Set within a leafy and landscaped grounds, on a quiet cul-de-sac shared by just two other high-status homes, this detached five-bedroom house feels more like a country house than a city home.
Built in 2003, it has a modern and stylish finish within its generous and naturally lit rooms, making it ideal for both sophisticated entertaining and family life while providing the perfect balance between home comforts and a luxury lifestyle.

There is space for up to 2-3 cars on the driveway with 2 more in the double integrated garage, and to the rear there is a glorious garden surrounded by mature trees. From the first floor you gain exceptional views across the roof and treetops of the city to the sea, and with a southerly orientation it is filled with natural light throughout the day.

It stands in the catchment for several sought-after schools; Preston Park Station and Hove Park are just 10-minutes away on foot, and the A23 is on your doorstep should you need to commute. So, while this is a quiet and leafy residential area, you are still well connected to the city and beyond, and with so many attractive features, this character home is ideal for those wishing to live in an exclusive area with the quintessential Brighton and Hove Lifestyle nearby.

Style: Detached family home (2003)
Bedrooms: 5 double; 3 bathrooms
Living rooms: 2-3 spacious
Outside: large south facing garden
Area: 2472 SQ FT
Location: Hove Park/Dyke Road
Parking: double garage and driveway for 2-3 cars

Why you’ll like it:

Perfectly positioned between Hove Park and Dyke Road Avenue, the Tongdean and Withdean Estate is agreeably the most prestigious area in the city. Characterised by substantial family homes; set within leafy environs and with the South Downs and coast both easily accessible, it is not hard to understand why.

Built with luxury in mind, this house feels every inch the ‘country manor’ as it blends in with its sylvan surroundings with traditional Sussex style hung tiles, a gabled roof and oak beams on its rendered facade. A sweeping drive invites you in, and inside, its generous ground floor rooms flow into one another and out to the glorious garden beyond creating a welcoming space for both families and guests.

Ground floor reception rooms:

From the moment you enter this elegant home, it is clear it is a light and well-designed space with double doors opening to both the formal dining room and the generous living room. These rooms are ideal for entertaining or for families with older children who may like their own social space, and there is ample space for sumptuous sofas and chairs for relaxation. These are comfortable rooms with energy efficient double-glazed windows framing verdant garden views on all sides, and spanning the depth of the house, the living room is double aspect. During the summer, French doors open to the garden, linking it seamlessly with the outside, and during winter, the whole family can cosy up by the wood burning stove which has a classic limestone fire surround and granite hearth.

Kitchen dining room:

Sharing the same sunny orientation and French Doors as the living room, the kitchen breakfast room is awash with natural light, and is ideal when dining alfresco leading directly onto the patio. Natural stone floor tiles echo those outside to unify the space during warmer weather and the tone complements the light wood units perfectly. These have been topped with black granite for a quality finish, and into these the sink, draining grooves and five-ring gas hob have been seamlessly cut-in. While space has been left for a dishwasher, the fridge freezer, and dual ovens have been integrated, with the latter being placed in a tower for easy access.

Nearby, the utility room is spacious with storage and space for machines and a wall mounted gas boiler. A side door gives access to the outside too, so you can bring in muddy boots, buggies and paws through here without traipsing them through the house.

The master bedroom suite:

From the galleried landing, the master bedroom is first on the left. With restful proportions and a wide dormer window looking out over the treetops to the sea, this is a tranquil room, and with an entire wall of wardrobes, the floor space is never compromised. The en suite is modern with a comfortable, double-ended bath so you can while away the hours, or when time is of the essence, there is a shower above it.

First floor family bedrooms and bathrooms:

There are four further bedrooms on this floor; one with another en suite in a similarly modern style as the master, and a family bathroom for the others to share. They each have plenty of space for double beds and all have glorious views down to the sea below ever-changing skies, which only get better the higher up the house you go. With built-in storage, there is room for children to play or for work desks during exam times, and each bathroom has a bath as well as a shower so there should be no need for queues on busy mornings.

Garden:

Expertly landscaped, the beautiful garden lawn is surrounded by a wealth of mature plants and grasses which provide privacy, shape and areas of dappled shade for when the sun beams down. It is a real treat for the senses out here with birdsong in the trees, the scent of freshly cut grass, and being elevated on the hill you gain views right down to the sea between the boughs.

For children, this garden is a dream come true with plenty of space for ball games and play equipment, and for summer parties you can dine on the patio and recline on the lawn.

To the front of the house, silver birch trees and scented lavender bushes line the drive as you enter, also forming a lovely outlook from the rooms on that side.

Owners’ secret:

“There is a wonderful sense of peace and tranquillity in this house. It has been a fantastic family home for us where we have loved to entertain; especially in the summer when the garden becomes an extension of the home, and the children were able to have a huge amount of independence with excellent transport links and their schools being so close by.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 5 min walk, city centre 10-15 min bus ride
Train Station: Preston Park Station 10 min walk, Brighton Station 10 min cycle
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 8 min walk, seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Westdene Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton & Hove High School, Windlesham Prep, Brighton College

This outstanding family home is situated in a prestigious area with lots of local shops and the open green spaces of The South Downs on your doorstep. Local schools are good and there is access to some of the best private schools in the country, including Brighton College, Lancing Prep and Windlesham Prep. Hove Park is nearby with a playground, tennis courts and a café full of local parents, and lawns which hold regular festivals and events during the summer. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to both Preston Park and Brighton Stations, the A27 and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.

This outstanding family home is situated in a prestigious area with lots of local shops and the open green spaces of The South Downs on your doorstep. Local schools are good and there is access to some of the best private schools in the country, including Brighton College, Lancing Prep and Windlesham Prep. Hove Park is nearby with a playground, tennis courts and a café full of local parents, and lawns which hold regular festivals and events during the summer. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to both Preston Park and Brighton Stations, the A27 and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.