4 bed detached house for sale

Withdean Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £1,850,000--£1,950,000.

Stunning contemporary designed home built within the last six years located in one of the most sought after roads in brighton.

Electric gates for privacy -to the front driveway area suitable for 3/4 cars.

Luxury in every corner of this home.

High spec -high tech -turn key property.

Outdoor kitchen area for entertainment.

Vacant possession.

Internal viewings available on request.

Raising the bar in the exclusive, luxury property market, this stunning, 4 bed, 4 bath family house 10 mins drive from the city centre and the sea has plentiful, gated parking, a spacious sun terrace, a large, landscaped garden and walls of glass to embrace uninterrupted light and glorious views over Preston Valley. Beautifully designed, solar panels feed into the National Grid and no expense has been spared to create a fantasy home with a perfect balance of glamourous rooms for entertaining and quiet, comfortable rooms for the family to enjoy. In one of the most select areas of the city, local schools both state and private are good, the sports facilities and playgrounds of Hove Park, the tennis courts, playground, café and open air theatre of Dyke Road Park and sports facilities, playgrounds and fun runs of Preston Park are all within a 3-5 min radius and ideal for professional life too, Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 4 mins by cab or 15 mins on foot.

Inside, the house has an easy flow across 5 split levels. The ground floor reception is lined with glass to bring the leafy backdrop into the home, and opens to the fabulous sun terrace where the glazed balustrade ensures you can enjoy the view even whilst seated. A room for all seasons, there’s a digital fireplace in one of the seating areas for a warm welcome. Downstairs, the high-spec kitchen dining room is ideal for every day – but also for parties, folding open to the dining terrace, custom built cucina and garden. Although seriously glamorous, this is also a working home so between these two levels, the first double bedroom is used as a gym but is also ideal as a home office or room for an au pair with a shower room next door, and there’s also a well-planned utility room tucked away. On the first floor, the magnificent principal suite is all about relaxing whilst enjoying its astonishing setting, and has fitted wardrobes to fill and a spa-like en-suite. The guest room has a design led finish in both the bedroom and adjacent bathroom whilst at the top of the house, the 4th double room, en-suite, forms the entire second floor and is completely private. There is an extensive wired network for high speed internet and hdmi distribution, and sophisticated security controls.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the prestigious homes in Brighton’s own Hollywood Hills which do not come onto the market often- and sell fast with the sea a short drive and both Dyke Road or London Road giving easy access to the Royal Pavilion, famous Lanes and beaches lined with café bars, or to the National Park and A23/A27.

In brief:
Style Detached, contemporary Eco-House 2019 remains of 10 year warranty
Type 4 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 en-suite) + gf w.c., living room, kitchen dining room
Area Withdean
Floor Area 2933 sq.ft
Outside Space East sun terrace and large garden, both open to south
Parking Secure off street parking for 3-4 cars
Council Tax Band H

Why you’ll like it:
Introduction:
Winding its way up the western side of Preston Valley through a colourful array of mature trees and gardens, Withdean Road is lined with substantial, detached homes. This Cubist home sits in happy contrast with the organic lines of nature which surround it, making it feel a million miles from urban life, while in reality, our international coastal city is just 10-minutes away.
One of a pair, this property is screened from the road by secure timber gates which sweep aside to reveal plentiful off street parking with power for charging cars. Architect designed with crisp, clean lines and white render it has instant appeal and the large, energy efficient windows fill this luxury retreat with light. Inside this spacious home ceilings soar and all of the rooms have an exceptional quality finish rare to the market.

The Entrance and Living Room:
Inside has the easy flow only great contemporary design delivers and begins at the entrance where style meets discreet practicality as the vaulted atrium leads into an inviting hallway with a spacious, organised cupboard for coats, school bags and luggage drop, and a chic, guest w.c. Is also tucked away.

Ahead, double doors open to a sun-lit sanctuary with picture perfect views. Lined with windows on four sides, uninterrupted light streams through the living room where full height doors open to the glamorous, lit terrace whilst inside guests can relax in rare seclusion. Classic decoration of limed oak flooring and white walls keep the focus firmly on the ever-changing vista, with the glass balustrade to the terrace ensuring you can enjoy the exclusive, hill side setting to the full even whilst seated. A room to enjoy with friends or with family, there is a digital fireplace to add character and warmth, and a choice of lighting levels for ambience.

The Kitchen Dining Room and Garden:
With a ceiling which soars to dizzying heights, glass lines the fabulous kitchen dining room. Framing the picture perfect view as well as the dynamic landscaping of the garden, a corner wall of bi-folding doors bring both the Sussex sunshine and sociable dining terrace into the room. L shaped, the room is naturally zoned into versatile areas to share- in astonishing privacy.
Perfect for time together but also for celebrations, the dream German kitchen is safely tucked away from the in/out flow behind a spacious island, topped by granite which glitters beneath Tom Ford pendant lighting. With a Smeg touch induction hob built in facing the main room and with power points and extractor which rise at a touch, this high spec kitchen is good to go. Designed to cater for large numbers, a whole wall of sleek units deliver sophisticated storage and fitted appliances include twin Smeg ovens on each side of a Smeg micro/grill combi oven which has a warming tray for plates (and proving dough), and a fridge, freezer and dishwasher are also integrated for you. Porcelain underfoot conceals heating to make the space welcoming whatever the time of day – or time of year – and dimmer switches deliver ambient lighting.
Outside, expertly designed and built by acclaimed Timeless Landscapes for a family-friendly, al fresco lifestyle, the broad dining terrace is an extension of the house, paved, lit and stretching the full width of this expansive plot. Looking over the child and pet secure garden below, a sociable ‘cucina’ has an integrated Napoleon gas bbq, hob and sink with steel fronted storage.

