Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer this fine 1930s semi-detached house, occupying an excellent position with a large front driveway providing parking for three cars and an exceptional south-facing rear garden of approximately 120 feet in depth. The property is situated within Houndean Rise, a circle of exclusive detached and semi-detached houses positioned on the western outskirts of Lewes. The area benefits from a nearby bus stop, while the historic town centre of Lewes is approximately a 20-minute walk away, offering an excellent range of historical attractions, independent shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants. The town also benefits from three superstores and Lewes Railway Station, which provides regular services to London Victoria and London Bridge in around 70 minutes, together with Brighton services every 20 minutes. The station is also adjacent to the very popular Depot Cinema. Brighton is readily accessible via the A27, while Gatwick and London can be reached via the A/M23. Superb South Downs walks are also immediately accessible bordering Houndean Rise.
The house offers well-proportioned accommodation with three bedrooms and a shower room to the first floor, while the ground floor includes a side entrance hall, downstairs cloakroom, sitting room with fireplace, dining room, fitted kitchen and utility room. The property further benefits from gas-fired central heating and double glazed windows throughout.
ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES:-
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING:
Double cupboard and cupboards above, hatch to roof space, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front garden, oak handrail and stairs to the ground floor.
BEDROOM 1: 16'9 X 12'4
A spacious principal bedroom with UPVC double glazed bay window enjoying views over the rear garden towards the South Downs. The room includes a triple wardrobe cupboard with hanging rails, shelving and cupboards above, picture rail and radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 13'6 X 12'8
A generous double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and South Downs beyond. The room benefits from a double wardrobe cupboard with cupboards above, picture rail and radiator.
BEDROOM 3: 12'6 X 8'1
UPVC double glazed window to Houndean Rise, double airing cupboard housing a pre-lagged copper hot water tank with cupboards above, and radiator.
SHOWER ROOM: 7'6 X 6'3
Fitted with a shower cubicle with independent shower, tiled walls, glazed doors and built-in seat, together with pedestal wash basin with mixer taps and radiator.
SEPARATE WC:
Low-level wc and UPVC double glazed window.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL:
Approached from the side of the property via an oak entrance door with glazed coloured leaded light panel.
SITTING ROOM: 17' X 12'
A bright dual-aspect reception room featuring an open fireplace, picture rail and exposed character ceiling beam. Double glazed patio doors open onto the south-facing terrace and rear garden, while additional UPVC double glazed windows to the east provide excellent natural light.
CLOAKROOM:
Fitted with low-level wc, pine panelling, wash hand basin with countertop and storage space beneath, together with radiator.
DINING ROOM: 15' X 12'5
A well-proportioned reception room with UPVC patio doors opening directly onto the south-facing garden terrace. The room features an exposed character ceiling beam, radiator, picture rail and hatch through to the kitchen.
KITCHEN: 10'7 X 8'7
Fitted with a stainless steel sink unit with 1½ bowls, single drainer and mixer taps, together with cupboards and drawers beneath. There is a range of wall cupboards including housing for the Potterton Suprema gas-fired boiler, along with space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Additional features include tiled splashbacks, Lamona stainless steel four-ring electric hob with stainless steel electric oven beneath, fitted shelving, worktops and open storage areas and radiator. A double glazed window overlooks the front garden.
PANTRY: 4'6
Fitted shelving and window.
UTILITY AREA: 8' X 4'
Providing space for fridge freezer, fitted shelving and double glazed door to the front garden.
OUTSIDE
GARAGE: 16'4 X 9'
Sliding wooden triple doors and rear window.
FRONT GARDEN:
The front garden provides a tarmacadam driveway with parking for at least three vehicles, together with a short hedge front boundary, triangular lawn section and concrete pathways leading to the front entrance, utility room and side entrance porch with outside light and wrought iron gate to the rear garden. The front garden extends to approximately 31' in depth.
REAR GARDEN:
A particular feature of the property is the exceptional south-facing rear garden extending to approximately 120' X 40' feet. Immediately adjoining the house is a raised south-facing patio with slabbed flooring, leading to a second raised seating area with an original air-raid shelter beneath giving potential for at least outside storage. A crazy-paved pathway extends through the garden and beyond is an extensive lawned garden bordered by mature hedging and shrubs to both sides, creating an attractive and private outdoor space.
Council Tax
Lewes District Council, Band E
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
