4 bedroom detached house

GUIDE PRICE: £1,000,000---£1,100,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

WEALTH OF CHARACTER.

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND IF REQUIRED.

BLANK CANVAS.

HUGE REAR GARDEN.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

In a quiet, leafy setting this beautiful 1930’s detached house on an extensive plot is a very special find. With 4 big, bright bedrooms, a large attic and a detached garage at the end of a drive to the side, it nestles within its own private grounds where the glorious south facing garden at the back spreads its wings to become a unique, country sized garden complete with a hidden orchard – unheard of in this sought after, exclusive area 10 mins drive from the city centre and just 10 mins walk from Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, (3 by car).

An inviting family home for 75 years, inside, loving care has been taken to create an easy, contemporary home where 166.2m2 (1789 sq. ft.) of sunny rooms combine comfort with an elegant, sociable lifestyle. A spacious living room opens to the garden and offers a warm welcome with an open fire, whilst a formal dining room also flows into the grounds where guests can relax in complete privacy by an original, Art Deco working fireplace. Bright and cheerful, the morning room bathes in sunshine with plenty of storage and space for a big family table and the working kitchen next door has a fuss free, practical layout and access to the driveway and garage via the back door. Upstairs all 4 bedrooms are tranquil, generous doubles and the spacious family bathroom, separate w.c. and ground floor guest w.c. have a modern finish. Outside the gardens extend to approx. 1/3 of an acre, so there would be ample garden to enjoy were you to consider extending out, stnc.

Surrounded by parks with open green spaces, playgrounds, sports facilities and cafes, this good school catchment includes state primary schools, secondary schools and 6th form colleges within a 5 minute radius by car (or 15-20 min walk for older children). The local cafes and small Sainsbury’s of Preston Village and sports facilities/gym at Withdean Stadium are a 2 min drive and well-connected with bus routes (and the National Express coach to Gatwick) it is close to but out of hearing of London Road which takes you to city’s cultural heart, the North Laine and the sea, or to a roundabout for the National Park and A23/A27 to Lewes, Gatwick and London in minutes.

Delightful large family home in popular Withdean Crescent is local to schools, parks and shops plus easy access to the A23/27. The property offers four double bedrooms, two reception rooms overlooking the large garden, a modern kitchen and large utility room. The kitchen/ breakfast room is a great size and finished to a contemporary standard. Ample parking is available with driveway and garage. Available NOW, Unfurnished.

Style 1930’s detached house, elevated for light and privacy
Type 4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + 2 separate w.c’s., living room, dining room, morning room, kitchen
Area Surrenden
Floor Area 1789 sq.ft.
Garden Extensive wrap around gardens
Parking Garage, driveway
Council Tax Band F

The Approach:
Set back from an exclusive street, new life breathes through this charming Art Deco, detached house with bright, classic interiors which is set back from the quiet road by an inviting garden with a driveway to a gated, detached garage at the side. A loved family home which has been in the same family for many years, all improvements have been unfailingly sympathetic to this graceful property where the sensitive blend of old and new begins with the diamond drop, double glazed windows at the front and both the sheltering porch and sturdy oak door remain unspoilt. Inside the hallway is broad with an original porthole window to bring in the Sussex sunshine, there is under stair storage and an immaculate guest w.c. is tucked away.

The Living Room and Dining Room:
Quiet and completely private – a rare asset this close to the city centre- the elegant living room is a classic beauty with plenty of space for a sociable lifestyle. Extended into a floor to ceiling Crittall bay to make the most of the unique garden setting, a generous 3.66 x 5.36m (12’0 x 17’7) is light and inviting with an open fire in the marble surround for cooler evenings and a decorative ceiling to admire.

Next door, at the heart of the ground floor, the spacious dining room is perfect for friends and family to enjoy a traditional dining experience in another handsomely proportioned room where French doors sweep out to the grounds for al fresco entertaining and an iconic, Art Deco fireplace adds warmth as well as period grace.

