5 bedroom detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE:£1,500,000--£1,600,000.

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL.

STUNNING SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME.

SEPARATE OUTBUILDING GYM/HOME OFFICE.

RARELY AVAILABLE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILALBE ON REQUEST.

Live the dream in this design-led 5 bed, 4 bath house with a garage and plentiful off street parking which raises the bar in luxury living. Inside walls of glass fold away to expansive, southwest gardens which come with a detached indoor heated pool room with heated water and air, a shower, w.c. and changing areas, as well as a detached gym - both safely set in a separate, gated area with potential to produce an income. With stunning views it’s just 10 mins drive from the city centre, 5 mins from Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, and 3 mins from local amenities in Patcham Village. Good primary and secondary schools are 2-6 min by car, and between the sea and the National Park with open leafy views from every room, great design also delivers 5 private family rooms including a quiet, vaulted principal bedroom, en-suite.

Inside, the house spans an astonishing 436m2 (4693 sq. ft) with a ground floor designed to enjoy with friends and family. An elegant reception has French doors to bring the outside in, and the dining room allows guests to relax in rare seclusion. Absolutely stunning, the high spec, custom made kitchen breakfast room flows out to the grounds for sunny, al fresco summers and there’s a utility room with outside access as well as a guest w.c tucked away. On the first floor, 4 peaceful bedrooms, 2 en-suite, are comfortable doubles which are not overlooked, the luxury bathroom has a flawless finish and the principal suite, with glorious views streaming through French doors and views of the night sky through a vaulted skylight, forms the entire top floor with a fabulous, en-suite bathroom.

Family friendly, Patcham appeals to all age groups and has local facilities including a gastro pub and bakery within walking distance. The gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium and Withdean Park are a 2/3 minute drive whilst the playground, velodrome and open spaces of Preston Park, which hosts events during our festivals, are just 5 minutes away. Well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence it is off London Road (out of hearing) which takes you to the city’s cultural heart, the North Laine and the sea, or to the National Park and A23/A27 in minutes.

In brief:
Style: Detached house, elevated for light and privacy
Type: 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms + gf w.c., living room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility, store
Area: Patcham Village
Floor Area: 4539 sq.ft.
Garden: Large, landscaped gardens at the front and back, detached heated pool house, detached gym
Parking: Garage, plentiful off street
Council Tax Band: H

Why You’ll Like It:
In an exclusive, leafy setting this fabulous home combines a meticulous commitment to style with practicality, and sustainable energy management solutions include an air source heat pump, double glazing throughout the property and underfloor heat on the ground floor. Looking across a central green and set well back from it within its own large grounds, this spacious house with open views across the Preston Valley at the back is unusually private. Dynamic landscaping and smart off street parking for several cars deliver an inviting, lit approach and there’s also a secure, integral garage and a separate spacious storeroom/luggage drop behind it as well.

The Entrance Hall and Utility Room:
Inside has the easy flow only great contemporary design delivers where the porch with space for coats and bags opens to a bright hallway with inviting views through to the grounds. There is underfloor heating beneath the gleaming porcelain, as throughout this level and to the left, the big, bright utility room/boot room is convenient for sports kits which can go straight from the car to the machine and also has access to the side gate for towels/gym kits from the pool and gym. Tucked away, the attention to detail continues in the discreet guest w.c. which has designer paper.

The Living Room:
Stretching an elegant 4.99 x 6.80m (16’5 x 22’4), double doors sweep open to a classic reception ideal for family time or entertaining. Light and airy, a wall of glass with central French doors frame the garden. A room to enjoy come rain or shine, high quality oak underfoot conceals heat to ensure a warm welcome as well as a fuss free in/out flow.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room and Dining Room:
Full of light, the glamorous kitchen breakfast room has space for a big family table and sofas beneath a bank of skylights, and the southwest wall of glass slides across to bring the outside in. With 7.41 x 4.84m (24’4 x 15’10) to share, skilful design ensures that the custom made kitchen is tucked safely away from the in/out flow behind a sociable central island where friends can join you, or homework completed, as you cook on the integrated Miele touch induction hob. Custom made with beautiful marble surfaces the kitchen is good to go, and it’s well planned with sophisticated storage solutions which include an organised larder. The high spec Baumatic combi and fan ovens are at eye level, there’s an integrated dishwasher and designated space for an American style fridge freezer.

There’s an open flow to the dining room which can’t see the working areas of the kitchen. Peaceful and private, visitors can relax and enjoy the views over to the central, tree lined green which separates just three exclusive homes from the main sweep of this quiet avenue.

