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"Description:    Longfield House is a fine detached Victorian family house having been in the same family occupation for approximately forty years with well proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors and with the added benefit of a large secluded rear garden with views to the Downs. In addition the property benefits from a double garage, a rarity in the Town Centre and has wonderful views of Lewes Castle. The property would benefit from further updating yet offers enormous potential and occupies an elevated position in what must be one of the towns most sought after locations.

Situation:    In a sought after tree lined road overlooking the castle and town which offers two superstores, a range of individual shops, restaurants and bars and the main line Railway Station to London Victoria in sixty five minutes. The town also provides a variety of historical, cultural and leisure amenities and there are excellent local schools close by.

Covered Entrance:    Courtesy light and oak front door with wrought iron furniture to:

Entrance Hall: 10' x 10'10" maximum

(3.05m x 3.3m maximum). Woodblock flooring, radiator, wall light points.

Cloakroom:    Obscure window, mini wash hand basin, shelved under stairs storage cupboard.

Sitting Room: 18' (5.49m) into bay x 13'10" (4.22m). With wonderful views over Lewes Castle, angle bay window to front with radiator beneath, tiled fireplace with painted over mantle, television and telephone points, picture rail.

Study: 12' x 10'10" (3.66m x 3.3m). Secondary glazed flank windows with double radiator beneath, telephone point, picture rail.

Dining Room: 18' x 12' (5.49m x 3.66m). A light triple aspect room with secondary glazed flank window, radiator, picture rail, wall light points, multi paned door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 13' x 12' (3.96m x 3.66m). Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level units with complementary work surfaces incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with double glazed picture window above, plumbing and space for dishwasher, free standing cooker with double oven, halogen hob and extractor unit above, breakfast seating area, frosted window, wood laminate flooring, wide arched opening through to:

Rear Hallway: 12' x 5' (3.66m x 1.52m). Range of fitted cupboards, wood laminate flooring, door to garden and access through to:

Boiler/Utility Room: 12' x 9' (3.66m x 2.74m). Frosted window to rear, former fireplace recess now housing central heating boiler with climate controls, stainless steel sink unit, plumbing and space for washing machine and further appliances, wood laminate flooring.

Agent's Note:    The dividing walls between the Utility/boiler room and the kitchen/breakfast room are stud partition walls and could be readily removed to create a substantial farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room if required.

Rear Lobby:    With door to garden, three brick store rooms, one of which incorporates the pool filtration and heating equipment.

First Floor Landing:    Full height flank windows, double radiator, wardrobe cupboard and walk-in linen store/airing cupboard with lagged tank, slatted shelving and immersion heater, sliding door gives access to a concealed staircase to second floor.

Master Bedroom: 15' (4.57m) plus depth of full width bay window x 13' (3.96m). A light and sunny room with wonderful views of the castle, feature angle bay window and substantial range of fitted wardrobes with dressing table and cupboards above, two radiators, television and telephone points.

Adjacent Nursery/Bedroom Eight: 9' x 6' (2.74m x 1.83m). Potential en suite. Windows to front with castle views, radiator beneath.

Bedroom Two: 15' x 12' (4.57m x 3.66m). Triple aspect and with lovely open views, fitted double wardrobe, former fireplace, pedestal basin with shaver light above, shower cubicle with Triton electric shower.

Bedroom Three: 12' x 11' (3.66m x 3.35m). Flank window, radiator.

Family Bathroom: 10' x 7' (3.05m x 2.13m). Overlooking the rear garden with white suite of panel enclosed bath with tiled surround, wash basin in vanity unit with shaver light above, corner shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, radiator, wall heater.

Separate WC:    Obscure window.

Bedroom Four: 13'10" x 12' (4.22m x 3.66m). Light and double aspect with views over the rear garden, dressing table unit, double radiator, picture rail.

Second Floor:    Self contained suite of rooms, ideal as an au pair/teenage suite with landing, access to substantial attic storage space.

Bedroom Five: 14' x 14' (4.27m x 4.27m). Window to side, cast iron fireplace which is currently blocked, exposed floorboards.

Bedroom Six: 13'10" x 9' (4.22m x 2.74m). Window to rear overlooking the pool and garden, corner cast iron fireplace which is currently blocked, access to eaves and water tank.

Bedroom Seven: 11'10" x 9' (3.6m x 2.74m). Window to rear with views over the pool and far reaching views across town to the downs, corner fireplace which currently blocked.

Exterior:    The gardens to the front are predominantly wall enclosed incorporating a double garage of brick construction with remote controlled up and over door and immediately adjacent to the property there is parking for permit holders with permits being available. A wrought iron gate opens onto an old brick pathway flanked with flint walling, raised beds, brief patio area and steps to the front door. There is access from each side of the house to the rear garden which offers a good degree of seclusion and privacy currently arranged as Yorkstone patio with external lighting, outside tap and raised beds with established climbing roses and mature shrubs offering shade and seclusion and opening onto the heated pool with Yorkstone terrace and seating area with open views to the Downs. There is a formal lawned area enclosed with various mature shrubs and cherry trees and summerhouse of timber construction incorporating 'his and hers' changing areas and with power and light.

Garden:    The remainder of the gardens are predominantly laid to fruit and vegetables with central flagstone path, secure garden shed with power available.

Secure Workshop: 15' x 10' (4.57m x 3.05m). With power and light.

Outside:    Greenhouse and potting shed, each with power and light available.

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