4 bedroom detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £950,000--£1,000,000.

IN NEED OF UPDATING.

FULL VACANT POSSESSION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

In an exclusive, leafy setting just 10 mins drive from the city centre and a 10 mins walk from Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, (3 by car) this majestic 1930’s detached house on an extensive plot is a rare find. An inviting family home for many years with 4 big, bright bedrooms, (the principal en-suite), a large attic and a detached garage at the end of a drive to the side, this ‘Tudorbethan’ beauty with fireplaces in the living and dining rooms, fabulous stained glass windows and sweeping views across the valley nestles within its own private grounds- and the glorious southwest facing garden at the back can also be enjoyed from a conservatory.

Ready for a fresh start, the layout already offers an easy contemporary flow where 187.0m2 (2013 sq. ft.) of sunny rooms combine comfort with an elegant, sociable lifestyle – and inspire ideas! A spacious living room offers a warm welcome with a coal effect fire and opens to a conservatory leading to the garden, whilst the formal dining room, with an Art Deco fireplace, is designed to open to a sun deck. Bright and cheerful, time is on your side in the kitchen breakfast room which has plenty of storage, space for a big family table and access to the driveway and garage via the side door. Upstairs all 4 bedrooms are tranquil, generous doubles and the spacious family bathroom, separate w.c. and ground floor guest w.c. (with plumbing for a utility machine) have a practical finish. Outside the large gardens wrap around the property, and the neighbours offer great ideas regarding sun decks and roof terraces, 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 6 minute radius by car (or 15 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.

In brief:
Style 1930’s Arts and Crafts detached house, elevated for light and privacy
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + w.c./utility, living room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen breakfast room, loft
Area Surrenden
Floor Area 2013 sq.ft.
Garden Extensive wrap around gardens to southwest
Parking Garage, driveway
Council Tax Band F

The Approach:
Set back from an exclusive street, this charming Arts and Crafts detached house with magnificent architectural detail has a bright, classic interior which offers an increasingly rare opportunity to add value over time – hence the price.

Set back from the quiet road by an inviting garden with a pedestrian pathway and a drive to a detached garage at the side, all improvements to this architectural gem have been unfailingly sympathetic to this graceful property including discreet double/secondary glazing in some parts of the house and both the sheltering porch, front veranda and original oak door remain unspoilt. Inside the hallway is broad with painted beams overhead, there is under stair storage, an immaculate guest w.c. tucked away and solid wood underfoot allows guests and pets free reign.

The Living Room, Conservatory and Dining Room:
Quiet and private – both rare assets this close to the city centre- the elegant living room is a restful retreat with plenty of space for a sociable lifestyle. Extending an impressive 3.93 x 6.75m (12’11 x 22’2) it is light and inviting with a coal effect fire in the classic fireplace for cooler evenings, and original leaded windows to admire. Glazed doors in the southwest wall give a hint of the sweeping views to come and open to a vaulted conservatory which frames the unique setting as well as adding 3.31 x 3.46m (10’10 x11’4) of versatile, sun-lit space to enjoy in the south wing of the house.

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 we are told that the iconic, Art Deco fireplace adds warmth. Designed to lead out to a sun deck to fully embrace the grounds and the glorious views, sliding doors are in place – but the deck has not been constructed yet so please don’t open them during viewings! (You can get some great ideas about outside decks if you peek over to the neighbours, stnc.)

The Kitchen Breakfast Room:
Bright and cheerful, the morning room spans a family friendly 3.71 x 4.24m (12’2 x 13’11). Surrounded by contemporary storage topped by practical working surfaces, there’s also a large larder with natural light. There’s ample space for a big informal table where homework can be completed beneath the large window which almost fills the front wall, and time is on your side with an integrated gas hob and electric oven and a modern Glow Worm boiler.

The side door leads to the driveway and garage for easy packing or unpacking the car as well as for supermarket deliveries, and next door, the ground floor guest w.c. has plumbing for a washing machine.

The Gardens:
At the front, the charming country garden which screen the house from the prosperous street 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. To the side of the house the detached garage has 2.68m x 4.80m (8’9 x 15’9) to play with and as the drive is large enough for off street parking it offers interesting options, from home office to annexe, stc.

Beneath the conservatory, a sunny, paved terrace for enjoying the sunsets has a discreet entrance to a deep store and is scented by beds of roses. Looking over a large lawn, the gardens are child and pet secure with fencing whist mature shrubs and trees provide all year interest as well as fruit for the table. Bigger than many gardens this close to the city and the sea, it is designed for ease of maintenance so you’ll have more time to enjoy it, and you can also share glorious views of the leafy Preston Valley, as well as birdsong, whilst dining.

Four Family Bedrooms and Bathroom:
At the top of a staircase adorned by a beautiful stained glass oriel bay window, 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 shower above the bath and along the hallway, 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 are big, bright doubles both with fitted wardrobes, leafy views, double glazing and restful decoration – and one has a useful hand basin. At the back of the house the spacious guest room is a quiet, comfortable double with wonderful views and the principal bedroom next door is all about relaxing in a stunning setting with a window to bring the outside in, alcoves for wardrobes and a generous 3.89 x 4.69 (12’9 x 12’1) in which to unwind.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Within a 6 min radius of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London, this beautiful Arts & Crafts home is on an unusually large plot close to Devils Dyke in the National Park and only about 10-15 minutes from the sea.”

Owner’s secret:
“A happy home for many years this house has lots of character. The flowing layout inside is perfect for a growing family or for someone who likes to entertain with plenty of versatile space for all, so you could just work with the house as it is or create a fantasy home to rival the neighbours! Stnc. The garden is perfect for family time or entertaining 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, countryside runs and a gym 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 15-17 min walk or 6 min cycle.”

SHOPPING Local 10 min walk, North Laines 30 min walk
COMMUTING Preston Park 0.43 miles

LEISURE Preston Park 10 min walk, Withdean Park 6 min walk, Brighton seafront 10-15 drive

EDUCATION PRIMARY SCHOOLS
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Balfour Primary School

SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Dorothy Stringer School
Varndean School

PRIVATE
Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

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 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 6 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.