The Garden, Pool House and Gym:
A private paradise, it is easy to forget that you are just a few minutes from the centre of our thriving coastal resort when in this sunny, southwest garden, landscaped for ease of maintenance so you have more time for fun in the sun. A large, lit terrace is level with the house with deep, shallow stone steps to a dining deck shaded from the heat of the mid-summer sun by a tree. Ideal for an al fresco lifestyle it is child and pet secure with a lawn large enough for games and locked gates to the pool and gym.

Safe, secure and not overlooked by neighbours or the main house, the pool house has gated access to the off street parking area as well as the family garden. An air source pump feeds the Heatstar system and boiler which heats both the air and the water to 330 (air) and 320) (water). There is Sonos audio in the pool area and two separate changing areas. The swimming pool itself measures 9.5m long x 5.0m wide with a shallow end of 90cm and deep end of 1.4m, and there’s a jet stream to swim against for infinite swimming. There is also a shower and w.c. The ‘Ridgeside Pool’ is used by the family but also produces an income. Figures are available from the vendors upon request.

Across a garden large enough for a hot tub, the large, airy gym of 22.7m2 (244 sq. ft.) is also absolutely private – and has access to outside space at the back with room for a sauna stnc as the vendors were considering making this fenced area a spa. Inside, the gym is mirrored with a sprung non-slip rubber floor, there’s a bar with a sink and power for a fridge and discreet storage above your head. Relocating abroad, the vendors are willing to discuss the high quality apparatus in situ.

Four First Floor Bedrooms, 2 En-Suite and Luxury Bathroom:
Upstairs, guests will love the big, tranquil bedroom at the back which has open views sweeping over the garden to the leafy Preston Valley, plenty of space in which to unwind and a luxury en-suite shower room complete with power jets. Next door, peaceful and private at the back, the second of the generous double bedrooms also enjoys restful views and a power shower as well as a dual head shower in the spacious en-suite.

Central to this level, the beautiful bathroom is large enough for both a glamorous roll top slipper bath with a wand shower attachment and a separate, walk in shower with dual head fittings, and it is subtly family friendly with the hand basin set within a customised cabinet, warming rails for towels and stylish non-slip floor. At the front of the house, two more quiet bedrooms are comfortable doubles, each with space for study, currently used as twin home offices, with inspiring views which change with the seasons to the central green.

The Principal Suite and Juliette Balcony:
Spanning an impressive 50.5m2 (543 sq. ft.) from front to back, the principal bedroom suite is bathed in sunlight. Instantly restful and blissfully quiet it’s a dream come true with a Velux in the eastern roofline, a huge, vaulted skylight to bring in the night sky and French doors to frame a picture perfect vista which stretches as far as the eye can see – and which could open to a private balcony, stnc. The stylish en-suite shower room has under eave storage,, a dressing area and a floor to ceiling window to embrace the unique, leafy setting.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Within a 6 minute radius of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London, this amazing home delivers a glamorous lifestyle complete with a southwest garden, indoor pool, gym and parking, and the location is perfect, close to Devils Dyke in the National Park and only about 15 minutes from the sea.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We first chose the house as it was private, quiet and convenient for the commute as well as for schools and parks. Airy in summer it is cosy in winter- and with so much space the house offers versatile options. The garden is sunny, perfect for entertaining with access to the gym and pool, and big enough for children to play in, so you won’t have to go out at weekends (or go on holiday, either!). Local schools are good and nearby, so you will meet other parents at the gate or in Preston Park’s playground and café. If you are a couple, Patcham Peace Garden is good for dog walking, and the gym at Withdean Stadium, open spaces in Withdean Park and sports facilities and Saturday morning fun runs of Preston Park are very sociable too. We have friendly and considerate neighbours and bus routes give independence from a car. Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton or Hove, Preston Park Station has direct trains to Gatwick and London if you enjoy travel, the West End or commute.”

Where it is:
Shops: Patcham Village 3 mins by car, 10 on foot, city centre 10 mins drive
Train Station: Preston Park Station 5 by cab, 10 by cycle, 20-25 on foot
Seafront or Park: Withdean Park 2 mins drive, Withdean Sports Stadium 2, Preston Park 5
Closest schools:
Primary: Patcham Infant, Patcham Junior
Secondary: Patcham High School, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Patcham High School, Varndean, BHASVIC, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean, Lancing, Bede’s, all with buses

Just a few minutes from central Brighton & Hove but surrounded by parks and green spaces, Patcham Village is known for its friendly High Street and local amenities. With something for everyone, this area is also ideal for commuters as Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 5 minute drive. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are 3 mins by car and the 6th forms at Patcham and Varndean are a 15-20 min walk for older children. For those who love the water the sea is at one end of London Road and if you enjoy the great outdoors, the National Park is at the other! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all easy to reach, and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 for the motorway or Lewes and Portsmouth.