House For Sale £1,000,000
Guide price: £1,000,000--£1,100,000.
Internal viewings available on request .
Sitting on a substantial plot in the prestigious and leafy environs of Withdean, this beautiful detached house has generous room proportions and versatile layout making it the ideal home for families with children of all ages. It has five double bedrooms over three expansive floors which include three reception rooms and three bathrooms ensuring there is plenty of room to spread out. With a stunning southerly orientation to the front, every room is filled with natural light and being elevated slightly on the hill you gain exceptional views across the rooftops and trees of the city. As a much-loved family home for almost 20-years, the current owners have maintained the property well to include several contemporary modernisations within the kitchen, bathrooms and main reception rooms. The garden is large and well-stocked with colourful, fragrant plants, while to the front of the house is an established front garden flanked by two driveways with one leading up to an integrated garage. It is ideally located within catchment for some of the city's highest achieving schools and colleges, and transport links by train or car are excellent. Immediately warm and welcoming, this elegant home is ideal for families looking for their 'forever-home' in a highly attractive area of the city.
Style: Detached 1930s family home
Bedrooms: 5-6 double; 2 en suite
Bathrooms: 3
Living Rooms: 3-4 spacious inc. Conservatory
Area: 2595 sq.ft.
Outside: Sunny rear garden
Location: Withdean/Surrenden
Parking: Integrated garage and driveways for 3 cars
Why you'll like it
The architects of the 1930s certainly knew a thing or two about space and light; building homes with family in mind, providing space to grow; to be together in celebration; to work or simply to tuck yourself away in peace. This house has these qualities in abundance, and it sits on an attractive crescent road which is used predominantly by residents and visitors, making it incredibly peaceful. This house is perfectly positioned at the centre, so you are far enough away from both London Road and Surrenden Road that you can see or hear neither, and your surroundings are lush and green in all directions.
Entrance hall:
Set back from the road by dual driveways and a neat front garden, the house has the quintessential architectural features of the period with wide bay windows and hung tiles on its red-brick façade. Once inside, the scale of the house becomes apparent as you are greeted into a generous entrance hall with an original stained-glass porthole window and anaglypta wallpaper which rises up the turning staircase to the upper floors. Engineered oak flooring flows from here and into the main reception rooms on the ground floor, and from the moment you enter, it is clear this is a stylish and well-maintained property. There are clever shoe storage drawers built-in below the stairs, plus a ground floor WC – both essentials in any family home, and vintage style radiators warm the space to welcome you in.
Reception rooms:
Offering a huge amount of flexibility, there are several reception rooms which could be purposed in any number of ways. To the front there is a bright and airy room which is currently used as a comfortable home office with seamless, touch-open storage cupboards and a south facing bay window. It would also be ideal as a sixth bedroom if needed or a teenage lounge or snug as it has ample space for sofas and chairs and a wood burning stove to warm the space during winter.
To the rear of the house, the second reception room is larger and homely with an open fire surrounded by a wall of bespoke built-in book shelves. This is a room the whole family can cosy up in together with a glass door leading through to the kitchen and dining room so the whole floor flows well when entertaining. The original timber framed French doors with Crittall windows then open to the conservatory which becomes a lovely extension of the space – particularly during the summer when you can spill out to the garden. It would be possible to create a more permanent extension in its place if desired as planning consents are slightly easier to come by here.
Kitchen dining room:
The heart of the home; this room has been enjoyed for large celebrations as well as more intimate family occasions, and it has been expertly designed for both. The kitchen was completely renovated within the last few years and is double aspect on the southern side bringing in exquisite views across the green of Preston Valley below big, open skies. Handle-free gloss units have been topped with solid oak, waterfall finish worktops on either side, while timber cabinetry has been paired with white Corian around the sink unit at the far end, and the splashbacks are on trend in white metro-brick tiling. Designed with both form and function in mind, larder cupboards were created opposite the American fridge freezer to make unpacking after a family food shop more manageable. The range cooker is also freestanding while the dishwasher is integrated by the sink, and the utilities have their own room adjoining.
While the dining area is open to the kitchen it feels nicely separate with an atrium skylight and three pendants above the dining table which is a fine size to seat ten. Another bespoke dresser has been built-in for books, crockery and glassware, and the views are leafy and green looking out to the garden.
The garden:
Even during winter, the garden holds some colour with berries, yucca and evergreens adding shape and texture to the space. It is slightly elevated with a patio and barbecue area close to the house for alfresco dining and steps leading up to a large area of lawn. While it is technically north facing, being raised up, it is bathed in sunshine throughout the day during the high seasons, and even in winter, it receives light from east to west. There are well-established flower beds and an arbour close to the fire pit which is festooned with scented jasmine in spring, plus there are fruit trees and a veggie patch for the green fingered. A large summer house/cabin was built a few years ago which has two levels with a mezzanine sleeping area and cupboards and a desk space. It is fully insulated with lighting, electrics, double glazing and a wooden floor, so it would work well as a home office, but it has doubled up for teenage sleepovers and parties too.
