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With walls of glass folding away to the sunny, south facing garden this 6 bedroom modern home is designed for a fabulous, contemporary lifestyle and comes with off street parking for four cars which has a charging point, an integral garage with a workshop attached, and you can enjoy it all guilt free as solar panels feed into the national grid. In a quiet no through road it is perfect for families, professionals and investors as there are a choice of good primary, secondary schools, sixth form colleges and popular parks with playgrounds and sports facilities within walking distance, and Preston Park Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are within a 20 minute walk or 3 minute cab ride.

Inside, the spacious sitting room is a streamlined beauty with bi-folding doors to the landscaped grounds and a wood burning stove, whilst the spectacular reception/dining room/kitchen brings the best of 21st century appliances into the house and floor to ceiling doors to the south and east bring the outside in. A separate utility is tucked away in the garage, so beach towels go straight to the machine, and on the first floor a luxury bathroom is right on trend and four quiet family bedrooms, one en-suite and all with open, leafy views, are generous sizes. Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the generous single bedroom is used as a home office and opposite, the principal bedroom is a restful haven in which to spread your wings, with two dressing rooms, fitted wardrobes, a chic en-suite and a picture perfect view sweeping over the city from a Juliette balcony. On the cusp of Preston Park and Fiveways, both given a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, this sought after cul de sac 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 circa 1970’s
Type 6 bedrooms: 5 double, 1 generous single/home office, 3 bathrooms + cloakroom, reception, kitchen/living/dining room, utility area
Area Surrenden
Floor Area 3006 sq. ft.
Outside Space South garden with dining terrace, lawn and store
Parking Integral garage, workshop/store, off street parking for 4 cars
Council Tax Band G

Why you’ll like it:
This hidden development, set in leafy grounds impresses as the design ensures privacy from other homes as well as uninterrupted light, and this house is tucked away at the far end of a cul de sac with trees in front of it and to one side, so the surrounds are restful as well as quiet. Built in the late 1970’s this detached building is striking, and modern eco-friendly energy management includes the double glazed windows and porch as well as solar panels which are fully paid for and feed into the national grid.

The Entrance, Hallway and Reception:
Set back from the broad sweep of road, the smart off street parking fits four cars and has an electric car charging point, and the integral garage currently houses gym equipment, a utility area and a sink, and the workshop is an ideal store for bikes and bike repair.

Inside, the practical porch opens to an inviting hallway which introduces the touches of colour used in the house and fuss free design approach, with a guest cloakroom tucked away and good grade engineered oak underfoot to give guests and pets free reign into the elegant reception which flows into the garden. With a south wall of glass, this streamlined space is full of sunlight and with classic white walls and blonde oak flooring the focus is kept on the green of the grounds. Light and airy during summer, the garden becomes an extension of this room whilst in winter, guests can relax in rare seclusion by a cast iron woodburning stove which is safely set into the wall.

The Kitchen/Diner:
With the wow factor as soon as you walk in, sunshine streams through the vaulted skylights above the seating area and through broad sliding doors in the west wall, whilst views of the landscaped garden are framed by a bank of floor to ceiling glass doors which fill the south wall and the east corner, and which fold away to a paved dining terrace which is level with the house and can be used for much of the year as it has an awning and heating.

Perfect for everyday but also for parties, at the heart of this room is space for a large table ideal for entertaining or enjoying family time. Bright, cheerful, and expertly planned to cater for large numbers, close by, streamlined units conceal sophisticated storage, working surfaces are user friendly and there is a choice of lighting levels. High spec integrated appliances include a Siemens 5 ring gas hob and electric oven beneath a hood, a dishwasher and a fridge and within easy reach, there is designated space for an American style fridge freezer. A deep under stair cupboard keeps everything clutter free and for yet more storage options, don’t forget the separate utility area in the garage.

