Bungalow for sale in Highview Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £700,000--£725,000.

Good size corner plot with driveway for three cars and detached garage.

Internal viewings available on request.

Close to the shops and cafés of popular Patcham Village this luxury, 3 bed detached chalet with a beautiful, contemporary interior and a spacious principal suite has plentiful off street parking, a 1.5 garage and a big, beautiful garden with an insulated home office with a sun deck at the south facing end. In child/pet friendly Patcham just 10-15 mins drive from the city centre and 7 from Preston Park’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick or London, it is ideal for professionals as well as families with a popular infant school, junior school and high school within a 2 min radius (older children could walk to the high school in about 6 mins), and the playground of Mackie Park is 2 mins by car.

Inside light, spacious rooms offer a sociable lifestyle and quiet bedrooms. On the ground floor, a streamlined kitchen dining/family room opens to the landscaped grounds whilst a spacious living room is private and peaceful. Designed as a practical home, tucked away by the front door a utility room with a w.c. Allows for sports kits to go straight into the machine. There’s a stylish ground floor double bedroom and upstairs, the second bedroom is by a glamorous bathroom whilst the principal bedroom, with garden views, has a chic en-suite. Patcham appeals to all age groups and has plenty of local facilities including Withdean Stadium and gym within a short drive. Well-connected with bus routes, the London Road at the bottom of the hill takes you to either the A23/A27 and National Park, or to the city centre, its cultural heart and the sea in minutes.

In Brief:
Style Detached chalet, extended and improved
Type 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + w.c, living room, kitchen dining room
Area Patcham
Floor Area 1873 sq. Ft.
Outside Space Big wrap around garden, landscaped, corner plot
Parking Detached 1.5 garage, off street parking for several cars
Council Tax Band E

Why You’ll Like It:
This smart detached house is on a large corner plot with dynamic landscaping at the front delivering an attractive approach with plenty of off-street parking without blocking the garage (which has lighting and power)– although there is ample free, on street parking for parties, too. Skilfully extended and improved to create a luxurious yet comfortable home, eco- friendly energy management includes double glazed windows and doors throughout.

Inside, the hushed hallway has contemporary oak doors, a large cupboard for coats and bags and a spacious utility room which also has a w.c. High grade wood effect lvt flooring ensures an easy, in/out flow and ahead, an elegant living room with a broad front bay is lined with contemporary storage. There is ample space to enjoy with friends and family with ambient lighting, and the vendor is willing to discuss the Bio-Ethanol fuelled, free-standing fireplace (which doesn’t need a chimney).

Across the hall, the spacious kitchen dining room is ideal for family time or for sophisticated entertaining with versatile space to spread into. There’s a bright comfortable space for sofas/play area by a wall of glass which opens to the garden which is also close to a sociable island which has an integrated induction hob beneath a hood – so you can supervise playing whilst cooking, or chat to visitors. Leading around to a fabulous, vaulted dining area lined with attractive, voile-curtained windows, plus built in seating which doubles as storage. A bank of streamlined units provides plenty of sophisticated storage which includes a pull out larder and recycling/bin store. Working surfaces are user friendly and integrated appliances include an AEG combi oven plus a microwave/grill at eye level, a tall fridge and a tall freezer and a dishwasher. To the side, a door leads to the secure gate to the garage as well as to the charming garden and home office.

Outside, this garden is a tranquil oasis, child and pet secure which is not directly overlooked from the back. With lots to explore, there is a discreet but large area between the garage and the house. At the back, the garden becomes a private paradise, cleverly designed for both sun and shade, with both mature and exotic planting for all year interest and a holiday feel. There’s a paved terrace for dining, a level, large lawn for play and a south facing, lit sun deck at the far end in front of the home office- which is double glazed, well insulated and has power, and wall mounted heating. A garden shed, with ample space for tools, is tucked away out of sight.
Returning inside, the ground floor bedroom is ready to move into with fitted wardrobes to fill (currently configured as shelving). Ideal for guests, a teenager, au pair or a couple who work different shifts at the hospital or airports, occupants can return at night without disturbing the bedrooms or bathrooms above.

Up beneath a skylight, a glamorous bathroom is large enough for both a freestanding tub with a shower attachment as well as a separate, walk in shower. Touches of luxury include a vanity unit beneath the hand basin and a heated/lit mirror above. Next door, the second quiet double room of the house of double aspect is a delight with countryside views to the west and spacious eaves storage. Light, airy and with garden views, the peaceful principal bedroom is a welcoming haven, with leafy garden views and a chic en-suite shower room which has a heated/lit mirror and under eave storage.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Beautifully extended and improved, this luxury home offers, peace, privacy and parking in a leafy location just a short drive from the bakeries and shops of Patcham Village, good schools and swift access to the city and the A23.”

Owner’s Secret:
“A labour of love, we love coming home asall the rooms are bright and inviting and there’s a comfortable balance between quiet rooms for family and large, sociable spaces to welcome friends. The garden is big, and the home office has been a real bonus – and there’s no better way to end the day than sitting on the deck in the evening sun listening to music. We’ve also used the room as a mini gym and it has doubled as a spare bedroom, too. With the village, parks with sports facilities and good schools nearby it’s easy to meet other people. Tucked away at the top of the city the area is safe with friendly and considerate neighbours but it is also well-connected with roads and buses to take you into or out of the city.”

Where it is:
Shops: Patcham Village 2 mins drive, city centre 10-15 mins
Train Station: Preston Park Station 7 mins by car
Seafront or Park: Mackie Park 2 mins drive, Withdean Sports & Gym 5, Preston Park 6
Closest schools:
Primary: Patcham Infant, Patcham Junior
Secondary: Patcham High School, Varndean High, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Patcham High School, Varndean College, bhasvic, bimm
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean, Lancing<br /><br />Just a few minutes from central Brighton & Hove but surrounded by the South Downs and parks with sports facilities, playgrounds and cafés, this area of Patcham is known for its quiet convenience and historic village with plenty of amenities. With something for everyone, it is ideal for commuters as the A23 is a 2 minute drive and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is 7. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are 2 mins by car but the high school is a 6 minute walk for older children- the al fresco cafes and parade of shops by them are a magnet for locals. For those who love the great outdoors or need rapid access out of the city, the London Road (A23) will take you to the National Park and A27/M23 at one end or to the arts venues, international restaurants, cosmopolitan shopping of the city and the sea at the other!