4 bed detached house for sale

Greenbank Avenue, Saltdean BN2

** detached family home in west saltdean **A rare opportunity to own a detached family home in an elevated position, boasting breathtaking sea and countryside views. Just a 10-minute stroll from the beach and stunning Sussex coastline, with a large rear garden backing directly onto farmland. Spacious accommodation, four bedrooms and exciting potential to extend. Viewing highly recommended.

Location The property is situated in a quiet yet elevated position within the popular seaside town of Saltdean, offering an enviable coastal lifestyle with a wealth of amenities and beautiful countryside close at hand.

The Undercliff Promenade and pebbled beach are approximately a 10-minute walk away, providing wonderful coastal walks along the Sussex shoreline towards the historic village of Rottingdean, with its charming cafés, restaurants and selection of boutique shops.

Saltdean is also home to the iconic Saltdean Lido, which has recently undergone redevelopment and provides an outdoor swimming pool together with a café, gym, library and community spaces.

For families and those who enjoy outdoor activities, Saltdean Park is close by and offers tennis courts, a bowling green, open green spaces ideal for dog walking, and a children's playground.

For those wishing to travel further afield, regular bus services operate from Saltdean and the seafront, providing convenient connections towards both Brighton and Eastbourne.

The area is also well served for families, with Saltdean Primary School catering for the local community. The surrounding countryside offers numerous scenic walks, with farmland and the South Downs close to the property.

With its combination of coastal living, open countryside, local amenities and excellent access to Brighton and Eastbourne, Saltdean offers an appealing setting for families and those looking to enjoy life in this special corner of the Sussex coast.

Property description Guide Price: £525,000 – £550,000

As you step inside, it quickly becomes apparent that this is a spacious and welcoming family home, with the impressive living room being a particular highlight. Featuring large dual-aspect double-glazed windows, the room enjoys an abundance of natural light and offers panoramic views across Saltdean, towards the sea and surrounding farmland.

The property comprises four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a well-proportioned kitchen/dining area, with ample space for a table and four chairs.

There is also excellent potential to further enhance the accommodation. Subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents, the large walk-in loft areas on both sides of the eaves could provide an opportunity to extend the existing upstairs space.

Outside

The front garden is attractively terraced and offers plenty of potential. It features a variety of established shrubs, flowering hedges and plants, together with an external electrical point and access along the side of the house. A small driveway leads to a good-sized garage, which is ideal for storage. Steps lead up to the front entrance and porch.

The rear garden is a particularly special feature of the property, backing directly onto open fields and providing a wonderful sense of space and privacy. The garden is enclosed by mature trees and established hedging, creating a haven for natural wildlife.

Steps and planted borders lead up to a patio area, providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining during the warmer months. Beyond this is a lawned area with further wooden steps leading to a feature decked terrace, once again offering beautiful views across the surrounding farmland.

The garden also benefits from a summer house with power, built within the last 10 years. This provides a versatile additional space, currently offering a relaxing retreat with plenty of room for seating and a sofa.

Being a detached property, the house benefits from access to both sides of the building from the rear garden, adding further practicality.

This property combines spacious accommodation, stunning views, generous gardens and excellent potential, making an early viewing highly recommended.

Room details The property comprises of the following rooms:

Stairs going up side of house to entrance door:

Front Porch - 16'1 x 3'9 Mainly double glazed windows through this light and bright porch with views over Saltdean towards farmland.

Entrance Hallway - 15'10 x 5'5 Giving access to all ground floor hallway offers space under stairs for storage and a desk.

Living room - 15'0 x 11'9 A particular feature of the house is this bright and spacious living room with large double glazed picture windows with panoramic views over roof tops of Saltdean to farmland and sea. Radiator. BT and sky points.

Bathroom - 7'5 x 5'4 Renovated by the current owners the bathroom offers a white suite comprising of tiled walls with panelled bath and shower with mixer taps, hand wash basin with waterfall chrome tap, low level WC, electric heated towel rail, 2 frosted windows to rear.

Kitchen - 14'0 x 8'5 Range of wall and floor mounted units, worksurfaces, stainless steel sink with drainer, space for washing machine, electric range cooker and freestanding fridge freezer. Room for table and 4/5 chairs. Dual aspect double glazed windows overlooking rear garden and front of property with double glazed door to garden.

Bedroom 3 - 9'10 x 9'9 Double glazed window to rear garden, radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 11'8 x 10'1 Double glazed windows overlooking front porch with views over rooftops to farmland. Radiator.

Stairs leading from ground floor to:

First Floor landing - Small landing with access to all rooms, door to walk in loft area with water tank and wall mounted boiler. Potential for expansion subject to planning consents.

Bedroom 1 - 10'6 x 10'2 Spacious bedroom with double glazed windows overlooking rear garden towards farmland. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 9'9 x 8'3 Double glazed window overlooking rear garden and towards farmland. Radiator. Loft hatch with walk in loft area with potential subject to planning consents to increase size of room.

Shower Room - 5'10 x 5'7 Renovated by the current owners with built in shower cubicle with electric shower, hand wash basin, low level WC, radiator and frosted double glazed window to rear.
Outside

Front Garden mainly terraced areas with plants, established bushes and shrubs. Space to sit out and enjoy the beautiful sunsets. Electric socket and access to rear garden. Steps with railing to front door. Small driveway to garage.

Rear Garden on 2 levels with stairs and plant bank leading up to patio area and lawn leading to further raised area with wooden steps to decking and Summer house with power and light. Enclosed by established trees and bushes for privacy. Wonderful views of farmers land to the rear and also from decking. Access to both sides of the house to the front. The garden is ideal to relax after a long summer day or ideal for entertaining with spaces for table and chairs with barbecue.

Single Garage with up and over door, light, power and tap. Ideal for storage.

Council Tax Band: D. Estimate for family is £250 per month.

EPC rating: C.

Please note the property offers plenty of potential to expand and is situated in a desired area within West Saltdean with easy access a few minutes walk to the Sussex downland which is ideal for cycling or walking your dog. The current owners cleared the house for the pictures to be taken to show the space the property offers and currently lives in the property now.

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