First floor bedrooms and bathrooms:
Up on the first floor, there are four double bedrooms which run along either side of a galleried landing. To the right are two substantial double bedrooms with traditional built-in wardrobes which maximise the floor space further. To the front, the first bedroom looks out over the houses opposite taking in views towards to the coast, while the rear bedroom looks out over the tranquil garden. This room benefits from an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath, while the main family bathroom is also easily accessible for the other rooms. Much like the kitchen, this room had a contemporary makeover in recent years to include a freestanding bath set into a wooden plinth and bespoke timber cabinetry below the basin. There is also a separate shower for when time is of the essence, and a tall heated rail for towels.
There are two further double bedrooms which mirror each other in size and shape and enjoy the same peaceful views framed by double-glazed windows, so you can always ensure a truly warm and restful night's sleep.
Master bedroom suite:
Upstairs, the master bedroom suite is formed within the loft conversion encompassing the entire second floor. With a full-width dormer on one side and a large Velux window on the other, it is beautifully light and airy up here and you really feel you can tuck yourself away from the hubbub of family life. There is an en suite bathroom with a bath but no shower where you can recline below the window to watch the clouds or stars drift by in complete privacy as you relax. There are further touch-open built-in cupboards for both clothes and shelving storage, and with so much space you can include a seating area or workspace if necessary.
Agent's thoughts:
This house is hugely versatile, offering a huge amount of space for both family time and entertaining. There remains some scope to modernise in areas to put your own stamp on the place and add value, yet it is also ready to move straight into. The location cannot be beating in the city for schools and transport links, so it really does need to be seen to be admired.
Owner's secret
''This has been a wonderful home for us over the last 20-years. We have raised our children here and have made so many happy memories. When they were little, they had space to play, then as they grew older, they gained independence with the schools and parks so close-by. We have all enjoyed entertaining here, but it never felt cramped, and the garden is a delight during spring and summer. It will be a wrench to leave, but we no longer need this much space. We just hope the next family enjoys the space as much as we have."
Where it is
Shops: Local 10 min walk, North Laines 10 min drive
Station: Preston Park Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Withdean Park 5 min walk, seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Balfour Primary, Westdene Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc, Varndean 6th Form
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.
This unique home sits in a popular location which is well served for parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk or drive from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. Preston Park Station and the A27/A23 are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.
Internal viewings available on request .
Sitting on a substantial plot in the prestigious and leafy environs of Withdean, this beautiful detached house has generous room proportions and versatile layout making it the ideal home for families with children of all ages. It has five double bedrooms over three expansive floors which include three reception rooms and three bathrooms ensuring there is plenty of room to spread out. With a stunning southerly orientation to the front, every room is filled with natural light and being elevated slightly on the hill you gain exceptional views across the rooftops and trees of the city. As a much-loved family home for almost 20-years, the current owners have maintained the property well to include several contemporary modernisations within the kitchen, bathrooms and main reception rooms. The garden is large and well-stocked with colourful, fragrant plants, while to the front of the house is an established front garden flanked by two driveways with one leading up to an integrated garage. It is ideally located within catchment for some of the city's highest achieving schools and colleges, and transport links by train or car are excellent. Immediately warm and welcoming, this elegant home is ideal for families looking for their 'forever-home' in a highly attractive area of the city.
Style: Detached 1930s family home
Bedrooms: 5-6 double; 2 en suite
Bathrooms: 3
Living Rooms: 3-4 spacious inc. Conservatory
Area: 2595 sq.ft.
Outside: Sunny rear garden
Location: Withdean/Surrenden
Parking: Integrated garage and driveways for 3 cars
Why you'll like it
The architects of the 1930s certainly knew a thing or two about space and light; building homes with family in mind, providing space to grow; to be together in celebration; to work or simply to tuck yourself away in peace. This house has these qualities in abundance, and it sits on an attractive crescent road which is used predominantly by residents and visitors, making it incredibly peaceful. This house is perfectly positioned at the centre, so you are far enough away from both London Road and Surrenden Road that you can see or hear neither, and your surroundings are lush and green in all directions.
Entrance hall:
Set back from the road by dual driveways and a neat front garden, the house has the quintessential architectural features of the period with wide bay windows and hung tiles on its red-brick façade. Once inside, the scale of the house becomes apparent as you are greeted into a generous entrance hall with an original stained-glass porthole window and anaglypta wallpaper which rises up the turning staircase to the upper floors. Engineered oak flooring flows from here and into the main reception rooms on the ground floor, and from the moment you enter, it is clear this is a stylish and well-maintained property. There are clever shoe storage drawers built-in below the stairs, plus a ground floor WC – both essentials in any family home, and vintage style radiators warm the space to welcome you in.
