The Brow, Friston

OCCUPYING A WONDERFUL SECLUDED POSITION WITHIN THE EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE FRISTON ESTATE COMMANDING FAR REACHING UNINTERRUPTED SOUTHERLY VIEWS OVER SURROUNDING DOWNLAND - A MAGNIFICENT FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE OF CONTEMPORARY DESIGN SET WITHIN BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED SECLUDED LANDSCAPED GARDENS EXTENDING TO ABOUT HALF AN ACRE. Built in the 1960s to a contemporary design the property has been extended and significantly improved to an exceptionally high standard with all principal rooms carefully designed to take full advantage of the far reaching southerly views over surrounding downland. Highdown provides remarkably spacious accommodation comprising a 19' x 18'2 reception hall, two spacious individual reception rooms enjoying access onto a large south facing balcony and a stunning 15'4 x 13' fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances. The four spacious double bedrooms all feature luxuriously appointed ensuite shower rooms and bathrooms, three of the bedrooms are arranged on the hall floor level and feature access onto private balconies. A further double bedroom is arranged on the lower garden level together with the pool room featuring an indoor heated swim jet pool with bi-fold doors opening onto the southerly terrace and rear garden. Air source heat pump providing heating/air conditioning with individual room controls. Intelligent mood lighting to the principal rooms.

An internal inspection is considered absolutely essential by the vendor's sole agent as above.

COMPRISING

19' x 18'2 RECEPTION HALL, CLOAKROOM/WC,
26'4 x 13'6 TRIPLE ASPECT SITTING ROOM, 14'8 x 9'10 DINING ROOM, 15'4 x 13' KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, SPACIOUS UTILITY ROOM,
4 SPACIOUS DOUBLE BEDROOMS, ALL WITH LUXURIOUSLY APPOINTED ENSUITE BATHROOMS AND SHOWER ROOMS,
POOL ROOM WITH ADJOINING SITTING ROOM AND SHOWER ROOM, STUDY, DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE BLOCK WITH ACCESS FROM THE MAIN HOUSE,
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY PROVIDING GENEROUS OFF-ROAD PARKING,
BEAUTIFULLY ESTABLISHED AND SECLUDED SOUTH FACING GARDENS EXTENDING
TO ABOUT HALF AN ACRE

LOCATION Highdown occupies a wonderful secluded position within the private Friston Estate, forming part of the South Downs National Park, surrounded by miles of open scenic downland including the Cuckmere Valley, Friston Forest, Beachy Head and Birling Gap. The village of East Dean with its famous Tiger Inn and range of local shops and amenities is within a quarter of a mile and Eastbourne with its mainline railway station, shopping centre, theatres and private schools is about four miles distant. An excellent local bus service runs close by serving Eastbourne and Brighton. Polegate railway station is five miles (London Victoria 80 minutes), Brighton 16 miles, central London 70 miles, Lewes 15 miles, Gatwick Airport 47 miles.

ACCOMMODATION & APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZES

Double hardwood panelled front doors opening into

SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL overall dimensions 19' x 18'2 (5.79m x 5.54m) with inset down lights, six wall light points, hardwood strip floor.

CLOAKROOM fitted with matching white contemporary styled suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising built in vanity unit with inset circular wash hand basin having cascading mixer tap and cabinet below, wall hung close coupled wc with concealed cistern, large wall mirror, inset down lights, extractor fan, chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

TRIPLE ASPECT LIVING ROOM 26'4 x 13'6 (8.03m x 4.11m) enjoying glorious far reaching views over the gardens toward surrounding downland. Feature hardwood panelled wall with contemporary inset log effect electric fire, inset down lights and ceiling speakers, two wall light points, wide opening with sliding hardwood pocket door opening into

DINING ROOM 14'8 x 9'10 (4.47m x 3m) enjoying glorious views over the gardens towards surrounding downland featuring a tall lofted ceiling with inset speakers, hardwood floor, three wall light points, sliding double glazed patio doors opening onto adjoining large paved balcony with access to the garden. Further wide opening communicating with

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15'4 x 13' (4.67m x 3.96m) superbly fitted with an extensive range of built in matching contemporary styled units complemented with a full range of hardwood work surfaces comprising inset one and a half bowl sink having mixer tap with retractable hand spray and cupboard under. Range of matching floor cupboards and drawers concealing integrated Bosch dishwasher, adjoining matching unit housing built in Bosch electric double oven, large feature island unit providing floor cupboards and drawers with hardwood worktop above extending into adjoining breakfast table, inset Bosch four ring electric induction hob with feature stainless steel and glazed extractor canopy above, built in wine fridge, range of matching wall cupboards with concealed lighting and built in Bosch microwave. Further tall built in retractable larder unit with fitted American style fridge/freezer with ice maker. Inset down lights and ceiling speakers, sliding double glazed patio doors opening to adjoining paved patio and rear garden.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising

BEDROOM 1 20' plus door recess x 13'6 (6.10m x 4.11m) enjoying a bright double aspect and superb southerly views over the gardens towards surrounding downland. Recessed tiled fireplace, inset down lights, four wall light points, sliding double glazed patio doors opening onto

LARGE SOUTH FACING TERRACE enjoying far reaching views towards the Downs.

