House For Sale £900,000
Guide price: £900,000 - £950,000.
Vacant possession.
Internal viewings available on request.
This generous three-bedroom bungalow in Withdean is a developer’s dream. Sitting in unarguably the city’s most prestigious location, it is brimming with potential to add considerable value with modernisation and extension. It has been a much-loved family home since its inception during the 1970s, with naturally light and airy rooms leading out to a private and leafy rear garden. For families it is already spacious, sitting on a substantial plot, but the opportunity exists to double the total meterage by extending both up and out.
It sits adjacent to Dyke Road, where access to the A27 and A23 are just minutes away on the cusp of the South Downs, and the city with all its delights is just a short drive down the hill. Withdean Woods Nature Reserve is nearby and Withdean Sports Complex, which has a range of leisure facilities including tennis courts, a gym, athletic track, café and restaurant is within walking distance whilst the playgrounds and cafés of both Hove and Preston Park are accessible on foot. You are also in the catchment for several popular schools, and there is ample parking in both the garage and on the drive, making this a fantastic family home for anyone wishing to live near both town and country, in a superior property bursting with character.
Style: Detached family home
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 dining room, 1 kitchen/breakfast room, 1 bathroom + WC
Location: Withdean
Floor Area: 1497 sq.ft.
Outside: Manicured rear garden, lawn to the front
Parking: Single garage, driveway + free on street
Council Tax Band: F
Why you’ll like it:
Perfectly located for popular schools, transport links and the city; this area has been highly sought after for many years. It is characterised by substantial properties built during the 1970s as part of an exclusive development, which it remains today, although many have been brought into the 21st Century with modern renovation. This house offers the perfect blank canvas for any new owner looking to create a magnificent space to balance home comforts and a luxury lifestyle perfectly.
Set well back from the road by deep lawns and a copse of trees, this smart cul-de-sac feels ultimately private. As you sweep in from Dyke Road Avenue, this smart Mid-Century home bears the classic features of the era which favoured clean lines and minimalist forms. The front lawn is neat and there is space to park on the drive or for smaller cars and motorbikes within the garage.
Living Room & Dining Room:
From the porch, the entrance hall is wide and welcoming with original parquet flooring flowing through to the main reception room and along the corridor to the bedrooms.
Gloriously light and exceptionally spacious, this generous room is versatile with ample space for relaxation, entertaining, family time and work. A wide picture window almost covers the south facing wall, looking out over the quiet street which has very low traffic as it is for resident/visitor access only. An electric fire warms the room alongside gas central heating, so it is warm and homely throughout the year.
A frosted glass door and windows lead through to the formal dining area to the rear of the house, leading out to the garden. It would be possible to open these spaces to create one large and sociable space, or alternatively, link this room through to the kitchen next door for an open plan feel.
Kitchen & Breakfast Room:
Fabulously retro, the kitchen is original with royal-blue Formica cabinets and a white and blue chequerboard floor. While it has many endearing qualities, this is the room where modernisation would add the most value. It is a great size with space for a kitchen table or a central island perhaps, yet there is plenty of room to extend into the garden without compromising on outside space. Conveniently, there is a second door to the garden for easy delivery of food for summer dining.
Bedrooms & Bathroom:
All three bedrooms are charming doubles with generous windows framing green and leafy views. Even with king size beds and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings, the floor space is not compromised, and additional storage can be found in built-in wardrobes within the principal bedroom.
These bedrooms share use of one bathroom which has been modernised in more recent years with an electric shower and glossy white tiles. A vanity unit sits below the basin and the WC is separate next door, so once again, these rooms could be combined to create one larger bedroom.
The Garden:
Beautifully manicured and well-established, the rear garden wraps around the back of the house with a large lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs. These provide some dappled shade which is welcomed during high season when the garden is bathed in sunshine due to the north/south aspect. It is entirely private as it is not overlooked by neighbouring homes, so you can sit out in the afternoon and evening for summer suppers alfresco, interrupted by nothing other than birdsong.
There is ample space for children to play on the lawn, or for trampolines or swings, and a summer house is in place for easy garden storage or seating. Roses add scent and there is plenty of scope for further landscaping to include vegetable plots or further seating areas.