The Garden:
A rare, south facing sun trap, the garden is a private paradise, sunny and secure for children or pets. A lit stone terrace with an awning and a heater is level with the house, unusual in a city built on hills, and there is a seamless in/out flow to it where surrounded by fruiting vines and olive trees it has a holiday feel. Inclusive for all age groups, just two shallow steps lead to a large level lawn, there’s a covered store hidden away on one side and a gated path leads to the front on the other. Surrounded by gardens it is blissfully quiet, even though you’re only 10 minutes from the beating heart of our coastal resort.

Four First Floor Double Bedrooms and Bathroom, Including Guest Room En-Suite:
Upstairs, at the back of the house two big, bright bedrooms each have glorious open views along the verdant Valley and are of pretty equal dimensions, (4.59m x 4.23m and 4.51m x 4.23 = 15’1 x 13’11 and 14’10 x 13’11), so there shouldn’t be any ‘lively discussions re allocation. Central to this floor a stylish family bathroom has a luxury finish which includes a shower above the shaped bath, a sleek vanity beneath the hand basin and a warming rail for towels. At the front, the third family bedroom does not share a wall with any of the others and looks across to trees, and guests will love the peaceful double bedroom across the hall with generous floorspace even with a double bed in situ, and it has a chic en suite shower room.

The 5th Bedroom/Home Office and The Principal Suite:
At the top of the house, the inviting 5th bedroom stretches the full width of the building – 5.75m (18’11). Light and airy, lined with shelving it is used as a home office and has deep under eave storage at each end, but it would also be a delightful nursery, or glamorous dressing room. Across the landing, the principal suite is a private retreat which is not overlooked and has lush views from the large Velux in both the both front and back roofline – and the dual pair open to become a romantic Juliette balcony where you can enjoy the distant cityscape which glitters at night. Calm and comfortable, there is sophisticated storage and two dressing rooms, and the en-suite shower room is right on trend with natural light and a high end finish.

Agent’s Thoughts
“This beautiful home has beautifully proportioned, sunlit rooms to enjoy inside, and the garden is spacious and faces south – a combination surprisingly difficult to find. This small, exclusive development of luxury homes is particularly sought after by professionals and families wanting a healthy lifestyle, good schools for their children and quiet nights as well as swift access to the city, the station and the airports.”

Owner’s secret:
“Family life is easy with parks, good schools and friendly shops and cafés all within easy reach and with both the primary school, secondary school and 6th form college within walking distance there’s a great community in the surrounding streets. Outside, the big off street parking has been a real boon and inside, all the rooms are good sizes and the flow of the house ensured we made the most of the sunny garden, which we love! We had fun planning our home which I wanted to be stylish but also comfortable with lots of space for friends and family to stay, and our favourite rooms are the living dining room and kitchen, and we adore our peaceful bedroom at the top and the views from the balcony. Although the no through road is quiet it is convenient for the city and the station with buses into or out of Brighton as the children grew and wanted some independence, and we hope that you will enjoy this spacious, light house as much as we have.”

Where it is
Shops: Local 2 minutes, Preston Village & small Sainsbury’s, plus Fiveways Village and Co-Op 4-5 mins by car
Train Station: Preston Park Station 3 mins by cab, 15-20 on foot
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 3 mins by car, Blakers 4 mins, Hollingbury Park 4 mins, sea about 10 by car
Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, St Bernadette’s R.C
Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIV, Newman, MET
Private: Brighton & Hove Montessori, Windlesham, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Lancing

The station to Gatwick and London is a 3 minute drive – or 15-20 to walk and this sought after location is known for its friendly cafés, bistro pubs and small shops which include little supermarkets, one just around the corner! Surrounded by parks (Preston Park, Blakers Park and Hollingbury Park) which have playgrounds, cafes and sports facilities it will be easy to meet people – and parks here host events during our famous festivals, too. Local schools are good and within walking distance and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive. Vibrant arts venues, restaurants and shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those with a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27.