GUIDE PRICE : £675,000--£725,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Generous proportions, light filled rooms and a stylish interior scheme come together within this substantial family home. Originally built during the 1930s it bears many of the architectural characteristics of the period which have been beautifully blended in recent years with contemporary design, bringing it shining into the 21st Century. It has been extended upwards and has a gym converted from the garage, plus a substantial home office and sunken hot-tub in the garden – ready for entertaining, work time and family time. It is immaculate throughout with two reception areas, including a large kitchen/family room and four bedrooms over the upper two floors. It also boasts a large and sunny, terraced rear garden and off-street parking for two cars. For families with children of all ages, the local schools are excellent, as are the transport links both in and out of the city by bus, train or car, and you get the best of both worlds with the coast and the countryside nearby. Ready to move straight into, and with so many desirable features, this home is sure to attract many.

Style: semi-detached 1930s house
Type: 4 bedrooms (3 double, 1 single), 2 bathrooms, 1 living room/dining room, 1 kitchen family room, 1 outdoor office/gym, 1 summer house/work space
Location: Patcham
Floor Area: 181.2 sq. m. 1950 sq. ft.
Outside: terraced rear garden
Parking: 3m x 3m motorbike garage plus driveway for 2 large cars

Why you’ll like it:
Peacefully tucked away within Patcham; this house sits at the upper end of Vale Avenue with easy access to the A27 and A23. This is a picturesque tree lined road characterised by semi-detached 1930s houses, and this one is particularly attractive on the approach with a beamed façade and a neat paved drive.

Totally transformed by the current owners with replaced plumbing, electrics, a new en suite to the master bedroom, and having converted part of the garage into a gym, this immaculate home immediately impresses. With a flawless finish both inside and out, double glazing has been installed in the broad windows and the entrance is sheltered by a lit porch.

Bright and welcoming, the entrance hall is wonderfully spacious with ample under stair storage and a useful ground floor cloakroom and WC – ideal in any family home. Underfoot the limed oak is beautiful as well as child and pet friendly, and continues into the triple depth living room, dining room and kitchen which have become the heart of this family home.

With a broad bay to the west and glass almost lining the entire easterly wall, natural light is able to stream through uninterrupted right through the day. There is a choice of lighting levels to suit your mood and a wood burning stove has been installed within the exposed brick chimney breast, adding warmth and atmosphere to wintery suppers.

In the seamless extension with full height bi-fold doors opening to the garden, the kitchen area is safely tucked away behind a central island which has room to seat several people in comfort, alongside the integrated wine fridge! Beautifully planned, the kitchen flows seamlessly from the integrated touch induction hob and hood, while other integrated appliances include a combi/microwave, fan oven and dishwasher, and there is no clutter on the compressed ply work surfaces as there is a separate utility room with plumbing for two machines.

Outside, dynamic landscaping has created a glorious oasis which is also child and pet secure. Subtly lit, the paved terrace close to the house is ideal for alfresco dining with a private, recessed seating area. Beside this, a south facing raised deck with sunken hot tub adds to the feel of luxury, while a full timber framed chalet with full power, lighting, WIFI and a wood burning stove is a wonderful addition for anyone working from home. It is currently used as a treatment rooms with access to the garden via the side so it is completely self-contained, but it could have any number of uses as an art studio, workshop or home office. The detached garage has also been converted in recent months from a double length garage space to a gym with a separate 3m x 3m garage accessible from the drive. While this is not quite big enough for a car, it would happily house two motorbikes and several other storage items. The gym space has another wood burning stove so it is a cosy space which would also work well for socialising or as a cinema room perhaps.

Returning inside, on the first floor, the spacious bathroom has a contemporary shaped bath with a shower over it, sleek storage below the hand basin and a heated rail for towels or pyjamas. Close by, the first of the double bedrooms looks out over the garden to restful parkland which makes it uniquely private and peaceful. To the front there are two further bedrooms, both looking out over the leafy street. One is a substantial double while the second is smaller making it ideal as a child’s room, nursery, or study space.

Up on the second floor, the master bedroom suite is an elegant space looking out over the tranquil rear garden and mature trees surrounding it. It is dual aspect so it receives light right through the day with the morning sun to gently wake you. With the windows open during the summer, you wake to bird song – but luckily there are no seagulls in sight due to the countryside location. The adjoining en suite bathroom is particularly spacious with a roomy shower and plenty of storage to ensure it remains clutter free.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a house you instantly feel welcome in. It has a huge amount of original character, and while the finish is contemporary, it also feels homely. It is far more spacious than expected and has so many unique features, it will hold appeal for a huge variety of people.

Owner’s secret
“Light and easy to live in, we have really enjoyed the luxury of space and good design inside – and as we love entertaining it was important for us to create a garden where our friends could relax and have a good time. As well as the quiet, friendly location with local shops, there is easy access to the city by road or bus, and there is a real sense of community which we’ll miss.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 minute walk
Train Station: Preston Park 6 to drive
Seafront or Park: Park 1 minute, seafront about 15 to drive

closest schools:
Primary: Patcham Junior, Dharma Primary
Secondary: Patcham High

College: BHASVIC, Varndean
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High

This generous home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access by bus or cycle to Preston Park Station, plus the A27 and the A23 are very close for car commuters, all of which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.