4 bedroom detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £900,000- £950,000.

IN NEED OF UPDATING/MODERNISATION.

SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION.

IDEAL BLANK CANVAS/HUGE POTENTIAL.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

A private retreat set in extensive, mature grounds this beautiful, 4 bed Arts and Crafts detached house with a garage and off street parking is just 10 mins drive from central Brighton, 5 from Preston Park Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London and 2 from an Ofsted rated outstanding primary school. Inside, precious period features include period fireplaces and stained glass windows, and soaring above the Preston Valley it makes the most of the uninterrupted light and glorious views to open countryside, especially in the big, sunny garden. An astonishing 166.8m2 (1795 sq. ft.) delivers quiet, spacious and private rooms to enjoy with a contemporary, easy flow for entertaining and large comfortable bedrooms for the family, the principal en-suite, and the large attic overhead is boarded with a Velux to the rear.

Both the classic living room and elegant dining room frame fabulous leafy views where guests can relax in complete seclusion and enjoy an open fire (subject to inspection). At the back of the house, the sociable kitchen is good to go with a family friendly layout which includes a walk in larder, a separate utility and discrete w.c. Tucked away, the private breakfast room looks over the garden and offers versatile options if you were looking for a spacious study/consulting room. Upstairs, all of the bedrooms are peaceful doubles with generous proportions - and none are directly overlooked - whilst the private principal enjoys the tree lined view and a chic en-suite.

Between Gatton, Withdean and Preston Parks with swift access to the sea, water sports, countryside of the National Park by cycle, bus or car with the gym and sports facilities (and restaurant) of Withdean Stadium at the end of the road and local amenities, including a grocery store and pharmacy a few doors down, there is something for everyone of any age to experience. Well connected with bus routes, for professionals London Road at the bottom of the hill will take you into or out of the city in minutes.


Style: 1920S 4 Bed Detatched House
Type: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + GF W.C., living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room/study, utility room
Location: Withdean
Area: 1795 sq.ft
Outside: Landscaped wrap around gardens with sun deck, paved seating area and lawns
Parking: Garage, off street parking, free on street
Council Tax Band: F

Why You’ll Like It:
Quiet and convenient with friendly shops a short stroll and a green with a playground and outstanding primary around the corner, this is one of the most exclusive areas of the city with local bus routes into or out of Brighton, giving independence from the car. Picture perfect with a sheltering porch, typical roof tiles of the period (the roof has recently been overhauled) and coloured, leaded windows in its broad bays, this beautiful 1930’s house is set above the off street parking and garage. Behind a mature front garden, the building is angled from the street for a sun-lit southeast/northwest orientation – and for unusual privacy.

The Entrance Hall:
Inside the house, the hushed hallway proclaims its Arts & Crafts heritage with gleaming parquet underfoot, oak staircase and stained glass windows, and discreetly hidden away is a cupboard for coats.

The Living Room and Dining Room:
Blissfully private – a rare asset this close to the city centre- the elegant reception is a classic beauty with plenty of space for a sociable lifestyle. Two large windows with original glass bathe the room in light whilst an open fireplace could ensure a warm welcome all year around, subject to inspection.

Across the hallway, friends and family can enjoy a traditional dining experience unseen in another elegantly proportioned room where solid wood is beneath your feet, the ceiling is high enough for a chandelier and a period fireplace to admire.

The Kitchen, Breakfast Room and Utility:
Perfect for parties but also for every day, the spacious kitchen has a family- friendly focus, a practical layout, and a classic, country style finish in keeping with its leafy surrounds. Well designed, shaker units deliver ample storage and the beach wood surfaces look great but are also very hardy. There’s a big, organised larder with natural light and contemporary appliances include a gas hob and oven beneath a flush hood, there is designated space for a fridge freezer and plumbing is in place for a dishwasher.
There’s an easy flow to the bright, cheerful breakfast room which frames the garden and is not overlooked. Private within the house, this versatile space could be a playroom, study or a bedroom if you are looking for inter-generational living.

At the far end of the kitchen, a lobby has a utility area with a door to the guest w.c. and another to the grounds.

