GUIDE PRICE: £550,000--£600,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Perfectly situated in an elevated position on a popular road in Patcham, with far-reaching views over the local landscape and beyond, sits this well-presented three-bedroom chalet bungalow. It has been well-maintained by the current owners, yet there remains plenty of scope for further modernisation and extension which would add value in this family-friendly, sought-after location. The rear garden is large and open to the west with both a dining area and a lawn for children to play, and from the upper terrace you can enjoy breath-taking views over roof tops and trees to the South Downs National Park. Parking is free and there is a shared driveway with separate garage which could also be ripe for conversion or ideal as storage. Hollingbury Golf Course and children’s play park are nearby and Woods to Stanmer Park and the Downs in the north within minutes, ideal for dog walks, cross country cyclists and countryside walkers. Both Patcham schools (catchment), plus Balfour, Varndean and Dorothy Stringer are within easy reach.

This is a fabulous family home, and while it is quiet here, with a friendly local community, you are still only a few minutes from the City of Brighton & Hove by bus or car. There are great transport links, and the local schools are highly favoured, so it is sure to be coveted by many.

In brief:
Style: Detached chalet bungalow
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen/breakfast room, 1 conservatory
Location: Hollingbury
Floor Area: 1319 sq.ft.
Outside: West facing garden to the rear, planting to the front
Parking: Private garage, shared drive, free on street
Council Tax Band: D

Why you’ll like it:

This beautifully maintained home sits on a sweeping, highly sought after road in Patcham perched up high on the eastern side of the Preston and Withdean Valley, so you benefit from the light and views this affords. This chalet is semi-detached, with a classic 1930s beamed and gabled façade with double glazed, part-leaded windows which add to the countryside appeal. You pass a well-established front garden to the main entrance, which is to the right, where stepping inside, you are greeted by a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising up to the first floor and natural light streaming in down the stairwell.

Versatile and spacious, the ground floor layout lends itself to a variety of uses. The current owners use the front room as a formal dining room with a lovely bay window looking out to the front garden, so it would also be ideal as a bedroom with soft carpet underfoot and space for a double bed and bedroom furnishings.

To the rear of the house with sliding glass doors leading through to the conservatory, the sitting room is both light and homely. A gas fire warms the room during winter while in summer, the sunroom offers a delightful seating or dining area leading outside to the garden.

Next door, the kitchen also enjoys direct garden access, so the ground floor flows perfectly during the warmer weather – ideal for garden parties. Dual aspect windows ensure you get the sunshine throughout the day and it is a sizable space for informal dining and entertaining. Modernised more recently it has white Shaker-style cabinetry paired with granite-effect worktops and integrated appliances to include a fan oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and a gas hob, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer.

Outside, the lawn has mature beds surrounding it for a touch of colour in the spring, and to the left is a large patio for dining outdoors. Closer to the house, a raised terrace enjoys stunning views across Patcham to the patchwork hills of the South Downs below open skies which fill with colour during sunset. There is plenty of scope for further landscaping out here should you wish to add a cabin, outdoor office or convert the garage perhaps – all food for thought!

Returning inside, bedroom two is also on the ground floor with a wide bay window almost covering the easterly wall framing front garden views. It is a lovely double room with a wall of built-in wardrobes to maximise the floor space, while the modern shower room with rainfall walk-in shower is nearby. Upstairs, bedroom two is another spacious double with a dormer window to fill it with natural light and far-reaching views which are a joy to wake up to each day. The rolling hills and skyscapes make you feel you are much further away from the city than you are; the perfect combination of town and country.

Agents thoughts:

This home has been lovingly cared for so you could move straight in, yet the scope to add value is also present. Its location also makes it ideal for families, so it is sure to be snapped up.

Owner’s thoughts:

“This is such a sunny house. My family and I have enjoyed many a summer in the garden,
and the views will certainly be hard to replicate.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 5 min walk, city centre 20 min bus ride
Train Station: Preston Park Station 5 min drive
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury Park/Woods 5 min walk, Seafront 10-15 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Carden Primary, Patcham Primary
Secondary: Patcham High School
Private: Brighton College

This immaculate home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and parks nearby. The South Downs are within easy walking distance, as are Hollingbury Golf Course and Woods, giving it the perfect balance between town and country. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house offers easy access to the A27 and A23 with their direct and fast roads to the universities, airports and London.