2 bedroom flat for sale

ENVIABLY SITUATED IN THE HEART OF WILLINGDON VILLAGE ENJOYING BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERLY VIEWS OVER THE EXTENSIVE COMMUNAL PARK-LIKE GARDENS - A REMARKABLY SPACIOUS TWO STOREY RESIDENCE FORMING PART OF A MAGNIFICENT GRADE I LISTED MANSION DESIGNED BY SIR EDWIN LUTYENS, ALSO FEATURING A PRIVATE AREA OF PATIO AND LAWNED GARDEN. Benefiting from its own private entrance, the property affords beautifully appointed and generously proportioned accommodation arranged on ground and first floors. Of particular note is the 20'8 drawing room enjoying direct access onto an area of private patio and lawned garden. The first floor accommodation provides two spacious double bedrooms together with a well fitted bathroom/wc. The accommodation is enhanced with fine period features including tall ceilings and a polished hardwood floor in the drawing room. Further benefits include garage and independent gas fired central heating.  An early inspection is most highly recommended by the vendor's sole agent as aboveLOCATION  The property occupies a much favoured position right in the heart of Willingdon Village enjoying beautiful views towards the Downs. The village amenities including two local pubs are within close proximity and the town centre with its comprehensive range of shopping facilities and mainline railway station is approximately three miles distant.  ACCOMMODATION & APPROXIMATE ROOM SIZESPrivate glass panelled front door with outside light opening into ENTRANCE HALL with slate tiled floor, range of fitted wall shelving, period style radiator, built in shelved store cupboard, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler.CLOAKROOM fitted with matching white suite complemented by slate floor tiling comprising close coupled wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin having tiled splashback, built in cupboard housing electric meter, inset down lights.  DRAWING ROOM 20'8 x 17'6 reducing to 14'8 (6.30m x 5.33m reducing to 4.47m) enjoying glorious southerly views over the beautifully maintained park-like communal gardens featuring a tall ceiling with ornate cornice, tiled cast iron fireplace with matching hearth, fitted coal effect gas fire and timber surround, hardwood floor, two period style vertical radiators, two recessed and illuminated glazed display cabinets, TV aerial point, glass panelled door leading to the private area of lawned garden with communal gardens beyond.  KITCHEN 14' x 6 (4.27m x 1.83m) fitted with range of built in matching contemporary style units complemented by slate floor tiling comprising inset one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit having mixer tap with cupboard under, range of matching floor cupboards and drawers concealing integrated dishwasher and washer/dryer, full range of contoured worktops above with inset four ring electric ceramic hob unit having glazed splashback and built in electric oven below, further matching unit housing integrated fridge/freezer, range of matching wall cupboards, period style radiator, inset down lights. Staircase from entrance hall rising to FIRST FLOOR LANDING with radiator, deep built in shelved wardrobe cupboard with double depth hanging rails, built in shelved glazed display cabinet, hatch with retractable ladder to mostly boarded loft space with electric light.BEDROOM 1 17' into bay window x 11' (5.18m x 3.35m) enjoying a bright double aspect and lovely southerly views over the gardens towards the coast and also westerly views over the village towards the Downs. Two double radiators, built in shelved glazed display cabinet. BEDROOM 2 20'8 x 6'4 (6.30m x 1.93m) enjoying southerly views over the communal gardens towards the coast. Double radiator.BATHROOM fitted with matching white suite complemented by tile effect flooring and part ceramic wall tiling, comprising panelled bath having mixer tap with shower attachment and glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, period style chrome heated towel rail/radiator, built in shelved cupboard.  OUTSIDEThe Hoo is set within one of the most important communal gardens in the area, reputed to have been designed by Gertrude Jekyll. The property also enjoys the benefit, with direct access from the drawing room, of a private area of patio and lawned garden measuring about 40' in depth by about 20' in width.  The communal south facing gardens are extensive and comprise sweeping lawns, terraces and charming architectural features.  GARAGE NUMBER 6 situated in a garage block to the rear.  There is also a communal cellar storage facility in the basement.  LEASE -  999 years from 25.03.1999 with a share of the Freehold. WEALDEN COUNCIL TAX BAND - C  EPC RATING - D