GUIDE PRICE: £700,000--£750,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

A sociable oasis in the city, 60 seconds from the gate to a good primary school and opposite a large green, this fabulous four bedroom house with a luxury finish opens to the sunshine and glorious south facing garden which celebrates family life and friendship with a dining terrace, central lawn and access to a woodland walk at the back. With off street parking, the detached garage has a mezzanine store and life is made easy with shops at the end of the street and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London a 5 minute drive. Inside, the Tardis like interior has the feel good factor the moment you walk in with an elegant living room and spacious kitchen diner, and upstairs, all of the bedrooms are quiet, private and comfortable - and the tranquil master suite has a designer finish. Quiet but connected with bus routes into the city and station at the end of the road – also giving older children a degree of independence- the playground and café of Preston Park or the gym and sport facilities at Withdean Stadium are within a five minute drive, and access to the A23/A27 is close by but out of hearing.

Style Semi-detached modern house
Type 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double depth reception, kitchen diner, utility
Area Westdene
Floor Area 1658 sq. ft.
Outside Space 100’ south garden
Parking Garage, off street
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll like it:
Hidden away in an exclusive leafy location, this substantial property is a special find. Looking over the village green and a 100 foot garden behind it is unusually private – and the leafy location with a woodland walk by the house next door it is easy to forget that you are just a short drive to the city centre. Set up and back from the road behind the garage, smart off street parking and manicured garden it has immediate appeal with traditional Sussex hung tiles and diamond drop double glazed windows. Inside a welcoming tiled lobby for coats, boots and bags is a thoughtful practical touch- and through the second door this big home has been totally transformed into a glamorous contemporary home with the wow factor the moment you walk in.

With clean crisp lines, the high grade, family friendly oak underfoot in the hallway continues through into an exceptionally inviting living room, spanning from front to back and designed to be light and airy in summer but warm and welcoming in winter with a broad bay to frame the green, a south wall of glass opening to the garden and an elegant fireplace with a flame effect gas fire installed.

Ideal for entertaining, the kitchen diner next door is in French Rustic style in keeping with its leafy surroundings and there is ample space for a large table by the door to the garden for an easy al fresco lifestyle, too. Carefully tucked away from the in/out flow, classic units conceal sophisticated storage and gleaming granite surfaces are beautiful as well as pretty indestructible. Well-planned, everything flows from the central gas hob and the grill/combi and fan oven are at eye level, away from little fingers. A dishwasher and undercounter fridge are integrated for your – and there is space for a tall fridge freezer in the separate utility which has plumbing for a washing machine and access to the garden.

Outside, this private paradise has broad steps which rise past scented beds to a glamorous paved terrace perfect for parties, which was completed about three years ago. A child and pet friendly sloped lawn has a platform for a trampoline (which could stay, subject to circumstance) and two more spacious tiers provide a quiet seating area for evening catch ups, a footing for a shed and a gate at the back leads straight to the copse.

Returning inside, two family bedrooms at the front are light and airy with delicious views over the green which change with the seasons – and neither are overlooked. At the back, the third calm family room is a generous double with fitted wardrobes and garden views. Next door, the luxury bathroom is designed for VIP’s with a contemporary double ended bath, a discrete walk in, dual head shower and a high spec finish.

Peaceful and private, the principal bedroom is a secluded sanctuary, stretching from front to back of an extended wing to deliver a relaxing refuge dreams are made of. Verdant views stream through a beautiful room with ample space for a kings size bed and it flows through to a fabulous en suite shower room with a designer finish.

Agent says:
“Immaculate inside and out you can move straight into this quiet, luxury home in a sought after location where life is made easy as you can walk to the school and shops at the end of the street and be in the gym at Westdene Stadium, city centre or at the station to London within minutes.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Being elevated from the green makes the house both very private and very light. The proximity to the schools, shops, parks and Withdean Stadium made family life easy, and with the station and Gatwick easy to reach, professional life was easy too. Every room has plenty of space to enjoy, so entertaining is easy and we have appreciated being close to bars and theatres but returning to peace and easy parking! If you want to go to central Brighton it’s easy by car but there are also buses, so older children can be a little independent.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 4 minute walk
Train Station: Preston Park 5 to drive
Seafront or Park: Seafront 10 minutes, Preston Park 5 minutes
Closest Schools:
Primary: Westdene
Secondary: Patcham High, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Varndean
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High

Westdene is a prestigious area of the city close to the South Downs National Park and not far from the sea. Although the thriving city centre’s just minutes away, this road is sought after as a special, leafy secret. Safe and friendly with plenty of amenities nearby, local schools are good and there’s easy access to some of the best private schools in the country as well. Offering a healthy lifestyle, Withdean Sports Stadium has leisure facilities including tennis courts and athletic track, and Bramble Rise Copse has its own community of joggers and dog walkers. Close by, Preston Park, which hosts arts events throughout the year, has a playground and café full of local parents. The station serving Gatwick and London is easy to reach and the A23/A27 are quick to get to.