GUIDE PRICE: £900,000--£950,000.

CHAIN FREE.

STUNNING FAMILY HOME WITH AMPLE PARKING AND GOOD SIZE WEST FACING LEVEL REAR GARDEN AREA .

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.


On a site where a windmill has stood since 1620, this immaculate four bedroom detached house with 4 parking spaces and large west facing garden was once part of the 1880’s Ballard’s Mill complex, and the remains of the smock mill form part of a detached studio within the grounds. Nestled within a small, gated community of just four homes it is private and secure in family- friendly Patcham, popular with families and professionals with good primary schools, a choice of secondary schools and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London within a six minute radius. Inside offers an astonishing 1900 sq. ft (176.5m) of flawless, sun-lit rooms and keeping the integrity of the C19th dwelling house, precious period detail includes a magnificent Inglenook fireplace complete with a bread oven. There’s an easy flow to the ground floor between the quiet living room and the dining room, which is at the heart of the home and connects the kitchen and the snug which each open to the wrap around garden. Upstairs, all the bedrooms are vaulted, and the principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a designer finish.

Patcham attracts people who want quiet nights but swift access to Brighton with local facilities including shops, al fresco cafés and gastro pubs. Mackie Park is 3 minutes away, the gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium and leafy walks of Withdean Park are a 4 minute drive, whilst the playground, velodrome and open spaces of Preston Park, which hosts events during our festivals, are just six minutes by car. Well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence it is close to London Road which takes you into the heart of the city and its beaches, to the open countryside of Devil’s Dyke or to the A23/A27 in minutes.

Style Historic detached house, extended and improved
Type 4 1st floor double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 1 en-suite, reception, dining room, kitchen, family room, utility, cloakroom
Area Patcham
Floor Area 1900 sq. ft.
Garden Big southwest level garden, studio and windmill base to the rear
Parking Gated, 4 parking spaces
Council Tax Band F
Why you’ll like it:

A private paradise behind brick and flint walls with instant appeal even from the kerb, this immaculate gabled house is tucked privately down from the gated, no through lane and the high level of finish of this beautiful conversion includes timber framed double glazing, underfloor heating in the hallway, filtered water in the kitchen and a sheltering porch of natural slate.

The Entrance Hall, Cloakroom and Utility
Inside, light streams through an inviting hallway where LVT conceals underfloor heat. The guest cloakroom has chic Mini Moderns wallpaper, and a spacious utility/boiler room is tucked away, so sports kits and beach towels can go straight into the machine.

The Living Room
Light, spacious and blissfully quiet, the living room is a delight to return to. With elegant proportions of 17’7 x 10’10 (5.36m x 3.30m), guests can relax in rare seclusion and enjoy the Linwood Asop paper on the walls and discreet, brushed brass light fittings and power points.

The Dining Room, Kitchen and Family Room
Full of character with 19’6 x 10’5 (5.94m x 3.18m) for family time and for entertaining, the dining room is the heart of this historic home where a huge, brick Inglenook fireplace still has a bread oven built into its side. Seamlessly blending old and new, this room steps up into the kitchen – and the 21st century- with streamlined units and practical working surfaces. High spec appliances include an AEG 5 ring gas hob, Micromat duo and Competence grill and oven, and a filtered and boiling water tap as well as a dishwasher, and the Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer could stay, subject to circumstance.

On the other side of the dining room, the family room is another quiet, calm space to enjoy with fitted shelving and French doors out to the sunny, west facing garden.

The Garden
The peaceful gardens wrap around the house with the main portion to the west. Gated they are child and pet secure with a large, level lawn for play made private by mature planting and trees. Backing onto a sea of gardens which sweep down the valley towards the famous Peace Garden, all you can hear is birdsong, and there is a terrace by the house with a choice of area for dining.

At the back of the house, the kitchen opens to a small courtyard with storage, and it is here that you will find the studio which has 9’10 x 8’7 in which to work rest or play. Well insulated with sliding glazed doors, skylights and power, there is the possibility of extending into the remains of the smock mill next door, stnc.

Three First Floor Family Bedrooms and Luxury Bathroom:
At the top of the stairs, the landing has a ceiling which soars and it, as well as all the bedrooms, has a skylight to bring in even more sun. The first of the double bedrooms is central to this storey, with open, leafy views and sweet decoration for a child. Across the hallway, the luxury bathroom is large enough for both a bath and a separate walk in shower with a fashionable dual head system, and touches of glamour include a lit cabinet above the Roca hand basin and a warming rail for towels. At the back, the second bedroom is bright and airy, and with inspiring, verdant views it is also used as a home office. Looking across the quiet cul de sac, the third generous bedroom is a serene sanctuary with 18’9 x 10’9 (5.71m x 3.28m) in which to unwind – and is currently used as the principal.

The Principal Suite:
A private refuge with a fabulous finish, the principal bedroom spreads its wings over 11’5 x 10’9 (3.48m x 3.28m) with a wall of wardrobes delivering sophisticated storage space. Very quiet you can dream beneath the night sky and the wonderful shower room is a fantasy refuge, ready to restore you to your former glory with a dual head shower, Roca hand basin and vanity unit, and a dual head shower to deliver the wow factor.

Agent Says
“Fresh air and a champagne lifestyle combine in this unique and beautiful historic home where you can enjoy peace and quiet whilst knowing that access into or out of the city is swift and all you need, including good schools, is on the doorstep.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Perfect for everyday or entertaining our happy home is light and inviting all year around and we love the peace here. With good local schools it’s easy to meet other families in the local park’s playgrounds and cafés. If you are a couple, Withdean Park has its own community of dog walkers and joggers and the gym at Withdean Stadium is very sociable too. We were unaware of this area until we started looking to buy and we love it, the area is safe with friendly and considerate neighbours, you can walk down to Patcham Village and restaurants – there’s a secret footpath to the Peace Park near the house- and bus routes give older children independence! Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton or Hove, Preston Park Station has direct trains to London if you commute or enjoy the West End.”

Where it is:
Shops: Co-Op 5 mins on foot, 2 mins by car, Preston Park parade and small Sainsbury’s 6 mins
Train Station: Preston Park Station 6 by cab
Seafront or Park: Withdean Park 4 mins, Mackie Park 3 mins Preston Park 6, sea about 15
Closest schools:
Primary: Patcham Infant, Patcham Junior, Withdean Primary
Secondary: Patcham High School, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Patcham High School, Varndean, BHASVIC, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Roedean, Lancing

Just a few minutes from central Brighton & Hove but surrounded by parks and green spaces, this area has something for everyone and is also ideal for commuters as Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 6-minute drive. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are within a 20-minute walk- the al fresco cafes and friendly ‘village’ parade by them are a magnet for locals. For those who love the water the sea is at one end of London Road and if you enjoy the great outdoors, the National Park is at the other! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all easy to reach, and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 for the motorway or Lewes.