GUIDE PRICE: £680,000---£700,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Looking over a park to the famous white mill at Green Ridge, this 4-bedroom luxury house with gated parking for 2 cars is in a prime location on the edge of the South Downs National Park, and only 4 minutes from a good primary school – one of the most popular in the county. Promising a glamorous lifestyle, this architect designed four-bedroom house is just 7 minutes from Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, and has eco-friendly features and solar panels which feed into the National Grid. A sophisticated ground floor offers sociable, open plan living with a wall of glass that folds away to the sunny, landscaped garden, ideal for entertaining. Upstairs has a rare commitment to comfort including a guest room with juliette balconies, and a principal bedroom en- suite with a spacious west facing balcony which overlooks the park directly opposite – with pedestrian access only.

Quiet but convenient, this prestigious development also has several central play areas so there is a real sense of community, and both Hove and Preston Parks - each with playgrounds, sports facilities and cafés, are a short drive. With swift access to the sea, water sports and surrounding villages and countryside, there is something for everyone of any age here. Well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence, it is close to, but out of hearing of, both London Road which takes you into the heart of the city and its beaches, or to the A23/A27 and Amex Stadium, as well as Dyke Road Avenue which will take you to Devil’s Dyke or Brighton Station all in minutes.

Style: Semi-detached contemporary townhouse with solar panels
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms ( 1 en-suite) + cloakroom, open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, utility
Location: Withdean
Area: 1483 sq.ft.
Outside: East facing garden at the back; west facing balconies, access to playgrounds and park
Parking: Gated, allocated off street parking for 2 cars
Council Tax Band: E

Why you’ll like it:
This stylish house has great appeal but also has eco sensitive features which include weather boarding, high spec heat and acoustic insulation, LED lighting and double glazing, and solar panels producing ample electricity per annum which you can sell to the National Grid. Inside, a bright hallway has a chic guest cloakroom, under stair storage and a utility cupboard containing plumbing for a washing machine. The park outside has several play areas and a perimeter path of about 400 meters, ideal for a morning run!

If it’s glamour that you’re after, sunshine streams through the streamlined living dining room/kitchen which spans the full depth of the building and is ideal for sophisticated entertaining as the far wall of glass folds completely away to the sun terrace. Guests can relax and enjoy the garden view beneath twin skylights and there are windows to the south and west, making this space exceptionally inviting. Skilfully planned, the stylish kitchen is tucked safely away from the social flow at one end of the room with a high spec finish and a choice of lighting levels for ambience.

Outside, the garden is a peaceful oasis where it is easy to forget that you are only about 10 minutes from the centre of an international coastal city. A level, sunny terrace makes al fresco dining easy and with a lawn and mature planting, the garden is both child and pet friendly. Scented by lavender and rosemary, a side path leads to a shed for bikes and storage, and to a gate to the private, safe, gated parking area.

Upstairs, the first bedroom has uninterrupted views across the park to the windmill from twin sets of doors which open to juliette balconies with glass balustrades. Also with open views, this time towards the childrens’ playground at the rear, the second generous bedroom is not overlooked either. Central to this floor, the luxury bathroom is large enough for both a bath with a shower attachment and a separate, walk in shower.

Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the serene master suite is full of light with its wall of windows and its full-size balcony with restful leafy views of the park and the surrounding South Downs. The views change with the seasons and in midsummer the sun sets directly across from this glorious balcony. Situated at the back is the fourth bedroom with doors to a juliette balcony which frame the tranquil surroundings, overlooking rooftops to the city and the South Downs beyond. Fitted wardrobes provide all the storage you could dream of in three of the bedrooms.

Agent says:
“In a unique location opposite a little-known park with pedestrian access only, this beautiful house just a few minutes from the city centre will attract families and professionals wanting good schools for their children and peace at night, but with quick access to Brighton, Hove and airports for work.”

Owner’s Secret:
“The house is exceptionally bright as most rooms have lots of windows or French doors to balconies. The flowing layout is easy to live with and sunshine pours in all day. It has been ideal for entertaining when the garden becomes part of the house – or for larger celebrations we use the park! If you have children, it is in a good school catchment area, and it’s easy to meet local families either in the playground outside or in the nearby local parks. If you enjoy sports, the Withdean Sports Complex is just minutes away on foot and is very friendly with a gym and tennis courts. The Ridge, the woods, the windmill, and walks out onto the Downs are a 5-minutes away on foot, and all have lovely communities of dog walkers and joggers. The lane is really quiet as only residents use it – and everyone who uses the park is really friendly. The number 27 bus into Brighton is a 5-minute walk away across the park, and there are various local shops and a post-office. The house is ideally situated for trips to local villages across the Downs, and is a convenient 20-minute drive to Gatwick Airport. Preston Park Station is really close and has direct trains to London. We shall miss our sunny home, garden, and easy parking, but hope that you will love it as much as we have.””

What’s around you:
Shops: Local under 5 minutes, Brighton/Hove centres approx. 10-15
Station: Preston Park 7 minutes, Brighton Station about 10
Seafront or Park: Park opposite, Seafront 15
Closest schools:
Primary: Westdene, Bilingual, Lancing Prep
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, MET
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Lancing, Bede’s

Nicknamed 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 is just minutes away, this prestigious area is quiet with plenty of amenities nearby. Local schools are excellent and there is 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 beside it, Withdean Woods Nature Reserve has its own community of joggers and dog walkers. Hove & Preston Parks are both a short drive, each with playgrounds and cafés. Gatton Park itself is a well-kept neighbourhood secret – with pedestrian access only! For those who need to get to Gatwick or London, Brighton and Preston Park Stations are easy to reach and access to the A23/ A27 is quick.