House For Sale £600,000
Perfectly positioned for both families and professionals alike, this superb three-bedroom bungalow sits on some of the most sought-after land in the country. It is also brimming with potential to add value due to its prestigious location and endless possibilities for extension and reconfiguration.
It has been a wonderful family home for two-decades and has been incredibly well-maintained in this time, yet there is scope for further modernisation. West facing and filled with well-establish plants and trees, the garden is a treat for the senses, inviting a wealth of wildlife and both flowering and fruit growing plants which thrive in the all-day sunshine.
There is parking to the front and an integrated garage, plus it is free to park on the street – a huge bonus when parking comes at a premium in the city. For commuters, Hove Station is just a 20-minute walk away and the A23/A27 are accessible in minutes by car with direct links to London and along the entire South Coast. There are several favoured schools within catchment and the delights of Central Hove and the coast are easy to access by bus, car or on foot. For families and those with a love of the countryside, Hove Park and the Three-Cornered Copse are a stroll away, the latter leading directly to the South Downs and on to Devil’s Dyke from the top of Dyke Road. Sitting within an exclusive, low-traffic residential area, with generous rooms, a garage and off-road parking, this house will appeal to many.
Style: Mid-Century bungalow
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living and dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Hove Park/Goldstone
Floor Area: 1178 Sq ft
Outside: west facing garden
Parking: Garage plus driveway for 2 cars and free on street
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Why you’ll like it:
Elevated on the westerly side of the road, this attractive Mid-Century bungalow is set back behind a well-established front garden and lawn. A neat brick drive has space for two small, or one large, car with additional space in the integrated garage. A wide path leads to the entrance to the side of the house which opens to a wide and welcoming entrance hall where the scale of the house becomes apparent. A long corridor stretches the depth of the house which is far more spacious than the modest exterior implies. Anaglypta wallpaper sits below the dado rail and wood flooring runs throughout the property.
Peacefully positioned to the front of the building, looking out over the quiet street and front garden, the principal bedroom is a generous double with a wall of built-in wardrobes to maximise the floor space. The main bathroom is nearby, and while it is fitted with mobility supports, it could be modernised very easily to create a stylish and spacious wet room. The WC is also a bidet and the ruby red vinyl floor adds a pop of colour.
Across the hall, bedroom two is another fine sized double room in calming lilac paired with wooden floors in honeyed tones. This room has an en suite shower room, making it ideal as a guest bedroom or as the principal bedroom if need be.
At the end of the corridor the third bedroom offers plenty of flexibility as it has been used as a formal dining room, but it would also be ideal as a work space or studio as the light is stunning as it streams in through glazed patio doors almost covering the westerly wall. Soft-sage walls work perfectly in here, echoing the natural green tones of the garden vista.
Fitted with cream Shaker units and practical laminate worktops, the kitchen is well-designed to offer plenty if storage alongside an integrated oven and gas hob, leaving space for freestanding appliances which can stay.
Next door, the living room has ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating around the fireplace which has been fitted with a gas fire. As a later extension, this room has been designed as a triple aspect space with wide picture windows looking out over the gardens to the front and the rear. Another set of patio doors link seamlessly with the garden so you can spill outside for dining alfresco as the weather warms. With both sets open, the whole floor has a sense of flow, ideal when entertaining during the summer months, when the garden becomes an extension of the home. Indeed, it would be possible to extend the property into the garden without compromising on outside space as the garden is a fantastic size.
The current owners were keen gardeners, so the borders around the lawn are well-established with plants. Two graceful magnolia trees flower beautifully during the spring and there are plum, pear, apple and cherry trees, alongside raspberry bushes, lavender and rosemary which bring fragrant aromas to a summer’s day.
The entire loft is undeveloped, stretching the length and breadth of the property. As many neighbours have shown, it would be possible to extend upwards to create two further bedrooms and a bathroom, subject to planning consents.
Agent’s thoughts:
This is a deceptively spacious bungalow as it stands which is in fine condition to move straight into, so even those looking to develop the property could live there while the work is completed. The neighbourhood is highly-regarded and safe, so it will appeal hugely to families who will appreciate the genuine sense of community here.
Owner’s secret:
“This property has been a fantastic family home in which our parents loved to entertain friends and family or simply potter in the garden – something they were really passionate about. They loved the convenience of the area with easy access in and out of the city, but equally being so close to the South Downs, surrounded by fresh air and greenery. We have made many happy memories here as a family, so we will be sad to see it go, but we hope the next owners love it just as much as we do.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 min walk, Central Hove 10 min bus ride
Train Station: Hove Station 20-25 min walk, 5 min cycle
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 5 min walk, Seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Hangleton Primary, Aldrington Primary, Bilingual Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Colleges: BHASVIC, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, Lancing Prep.
While Central Hove is within walking distance, you are also on the cusp of the South Downs National Park, so you get all the fresh air and country walks you need while remaining well-connected. This area has fantastic transport links throughout the South Coast and London. The city centre shopping districts include Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Church Road in Hove which is home to restaurants offering first-class cuisine from around the globe, alongside boutique shops and artisan bakeries, delis and cafes. The area is also serviced by several supermarkets, to include Waitrose, Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco Lidl and Aldi, and there are plenty of local shops too for a paper and a pint of milk.
Hove Beach has some of the cleanest beaches along the South Coast popular with year-round sea swimmers and water-sport lovers, where there are several landmarks such as the i360 to enjoy. The City with all its delights is within easy reach with a bus stop at the bottom of the road, but this house also offers easy access to the A23/A27, Hove Station, Portslade Station, Aldrington Station and Preston Park Station which have direct and fast links to Sussex and Brighton Universities, Gatwick and London.