Reception rooms:
Offering a huge amount of flexibility, there are several reception rooms which could be purposed in any number of ways. To the front there is a bright and airy room which is currently used as a comfortable home office with seamless, touch-open storage cupboards and a south facing bay window. It would also be ideal as a sixth bedroom if needed or a teenage lounge or snug as it has ample space for sofas and chairs and a wood burning stove to warm the space during winter.
To the rear of the house, the second reception room is larger and homely with an open fire surrounded by a wall of bespoke built-in book shelves. This is a room the whole family can cosy up in together with a glass door leading through to the kitchen and dining room so the whole floor flows well when entertaining. The original timber framed French doors with Crittall windows then open to the conservatory which becomes a lovely extension of the space – particularly during the summer when you can spill out to the garden. It would be possible to create a more permanent extension in its place if desired as planning consents are slightly easier to come by here.
Kitchen dining room:
The heart of the home; this room has been enjoyed for large celebrations as well as more intimate family occasions, and it has been expertly designed for both. The kitchen was completely renovated within the last few years and is double aspect on the southern side bringing in exquisite views across the green of Preston Valley below big, open skies. Handle-free gloss units have been topped with solid oak, waterfall finish worktops on either side, while timber cabinetry has been paired with white Corian around the sink unit at the far end, and the splashbacks are on trend in white metro-brick tiling. Designed with both form and function in mind, larder cupboards were created opposite the American fridge freezer to make unpacking after a family food shop more manageable. The range cooker is also freestanding while the dishwasher is integrated by the sink, and the utilities have their own room adjoining.
While the dining area is open to the kitchen it feels nicely separate with an atrium skylight and three pendants above the dining table which is a fine size to seat ten. Another bespoke dresser has been built-in for books, crockery and glassware, and the views are leafy and green looking out to the garden.
The garden:
Even during winter, the garden holds some colour with berries, yucca and evergreens adding shape and texture to the space. It is slightly elevated with a patio and barbecue area close to the house for alfresco dining and steps leading up to a large area of lawn. While it is technically north facing, being raised up, it is bathed in sunshine throughout the day during the high seasons, and even in winter, it receives light from east to west. There are well-established flower beds and an arbour close to the fire pit which is festooned with scented jasmine in spring, plus there are fruit trees and a veggie patch for the green fingered. A large summer house/cabin was built a few years ago which has two levels with a mezzanine sleeping area and cupboards and a desk space. It is fully insulated with lighting, electrics, double glazing and a wooden floor, so it would work well as a home office, but it has doubled up for teenage sleepovers and parties too.
First floor bedrooms and bathrooms:
Up on the first floor, there are four double bedrooms which run along either side of a galleried landing. To the right are two substantial double bedrooms with traditional built-in wardrobes which maximise the floor space further. To the front, the first bedroom looks out over the houses opposite taking in views towards to the coast, while the rear bedroom looks out over the tranquil garden. This room benefits from an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath, while the main family bathroom is also easily accessible for the other rooms. Much like the kitchen, this room had a contemporary makeover in recent years to include a freestanding bath set into a wooden plinth and bespoke timber cabinetry below the basin. There is also a separate shower for when time is of the essence, and a tall heated rail for towels.
There are two further double bedrooms which mirror each other in size and shape and enjoy the same peaceful views framed by double-glazed windows, so you can always ensure a truly warm and restful night's sleep.
Master bedroom suite:
Upstairs, the master bedroom suite is formed within the loft conversion encompassing the entire second floor. With a full-width dormer on one side and a large Velux window on the other, it is beautifully light and airy up here and you really feel you can tuck yourself away from the hubbub of family life. There is an en suite bathroom with a bath but no shower where you can recline below the window to watch the clouds or stars drift by in complete privacy as you relax. There are further touch-open built-in cupboards for both clothes and shelving storage, and with so much space you can include a seating area or workspace if necessary.
Agent's thoughts:
This house is hugely versatile, offering a huge amount of space for both family time and entertaining. There remains some scope to modernise in areas to put your own stamp on the place and add value, yet it is also ready to move straight into. The location cannot be beating in the city for schools and transport links, so it really does need to be seen to be admired.
Owner's secret
''This has been a wonderful home for us over the last 20-years. We have raised our children here and have made so many happy memories. When they were little, they had space to play, then as they grew older, they gained independence with the schools and parks so close-by. We have all enjoyed entertaining here, but it never felt cramped, and the garden is a delight during spring and summer. It will be a wrench to leave, but we no longer need this much space. We just hope the next family enjoys the space as much as we have."
Where it is
Shops: Local 10 min walk, North Laines 10 min drive
Station: Preston Park Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Withdean Park 5 min walk, seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Balfour Primary, Westdene Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc, Varndean 6th Form
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.
This unique home sits in a popular location which is well served for parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk or drive from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. Preston Park Station and the A27/A23 are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.
