3 bedroom semi-detached house

guide price £900,000 - £950,000 |

Beautifully renovated throughout, this substantial three-bedroom family home resides in one of the city’s most prestigious areas: within the Tongdean and Withdean Estate, so you are perfectly positioned to access both the South Downs National Park and the city. Transport links are excellent with Preston Park Station within walking distance and the A23 just a few minutes by car, and the local schools are exemplary. Inside, the finish is exceptional using a variety of modern materials and high-spec fixtures and fittings; using only the finest workmanship. Ideal for sophisticated entertaining, but also for family time; this house is immediately impressive with space to spread out, so you never feel on top of one another.

Style: semi-detached 1930s house (2019 renovations)
Bedrooms: 3 double
Bathrooms: 1 + 2 WCs
Living rooms: 2 exceptional
Area: 1615 sq.ft
Outside: generous front and rear gardens
Location: Tongdean/Hove Park
Parking: garage and off-street parking

Why you’ll like it:
Tongdean has long held its title as the most prestigious area to live in the city; characterised by substantial homes, surrounded by mature trees and greenery. Much of it was built up during the 1930s and 40s when there was an emphasis on creating big bright homes with the family unit in mind. This house epitomises this and has recently undergone further contemporary extensions and renovations to create a home which balances home comforts, family time and a luxury lifestyle perfectly.

It is set well back from the road behind a long front garden and a driveway leading to the garage. Gently elevated on the hill, the front garden is bathed in sunlight from the south west and is hugely attractive on the approach. From the traditional exterior, you step into the house through a useful porch, and it is immediately clear this house has been brought shining into the 21st Century with its recent renovations.

There are two large reception rooms on the ground floor, with a homely sitting room facing the front of the house, looking out over the peaceful garden. There is soft grey carpet underfoot and contemporary lighting which bounces off the clean lines of immaculate white walls. This is a room the whole family can cosy up in together while the open plan kitchen and dining room spanning the rear of the house is ideal for entertaining and family meals.

This is the heart of the home with stone flooring and sleek lines, lit from above via a two skylights and spotlight LEDs. Natural light also streams in from the rear via a wall of bi-folding doors and a further window so you can keep an eye on little ones as they play safely in the garden. A large central island doubles up as a breakfast bar for informal dining and drinks, while there is ample space for a dining table and chairs which can be moved outside for dining alfresco on the garden patio during summer. The current owners use this space as a play area, or equally it would make a lovely TV snug, so it is versatile depending on need and there is underfloor heating throughout the kitchen/dining space so it is wonderfully warm during winter.

The kitchen is streamlined with dark handle-free cabinetry topped with pale quartz-stone worktops, and within these, the fridge freezer, wine fridge, dual ovens, microwave, coffee machine, hob and dishwasher (all AEG) have been seamlessly integrated. The utilities have their own room adjoining which leads through to the integrated garage.

Outside, the rear garden is also large and lawned making it ideal for children to play. There are beds with flowering and scented plants which add colour and texture to the space and being slightly elevated ensures it receives plenty of sunshine.
Upstairs there are three beautiful bedrooms which have been decorated in soothing tones in the same fine-quality style as the ground floor. Deep pile carpets provide further warmth and comfort, and to the front of the house, the views are exceptional taking your line of sight right over the rooftops of the city to the coast as it curves around to the Worthing in the west – all below big, open skies. All windows in the bedrooms and the living room have been fitted with bespoke hard-wood shutters which allow a beautiful light to filter in while adding a stylish finish to each space.

These rooms share use of the family bathroom which has a contemporary finish in white with a rainfall shower over the P-shaped bath, and there are two separate WCs – one on each floor – ideal in any family home. Should you require it, there is huge potential to add value and space by converting the loft creating a fourth bedroom and a second bathroom for which planning has previously been approved – certainly food for thought.

Agent’s thoughts:
This home is spacious and immaculate, with views only a few homes can lay claim to. Perfect for a growing family; but also a wonderful home in which to entertain, in a vibrant and cosmopolitan coastal city.

Owner’s secret
“Tongdean has always been a prestigious area and driving through it is clear to see why. It was the leafy and peaceful location which attracted us here, but also the space and privacy this house affords. It was a labour of love to renovate, but we are really happy with the results as it now feels like the perfect modern home for the perfect modern family. We are moving onto our next project but we have loved our time here.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 5 min walk, city centre 10 min drive
Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min drive, Preston Park 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: South Downs 5 min drive, Seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Westdene Primary School, Stanford Infants and Junior Schools
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.

This stunning home is beautifully situated in a prestigious area with lots of local green spaces, and the South Downs on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to the A23 which has direct and fast access to the airports and London.