Detached house for sale in Withdean Road, Brighton BN1

A substantial, detached family home on one of the area’s best roads, this handsome residence is built in the typical Sussex vernacular with partially tile-hung elevations yet has been extensively modernised and offers spacious interiors and fantastic leisure facilities. Four floors of accommodation provide ample space for family life, while the elevated setting offers truly exceptional views to the south and east across the city of Brighton and towards the rolling hills of the South Downs. The house is beautifully appointed in an elegant, neutral style, with polished wood floors, large windows and a spiral staircase adding character to the timeless interiors. A particular highlight is the open plan living space, which provides a fabulously open and bright area for entertaining, with French windows opening to an expansive terrace that wraps around two sides of the house, extending the living space out into the garden in the warmer months.

A major feature of the property can be found on the lower ground floors where there are extensive leisure facilities comprising a full-size Squash Court, a Tylo Sauna, Gym and a viewing Gallery which doubles as a Peleton Studio. Also there is a separate room currently used for storage which has direct access to the garden which would be ideal for a home office space. On the ground floor, the open plan sitting/dining room is adjacent to the well -appointed kitchen, a study and a cloakroom with WC. The bedrooms are located on the first floor and comprise 5 generous doubles (two en suite) and a further family bathroom room with a walk-in shower.

On entering the property your first impression is bright and modern with high end fixtures and fittings in a well maintained and loved family home. The ground floor has three reception rooms and cloakroom. The dining room and sitting room flow from one to another with the captivating view through opening French doors being the main focal point for both rooms and offers an interesting and far reaching view to be enjoyed not just from these two rooms but also from the kitchen. The modern kitchen/breakfast room features a central island and luxurious marble worktops with Integrated ‘Miele’ appliances. The modern kitchen/breakfast room features a central island and luxurious marble worktops with integrated Miele appliances. Access from the kitchen is provided into the integral double garage. Descend to the lower levels of the house through a sliding door and spiral stair-case. To the first floor there are five bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The primary bedroom has a modern en-suite shower room as does one of the others forming a perfect guest suite. A large modern family bathroom serves the others. The bedrooms to the rear are not only well sized but are bright and benefit from stunning elevated views.

Recreational Area
The lower ground floors are arranged around a full size Squash Court with a viewing gallery used for Peleton, a Gym, Sauna and a garden room currently used for storage. This enormous square footage offers endless opportunities for new owners.

Outside

The fabulously leafy setting opens up to the rear of the house to offer magnificent, far-reaching uninterrupted views. The house is approached via a good-size tarmac driveway with ample private parking and access to the attached double garage. The rear garden is an excellent size and wonderfully private, being enclosed by mature hedge and wooden panel fencing. The terrace to the side and rear is the perfect space for alfresco dining with lovely sunset views. Below the terrace there is a covered loggia which leads to a level lawn and a timber decking terrace on two levels. This property offers alfresco entertaining at its best with numerous terraces all placed perfectly for capturing the sun and of course the view.

Situation

Withdean Road is a quiet, leafy road situated to the north of Brighton city centre close to Withdean Park, a much-loved open space famous for its lilacs and popular for dog walking and families. The seafront is just 2.5 miles away, including attractions such as the i360, the Palace Pier and the Lanes shopping area, many restaurants and cafes, as well as the pleasant Undercliff Walk which runs along the chalk cliffs of the coast.
The area is well connected with fast, direct train services leaving from Brighton station (2 miles) to London and Gatwick Airport, with additional services from Preston Park which is under a mile away. Newhaven (11.7 miles) has cross-channel ferries. Local schools are well represented in both the state and independent sector, including Dorothy Stringer Secondary School and Varndean High School and Sixth Form College, Brighton College and Roedean School near the Marina. There are many leisure activities available with walks across the South Downs, a variety of equestrian pursuits, sailing off the south coast and golf across the county. The M23/A23 provides good access to Gatwick and the national motorway network.

Additional Information

Brighton & Hove City Council
Council Tax Band G
Mains services