Summary - SUNDOWN THE STREET WILMINGTON POLEGATE BN26 5SJ
6 bed 4 bath Detached
Large renovated family home with annexe, private gardens and pool in the South Downs.
Six double bedrooms totalling approx. 3,077 sq ft of adaptable living space
Self-contained annexe with separate garden and independent heating
Large, secluded south-facing garden with pond, greenhouse and specimen planting
Heated oval swimming pool (air-source heat pump) and outdoor entertaining terraces
Comprehensive recent refurbishment: rewiring, kitchen, underfloor heating areas
Main house heating via oil-fired boiler; annexe on LPG (higher fuel costs)
Council Tax Band G — significant ongoing local taxation cost
Established business/commercial use and annexe offer income/letting potential
Sundown is a substantial six-bedroom detached chalet-style home set within a very large, private south-facing garden at the foot of the South Downs. The house totals approximately 3,077 sq ft and has been thoroughly refurbished, presenting generous reception rooms, a bespoke kitchen/day room with lantern rooflight and bifold doors, and a sumptuous drawing room with a featured wood-burning stove. The property sits in a peaceful hamlet setting yet remains accessible to nearby towns and schools.
The plot includes a separate self-contained annexe with its own garden and heating, ideal for multi-generational living or letting income. The gardens are a major asset: landscaped terraces, pond and jetty, greenhouse and established specimen planting, plus an oval heated swimming pool served by an air-source heat pump. There is secure off-road parking and an electric vehicle charging point.
Practical points to note: the main house heating uses oil-fired boiler and radiators (recently replaced in 2021) while the annexe runs on LPG. Council Tax is band G, reflecting higher running costs for this size and standard of property. The house was built circa 1950 but benefits from a comprehensive, sympathetic refurbishment including full rewiring to modern standards, underfloor heating to key ground-floor areas, new internal doors and upgraded glazing.
This home will suit buyers seeking a spacious family residence with flexible accommodation for relatives, guests or income generation. It offers a rare combination of large internal space, generous private grounds and leisure facilities, balanced by the reality of higher maintenance and running costs associated with a large, semi-rural property.
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