5 bedroom detached house for sale

Rarely available detached five-bedroomdouble-fronted residence in one of historic Rottingdean-s most prestigious locations. With flexible accommodation, a ground floor annexe which could be ideal for teenage children or dependent relatives and wrap around gardens with garage.  Bazehill Road is a much sought-after road, due to its excellent proximity to the Village.  Its wonderful position on the edge of the South Downs National Park - a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, offers peace,tranquility,  nature and wonderful walks.The number 2 bus stops outside the house on the Falmer Road.  The enclosed porch leads through to the generous entrance hall which takes you into the main accommodation on the ground floor, There is an under-stairs storage cupboard and separate toilet within the hallway. The lounge has a lovely bay window to the front, a stone feature fireplace with coal effect gas fire and leads out to the conservatory which is surrounded by the beautiful garden.  The dining room, again with a bay window to the front, leads though to the annexe with potential for bedroom five and a kitchenette/utility and bathroom which can also be accessed from the garage or rear garden.The hallway, dining room and annexe are fitted with quality engineered wood flooring.  The bright and light kitchen/breakfast room is a lovely space with  modern fitted units, integrated dishwasher, fridge, freezer, split level electric oven/microwave and gas hob. This leads  through to the utility area and out to the back garden.  Upstairs you have four double bedrooms one of which is currently used as a study, and three bath/shower rooms with two ensuite to bedrooms one and two.The master bedroom, with its view to the iconic Rottingdean windmill, has fitted wardrobes and a recently remodelled ensuite with storage cupboard/walk-in wardrobe.  Bedroom two has wall-to-wall fitted cupboards.  There is a loft hatch with ladder to access the mostly boarded and insulated loft space and large, recently-repositioned water tank.  The front has a picturesque carriage drive with a lawn and flower and shrub borders and plenty of off-street parking leading up to the garagewhich houses the boiler for the extensionand has its own loft. The rear and side gardens are mainly laid to lawn with hedge, flower and shrub borders-  agardener-s dream.There are two sheds. 

The National Park is minutes away ideal for wonderful walks, pony rides, off-road cycling or just enjoying the peaceful space.  Rottingdean is blessed with a good selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes, a local museum/art gallery and public library. Rottingdean has a very popular bathing beach and the lovely undercliff walk for walking and cycling is a wonderful way to reach not only the Marina but also right into the heart of the City.  Brighton with its large shopping centres, fashionable Laines, theatres, bars and restaurants, and the train station can be easily reached by using the excellent bus services taking you to the city centre within 10 to 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 beautiful surrounding countryside in the South Downs National Park which is great for walking and cycling. Brighton airport at Shoreham offers a convenient base for private aircraft.  There are many highly regarded schools and colleges in this area with two primary schools and Longhill Secondary in the village. Brighton and Hove also feature Roedean School, Brighton College and two Universities together with a number of creative arts institutes.