It has been a wonderful family home for two-decades and has been incredibly well-maintained in this time, yet there is scope for further modernisation. West facing and filled with well-establish plants and trees, the garden is a treat for the senses, inviting a wealth of wildlife and both flowering and fruit growing plants which thrive in the all-day sunshine.
There is parking to the front and an integrated garage, plus it is free to park on the street – a huge bonus when parking comes at a premium in the city. For commuters, Hove Station is just a 20-minute walk away and the A23/A27 are accessible in minutes by car with direct links to London and along the entire South Coast. There are several favoured schools within catchment and the delights of Central Hove and the coast are easy to access by bus, car or on foot. For families and those with a love of the countryside, Hove Park and the Three-Cornered Copse are a stroll away, the latter leading directly to the South Downs and on to Devil’s Dyke from the top of Dyke Road. Sitting within an exclusive, low-traffic residential area, with generous rooms, a garage and off-road parking, this house will appeal to many.
Style: Mid-Century bungalow
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living and dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Hove Park/Goldstone
Floor Area: 1178 Sq ft
Outside: west facing garden
Parking: Garage plus driveway for 2 cars and free on street
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Why you’ll like it:
Elevated on the westerly side of the road, this attractive Mid-Century bungalow is set back behind a well-established front garden and lawn. A neat brick drive has space for two small, or one large, car with additional space in the integrated garage. A wide path leads to the entrance to the side of the house which opens to a wide and welcoming entrance hall where the scale of the house becomes apparent. A long corridor stretches the depth of the house which is far more spacious than the modest exterior implies. Anaglypta wallpaper sits below the dado rail and wood flooring runs throughout the property.
Peacefully positioned to the front of the building, looking out over the quiet street and front garden, the principal bedroom is a generous double with a wall of built-in wardrobes to maximise the floor space. The main bathroom is nearby, and while it is fitted with mobility supports, it could be modernised very easily to create a stylish and spacious wet room. The WC is also a bidet and the ruby red vinyl floor adds a pop of colour.
Across the hall, bedroom two is another fine sized double room in calming lilac paired with wooden floors in honeyed tones. This room has an en suite shower room, making it ideal as a guest bedroom or as the principal bedroom if need be.
At the end of the corridor the third bedroom offers plenty of flexibility as it has been used as a formal dining room, but it would also be ideal as a work space or studio as the light is stunning as it streams in through glazed patio doors almost covering the westerly wall. Soft-sage walls work perfectly in here, echoing the natural green tones of the garden vista.
Fitted with cream Shaker units and practical laminate worktops, the kitchen is well-designed to offer plenty if storage alongside an integrated oven and gas hob, leaving space for freestanding appliances which can stay.
Next door, the living room has ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating around the fireplace which has been fitted with a gas fire. As a later extension, this room has been designed as a triple aspect space with wide picture windows looking out over the gardens to the front and the rear. Another set of patio doors link seamlessly with the garden so you can spill outside for dining alfresco as the weather warms. With both sets open, the whole floor has a sense of flow, ideal when entertaining during the summer months, when the garden becomes an extension of the home. Indeed, it would be possible to extend the property into the garden without compromising on outside space as the garden is a fantastic size.
The current owners were keen gardeners, so the borders around the lawn are well-established with plants. Two graceful magnolia trees flower beautifully during the spring and there are plum, pear, apple and cherry trees, alongside raspberry bushes, lavender and rosemary which bring fragrant aromas to a summer’s day.
The entire loft is undeveloped, stretching the length and breadth of the property. As many neighbours have shown, it would be possible to extend upwards to create two further bedrooms and a bathroom, subject to planning consents.
Agent’s thoughts:
This is a deceptively spacious bungalow as it stands which is in fine condition to move straight into, so even those looking to develop the property could live there while the work is completed. The neighbourhood is highly-regarded and safe, so it will appeal hugely to families who will appreciate the genuine sense of community here.
Owner’s secret:
“This property has been a fantastic family home in which our parents loved to entertain friends and family or simply potter in the garden – something they were really passionate about. They loved the convenience of the area with easy access in and out of the city, but equally being so close to the South Downs, surrounded by fresh air and greenery. We have made many happy memories here as a family, so we will be sad to see it go, but we hope the next owners love it just as much as we do.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 min walk, Central Hove 10 min bus ride
Train Station: Hove Station 20-25 min walk, 5 min cycle
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 5 min walk, Seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Hangleton Primary, Aldrington Primary, Bilingual Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Colleges: BHASVIC, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, Lancing Prep.
While Central Hove is within walking distance, you are also on the cusp of the South Downs National Park, so you get all the fresh air and country walks you need while remaining well-connected. This area has fantastic transport links throughout the South Coast and London. The city centre shopping districts include Churchill Square Shopping Centre and Church Road in Hove which is home to restaurants offering first-class cuisine from around the globe, alongside boutique shops and artisan bakeries, delis and cafes. The area is also serviced by several supermarkets, to include Waitrose, Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco Lidl and Aldi, and there are plenty of local shops too for a paper and a pint of milk.
Hove Beach has some of the cleanest beaches along the South Coast popular with year-round sea swimmers and water-sport lovers, where there are several landmarks such as the i360 to enjoy. The City with all its delights is within easy reach with a bus stop at the bottom of the road, but this house also offers easy access to the A23/A27, Hove Station, Portslade Station, Aldrington Station and Preston Park Station which have direct and fast links to Sussex and Brighton Universities, Gatwick and London.
