House For Sale £1,400,000
Guide price: £1,400,000--£1,500,000.
Internal viewings available on request.
Chain free.
Vaulted ceilings, skylights and walls of glass bring the sun into this stunning, four bedroom detached house with plentiful off street parking, a self-contained home office and beautiful, wrap around gardens which have a gate to Varndean School’s playing fields. Designed for a luxury lifestyle at any time of year, energy efficient doors and windows were imported from Denmark and the elegant living room has a Contura wood burner. No expense has been spared in a glamorous kitchen which unfolds to the gardens for entertaining and there is a ground floor bedroom for guests or inter-generational living. With its own entrance from the front, the home office is one of the best we have seen with a discreet cloakroom, ample space to share and bi-folding doors to bring the outside in, and it could easily become extra accommodation if you were searching for an annexe, STC. Upstairs, the luxury bathroom has a flawless finish, two private double bedrooms are ready to move into and the restful principal suite has a chic en suite and looks across the school fields. Surrounded by highly rated primary schools with Preston Park’s sports facilities, playground, café and shops as well as the al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways each a 3-4 minute drive, this area is an exclusive destination. Perfect for families, professionals and investors, the station serving Gatwick and London is 4 minutes by cab and nearby, London Road connects you to the countryside and A23, or takes you straight to the centre of the city.
Style Detached house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + 2 cloakrooms, reception, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility, self-contained home office
Area Preston Park
Floor Area 2730 sq.ft.
Outside Space Gardens wrapping from east to west through south
Parking Off street parking, 2 electric car chargers, bike store
Council Tax Band E
Why you’ll like it:
No detail has been overlooked in this bright and beautiful home where deceptively simple elegance masks an expert commitment to practical function, beginning with the ample off street parking for the family and guests, and two electric car chargers. The sophisticated mix of white render on the building with the mellow tones of cedar cladding is striking but also insulates, and the discreetly expensive Velfac windows and doors are energy efficient. The integrated garage has been converted into a secure bike room, home gym and store but would fit a motorbike too, and by it, the door to the home office also leads to a utility room, so sports kits can go straight into the machine.
The entrance:
Set well back from this exclusive street, the site is skilfully landscaped with trees shielding this home behind an inviting blanket of green. Inside, the hallway has a ceiling which soars to an astounding 5.49m (approx.) with sunlight pouring through two large Velux windows and the double glass doors ahead which frame the leafy garden. There is a large cupboard for coats and bags and a sleek guest cloakroom is tucked away.
The living room and guest bedroom:
Light and spacious, the elegant reception is lined with windows to bring in the Sussex sunshine – and when it rains this room transforms into a warm and welcoming haven when the lights are dimmed and the high end Contura wood burning stove is lit. Comfortable for everyday living it is also ideal for impressive entertaining, and visitors can relax in rare seclusion as it is not overlooked.
Across the hallway, guests will love the first of the double bedrooms which offers space and grace as well as flexibility – it is currently a games and hobby room – and it comes with a chic en suite shower room where the fantastic finish includes a warming rail for towels and a shaving/toothbrush point.
The kitchen/diner and utility:
With walls of glass to the south and to the east which open to the glory of the garden, the stunning kitchen/diner is sociable space to enjoy and is also completely private. There is plenty of space in which to work, rest or play with ambient lighting on three levels, and open plan to ensure easy hosting, the working areas of the kitchen are safely tucked away from the ebb and flow of movement. A timeless pairing of streamlined white units topped by gleaming black granite, it is a gift for gourmets with a central 5 ring AEG gas hob and both an AEG fan and combi/grill at eye level. There is an integrated Miele dishwasher and designated space for an la style fridge freezer, and the great news is that the fabulous, Fisher Paykel in situ could stay, subject to circumstance and negotiation. Dynamic design leads to effortless living so tucked away to one side there is a large utility room with plumbing for two machines and extra storage to keep the main room uncluttered.
The garden:
This tranquil retreat with a subtly lit, composite dining deck to the south and a seating and play area to the east is level with the house, which a feature hard to find in a city built on hills. A secret escape, it is easy to forget that a short drive will take you to the heart of the city. Skilfully landscaped for low maintenance it is child and pet secure behind cedar fencing which hides a private gate to the six form college playing fields with direct off road walking access to Balfour Infants and Junior, and Varndean and Stringer Secondary schools. The strong lines are softened by the delicate foliage and white bark of Himalayan Birch trees.
The self-contained home office, cloakroom and
storeroom / home gym:
The magnificent home office has its own front door which opens to an attractive hallway where the oak parquet floor conceals underfloor heating (gas) and the walls are studded by low level LED lighting. There is an airy cloakroom and also internal access to what was the garage but is now a generous bike store, home gym and large storage space. At the far end of the hall, the underfloor heating continues into the big office. Bright and cheerful, bi-folding doors to the south flood the room with natural light, opening to the garden to create a stress free zone and a picture window of one way glass frames an open view across Varndean College playing fields. There is plenty of floorspace to work with and it’s high overhead, the vaulted ceiling features Foscarini lights which the vendors are prepared to discuss as they were purchased specifically for this room.
