4 bedroom detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £900,000--£950,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.


On an exclusive no through, private road this tranquil, four bedroom house is a rare find, designed and built for a luxury lifestyle in its own large grounds with plentiful off street parking and integral garage large enough for bikes. A beautiful retreat completed in 2004, the elegant reception is ideal for entertaining with French doors to the south and west to bring the outside in, and the spacious dining room at the heart of the home also opens to a paved terrace where guests can relax in sunny seclusion. A family kitchen is big and bright with access to the garden for the al fresco summers our coastal city is famous for, and if you work from home, there is a private and quiet study. Upstairs, all the bedrooms are generous doubles, one with glorious views which sweep to the sea with a shower room, and the principal, which is also en suite, enjoys a leafy panorama from an oriel window. Although it feels miles away from business, it is in fact just ten minutes from central Brighton, three minutes from one of the best primary schools in the county, five from a popular secondary school and five – on foot – from the gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium. Between Gatton and Preston Park with swift access to the sea and countryside of the National Park family life is easy. For professionals London Road at the bottom of the hill will take you into or out of the city with the station serving Gatwick and London five minutes by cab, and investors will like its exclusive location well-connected to both Brighton and Hove, and not far from the Amex Stadium.

Style Detached house 2004
Type 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite) + cloakroom, reception, dining room, kitchen, study
Area Withdean
Floor Area 1756 sq. ft.
Outside Space Large wrap around gardens
Parking Bike store, off street
Council Tax Band G

Why you’ll like it:
This spacious house has a beautiful balance of private, elegant spaces for entertaining and peaceful family rooms with restful, open views. Tucked away at the private road end of an exclusive cul de sac in one of our city’s most prestigious areas, it has had only two careful owners since its completion in 2004 and the stylish interior blends sophisticated living with subtle home comforts which include timber framed double glazing. At the front, skilled landscaping includes a palm tree for that instant holiday feel, and smart off street parking by the secure bike store delivers an impressive approach. Through the front door, a wide and welcoming hallway has solid oak underfoot to put visitors at ease which continues into the reception and dining rooms to allow an easy flow through the ground floor to the gardens.

The reception and dining room:
A room of understated elegance, the reception has a restful 5.26m x 3.9m (17’3 x 12’10) in which to spread your wings. Of triple aspect it is inviting with French doors to the southwest opening to the dining terrace which runs along the whole of the back of the house, and to the west, leading to the garden at the side which has nooks and crannies for children to explore. Inside classic touches include swan neck coving overhead and a handsome limestone fireplace houses a flame effect, gas fire for family to gather by during winter months.

At the heart of the home, the dining room has timeless charm where visitors can unwind whilst enjoying the garden and French doors sweep out to the dining terrace, ideal for summer celebrations.

The kitchen:
Bright and cheerful with a family friendly finish, the kitchen is designed to cope with large numbers so has 3.9mx 3.18m (12’10 x 10’5) of wipeable floorspace lined with sturdy units and practical working surfaces. Beneath a lit hood, the Stoves multi-fuel range could stay, subject to circumstance and an under-counter fridge and separate freezer are integrated for you as well as a dishwasher. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine, and doors connect this social hub to the dining room, hallway and terrace, ensuring seamless entertaining.

The home office:
At the end of the hallway, the home office is private within the house. At the bottom of a short flight of stairs it is tucked quietly away and with fitted shelving, it is a comfortable retreat in which to work from home.

The grounds:
Outside, the tranquil garden is full of birdsong, so it is easy to forget that you are 10 minutes from central Brighton! Wrapping around the house it is expertly landscaped to create different areas to explore – and it is perfect for hide and seek. Facing southwest, the sun terrace is paved and lit, and on one side shallow steps rise to a sunny lawn for play which leads to the secret gardens, scented in spring by a magnificent cherry tree and planted for privacy, at the side and front.

Also at the front, the smart hard standing is large enough for several cars and the garage measures 3.36m x 2.10m (11’ x 6’1), so it is large enough for bikes.

The family bedrooms and bathroom, the guest suite:

At the top of the stairs, the first of the double bedrooms looks east for the morning sun and has open views over the leafy Preston Valley. Light and spacious, the vaulted ceiling soars high overhead and there is storage beneath its private staircase. Opposite, the guest room is a hushed haven with chic shower room and a view which sweeps over the garden to the valley and an oblique glimmer of sea. Next door, the third double room is also quiet with garden views, and with 3.66 x 3.46 (12’ x 11’4) there is ample space to work with.

Central to the first floor and designed with luxury in mind, the stylish family bathroom impresses with its contemporary suite which includes a shower over the bath, and an inspiring view which reaches over the city to the distant Downs.

The principal suite:
A serene sanctuary to return to, the glamorous principal room gracefully spans from front to back with windows in two walls to frame leafy views, and as everyone’s home is their castle, this soothing space comes with its own turret where you can sit in the sunshine with a book and enjoy the expansive vista which stretches out beneath you. There is ample floorspace even with a king bed in situ and it is ready for your move with calm décor, mirrored wardrobes which conceal organised and a sophisticated shower room en suite.

Agent Says:
“This big, quiet house offers a glamorous but private lifestyle in an exclusive area of the city which is particularly sought after by professionals and families wanting good schools and a healthy lifestyle for their children as well as quick access to the city, the station and the airports.”
Owner’s Secret:
“We love the tranquillity of the house and its peaceful setting at the far end of a small cul de sac. Beautifully designed, it is warm and cosy in winter, whilst during summer the ground floor opens up and brings the garden in, perfect for family life as well as for entertaining. The principal bedroom is a restful refuge where you can enjoy the birdsong and as all the bedrooms are good sizes it is easy for people to stay over. Although it is so quiet, you can cycle along London Road into the city in minutes, commute to London from nearby Preston Park, and there is a 24/7 bus from the station if you need access to the airports. Although we value our privacy, our neighbours are friendly and considerate, and if we could take them and the house with us, we would.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 2 minutes
Station: Preston Park 5 minutes, Brighton or Hove Stations about 10
Seafront or Park: Withdean, Gatton and Preston Park all under 5 minutes, Seafront 15
Closest schools:
Primary: Westdene, Bilingual, Lancing Prep
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing, Roedean

Affectionately known as Brighton’s Hollywood Hills, Withdean is an exclusive area of the city between the sea and the South Downs National Park. Although the thriving city centre’s just minutes away, this prestigious road is quiet with plenty of amenities nearby, local schools are good and there’s access to some of the best private schools in the country, including Brighton College. Withdean Sports Stadium has a range of leisure facilities including a gym, tennis courts and athletic track, and by it, Withdean Woods Nature Reserve has its own community of joggers and dog walkers. Hove & Preston Parks are all a short drive each with playgrounds and cafés full of local parents, and Gatton Park is a well-kept neighbourhood secret! For those who need swift access to Gatwick or London, Brighton, Preston Park and Hove Stations are all easy to reach by foot, bus or cab and access to the A23/ A27 is quick.