GUIDE PRICE | £500,000 - £530,000 |

Beautifully maintained and naturally light, this attractive two-bedroom bungalow sits on a quiet, residential close on the cusp of the South Downs National Park. It has a manicured south-facing rear garden, plus a driveway and a detached garage for parking which has potential for conversion. Indeed, the bungalow offers huge scope for further extension, both up and out, which would add considerable value in such a favoured location. As it stands, the rooms are generous and well-proportioned to include a sun-filled living room and conservatory.

Transport links are excellent with the A23 and A27 just minutes away by car, and there are regular buses which run throughout the city and beyond. Its close proximity to several popular schools and parks will appeal to families, and the cultural centre of Hove is just 10 minuets by car – as is the beach, so this property provides the best of all worlds.

Style: detached bungalow
Type: 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 generous single) , 1 shower room, 1 through living/dining room, 1 kitchen, 1 conservatory
Location: Hangleton
Outside: south facing rear garden and planting to front
Parking: Drive for 1-2 cars, detached garage
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E

Why you’ll like it:
Sitting just north of Old Shoreham Road towards the South Downs, Pipers Close is peacefully tucked away behind Hangleton Valley Drive and is characterised by attractive Mid-Century homes set back from the road behind pretty front gardens and smart driveways. This detached bungalow has been expertly maintained over the years, yet it holds huge potential for extension and renovation to add value or simply to personalise the space.
Externally, the bungalow is immaculate and inviting with a neat tarmac driveway and a low-maintenance shingle front garden with a pretty floral edge. Stepping inside, the entrance hall is wide and welcoming with two deep cupboards to store household items, coats and shoes to ensure the bungalow remains clutter free.

The kitchen is first to the left with country-style white cabinetry providing a wealth of storage at both base and wall levels. It is a bright and airy room with a glazed door leading out to the garden which is also useful for bringing in shopping from the car in the garage or fresh air during the warmer weather. While the oven and gas hob are integrated, space has been left for an under counter fridge, freezer and a washing machine, plus a pull-out breakfast bar allows for an informal dining space when needed.
Next door, the living room offers ample space for relaxed seating to one side and for formal dining close to the door giving easy access to the kitchen. A gas fire warms the space during the winter and the decoration is clean and neutral to suit all styles of furnishing. The conservatory creates a second sociable space or simply space to relax, read or work. It is heated and double glazed for use all year round and French doors lead out to the garden.

South facing, the garden is filled with natural light throughout the day and it is not overlooked in the slightest. It has paved areas for dining alfresco and shingle elsewhere creating a smart and low-maintenance outdoor space. The borders are well-established and awash with colour during spring and summer, plus a garden shed sits tucked away for gardening tools and furniture.
Both bedrooms sit to the front of the house looking out to the peaceful close. They each have built-in wardrobes which maximise their floor space which is carpeted for added warmth and comfort. Double glazed windows ensure a restful night’s sleep, and both have easy access to the shower room across the hall. This has been modernised more recently with a classic slate and white scheme to include a roomy shower and vanity storage for toiletries below the hand basin.

Agent’s thoughts:
This property is well-presented and incredibly light due to its open southerly aspect. The potential to add value and additional space is huge, so we do not expect it to sit on the market for long.

Owner’s secret
“We have lived here for many years and have been reluctant to move as there is such a wonderful sense of community on the close. It is incredibly peaceful, yet you can hop on the bus into Hove in minutes and the beach is just as easy to get to. The countryside is within walking distance too, so it’s the perfect balance living here.”

Where it is:
Shops: Sainsburys supermarket and petrol station is only 5 minuets away by car, city centre 15 min drive
Train Station: Portslade Station 5 min cycle 15-20 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Helens Park 4 min walk, Seafront 10-15 min cycle
Closest Schools:
Primary: Hangleton Primary (‘Good’ with some ‘Outstanding’ qualities OFSTED)
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill
Private: Brighton College
Local doctors, dentists and post office all close by with regular buses to brighton every 10 minuets.

This attractive detached home is ideally situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to the A27/A23 and Portslade Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.