NO DEPOSIT OPTION AVAILABLE

Architect designed and built-in 2006 using bespoke eco technologies and lighting systems for energy optimisation. Entirely unique and staggeringly beautiful, this three-bedroom detached family home has quite literally been carved into the hillside at the top of The Drove.

Style: Contemporary Eco House (2006)

Type: 3 double bedrooms

Location: Preston Park Station/The Drove

Area: 1758 sq.ft.

Outside: Courtyard garden, large sun terrace

Parking: Permit zone A

Why you'll like it:

Perched up on one of Brighton’s famous hills, this contemporary house has scale and stature which sets it apart from neighbouring homes. Slimline cedar fencing and charcoal aluminium windows bring clean lines and modernity, while the castellated roofline and curved turret-end echo shapes of castles and chateaus of times gone by. Perfectly positioned with striking views along Hampstead Road and across the rooftops and trees to the South Downs, the house also receives plenty of natural light which filters in through generous windows and a lightwell to the lower ground floor. Built into the chalky hillside, it is naturally insulated, although the house also benefits from underfloor heating on every level and modern heating systems which assess outside temperature to equalise the air and water temperatures indoors.

Family Snug/Observatory:
Stepping in through the front door, your eye is immediately drawn to the double height, curved observatory room with tall, casement windows almost covering the front elevation framing the ever-changing, far-reaching land and skyscapes. Being elevated from the street on the hill, this outlook is also private, forming a glorious backdrop to the room. Strengthened glass balustrades allow natural light to flow through the building. This is a streamlined home ready for the modern lifestyle.

Kitchen, Dining, Family Room & Utility Room:
Stepping down the open-tread stairs to the kitchen, dining and entertaining space. Natural light is brought in through a transom window running along the curved edge of the room alongside the fully glazed lightwell, and cleverly concealed LED lighting has been placed throughout the room for added atmospherics. Ideal for entertaining, there are clearly defined areas for formal dining, relaxation and cooking. Kitchen cabinetry in ruby and black gloss runs along two walls to the rear of the room offering plenty of storage solutions. The utilities and dishwasher have a room of their own adjoining the kitchen which also houses the eco Megaflow water heating cylinder and the boiler.

Garden:
Expertly designed, the outdoor spaces offer a treat for the senses whether you are dining on the upper terraces, basking in the sunshine or entertaining friends. Accessed from both the entrance hall and bedroom two, the lower courtyard garden is completely private with space for relaxed lunches or enjoying your morning coffee, while the upper deck offers a vast entertaining space with exceptional views in every direction, looking out over the city below and big open skies. There is ample space for larger gatherings up here with seating and barbecue areas, and it is perfectly low-maintenance for the busy modern lifestyle. During the evening, outdoor LEDs allow you to sit out until well after sunset for dinner and drinks alfresco.

Ground Floor Bedroom & Bathrooms:
There are two double bedrooms on the upper floor with composite wood flooring heated from below. They share use of the family bathroom across the hall which has a contemporary freestanding bathtub with floor mounted taps and a stylised heated towel rail.

Bedroom one enjoys direct access via French doors to the courtyard garden so you can sit out for breakfast or simply allow the cool breeze to flow into the room during summer. The en suite is streamlined and timeless with two-tone tiles and a roomy shower cubicle.

Master Bedroom Suite:
Tucked away to the rear of the lower ground floor, the master bedroom suite is cool and tranquil. Even with a king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings, this room feels spacious, and a built-in wardrobe maximises the floor space further. The Jack & Jill bathroom is en suite with additional access from the kitchen, ideal for guests, and is on trend with patterned floor tiles and a wet-room shower with fixed glass panels to complete the uncluttered, streamlined look.

Important information regarding this property:

Prospective tenants are advised of the following information in relation to this property.

Council tax band: E
Deposit: Equivalent to 5 weeks’ rent. A No Deposit Option may be available for this property, please enquire.
Utilities: Mains supplied gas, electricity, water & sewerage
Broadband: Ultrafast (up to 1000mb) available. (source: OFCOM) Mobile coverage: Indoor: Voice & Data. Outdoor: Voice & Data & Enhanced Data. (source: OFCOM) Parking: On Street – Permit Required

Disclaimer: Important information is provided in good faith and to the best of our knowledge, based on information available at the time of publication, which may change from time to time. Prospective tenants are encouraged to make their own further enquiries in regard to Important Information regarding the property. We are happy to assist any prospective tenant in doing so, where practical. Please enquire for further details.

This exceptional and unique home is situated in a popular area with lots of local amenities and green spaces on your doorstep – including the South Downs National Park which is just 10-minues away by car. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Preston Park Station, the A27 and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London