5 bed detached house for sale

Saltdean Drive, Saltdean, Brighton BN2

Situated just a short stroll from Lustrells Vale, offering a variety of shops, cafés, and excellent bus links providing easy access to Brighton city centre, this impressive home combines generous proportions with character and modern living.

The property has been well maintained and retains many original features, complemented by contemporary upgrades, including a stunning 22ft kitchen that opens directly onto the rear garden. The front door leads into a practical entrance porch with an attractive black and white tiled floor, which in turn opens into a spacious hallway featuring grey Karndean flooring, original 1930s doors, and elegant picture rails.

The dual-aspect lounge is bright and spacious, boasting a feature fireplace, picture rails, and double doors leading into a delightful sunroom. This inviting space benefits from full-width windows and French doors opening onto the garden, and flows seamlessly into a generous 20ft conservatory. The conservatory also provides access to the integral garage and includes a built-in storage cupboard.

A standout feature of the home is the beautifully extended kitchen, fitted with high-quality light grey shaker-style units and white granite worktops. It offers an extensive range of storage, along with integrated appliances including twin Miele ovens, a wide ceramic hob, an American-style fridge/freezer, and a Neff dishwasher. A central island with an extended granite surface provides an ideal space for dining and entertaining. A twin butler sink sits beneath a large wraparound window overlooking the garden. The kitchen also benefits from underfloor heating, ceramic tiled flooring, LED lighting, and a large roof lantern that floods the space with natural light. There is ample room for a dining table, with French doors opening onto the garden, and a separate utility room offering additional storage and space for laundry appliances.

The ground floor also features two double bedrooms, which could alternatively be used as reception rooms, along with a family bathroom and a separate shower room.

Upstairs, there are three further double bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys a deep bay window with views over Saltdean Park and towards the sea, along with built-in wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room with underfloor heating. Bedroom two also benefits from built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with underfloor heating, while bedroom three is another well-proportioned double with fitted storage. A separate cloakroom/WC completes the first floor.

Externally, the property includes a large integral garage with power and lighting. The front has been block paved to provide off-road parking for two vehicles and includes an electric charging point. The rear garden is beautifully maintained and well established, featuring a lawn surrounded by mature trees, plants, and shrubs. At the far end, there is a raised shingle area with palm trees and a timber shed, while closer to the house, a spacious paved patio offers an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.