The Garden:
Outside, the tranquil, sunny gardens are a private paradise which are child and pet secure. By the house a large, paved terrace with water and lighting is ideal for entertaining and it’s surrounded by raised beds scented by lavender, herbs, lilies and roses. Side paths lead to gates to the front garden and the garage, whilst steps rise to a big lawn made private by mature planting for all year interest. Landscaped for relaxed, al fresco summers, a spacious sun deck is placed to maximise the stunning view which sweeps across the valley to open countryside. A variety of trees provide blossom and fruit for the table but there is more to explore as there is a second hidden area with a space for a shed and vegetable/fruit plots at the far end of the back garden and more charming planting at the front. A very rare find to enjoy.

The Family Bathroom and Three Family Bedrooms:
At the top of the stairs, this house spreads its wings with a bright, spacious landing lined with storage and has access to a walk-in under eave space as well as to the main attic high overhead. Central to this level, the family bathroom has a high end Grohe shower over the bath but is also practical for a growing family.

At the top of the stairs, you are spoilt for choice of a principal as the first of the double bedrooms is a serene retreat of dual aspect, very generous in size with custom built wardrobes to fill, glorious views to the rolling fields of the South Downs and it doesn’t share a wall with the other bedrooms. At the front of the house, the second, peaceful family bedroom has plenty of character and restful views over the verdant setting. Tucked away at the far end of the landing, the third spacious room is perfect as a nursery, for guests or for an au pair as it’s light, spacious and inviting.

The 4th, Principal Bedroom, En-Suite:
A calm, quiet refuge to return to, the principal bedroom has the soothing proportions only an Arts & Crafts period home can deliver. At the heart of the landing, this hushed and private room, with secondary glazing on the vast picture window as a precaution, looks over the tree filled embankment and the verdant garden below, and the en-suite shower room is contemporary.

Agent Says:
“With an elegant interior, stunning views and surrounded by its own sunny garden, this unspoilt Arts & Crafts home offers schools, parks, shops and a station to London within a 5 min radius. And it’s the perfect location for those who want to enjoy the sociable lifestyle of our vibrant, inclusive coastal city, but return to peace, privacy and parking.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Light streams through the house, which is always welcoming even in winter. The easy, versatile flow of the ground floor is perfect for family time as well as entertaining and the garden has plenty of space for a family of any age and friends to enjoy, so you don’t have to go out if you want to rest at the weekend. The area is safe and quiet with friendly and considerate neighbours, you can walk to the train station in about 20 mins and we are also close to bus routes, so you can be free from the car. Convenient for nights out locally, in Brighton, Hove - or the West End as Preston Park Station has direct trains to Gatwick and London- it is also ideal if you’re a couple with sports facilities, the sea and country cycling nearby and also if you have children as there’s a choice of good schools and parks with playgrounds and cafés, so it would be easy to meet people.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local stores along road 3 mins walk, 1 by car, Patcham Village with Co-Op 3 mins drive, Preston Village with Sainsbury’s 5 mins, North Laine 10
Station: Preston Park 5 mins drive, 20 approx on foot, Brighton or Hove Stations about 10 by cab
Seafront or Park: Withdean, Gatton and Preston Park all under 5 mins drive, seafront 15

Closest schools:
Primary: Westdene, Bilingual, Lancing Prep, Windlesham
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Varndean, MET, BIM
Private: Lancing Prep, Windlesham, Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Lancing, Roedean, school buses available by arrangement

Known as Brighton’s own Hollywood Hills, Withdean is an exclusive area of the city between the sea and the South Downs National Park. Although the thriving city centre and its beaches are just minutes away, this prestigious road is quiet with plenty of amenities nearby, local schools are good or outstanding and there’s access to some of the best private schools in the county, including Brighton College. Withdean Sports Stadium has a range of leisure facilities including a gym, tennis courts and athletic track, and by it, Withdean Woods Nature Reserve has its own community of joggers and dog walkers. Hove & Preston Parks are a short drive each with sports facilities, fun runs and cafés, and their playgrounds are full of local parents - and Gatton Park, which is a few mins walk, is a well-kept neighbourhood secret! For those who need swift access to Gatwick or London, Brighton, Preston Park and Hove Stations are all easy to reach by foot, bus or cab and access to the A23/ A27 is quick.