A rare find this detached, four bedroom Arts and Crafts home has a heated pool - and consent for a two bedroom eco-house in the huge back garden! A fun filled home for 32 years it has been sensitively extended and improved to create a welcoming home tucked away behind an exotic front garden and off street parking whilst inside, the double depth reception/dining room and glamorous kitchen diner fold away to the private, unusually large oasis at the back.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a peaceful sanctuary with garden views, a deep walk in closet, designer finish and chic shower room. Three further spacious bedrooms are all quiet doubles and two have en suite shower rooms, and there is a fabulous guest bathroom with a contemporary roll top tub. A busy property for many happy years, the garage has become a utility and store big enough for bikes, and as usual a little tlc is needed here and there – hence the price.

This exclusive road soars above Goldstone Valley with spectacular views to the sea, and is an ideal family home with Hove Park’s playground and café at the bottom of the hill and a choice of good primary schools and secondary schools within a 5 minute radius. Properties in this tranquil enclave not far from the sea do not come onto the market often and sell fast as they appeal to professionals and international investors as the city centre and Amex Stadium are easy to reach, and Preston Park, Hove and Brighton Stations serving the airports and London are approximately 6, 7 and 9 minutes by cab.

Style Arts & Crafts detached house, circa 1930’s. Planning consent for 130m2detached 2 bed eco house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite) double reception, kitchen/diner, utility
Area Hove Park
Floor Area
Outside Space Large gardens.
Parking Off street for several cars, garage store for motorbike/bikes
Council Tax Band G

Why you’ll like it:

Set privately back from a quiet street of prestigious properties, this detached Arts and Crafts home has an astounding 211.6m2 (2277 sq ft) to enjoy and it is a classic beauty with an immaculate front garden, discreetly double glazed leaded windows, Sussex tiled gable and smart hard standing for several cars – and a secure garage which is large enough for bikes.
Subtle improvements include the double oak front doors which are lit to guide you home and open to an impressive hallway where American black walnut underfoot give guests free reign, and a stylish guest cloakroom is tucked away at the foot of a charming, original oak staircase.

The kitchen diner and utility room:
Bright and cheerful, with under floor heating, the kitchen welcomes company and has the wow factor as the far east wall frames spectacular garden views, and as it connects to the other receptions, three sets of triple doors in that east wall fold away to a glamorous, lit sun deck with the swimming pool on an upper tier safely in sight. Stylish and well planned for celebrations, the stylish central island has a custom made table where homework can be completed or friends can chat as you cook on the integrated Smeg touch induction hob – and two Smeg fan ovens and a Combi/micro close by allow you to cater for large numbers! There is designated space for a family friendly fridge freezer, and a door leads to a separate utility room.

The reception/dining room:
Spanning the full depth of this substantial building, the elegant reception and dining room blends period charm with a sophisticated, contemporary lifestyle. At the front, sunlight streams through leaded windows which frame views which sweep to the sea, and guests can relax in comfortable seclusion in front of a flaming fire or dine whilst enjoying the garden by the first of three sets of triple folding doors which ensure a seamless in/out flow -perfect or parties.

The gardens:
Wrapping around the house, the gardens are a tranquil retreat. At the front, statement planting around the immaculate lawn and smart off street parking sets the bar high whilst gates to each side of the house ensure the large grounds at the rear are child and pet secure.

At the back, the garden is planted for all year interest, and surrounded by floral scents and listening to birdsong it’s easy to forget that you’re just minutes from the centre of our famous coastal resort. With nooks and crannies to explore, the huge lawn is one of the largest on this street and has lots of space for play. Skilfully landscaped, the heated pool is within sight of the lawn and the house, although it would be possible to fence it if you have young children. Lit for al fresco suppers, and level with the house – a feature hard to find on a city built on the South Downs- the sundeck is a glamorous extension of the ground floor during summer.

The planning consent: BH2012/01137
Ideal if you are looking for inter-generational living, consent has been approved for a 130m2 single storey, two bedroom, two bathroom eco-sensitive house at the far end of the vast garden with pedestrian access from the side and its own outside space. Should you wish to go ahead, the current garden would finish approximately by the circular flowerbed in the lawn – so there would still be ample garden for the main house to enjoy. The plans can be viewed at Brighton & Hove City Council BH2019/01137.

The guest room, luxury bathroom and two family bedrooms en suite:

With relaxing open views down the hill to the sea – which is also a distant cityscape which glitters at night- the first of the quiet double bedrooms is ideal for guests with tasteful decoration, or it could also be a comfortable home office with an expansive vista for inspiration. Close by, the luxury bathroom has a designer roll top bath, and the fabulous finish includes high end fittings and a warming rail for towels.

To the side, a private family room has leafy views, under eave storage and chic shower room, whilst at the back, another spacious double room has a walk in closet, contemporary en suite shower and garden views – and we are told that although a teething trouble leak led to the boarding of the beautiful vaulted rooflights, the problem is now sorted but the current occupant objects to the brightness of the moon and the early morning sun so the covers have stayed….

The principal bedroom suite:
Shimmering in designer paper, the principal suite is a private paradise in which to unwind. This serene sanctuary is scented by the garden beneath and as there is a deep walk in closet with room for organised storage, it has all the floorspace you could dream of even with a big double bed in situ. Intended to make you feel special, the en suite shower room is right on trend and could have stepped out of a glossy magazine.

One of our city’s finest addresses, Hove Park is a prestigious area of the city between the sea and the National Park, and although the international city centre’s just minutes away this exclusive road is quiet with amenities including a Waitrose nearby. Local schools are good and there’s access to award winning private schools as well. Full of parents, Hove Park’s playground and café, Hove Recreation ground with its sports facilities and the gym and running tracks at Withdean Stadium are all within 3-5 minutes. Preston Park, Hove and Brighton Stations serve Gatwick and London and are all a short drive and the A23/ A27 to the Amex Stadium and M23 are quick to get to.