Further door to

LUXURY ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching Duravit white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising panelled bath having cascading mixer tap and retractable handset, wall hung wash hand basin with cascading mixer tap and large illuminated mirror above, wall hung close coupled wc with concealed cistern, large walk-in shower with overhead shower, additional handset and glazed screen, ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan, wall mounted TV.

BEDROOM 2 15' x 12'2 (4.57m x 3.71m) excluding depth of range of built in wardrobe cupboards extending to one wall with hardwood doors. Enjoying lovely views over the garden, two wall light points, inset down lights and ceiling speakers. Door to

SPACIOUS LUXURY ENSUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM superbly fitted with matching Duravit white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising feature freestanding double ended bath having cascading mixer tap, large walk-in shower area with built in overhead shower, additional handset and glazed screen, wall hung wash hand basin having cascading mixer tap, electric shaver point, wall hung close coupled wc with concealed cistern, inset down lights, extractor fan, ladder style heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 3 18'6 excluding depth of range of built in wardrobe cupboards extending to one wall x 10' (5.64m x 3.05m) with two wall light points, sliding double glazed patio doors opening onto BALCONY. Personal door communicating with garage and further door to

LUXURY ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM superbly fitted with matching Duravit white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising walk-in shower with built in overhead shower and additional handset and glazed screen, wall hung wash hand basin having cascading mixer tap, close coupled wc with concealed cistern, electric shaver point, ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan.

Feature hardwood staircase from the reception hall with low level lighting leads to the

LOWER GARDEN LEVEL HALLWAY with inset down lights, radiator, built in under-stairs store cupboard.

BEDROOM 4 20'6 plus door recess x 13'6 (6.25m x 4.11m) enjoying a bright double aspect and southerly views over the gardens to the Downs beyond. Built in wardrobe cupboards, recessed fireplace, inset down lights with speakers, two wall light points, sliding double glazed patio doors opening onto adjoining paved terrace and rear garden.

Further door to

LUXURY ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM fitted with matching Duravit white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising large walk-in shower with built in overhead shower with additional handset and glazed screen, wall hung wash hand basin having cascading mixer tap, wall hung close coupled wc with concealed cistern, electric shaver point, ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan.

Further door to

'L' SHAPED POOL ROOM COMMUNICATING WITH SITTING ROOM overall dimensions 28'2 x 20' reducing to 10' (8.59m x 6.10m reducing to 3.05m) enjoying southerly views over the gardens to the Downs beyond. Tiled swimming pool with three light points, feature stone tiled wall, inset down lights and speakers. Double glazed bi-fold doors opening directly onto the adjoining patio and rear garden and further door to secondary staircase to the reception hall area. Door to

SHOWER ROOM superbly fitted with matching Duravit white suite complemented by ceramic floor tiling and wall tiling to full height, comprising walk-in shower cubicle with built in shower with additional handset and glazed bi-fold door, wall hung wash hand basin having mixer tap, close coupled wc with concealed cistern, ladder style heated towel rail, inset down lights, extractor fan.

Further door to

STUDY 16'6 x 5'2 (5.03m x 1.57m) enjoying a bright southerly aspect over the gardens. Tiled floor, fitted desk, inset down lights, air conditioning unit. Door to walk-in shelved store cupboard, further double glass panelled doors opening onto adjoining patio and rear garden.

OUTSIDE

The property is set within beautifully established and well maintained well stocked gardens extending in all to about half an acre. The property is approached by a private sweeping in and out driveway providing off-road parking for several cars and access to the

DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK 20'4 x 16'2 (6.20m x 4.93m) with automated up and over door, inset down lights, built in floor cupboards with matching wall cupboards above, Belfast style sink with hot and cold water taps. Inspection pit. Door providing internal access to main house.

The formal principal gardens are arranged on the south side of the house and enjoy far reaching southerly views towards surrounding downland. The gardens have been thoughtfully designed and landscaped and are laid in principal to lawn and feature various areas of well stocked shrub garden and borders with mature trees arranged to the boundary affording a high degree of privacy. Adjacent to the property is a large terraced landscaped area of garden enjoying direct access from the balcony off the reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room.

WEALDEN COUNCIL TAX BAND - F
EPC RATING - E