Semi-detached house for sale in Swanborough Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

*** Guide Price £400,000-£425,000 ***

Perched on one of Brighton’s famous hills; overlooking the racecourse and just one-mile from some of the cleanest and quietest beaches along the south coast, is this generous semi-detached house. Originally a Mid-Century build, it has been maintained over the years to create a comfortable and stylish family home. With three double bedrooms plus scope for further expansion into the loft (stnc) The garden is exceptional area with well-established borders, a westerly aspect, it receives plenty of sunshine right through the day. Filled with natural light from east to west, wide picture windows bring in breath-taking views across the treetops and roofs of the city to the sea, below a vast expanse of sky. The South Downs Way is also easily accessible with open land to the east; ideal for dog walking and cross-country cycling, and there are several local amenities – many of which can be found at Brighton Marina at the bottom of the hill. Parking is free, plus a shared driveway leads to a detached garage and workshop, and there remains potential to add a hardstanding to the front. For commuters, you can access the A27/A23 in minutes over the Falmer Road and there are several busses which stop nearby to take you throughout the city and beyond, making this the ideal home for families or professionals looking to live in a peaceful environment, close to the city, the coast and the countryside.

The streets paving the way from Brighton Racecourse to the Marina have gained popularity in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. More and more families are moving away from the crowded city centre in order to gain more space, greener surroundings, sea views, free parking and clean air – all to be found here in abundance.

This Mid-Century semi-detached house is welcomed to the market for the first time, since being built. It enjoys sea views from its hilly position and is just two-minutes on foot from the countryside. Both inside and out the house has been very well maintained over the years and has the generous proportions of the era when family time and natural light were of utmost importance in house design.

Set well back from the road behind a scented front garden and lawn, you enter through a useful porch, with space to hang coats and organise shoes, then through the original front door to a wide and welcoming entrance hall. The living room to the right, while to the left there is a useful ground floor WC and cloakroom.

Once inside, the scale and light within the house become apparent as natural light streams in from front to back where both the east and westerly walls are generously glazed. The living and dining area have been connected with sliding doors, which could be further enlarged enhancing the space. The kitchen is located at the rear of the property overlooking the garden and has space for a breakfast area, having ample work surface space and cupboards.

From the kitchen you have a door taking you onto the garden which has been beautifully nurtured and cared for over the years. From the raised patio area you have your first glimpse of the sea, reminding you just how close to the coast you are here, and the surroundings are green and lush ensuring you are barely overlooked. Steps lead down to the garden with a patch taking you to the very end. Mature flower beds and lawns are laid either side.

Being elevated on the hill, the sun streams into the garden until it sets late in the evening during the height of summer, and the sunsets are breath-takingly beautiful. You can access the garage from the drive or from the garden where there is side access for bringing in muddy bikes, paws and buggies rather than traipsing them through the house. There is space for a car in the garage and also a workshop area behind this, due to a clever extension. It would also be possible to convert into a self-contained office with the addition of a window – or a gym or art studio perhaps – certainly food for thought.

A turning staircase leads up to the first-floor landing passing another deep storage cupboard. Here there are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom sits to the front of the house with a wall of built in wardrobes offering storage solutions for two, including drawers and hanging space. Bedroom two is a similar size and enjoys views of the sea, with extensive wathes of green land above the rooftops within the valley. Bedroom three, while a smaller double, has plenty of built in storage to maximise the floor space further, and all have easy access to the chic family bathroom.

The house has been very well maintained over the years but would benefit from modernisation throughout. Further expansion can be achieved (stnc) with a loft conversion and extension to the ground floor rear.

Agent’s thoughts:

"This house is incredibly spacious with a fantastic garden and beautiful views. It’s being offered for sale for the first time since it was built! It offers excellent value for somewhere so close to the beach and with excellent access to the city centre, plus with the countryside on your doorstep, you get the best of both worlds."

Owner’s secret:

“All the rooms are light as you are above the valley and the layout is easy to live in as well as ideal for entertaining. The garden is big and sunny and although you don’t feel hemmed in here, you are close to the city if you want to share, and you don’t need to use the car at night as the buses run late."

Where it is:

Shops:
Local 1 min walk, city centre a 15 min drive/bus ride

Train Station: Brighton 15-20 min bus ride/10 mins in cab

Seafront or Park: Sheepcote Valley 1 min walk, Kemp Town Seafront 10 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Woodingdean Primary (Good ofsted), City Academy Whitehawk (Good ofsted),

Secondary: Longhill High School (Good ofsted), Cardinal Newman rc (Good ofsted)

Sixth Form Colleges: Met college East Brighton Campus

Private: Brighton College, Roedean<br /><br />Quietly situated, this generous family home is located in a popular residential area with both the beach and the countryside nearby! East Bright Golf Course and Brighton Marina with David Lloyd Health Club, Cineworld Cinema, Hollywood Bowl and Supermarket is less than 5 minutes by car, and both the relaxed café culture of Kemp Town Village and the vibrant City of Brighton and Hove are within easy reach. The A23/A27 are easily accessible for those needing fast links to the airports or London, or Brighton and Sussex Universities are a bike ride away with busses stopped at the end of the road taking you throughout the city in all directions, and beyond.