5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A charming and spaciously proportioned semi detached 5 bedroom period house in the heart of the picturesque downland village of Alfriston.


Formerly two separate houses the property has been substantially and tastefully improved over the years to provide a single and remarkably spacious home. Listed Grade II the property is almost detached being linked at first floor level with one neighbour. The accommodation is enhanced by remarkably high ceilings for the period of the property and is well-lit by large double glazed windows on two elevations. Fine features include two impressive inglenook style fireplaces, a wealth of oak beams and generous first floor accommodation approached by oak staircases at each end of the property. The lovely walled garden at the rear is attractively arranged and provides a colourful setting throughout much of the year and a high degree of sunshine particularly through the afternoon. Only an internal inspection will convey the high merit of this impressive property. No onward chain.

Owlers is tucked away just off the main high street of this scenic and historic downland village yet within easy reach of the amenities. The surrounding downland of the South Downs National Park and the Cuckmere Valley provides wonderful recreational opportunity and the village offers a vibrant social life with its popular village store and a number of fine dining restaurants including the recently opened Star Inn. The coastal town of Eastbourne is within easy reach offering a wide range of amenities and there are rail services to London Victoria from nearby Berwick Station. The county town of Lewes is also accessible. Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses at Seaford and at Eastbourne. Eastbourne boasts one of the largest sailing marinas on the south coast. There is world class opera at nearby Glyndebourne and channel ferries are from Newhaven