Two first floor bedrooms and luxury bathroom:
A vaulted landing with twin skylights bring light into the heart of the home - where the family rooms are. A quiet retreat, at the back a generous double bedroom looks over the playing fields so enjoys uninterrupted afternoon and evening sunshine. At the front, the second double bedroom is light and comfortable– and also a generous size so it should prevent any ‘lively discussions’ about allocation! Central to this floor, the luxury bathroom could have stepped out of a glossy magazine with a contemporary, freestanding bath where you can bathe in glory beneath a skylight, and touches of subtle indulgence include a sculptural rail to warm your towels.
The principal suite:
Spreading its wings from east to west, the principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary to return to. With a high ceiling and open views over the school fields it is inviting, peaceful and private. With calm decoration, the custom made fitted wardrobes provide sophisticated storage and as the restorative shower room has a flawless finish too, you won’t need to change a thing.
Agent says:
“Making the most of its landscaped setting, this comfortable family friendly home also offers a luxury lifestyle where every room has a designer finish.”
Owner’s secret:
“We fell in love with the relaxed open space and sunlight in the house which is perfect for a family or for someone who likes to entertain. The home office has been brilliant and the gate which took our children directly to Balfour and Varndean made the school run easy! We hope you like the lighting which we enjoyed choosing to enhance the interior design and the landscaped garden which makes every part of the property have its own special feel. It has been a very happy and peaceful home over the past 12 years with plenty of space for all-and the self-contained office could become a formal annexe quite easily if you got the consents as you could put the kitchen in the storeroom and a shower in the cloakroom. Surrounded by parks the area has a leafy, countryside feel and life with children is effortless with a choice of good schools, shops and cafes nearby whilst the location is also perfect for getting into or out of the city for restaurants and theatres.”
What’s around you:
Shops: 3 minutes to Fiveways 3-4 minutes to Sainsbury’s and village shops
Train Station: Preston Park Station 4 minutes by cab
Seafront or Park: Park 4 minutes, sea about 10 minutes
Closest schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s R.C., Balfour
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Downs View Link College
6th form: Varndean, bhasvic
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High<br /><br />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 two minute walk from the woodland walks of Hollingbury Woods, a short bike ride (via cycle paths) to Stamner Park and the Downs, and a ten minute walk to 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 legendary festivals. Both the beach and countryside of the South Downs 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, and good local primary and secondary schools only a 5 minute walk away. For those who need to commute, the station servicing Gatwick and London is 4 minutes by cab and there’s swift access to the A23/A27.
Internal viewings available on request.
Chain free.
Vaulted ceilings, skylights and walls of glass bring the sun into this stunning, four bedroom detached house with plentiful off street parking, a self-contained home office and beautiful, wrap around gardens which have a gate to Varndean School’s playing fields. Designed for a luxury lifestyle at any time of year, energy efficient doors and windows were imported from Denmark and the elegant living room has a Contura wood burner. No expense has been spared in a glamorous kitchen which unfolds to the gardens for entertaining and there is a ground floor bedroom for guests or inter-generational living. With its own entrance from the front, the home office is one of the best we have seen with a discreet cloakroom, ample space to share and bi-folding doors to bring the outside in, and it could easily become extra accommodation if you were searching for an annexe, STC. Upstairs, the luxury bathroom has a flawless finish, two private double bedrooms are ready to move into and the restful principal suite has a chic en suite and looks across the school fields. Surrounded by highly rated primary schools with Preston Park’s sports facilities, playground, café and shops as well as the al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways each a 3-4 minute drive, this area is an exclusive destination. Perfect for families, professionals and investors, the station serving Gatwick and London is 4 minutes by cab and nearby, London Road connects you to the countryside and A23, or takes you straight to the centre of the city.
Style Detached house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + 2 cloakrooms, reception, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility, self-contained home office
Area Preston Park
Floor Area 2730 sq.ft.
Outside Space Gardens wrapping from east to west through south
Parking Off street parking, 2 electric car chargers, bike store
Council Tax Band E
Why you’ll like it:
No detail has been overlooked in this bright and beautiful home where deceptively simple elegance masks an expert commitment to practical function, beginning with the ample off street parking for the family and guests, and two electric car chargers. The sophisticated mix of white render on the building with the mellow tones of cedar cladding is striking but also insulates, and the discreetly expensive Velfac windows and doors are energy efficient. The integrated garage has been converted into a secure bike room, home gym and store but would fit a motorbike too, and by it, the door to the home office also leads to a utility room, so sports kits can go straight into the machine.
The entrance:
Set well back from this exclusive street, the site is skilfully landscaped with trees shielding this home behind an inviting blanket of green. Inside, the hallway has a ceiling which soars to an astounding 5.49m (approx.) with sunlight pouring through two large Velux windows and the double glass doors ahead which frame the leafy garden. There is a large cupboard for coats and bags and a sleek guest cloakroom is tucked away.
