Willingdon Road, Old Town Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1TT
Listed 26 May 2026 · Eastbourne
How the price compares
Key features
- spacious reception hall
- cloakroom/wc
- 17' sitting room/playroom
- 27' sitting/dining room
- 22' kitchen/breakfast room
- utility/laundry room
- study
- 6 bedrooms including a master bedroom suite with en suite shower room and a magnificent second floor master bedroom suite with shower room/wc
- large separate bathroom/shower room/wc and annexe with entrance hall, 18' open plan sitting room/dining/kitchen, bedroom, shower room
- attractive rear garden, large timber studio
About this home
Affording breathtaking views from a sought-after Old Town location - A remarkably spacious and extensively refurbished 6 bedroom detached house including a one bedroom annexe.
This outstanding home provides light and spacious accommodation which has been improved and extended by the present owners to now provide a 27' sitting/dining room with bi-folding doors to the garden as well as a 39' master bedroom suite on the second floor affording spectacular 360 degree views. Fine views are secured from the majority of the accommodation and the attractively landscaped garden provides a wonderful setting. An early appointment to view is strongly recommended to appreciate the high merit and appeal of this outstanding home.
Spacious Reception Hall with under stairs storage cupboard, 2 radiators.
Refitted Cloakroom/wc with wc, tiled floor, radiator.
Magnificent Sitting/Dining Room 8.33m x 4.27m (27' 4" x 14' 0") securing fine sea views, 2 radiators, bi-folding doors to garden.
Playroom/Second Reception Room 5.44m x 4.27m (17' 10" x 14' 0") into the bay window and with handsome period style fireplace, view towards the downs, radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 6.7m x 3.05m (22' 0" x 10' 0") with fine views over Eastbourne towards the sea and luxuriously equipped with an extensive range of work surfaces with drawers and cupboards below and matching range of cabinets and storage units above, large Bertazzoni range cooker, Fisher and Paykel American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, double sink unit with mixer tap, wine cooler, sliding patio doors to garden.
Utility/Laundry Room with concealed wall mounted gas fired boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, tiled floor and range of built in storage cupboards. Door to annexe.
- The handsome period style staircase rises to the Spacious First Floor Landing with store cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, 2 radiators.
Guest Bedroom Suite comprising Bedroom 2 5.36m x 4.27m (17' 7" x 14' 0") into the bay window and with fine views toward the downs, radiator. Door to
En suite Shower Room with shower unit and wall mounted shower fitting, wash basin with cupboards below, low level wc, heated towel rail.
Bedroom 3 4.88m x 3.96m (16' 0" x 13' 0") affording spectacular views, radiator.
Bedroom 4 6.2m x 3.05m (20' 4" x 10' 0") securing a fine double aspect with views toward the downs and views over Eastbourne toward the sea, radiator.
Bedroom 5 4.6m x 3.05m (15' 1" x 10' 0") with view toward the downs, radiator.
Study 2.18m x 1.93m (7' 2" x 6' 4") with radiator.
Large Bathroom 4.4m x 3.33m (14' 5" x 10' 11") securing fine sea views and equipped with a shower unit with wall mounted fittings, separate roll top bath on ball and claw feet, wash basin, bidet, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor.
Separate wc refitted with low level wc, window.
- The staircase continues to the Second Floor Landing, door to
Magnificent Master Suite Bedroom 1 12.14m x 5.66m (39' 10" x 18' 7") and affording 360 degree views over Eastbourne. Door to
Balcony affording breathtaking views and providing a fabulous viewing platform of Eastbourne towards the sea.
Luxurious en suite Shower Room with shower unit and wall mounted fittings, wash basin with drawers below, low level wc, heated towel rail.
Annexe with separate private access from the entrance drive.
Entrance Hall and open plan Sitting/Dining/Kitchen area 5.49m x 4.5m (18' 0" x 14' 9") equipped with one and a half bowl inset sink unit with mixer tap, range of working surfaces with drawers and cupboards below, electric fan oven with electric hob and filter hood above and range of further fitted appliances, radiator. Bi-folding doors to private decked terrace.
Shower Room with shower unit and wall mounted fittings, wash basin with storage below, low level wc, heated towel rail, tiled floor.
Bedroom 4.01m x 2.8m (13' 2" x 9' 2") with built in wardrobe cupboards, gas boiler, radiator.
Outside An attractive feature of this property is the landscaped rear garden which extends to a depth of approximately 65' and affords fine views. A wide raised decked terrace flanks the rear elevation with extensive storage below. The garden is principally laid to level lawn with attractive flower beds and borders, there are areas of tiled terrace which provide a great opportunity for outdoor entertaining and securing sun shine throughout the day. The garden features extensive external lighting and there is side access.
Large Timber Studio 5.94m x 4.72m (19' 6" x 15' 6") double glazed with light and power points, views to the sea. Double doors to garden.
- The private entrance drive for the main house affords generous off road car parking space.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Hampden Park Station1.0 mi
- Eastbourne Station1.2 mi
- Polegate Station2.7 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BN21 over the last 12 months: flat £180k · terraced £315k · detached £520k · semi-detached £385k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TN | Terraced Freehold | 31 Jul 2026 | £420,000 |
| 182 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TT | Detached Freehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £570,000 |
| 84 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TW | Terraced Freehold | 23 Mar 2026 | £405,000 |
| 36 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TJ | Terraced Freehold | 13 Mar 2026 | £342,000 |
| 38 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TJ | Terraced Freehold | 19 Dec 2025 | £260,000 |
| Flat 6, Ockling Piece, 19 - 21, Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TN | Flat Leasehold | 10 Oct 2025 | £204,000 |
| 25b, Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TN | Flat Leasehold | 5 Sept 2025 | £175,000 |
| 208 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TU | Detached Freehold | 5 Sept 2025 | £445,000 |
| Flat 2, 47, Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TN | Flat Leasehold | 1 Aug 2025 | £165,000 |
| 178 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TT | Detached Freehold | 21 Mar 2025 | £655,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Rager & Roberts, Eastbourne on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 26/05/2026.
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