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Vaulted rooflights and walls of glass open this stunning, four bedroom detached house to the sun. With an integral garage, plentiful off street parking, a private home office and sunny, spacious grounds which have a gate direct to Varndean College playing fields it is in an exclusive location perfect for families, professionals and investors. Local primary schools are good or outstanding, Preston Park’s sports facilities, playground, café and shops as well as the al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways are within a 3 minute drive and the station serving Gatwick and London is an easy walk or 3 minutes by cab.

Designed for a sophisticated yet comfortable lifestyle by the family for the family, every detail has been carefully considered in an expert refurbishment to create a fantasy home where a glamorous family living room/kitchen unfolds to the garden for entertaining and an elegant reception is quiet and comfortable. Next door,, the first of the double bedrooms would be perfect for an au pair, guests or inter-generational living as there is a luxury shower room opposite. Upstairs, the home office is absolutely private within the house and is not overlooked either, the glamorous bathroom has a flawless finish and two peaceful double bedrooms – one with a glimpse of the sea-are ready to move into. A dream come true, the vaulted principal suite opens to a Juliette balcony and leafy views, and has a dressing room so big there is plumbing for an en-suite. On the cusp of Preston Park and Fiveways, both given a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, this prestigious leafy road is between the Ditchling and London Roads which both connect you to the countryside and A23/A27 for the Amex Stadium, universities and M23, or takes you straight to the centre of the city and its beaches within minutes.

Style Detached house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception, kitchen/living/dining room, utility, home office
Area Surrenden
Floor Area 2378 sq. ft.
Outside Space West front garden, spacious east at the back with gate to Varndean College
Parking Integral garage, off street parking
Council Tax Band G

Why you’ll like it:
The wow factor hits as you sweep through deep, tree lined grass verges into smart off street parking for several cars with a streamlined, remote control garage ahead. Standing out even from its prosperous neighbours with crisp clean lines and snow white render, mature planting screens this home from the pedestrian walkway in front and dynamic design ensures privacy from other homes as well as uninterrupted light. Once a bungalow, no expense has been spared in this beautiful reinvention to create a dream home with a subtle balance of style, practicality and comfort which includes new electrics, energy efficient windows and doors, new plumbing and roof, with wet underfloor heating on the ground floor and gas central heating on the first floor.

The Entrance Hall, Utility and Family Kitchen/Dining/Living Room
Inside, the hallway is a contemporary beauty with space and fabulous porcelain tiles inviting company which also conceal underfloor heat. A discreet utility area with access to the garden and garage allows for beach towels and sports kits to go straight from the car to the machine and ahead, spanning the whole of the back of the house the inviting family kitchen/living room folds open to the garden, ideal for entertaining. With an astonishing 33’11 x 12’ 1 (10.34m x 3.68m) to enjoy, there is ample space for family time as well as for guests who can relax in rare seclusion, and the designer wallpaper by the seating area is made up of tiny animals. The high end Design Interiors kitchen is skilfully planned for those who love to host, an inviting breakfast bar has power points rising from the stylish quartz surfaces and an Bora touch induction hob with an integrated fan. Streamlined units conceal sophisticated storage solutions, the high spec Siemens combi oven has a warming tray beneath it, the neighbouring siemens fan oven is also at eye level and there is a dishwasher tucked away.

The Garden
A private paradise made child and pet secure by fashionable fencing, the garden is landscaped for an easy, al fresco lifestyle. Paved lit terraces are ideal for dining in style, the Astro turf lawn is trouble free – and level for play, which is a feature hard to find in a city built on hills. A secure gate leads straight onto the playing fields of Varndean College (Ofsted rating good), and although there is generous space in which to bathe in the Sussex sunshine, it is worth noting that the vendors (and their neighbours) are in discussion with Varndean College in relation to purchasing a little extra land.

The Ground Floor Reception and Guest Room
Of dual aspect to the south and west, the elegant reception is light and spacious, and not overlooked. Next door, the first of the private bedrooms has 12’4 x 11’7 (3.76m x 3.52m) in which to unwind, and is opposite a fabulous shower room, wet room in style with an on trend dual head system and designer finish. These three rooms could also form an independent annexe within the home.

The First Floor Family Bedrooms and Home Office
Secluded within the house and not overlooked, the home office is a secret retreat with space for organised storage. At the front of the house, two bright and beautiful double rooms, one with a glimpse of the sea are ready to move into, and are of pretty equal dimensions, so there shouldn’t be any ‘lively discussions’ over allocation!

The Principal Suite and Luxury Bathroom
All about relaxing in a stunning setting, the principal bedroom is a dream come true. The east wall of glass soars to almost 4 meters above your head (approx.) framing a panoramic vista which sweeps over the green of the playing fields to a distant glitter of the city, and opens to a romantic Juliette balcony where you can enjoy peace and quiet at night as the college is closed. Dual aspect it is always a light haven to return to, the stunning paper is by artist Ben Allen and the discreet dressing room has plumbing for an en-suite, although the current vendors found two bathrooms in the house ample for their needs.

Agent says:
“Making the most of its unique setting, this house has been extended and improved over 11 years to create a beautiful, family friendly home with 2352 sq. ft. (218m2) of light, versatile rooms, a sunny garden and luxury finish to enjoy.”

Owner’s secret:
“This house will always hold a special place in our hearts as we designed and built it ourselves. We especially love the open living spaces both downstairs and looking upstairs through the glass straddled roof and out over the green space at the rear of the house through the glass wall in the master bedroom. The house is the perfect place to entertain and the reception, bedroom and bathroom on one level have been brilliant when parents or friends wanted to stay as they had their own spaces to spread into. The home office is a boon, both quiet and private, and the garage provides extra storage space. The back gate that leads directly out to Varndean and Balfour playing fields, was a real blessing and made the school run safe and easy. This has been a loved family home for the past 12 years and we hope you can enjoy it as much we have. The Fiveways community being on your doorstep is a huge advantage, you can walk to the local coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, parks and shops.”

What’s around you:
Shops: 3 minutes to Fiveways 3-4 minutes to Sainsbury’s and village shops
Train Station: Preston Park Station 4 minutes by cab
Seafront or Park: Park 4 minutes, sea about 10 minutes
Closest schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s R.C., Balfour
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Downs View Link College
6th form: Varndean, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High

This prestigious location between Preston Park Village and the al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways – both given top spots by the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide - is just a short drive from the woodland walks of Hollingbury Woods as well as the 63 acres of Preston Park which has football pitches, basketball courts, tennis courts, cycle velodrome, café and open spaces hosting arts events during our legendary festivals including Pride. Both the beach and countryside of the South Downs are quick to get to and you have the best of all worlds with the vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and famous shopping of the city all easy to reach, good local primary and secondary schools within a 3 minute radius. For those who need to commute, the station servicing Gatwick and London is 4 minutes by cab and there’s swift access to the A23/A27.