Solar Panels:
With a southerly aspect to the front, this house is perfectly positioned to receive the sunshine throughout the day, meaning it is ideal for solar panels. There are ten solar panels on the roof of this house which were fitted by Solarcentury on a lease. They are hugely efficient providing free electricity for the house, the new owner would receive the Feed-in Tariff, if the purchase the solar panels from the lease holder. It is also possible to come out of the lease and have the solar panels removed, but there would be a fee for this which reduces on a sliding scale the longer the panels are in place. It may also be possible to remove the panels temporarily while building work/extensions occur on the house, but this will need to be discussed with the Solarcentury. It may also be possible to negotiate costs with the purchase. Full details on the solar panel lease can be provided upon request.
Agent’s thoughts:
This house offers a hugely exciting prospect for developers and families alike. The potential is endless, and the location is exceptional, so investments are sound. Neighbours have shown a precedence to extend their properties considerably, so planning permissions should be easier to come by.
Owner’s secret
“Our parents were the first and only owners of this house since it was built during the 1970s. It was our childhood home, so it holds many wonderful memories and it was a very happy home. It is incredibly quiet and friendly on the close, yet it is well-connected for transport links and the city, we really hope the new owners come and breathe new life into the house to enjoy the space for many more years to come.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, North Laine 10 min bus ride
Train Station: Preston Park 10 min walk, Hove/Brighton Stations 10 min drive
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 5 min walk, Seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infants and Junior, Westdene Primary School
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Sixth Form: Bhasvic, Varndean College, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College & Prep School, Windlesham Prep.<br /><br />Brighton is a cosmopolitan coastal resort famous for its history and flamboyant Royal Pavilion as well as its beaches, Pier and glamorous Marina. Known for its festivals celebrating the arts and relaxed, café culture there are countless shops, restaurants and bars to explore along the seafront, in the characterful Georgian Lanes or in the fashionable central shopping districts and all are easy to reach from this quiet, leafy area. Local schools, parks, shops and cafes are nearby as is Preston Park Station with its fast and frequent service to Gatwick and London and for those who need to commute by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible.
Vacant possession.
Internal viewings available on request.
This generous three-bedroom bungalow in Withdean is a developer’s dream. Sitting in unarguably the city’s most prestigious location, it is brimming with potential to add considerable value with modernisation and extension. It has been a much-loved family home since its inception during the 1970s, with naturally light and airy rooms leading out to a private and leafy rear garden. For families it is already spacious, sitting on a substantial plot, but the opportunity exists to double the total meterage by extending both up and out.
It sits adjacent to Dyke Road, where access to the A27 and A23 are just minutes away on the cusp of the South Downs, and the city with all its delights is just a short drive down the hill. Withdean Woods Nature Reserve is nearby and Withdean Sports Complex, which has a range of leisure facilities including tennis courts, a gym, athletic track, café and restaurant is within walking distance whilst the playgrounds and cafés of both Hove and Preston Park are accessible on foot. You are also in the catchment for several popular schools, and there is ample parking in both the garage and on the drive, making this a fantastic family home for anyone wishing to live near both town and country, in a superior property bursting with character.
Style: Detached family home
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 dining room, 1 kitchen/breakfast room, 1 bathroom + WC
Location: Withdean
Floor Area: 1497 sq.ft.
Outside: Manicured rear garden, lawn to the front
Parking: Single garage, driveway + free on street
Council Tax Band: F
Why you’ll like it:
Perfectly located for popular schools, transport links and the city; this area has been highly sought after for many years. It is characterised by substantial properties built during the 1970s as part of an exclusive development, which it remains today, although many have been brought into the 21st Century with modern renovation. This house offers the perfect blank canvas for any new owner looking to create a magnificent space to balance home comforts and a luxury lifestyle perfectly.
Set well back from the road by deep lawns and a copse of trees, this smart cul-de-sac feels ultimately private. As you sweep in from Dyke Road Avenue, this smart Mid-Century home bears the classic features of the era which favoured clean lines and minimalist forms. The front lawn is neat and there is space to park on the drive or for smaller cars and motorbikes within the garage.
