Milton Street, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- reception hall | cloakroom
- magnificent sitting room | dining room | study
- refitted kitchen/breakfast room | utility room | games room
- master bedroom suite with dressing room and bathroom | 2 guest suites with bathroom or shower room
- 2 further bedrooms | family bathroom
- spacious one bedroom attached cottage
- double garage | swimming pool | tennis court
- stable block
- gardens and grounds of about 4 acres
Description
Affording outstanding views to the South Downs and the Long Man of Wilmington - a spacious country house with a large one bedroom annexe set within glorious grounds of about 4 acres.
The beautifully presented and generous accommodation secures glorious downland views from the principal rooms. The present owners have improved the accommodation substantially including the creation of a spacious one bedroom annexe. A delightful feature of this property is its glorious garden setting. The secluded gardens and grounds extend to about 4 acres with wonderful views over the nearby countryside and provide an opportunity for the equestrian. Only an inspection will convey the high merit and appeal of this outstanding home and its fine setting.
Milton Street is situated in the South Downs National Park in an idyllic valley formed by the river Cuckmere and Claremont House sits in an elevated position with wonderful views. The popular village of Alfriston is nearby with its busy high street and amenities. Friston forest and the South Downs way providing wonderful recreational opportunity. The county town of Lewes is within approximately 9 miles with its wide range of amenities. The property is also within about 7 miles of Eastbourne town centre which offers a wide range of further amenities. Sporting facilities in the area include golf courses and sailing at Sovereign Harbour. Berwick station provides rail services to London Victoria and to Gatwick.
Entrance Lobby
with 2 radiators, under stairs storage cupboard.
Cloakroom
with wc, pedestal wash basin, radiator.
Magnificent Sitting Room
affording glorious downland views, large inglenook style fireplace with 12 kw log burner, 3 radiators, double doors to terrace, stairs descend from the sitting room to
Games Room
with 2 radiators, double doors give access to the pool area with Changing Room.
Dining Room
into the bay window and securing fine views, radiator, double doors to sitting room.
Study
with radiator and fitted with extensive range of bespoke units, cabinets and shelving.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
commanding glorious views over the garden to the downland beyond. The kitchen is fitted with an range of stone working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below, island unit and matching wall cabinets, sink unit with mixer tap, integrated appliances include the electric eye level Neff oven and microwave, dishwasher, gas hob with filter hood over, space for fridge/freezer, cupboard housing LPG (Calor) boiler, oak floor, radiator and door to terrace.
Utility Room
with sink unit with working surface with cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
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The handsome period style staircase rises to the spacious First Floor Landing with deep airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, radiator.
Master Bedroom suite comprising Bedroom 1
affording a double aspect, downland views, 2 radiators, double doors to Southerly Balcony.
Refitted en suite Bathroom
with white suite comprising bath, large shower unit, his and hers wash basin, wc, heated towel rail, under floor heating.
Dressing Room
fitted with extensive range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, wash basin, radiator.
Bedroom 2
into the bay window, downland views, door to
en suite Bathroom
with under floor heating and suite comprising jacuzzi bath, shower unit, wash basin set into vanity unit with cupboards below, heated towel rail, bidet, wc.
Bedroom 3
with sloping ceilings, radiator and en suite Shower Room with shower, wc and wash basin.
Bedroom 4
with wonderful downland views, built in wardrobe cupboards, radiator.
Bedroom 5
securing fine views, radiator.
Family Bathroom
refitted with white suite comprising bath with shower over, wash basin, wc, heated towel rail.
Shower Room
comprising shower unit, wc, pedestal wash basin, radiator.
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Annexe
with private front door to
Reception Hall
with under stairs storage cupboard, radiator.
Large Cloakroom/wc
with wash basin set into vanity unit with cupboards below, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator.
Spacious Sitting/Dining Kitchen
commanding glorious downland views and under floor heating. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching wall cabinets over, integrated appliances include the electric fan oven, gas hob and filter hood over, microwave, space and plumbing for dishwasher, LPG combi boiler, 2 sets of double casement doors give access to the garden, radiator. Staircase rises to the First Floor.
Bedroom
into the bay window and with magnificent downland views extensive range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, 2 radiators, door to
Spacious en suite Bathroom
luxuriously fitted with roll top and claw foot bath, separate large shower unit, wc, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail. under floor heating.
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Outside
A delightful feature of this property is its glorious garden setting with a wide terrace commanding breathtaking southerly views over the scenic Cuckmere valley. The garden and grounds include a paddock and extend to about 4 acres with a series of ponds, tennis court, heated outdoor Swimming Pool, plant room with filtration system and changing area. vegetable garden with 2 greenhouses. Paddock and Stable Block with 3 loose boxes and adjacent
Garage/Shed
with gated entrance off Milton Street.
Double Garage
with electric up and over door. Door to gardener's wc with wash basin. The private entrance drive affords very good additional off road car parking space.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-18
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,864 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, Permit Required, Off-Street Parking, Gated Parking, Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Alfriston School1.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Community school
- Willingdon Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 421
- Type
- Community school
- Polegate Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 689
- Type
- Community school
- Park Mead Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Community school
- Chyngton School3.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 332
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Willingdon Community School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Type
- Community school
- Ratton School4.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,183
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Eastbourne Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 776
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hailsham Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Type
- Academy converter
- Seaford Head School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,461
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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