Offering a treat for the senses whether you are dining on the terrace, basking in the sunshine or entertaining friends, with glorious, open views and architectural plants for all year interest it’s easy to forget that this calm oasis is just minutes from the city centre - and low maintenance, you’ll have more time for fun. Open to the south it’s a glamorous sun trap by day, whilst at night you can enjoy watching the distant city come to life at night. Surrounded by a sea of gardens, the lower level of the garden has a lawn large enough for play – and a basketball court- and there is plenty of space left for the green fingered to create colourful, scented beds of flowers or a kitchen garden as well, complete with a potting area and shed hidden away.

The Gym/Home Office/4th Bedroom, Shower Room and Utility:
Although seriously stylish this is actually a subtly practical home, so between the living room and the kitchen dining room, a galleried landing provides a well-planned utility room to keep all the laundry out of sight and sound, with space and plumbing for two machines, a sink unit and plenty of storage.

Also on this floor, a peaceful double bedroom offers versatile options. A tranquil retreat, it would be ideal for an au pair but has also been used as a home office and a gym, and next door, the first of the design-led bathrooms has a rainfall, wet-room shower, and although there is underfloor heating, there are also warming rails for towels.

The 1st Floor Guest Room:
Soft carpeted and up-lit stairs rise to a bright, galleried 1st floor where the guest suite has ample room for a king size bed, a seating area and freestanding furniture – although there is built-in storage too. This room has charming views over the mature trees and gardens of the house opposite, but there is plenty of distance between the two so you do not feel overlooked. The meticulous commitment to comfort continues in the fabulous adjacent bathroom which has underfloor heat, a contemporary bath with a shower wand, warming rails for towels and a silver hand basin resting on a sleek cabinet.

The Principal Suite:
Offering a new level of luxury, the principal suite is all about relaxing in a stunning setting. With restful views over the leafy valley it is both peaceful and private, with awesome floorspace in which to spread your wings and plenty of stylish, fitted wardrobes to fill. Also private, the glamorous en-suite is large enough for a free standing bathtub with a waterfall tap, which is lit from below, as well as a wet room shower with a dual head system. Although there is underfloor heat there are also warming rails for towels and the double length Duravit hand basin has sleek storage beneath and a mirror above it.

The 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite:
Spanning the entire second floor from east to west, the fourth double bedroom is a quiet eyrie. Even with a king or queen bed, the floor space is not compromised as there are a set of custom built-in wardrobes. The dormer and Velux windows have built-in blinds, so you can choose to star gaze as you drift off to sleep or to keep the blinds closed for those sacred weekend lie-ins. Larger than most, the en-suite has a natural, timeless and tonal palette with ceramic stone tiles and a double width Duravit rainfall shower.

Agent Says:
“Withdean attracts families wanting a healthier lifestyle, privacy for themselves and their families, and good schools within easy reach, but who also need swift access to the city, Amex Stadium and airports, .”

Owner’s Secret:
“During summer the house folds open to the sunny garden whilst in winter, with underfloor heating, double glazing and energy management systems, the house is always warm and welcoming. The easy, level flow of the ground floor is perfect for a growing family as well as for entertaining, and there is plenty of space for everyone to have friends to stay. All four bedrooms are very quiet and spacious, and the principal suite is our private retreat where we can relax, totally unseen. Although we treasure our privacy here both inside and outside, the neighbours are friendly and considerate, and the area is safe and peaceful. There is plenty to do locally if you’re a couple with a busy lifestyle and if you have a family, the location has plenty of good schools and parks nearby. We enjoy the seafront at Hove with its beach bars and restaurants as well as the National Park, both easy to reach in minutes, and there is swift access into or out of the city by car or train.”

What’s Around You:
Shops: Matlock Road shops 2 mins, central Brighton or Hove about 10
Station: Preston Park 4 mins, 15 on foot, Hove 7 mins by car, Brighton about 10
Seafront or Park: Withdean Sports Complex 2 mins drive, Hove and Preston Parks 3-5, Seafront 10- 15 minutes,

Closest Schools:
Primary: Westdene, Bilingual, Windlesham, Lancing Prep
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing, Bede’s

Withdean is a prestigious area of the city between the sea and the South Downs National Park affectionately known as Brighton’s very own Hollywood Hills. Although the vibrant city centre is just minutes away, this exclusive residential road is quiet and friendly with plenty of amenities nearby, local schools are good and there’s easy access to some of the best private schools in the country including Lancing Prep and Brighton College. Offering a healthy lifestyle, the nearby Withdean Sports Stadium has a range of leisure facilities including tennis courts, a gym, athletic track, café and restaurant and Withdean Woods Nature Reserve has its own community of joggers and dog walkers. Hove Park is a short drive with a playground and café full of local parents as well as 3 football pitches, 7 tennis courts and a basketball court, and both Dyke Road Park’s open air theatre and Preston Park’s leafy acres, fun runs, sports facilities etc is also within easy reach. Preston Park, Hove and Brighton Stations all serving Gatwick and London are within a 10 minute radius, the sea is not far and if you commute by car the A23 for London and A27 for the Amex Stadium and Lewes are quick to get to.