4 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated in this elevated position overlooking Saltdean towards the sea and downland is this versatile family home. The property backs onto farmland and has plenty of potential throughout with its four bedrooms & two bathrooms, large garden, garage and spacious living area with panoramic views.

Guide Price £550-575,000.

As you step inside this property it doesn't take you too long to realise the beauty of the spacious living room with large dual aspect double glazed windows offering panoramic views over Saltdean towards the sea and farmland. The property has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and kitchen with space for table and four chairs. There is potential to improve the current property cosmetically and also, subject to planning consent, expanding the upstairs areas with a large walk in loft area.

The front garden which is terraced offers plenty of potential and hosts established shrubs, flowering hedges and plants with outside electric point and access to the side of the house. There is a small driveway and sizable garage ideal for storage. Steps lead up to the front door and porch.

The rear garden which backs onto fields is a explosion of natural life with the garden enclosed by established trees and hedges. Stairs and plant bank rise up to a patio area ideal for dining in the warm summer nights. Lawn area with further wooden steps to a feature decked area again ideal for dining with views to farmland and summer house, with power, built in the last 10 years, offering a relaxing area with plenty of space for sofa. As the property is detached you have access to both sides of the property from the rear garden.

ROOM DETAILS The property comprises of the following rooms:

Stairs going up side of house to entrance door:

Front Porch - 16'1 x 3'9 Mainly double glazed windows through this light and bright porch with views over Saltdean towards farmland and Downs.

Entrance Hallway - 15'10 x 5'5 Giving access to all ground floor hallway offers space under stairs for storage and a desk.

Living room - 15'0 x 11'9 A particular feature of the house is this bright and spacious living room with large double glazed picture windows with panoramic views over roof tops of Saltdean to farmland and sea. Radiator. BT and sky points.

Bathroom - 7'5 x 5'4 Renovated by the current owners the bathroom offers a white suite comprising of tiled walls with panelled bath and shower with mixer taps, hand wash basin with waterfall chrome tap, low level WC, electric heated towel rail, 2 frosted windows to rear.

Kitchen - 14'0 x 8'5 Range of wall and floor mounted units, worksurfaces, stainless steel sink with drainer, space for washing machine, electric range cooker and freestanding fridge freezer. Room for table and 4/5 chairs. Dual aspect double glazed windows overlooking rear garden and front of property with double glazed door to garden.

Bedroom 3 - 9'10 x 9'9 Double glazed window to rear garden, radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 11'8 x 10'1 Double glazed windows overlooking front porch with views over rooftops to farmland. Radiator.

Stairs leading from ground floor to:

First Floor landing - Small landing with access to all rooms, door to walk in loft area with water tank and wall mounted boiler. Potential for expansion subject to planning consents.

Bedroom 1 - 10'6 x 10'2 Spacious bedroom with double glazed windows overlooking rear garden towards farmland. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 9'9 x 8'3 Double glazed window overlooking rear garden and towards farmland. Radiator. Loft hatch with walk in loft area with potential subject to planning consents to increase size of room.

Shower Room - 5'10 x 5'7 Renovated by the current owners with built in shower cubicle with electric shower, hand wash basin, low level WC, radiator and frosted double glazed window to rear.
Outside

Front Garden mainly terraced areas with plants, established bushes and shrubs. Space to sit out and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Electric socket and access to rear garden. Steps with railing to front door. Small driveway to garage.

Rear Garden on 2 levels with stairs and plant bank leading up to patio area and lawn leading to further raised area with wooden steps to decking and Summer house with electric. Enclosed by established trees and bushes for privacy. Wonderful views of farmers land to the rear and also from decking. Access to both sides of the house to the front. The garden is ideal to relax after a long summer day or ideal for entertaining with spaces for table and chairs with barbecue.

Single Garage with up and over door, light, power and tap. Ideal for storage.

Council Tax Band: D. Estimate for family is £240 per month.

EPC rating: C 69.

Please note the property needs improvement in places but offers plenty of potential to expand and is situated in a desired area within West Saltdean.

Saltdean and Rottingdean are blessed with a great selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes, local shopping, a museum/art gallery and two public libraries.

There are very popular bathing beaches and the lovely undercliff walk for walking and cycling is a wonderful way to reach not only Brighton Marina but also right into the heart of the City. Brighton with its large shopping centres, fashionable Lanes, theatres, bars and restaurants, and the train station can be easily reached by using the excellent Brighton and Hove Buses taking you to the city centre in about 20 minutes.

Sporting and recreational facilities nearby are extensive: there is golf at East Brighton, West Hove, the Dyke and Pyecombe, there is Horse Racing at Brighton and Plumpton, sailing at Brighton Marina and the beautiful surrounding countryside of the South Downs National Park which is great for walking and cycling.

Brighton airport at Shoreham offers a convenient base for private aircraft. There is first class cricket at the County Ground, Hove and Premier League football in the Amex Stadium at Falmer. There are many highly regarded schools and colleges in this area with three primary junior schools and Longhill Secondary High School in Rottingdean. Brighton and Hove also feature Roedean School, Brighton College and two Universities together with a number of creative arts institutes