.42m x 3.63m (14' 6" x 11' 11"))

Affording a wonderful southerly aspect over the landscaped garden and toward the downs, deep built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator and door to

Large Balcony (3.89m x 2.64m (12' 9" x 8' 8"))

Affording southerly views over the garden.

En Suite Bathroom

With panelled bath, low level wc, wash basin, extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 (4.24m x 4.04m (13' 11" x 13' 3"))

With southerly views over the garden, built in wardrobes and door to

En Suite Shower Room

With shower unit and wash basin.

Bedroom 3 (3.12m x 3.05m (10' 3" x 10' 0"))

Affording a southerly garden aspect and with built-in wardobe, wash basin, radiator and door to

Southerly Balcony (3.1m x 1.22m (10' 2" x 4' 0"))

Bedroom 4 (4.24m x 2.2m (13' 11" x 7' 3"))

With built-in wardrobe, radiator and southerly garden aspect.

Family Bathroom

With panelled bath, separate shower unit, low level wc, wash basin, tiled walls and floor, window.

Separate wc

With washbasin.

Ground Floor Self Contained Annexe Studio/Bedroom 5 (5.72m x 4.83m (18' 9" x 15' 10"))

With Private Entrance Lobby, large living/bedroom area, kitchenette with cooking appliances and sink unit, utility area housing independent gas boiler, en suite shower room/wc, radiator, window and French doors to the garden.

Outside

There are gardens arranged at the front and rear of the property with the principal area of garden situated at the front and securing a glorious southerly aspect. Extending to an overall depth of approximately 100' the garden is largely laid to lawn for ease of maintenance with dence borders stocked with a variety of shrubs and trees which combine to provide a high degree of privacy. There is ornamental landscaping within the lawn and a five bar gate securing the entrance onto Ratton Drive. A wide paved terrace flanks the front elevation securing daytime sunshine. At the rear of the property there is further space with a greenhouse and Double Car Port.