The Morning Room and Kitchen:
Bright and cheerful, the morning room spans a family friendly 3.70 x 4.08m (12’2x 13’5). Surrounded by contemporary storage topped by solid wood where two of the cupboards conceal plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, there’s ample space for a big central table where homework can be completed in natural light thanks to the large bow window which almost fills the front wall.

Next door, the traditional kitchen is well-planned with everything flowing from the central oven, which could stay, and it has a door to the driveway and garage for easy packing or unpacking the car as well as for supermarket deliveries, and there is scope for these two rooms to be joined together and/or to join with the dining room, or even to extend out, stnc.

The Gardens:
At the front, the charming country garden is inspired by its peaceful surrounds – it is very easy to forget that you are just 10 minutes from the city centre in this tranquil setting. At the back of the house there are two outbuildings, one with a useful w.c. and beyond gates at the end of the drive, the garage is ideal for a sports car or motorbikes/bikes with power and 2.46m x 5.57m (8’1 x 18’3) to play with. By the dining room, a covered veranda allows you to enjoy this secluded haven all year round. A sunny, paved terrace for dining has beds for roses and scented climbers and it is made private by mature trees and shrubs. Looking over a large, level lawn – a feature hard to find in a city built on hills -it is child and pet secure. Already bigger than many gardens this close to the city and the sea, but designed for ease of maintenance and all year interest, it is here that the garden spreads its wings with a shaded, woodland garden to one side and a secret garden to the other where a little orchard provides apples, pears, figs and plums for the table and a greenhouse has a fruiting vine.

Four Family Bedrooms and Bathroom:
At the top of the stairs, this house spreads its wings with a bright, spacious landing with an enormous airing cupboard-and access to the big attic.

Tucked away with a sensible, family friendly finish, the airy bathroom has a Mira Jump shower above the bath and next door, a separate w.c. with a hand basin is always an asset in a busy home.

The two bedrooms at the front of the house, which don’t share a wall with each other are big, bright doubles with leafy views, double glazing and restful decoration. You are spoilt for choice of a principal bedroom where two delightful bedrooms are calm and blissfully quiet, each with the soothing proportions only a 1930’s home can deliver. Both have broad windows almost filling the wall to frame the glory of the garden, and they are of similar size with 3.68 x 4.27 (12’1 x 14’0) or 3.83 x 4.33m (12’7 x 14’2) in which to unwind.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Within a 5 minute radius of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London, this elegant home with a sociable flow and fresh decoration is on an unusually large plot so close to Devils Dyke in the National Park and only about 15 minutes from the sea.”

Owner’s secret:
“A happy home for 75 years this house has lots of character. The relaxed layout inside is perfect for a boisterous family or for someone who likes to entertain with plenty of flexible space for all, so you could just work with the house as it is or create a fantasy home to rival the neighbours! Stnc. I have happy memories of playing in the garden as a child and surrounded by parks the area has a leafy, countryside feel. If you have children, life is made easy with a choice of good schools, shops and cafes nearby whilst the location is also perfect for a couple with dog walks and countryside runs on the doorstep as well as swift access into or out of the city for restaurants and theatres, and if you commute the station is only a 10-15 min walk.”

What’s around you:
Shops: 2 mins drive to Sainsbury’s at Preston Village, 5 mins to Fiveways
Train Station: Preston Park Station 3 minutes by cab, about 10-15 on foot
Seafront or Park: Surrenden Field is around the corner, Withdean Park with woodland walks and play area 5-10 mins walk, 2 mins by car, Preston Park 4, sea about 15 mins
Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, The Downs Infant School, The Downs Junior School
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Downs View Link College
6th form: Varndean, BHASVIC, MET
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Windlesham, Lancing Prep, Lancing (all have buses)

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 walk from the 40 acres (approx.) of Withdean Park and only a short drive from 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. Both the beach and the South Downs National Park 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, as well as good local primary and secondary schools within a 5 minute radius. For those who need rapid and regular access to Gatwick, London or Lewes, Preston Park Station is 3 mins by cab or a short walk whilst London Road will take you into the city or out to the A23/A27 for Lewes, Gatwick and London in minutes.