O.I.E.O: £800,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Nestled into Westdene Valley looking out over school playing fields, this substantial five-bedroom detached house is ideally located for families as it is perfectly positioned between the bustling city and the countryside. Having been fully renovated and extended, it is deceptively spacious inside, with generously proportioned rooms providing the perfect to balance between family life and entertaining. There are sensational skyscapes and leafy vistas to be seen from the tiered garden to the rear, taking your line of sight right down to the sea on a clear day. Parking is free on the street, and the transport links in an out of the city are excellent, with the A23/A27 just a few minutes away by car for the London commute. This house offers space and light in abundance, plus there remains plenty of scope to add value by putting your own stamp on the place and modernising further. With so many attractive features, and a favoured location, this stunning family home is sure to be coveted by many.

Style: Detached Mid-Century family home
Type: 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen, 2 reception rooms, 1 conservatory, 1 office
Location: Westdene
Floor Area: 1818sq.ft
Outside: South facing rear garden terraces
Parking: Free on street

Why you’ll like it:

Introduction:
Skirting the South Downs National Park, Westdene was built into the Withdean Valley, so it is surrounded by greenery and enjoys far reaching views across the city. In recent years, the area has gained in popularity with more and more families moving here, looking for a little more space both inside and out; fresh air and free parking while also having easy access to excellent schools and commuter links.

This house is exceptionally spacious having been extended, almost doubling its footprint. It has been a much-loved family home for 40-years, raising children into adulthood and providing a wonderful space for entertaining friends. It is a house which feels immediately warm and welcoming and is ready to move straight into – yet there remains some scope for further modernisation if desired.

Externally, the house is uniform in red brick with hung tiles on the original façade. It is set back from the road behind a neat lawn with steps leading down on either side. The entrance hall is spacious with a ground floor shower room and WC, plus space for hanging coats to keep the house clutter free. High ceilings and a turning staircase add to the feeling of space, inviting you to explore further.

Kitchen and conservatory:

Bright and spacious, the kitchen runs along the rear of the house enjoying stunning views over the local landscape down towards the city. Already modernised, there are plenty of Shaker wooden units in honeyed tones paired with glossy black brick wall tiles to a stylish finish. The range cooker will stay, while the dishwasher is integrated and there is ample space for a kitchen table for less formal dining occasions.

Next door, the conservatory runs the depth of the property providing a lovely space for summer dining or relaxing, with doors leading out to the garden. It is currently being used as a utility room with plumbing and space for two machines, plus space for two tall fridge freezers, but it is versatile should you need a work space, art studio or play area for little ones.

Living room, dining room and office:

Large and homely, the living room sits centrally to the house, again enjoying wonderful views to the rear over the valley and the rear garden. Another deep bay window frames views of the front garden, and there is ample space for comfortable furnishings so the family can cosy up together in the evening.

A wide arch links through to the formal dining room which has space for a table to seat at least eight, and both reception rooms have soft carpet underfoot with light walls which will suit all styles of furnishing.

From the living room, a generous home office space has been created for those needing to work from home. Both this room and the dining area have doors to the second entrance to the house with a vestibule space for hanging coats and organising shoes.

First floor bedrooms and family bathroom:

There is a total of five bedrooms on the first floor including the master bedroom suite, with three to the rear to take full advantage of the far-reaching vista which only improves the further up the house you go. The central bedroom is a lovely double with space for a king size bed and several pieces of bedroom furniture while bedrooms three, four and five are smaller doubles which may suit single beds if being used for children. These rooms are also ideal for families who need more than one home office or study spaces for older children at college, or for use as a gym perhaps.

The family bathroom has a corner bath for luxurious bathing and has floor to ceiling tiles.

Master bedroom en suite:

Built within the extension wing of the house, the master bedroom suite is spacious and light with some of the best views in the house which are a joy to wake up to each day. At night, they are equally lovely as the homes across the valley twinkle their lights through the trees, and the open skies are filled with stars.

There is ample space in here for a king size bed and several pieces of bedroom furniture, plus the en suite bathroom is classic in white with an electric shower so you can guarantee constant hot water.

The garden:

Spanning the width of the house, the first terrace is paved to provide the ideal space for outdoor dining, and the current owners also have a hot tub here which is not overlooked in the slightest. Stepping down, there are two further garden areas laid with faux grass so children can play in comfort and the entire space is low maintenance, ready for the busy lifestyle. Colour can be added with potted plants and there is a shed on the lowest level which could also be used as a vegetable patch if desired.

A large cabin room is built on the upper level which could have any number of uses, but is currently home to an aquarium, but it is a solid build with electricity and double-glazed windows to the front, so the opportunities are plentiful.

Agent’s thoughts:

This house is completely unique within the area offering a vast amount of space for larger families. While it is well presented throughout, there is plenty of scope for further modernisation or to reconfigure the space which would add value in such a sought-after location.

Owner’s secret

“We have lived here for 40-years raising our family, so it is going to be a wrench to leave. The house has evolved with us as the family have grown, and we have made many happy memories here. We love spending time in the garden during summer and the views never tire. Having the South Downs on our doorstep is also a real blessing, yet you can be in the city centre equally fast as there are busses which take you straight down Dyke Road towards Seven Dials and further onto the coast. The local primary school is fantastic too, so we really hope another family comes here and loves the house as much as we do.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 15 min bus ride
Train Station: Preston Park Station 8 min cycle, 25 min walk
Seafront or Park: School fields opposite, Seafront 15 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Westdene Primary, St Bernadette’s RC
Secondary: Patcham High School, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

Quietly situated, this well-designed home is brilliantly located in the popular Westdene area, with its great schools, parks and shops, so it should appeal to many. The vibrant City of Brighton & Hove and the seafront are within easy reach, plus Preston Park Station and the A23/A27 are easily accessible for those needing fast links to the Airports or London.