Living Room & Dining Room:
From the porch, the entrance hall is wide and welcoming with original parquet flooring flowing through to the main reception room and along the corridor to the bedrooms.
Gloriously light and exceptionally spacious, this generous room is versatile with ample space for relaxation, entertaining, family time and work. A wide picture window almost covers the south facing wall, looking out over the quiet street which has very low traffic as it is for resident/visitor access only. An electric fire warms the room alongside gas central heating, so it is warm and homely throughout the year.
A frosted glass door and windows lead through to the formal dining area to the rear of the house, leading out to the garden. It would be possible to open these spaces to create one large and sociable space, or alternatively, link this room through to the kitchen next door for an open plan feel.
Kitchen & Breakfast Room:
Fabulously retro, the kitchen is original with royal-blue Formica cabinets and a white and blue chequerboard floor. While it has many endearing qualities, this is the room where modernisation would add the most value. It is a great size with space for a kitchen table or a central island perhaps, yet there is plenty of room to extend into the garden without compromising on outside space. Conveniently, there is a second door to the garden for easy delivery of food for summer dining.
Bedrooms & Bathroom:
All three bedrooms are charming doubles with generous windows framing green and leafy views. Even with king size beds and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings, the floor space is not compromised, and additional storage can be found in built-in wardrobes within the principal bedroom.
These bedrooms share use of one bathroom which has been modernised in more recent years with an electric shower and glossy white tiles. A vanity unit sits below the basin and the WC is separate next door, so once again, these rooms could be combined to create one larger bedroom.
The Garden:
Beautifully manicured and well-established, the rear garden wraps around the back of the house with a large lawn bordered by mature trees and shrubs. These provide some dappled shade which is welcomed during high season when the garden is bathed in sunshine due to the north/south aspect. It is entirely private as it is not overlooked by neighbouring homes, so you can sit out in the afternoon and evening for summer suppers alfresco, interrupted by nothing other than birdsong.
There is ample space for children to play on the lawn, or for trampolines or swings, and a summer house is in place for easy garden storage or seating. Roses add scent and there is plenty of scope for further landscaping to include vegetable plots or further seating areas.
Solar Panels:
With a southerly aspect to the front, this house is perfectly positioned to receive the sunshine throughout the day, meaning it is ideal for solar panels. There are ten solar panels on the roof of this house which were fitted by Solarcentury on a lease. They are hugely efficient providing free electricity for the house, the new owner would receive the Feed-in Tariff, if the purchase the solar panels from the lease holder. It is also possible to come out of the lease and have the solar panels removed, but there would be a fee for this which reduces on a sliding scale the longer the panels are in place. It may also be possible to remove the panels temporarily while building work/extensions occur on the house, but this will need to be discussed with the Solarcentury. It may also be possible to negotiate costs with the purchase. Full details on the solar panel lease can be provided upon request.
Agent’s thoughts:
This house offers a hugely exciting prospect for developers and families alike. The potential is endless, and the location is exceptional, so investments are sound. Neighbours have shown a precedence to extend their properties considerably, so planning permissions should be easier to come by.
Owner’s secret
“Our parents were the first and only owners of this house since it was built during the 1970s. It was our childhood home, so it holds many wonderful memories and it was a very happy home. It is incredibly quiet and friendly on the close, yet it is well-connected for transport links and the city, we really hope the new owners come and breathe new life into the house to enjoy the space for many more years to come.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, North Laine 10 min bus ride
Train Station: Preston Park 10 min walk, Hove/Brighton Stations 10 min drive
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 5 min walk, Seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infants and Junior, Westdene Primary School
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Sixth Form: Bhasvic, Varndean College, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College & Prep School, Windlesham Prep.<br /><br />Brighton is a cosmopolitan coastal resort famous for its history and flamboyant Royal Pavilion as well as its beaches, Pier and glamorous Marina. Known for its festivals celebrating the arts and relaxed, café culture there are countless shops, restaurants and bars to explore along the seafront, in the characterful Georgian Lanes or in the fashionable central shopping districts and all are easy to reach from this quiet, leafy area. Local schools, parks, shops and cafes are nearby as is Preston Park Station with its fast and frequent service to Gatwick and London and for those who need to commute by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible.
