£1,400,000

One of Friston's most important houses of great character set within extensive mature gardens and affording breathtaking views.

Believed to be designed by the renowned architect Alwyn Underdown, this fine spacious home retains its fine period features which include an impressive inglenook style fireplace and a wealth of oak panelling. The lovely and extensive gardens and grounds provide a wonderful secluded setting which is extremely rare for houses in the Friston area which also secures breathtaking views. Although now in need of updating the property affords vast potential to create one of the finest homes in this sought after location.

Key Features

• 5 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• 5 Receptions

Property Description

• Spacious Reception Hallwith a wealth of oak panelling, cloaks cupboard, under stairs storage cupboard.
• Cloakroom/wcwith wash basin, radiator.
• Drawing Room: 8.15m x 5.74m (26'9" x 18'10")approximate maximum measurements and affording a wonderful double aspect with views to the sea, handsome inglenook style fireplace, oak flooring, 4 radiators, double doors to
• Garden Room: 4.01m x 2.51m (13'2" x 8'3")affording a double aspect and breathtaking sea and downland views toward Belle Tout Lighthouse, radiator, double doors to Terrace.
• Dining Room: 5.56m x 4.14m (18'3" x 13'7")with fine downland views, handsome stone fireplace, oak panelling, 2 radiators.
• Inner Hallwith radiator and door to rear lobby.
• Sitting Room/Snug: 4.27m x 4.04m (14'0" x 13'3")with mellowed brick fireplace, fine downland views, radiator.
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 4.22m x 4.01m (13'10" x 13'2")with aspect over the rear garden and equipped with range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of cabinets above, inset double bowl sink unit with mixer tap, large range cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher and refrigerator/freezer, large shelved pantry cupboard, 2 radiators. Door to hallway.
• Large Utility Room: 3.35m x 3.07m (11' x 10'1")with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, inset sink unit with cupboards below, wall mounted gas fired boiler, radiator.
• -The handsome oak staircase rises from the reception hall to the Spacious First Floor Landing with access to loft space via retractable ladder, store cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, radiator.
• Master Bedroom Suite comprising Bedroom 1: 5.80m x 3.73m (19'0" x 12'3")affording a triple aspect and spectacular sea and downland views, built in wardrobe cupboards, deep under eaves storage cupboard, 2 radiators, door to
• en suite Bathroomwith bath and electric shower over, wash basin, bidet, low level wc, built in dressing unit, under eaves storage cupboard, heated towel rail, radiator.
• Bedroom 2: 5.64m x 3.86m (18'6" x 12'8")with glorious downland views, range of built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
• Bedroom 3: 4.60m x 3.38m (15'1" x 11'1")with aspect over the rear garden, built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
• Bedroom 4: 4.27m x 3.96m (14'0" x 13')with rear garden aspect, built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
• Bedroom 5: 2.97m x 2.87m (9'9" x 9'5")approximate maximum measurements and affording wonderful downland views, under eaves storage cupboards, radiator.
• Second Bathroomwith panelled bath, wash basin, low level wc, heated towel rail.
• Third Bathroomwith white suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, low level wc, wash basin, heated towel rails, radiator.
• OutsideThe extensively lawned gardens and grounds provide a truly idyllic setting for Tolmans and afford a high degree of privacy. The gardens are principally laid to lawn for ease of maintenance and are enhanced by well stocked flower beds and borders and feature a number of mature trees and shrubs. The rear garden extends to an overall depth of approximately 200', a wide stone terrace flanks the rear elevation and continues around to the easterly side of the house where fine views towards Belle Tout are afforded, large greenhouse, timber garden sheds.
• Large Garage with Workshop: TBCand garden stores attached. The private entrance drive affords additional off road car parking space.