The living room and guest bedroom:
Light and spacious, the elegant reception is lined with windows to bring in the Sussex sunshine – and when it rains this room transforms into a warm and welcoming haven when the lights are dimmed and the high end Contura wood burning stove is lit. Comfortable for everyday living it is also ideal for impressive entertaining, and visitors can relax in rare seclusion as it is not overlooked.
Across the hallway, guests will love the first of the double bedrooms which offers space and grace as well as flexibility – it is currently a games and hobby room – and it comes with a chic en suite shower room where the fantastic finish includes a warming rail for towels and a shaving/toothbrush point.
The kitchen/diner and utility:
With walls of glass to the south and to the east which open to the glory of the garden, the stunning kitchen/diner is sociable space to enjoy and is also completely private. There is plenty of space in which to work, rest or play with ambient lighting on three levels, and open plan to ensure easy hosting, the working areas of the kitchen are safely tucked away from the ebb and flow of movement. A timeless pairing of streamlined white units topped by gleaming black granite, it is a gift for gourmets with a central 5 ring AEG gas hob and both an AEG fan and combi/grill at eye level. There is an integrated Miele dishwasher and designated space for an la style fridge freezer, and the great news is that the fabulous, Fisher Paykel in situ could stay, subject to circumstance and negotiation. Dynamic design leads to effortless living so tucked away to one side there is a large utility room with plumbing for two machines and extra storage to keep the main room uncluttered.
The garden:
This tranquil retreat with a subtly lit, composite dining deck to the south and a seating and play area to the east is level with the house, which a feature hard to find in a city built on hills. A secret escape, it is easy to forget that a short drive will take you to the heart of the city. Skilfully landscaped for low maintenance it is child and pet secure behind cedar fencing which hides a private gate to the six form college playing fields with direct off road walking access to Balfour Infants and Junior, and Varndean and Stringer Secondary schools. The strong lines are softened by the delicate foliage and white bark of Himalayan Birch trees.
The self-contained home office, cloakroom and
storeroom / home gym:
The magnificent home office has its own front door which opens to an attractive hallway where the oak parquet floor conceals underfloor heating (gas) and the walls are studded by low level LED lighting. There is an airy cloakroom and also internal access to what was the garage but is now a generous bike store, home gym and large storage space. At the far end of the hall, the underfloor heating continues into the big office. Bright and cheerful, bi-folding doors to the south flood the room with natural light, opening to the garden to create a stress free zone and a picture window of one way glass frames an open view across Varndean College playing fields. There is plenty of floorspace to work with and it’s high overhead, the vaulted ceiling features Foscarini lights which the vendors are prepared to discuss as they were purchased specifically for this room.
Two first floor bedrooms and luxury bathroom:
A vaulted landing with twin skylights bring light into the heart of the home - where the family rooms are. A quiet retreat, at the back a generous double bedroom looks over the playing fields so enjoys uninterrupted afternoon and evening sunshine. At the front, the second double bedroom is light and comfortable– and also a generous size so it should prevent any ‘lively discussions’ about allocation! Central to this floor, the luxury bathroom could have stepped out of a glossy magazine with a contemporary, freestanding bath where you can bathe in glory beneath a skylight, and touches of subtle indulgence include a sculptural rail to warm your towels.
The principal suite:
Spreading its wings from east to west, the principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary to return to. With a high ceiling and open views over the school fields it is inviting, peaceful and private. With calm decoration, the custom made fitted wardrobes provide sophisticated storage and as the restorative shower room has a flawless finish too, you won’t need to change a thing.
Agent says:
“Making the most of its landscaped setting, this comfortable family friendly home also offers a luxury lifestyle where every room has a designer finish.”
Owner’s secret:
“We fell in love with the relaxed open space and sunlight in the house which is perfect for a family or for someone who likes to entertain. The home office has been brilliant and the gate which took our children directly to Balfour and Varndean made the school run easy! We hope you like the lighting which we enjoyed choosing to enhance the interior design and the landscaped garden which makes every part of the property have its own special feel. It has been a very happy and peaceful home over the past 12 years with plenty of space for all-and the self-contained office could become a formal annexe quite easily if you got the consents as you could put the kitchen in the storeroom and a shower in the cloakroom. Surrounded by parks the area has a leafy, countryside feel and life with children is effortless with a choice of good schools, shops and cafes nearby whilst the location is also perfect for getting into or out of the city for restaurants and theatres.”
What’s around you:
Shops: 3 minutes to Fiveways 3-4 minutes to Sainsbury’s and village shops
Train Station: Preston Park Station 4 minutes by cab
Seafront or Park: Park 4 minutes, sea about 10 minutes
Closest schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s R.C., Balfour
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Downs View Link College
6th form: Varndean, bhasvic
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High<br /><br />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 two minute walk from the woodland walks of Hollingbury Woods, a short bike ride (via cycle paths) to Stamner Park and the Downs, and a ten minute walk to 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 legendary festivals. Both the beach and countryside of the South Downs 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, and good local primary and secondary schools only a 5 minute walk away. For those who need to commute, the station servicing Gatwick and London is 4 minutes by cab and there’s swift access to the A23/A27.
