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"GUIDE PRICE £450,000 £500,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

IN NEED OF SOME MODERNISATION.

VACANT POSSESSION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

On a tranquil hilltop where views sweep from Green Ridge Windmill to the Downs, this spacious 2 bed detached bungalow with an integral garage, landscaped, southwest garden and sunroom home office enjoys uninterrupted light and offers a rare chance to extend up, as many neighbours have done. Just 10 mins drive from the city centre this exclusive area is particularly suitable for families and professionals 2 mins drive from one of the best primary schools in the county with bus routes nearby for senior schools, and both Gatton Park and local amenities are also only 1 2 mins away. The roundabout to the A23 A27 and National Park is 3 mins and Preston Park s direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 5 minute drive.

Skilfully designed to let the light flood through, with leafy views both front and back, even the porch has a wall of glass to frame the picture perfect setting. Inside inspires ideas great or small with an easy, social flow already in place. Double doors lead to the inviting dining room with big windows to bring the outside in and a gas fire to ensure a warm welcome. Next door, a light and airy sunroom offers versatile options from playroom to home office where the southwest wall slides across to the garden which is tiered to catch the sun. Bright and cheerful, the stylish kitchen has a practical layout with an integrated hob and oven, and opens to the garden for easy, al fresco entertaining. The modern bathroom has a shower above the bath with a separate w.c.by it, and both quiet bedrooms are generous doubles, the principal embracing its picturesque backdrop.

Between Gatton and Preston Parks with swift access to the sea, water sports, countryside of the National Park by cycle, bus or car with the gym and sports facilities and restaurant of Withdean Stadium 2 mins by car, there is something for everyone of any age to experience. Well connected, both Dyke Road at the top of the hill and London Road at the bottom, will take you into or out of the city in minutes.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.


Style Detached bungalow, double glazed
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sep w.c., living dining room, sunroom study, kitchen
Location Westdene
Area Please see floor plan
Outside Front garden, southwest facing back garden
Parking Integral garage, driveway
Council Tax Band E

Why You ll Like It
On a large plot, the private approach has stairs rising from the driveway to the garage past an evergreen front garden to the lit, glass porch turn your head, and the view is breathtaking. Inside, this fantastic house is an inspiring blank canvas for you to make your own with double glazing already in place and a rare find, it is not overlooked at the front or the back.

Inside, great design is already there to build on and begins in the porch with a view, where seating for boots doubles as storage, and it opens to an inviting hallway with a beautiful parquet floor underfoot and big cupboard for visitors coats. To the right, double, glazed doors sweep into an elegant living dining room bathed with sunlight, which spans the building from front to back with windows at each end to bring the outside in. There s a gas fire in a fabulous, modernist fireplace and a door leads to the sun filled sunroom with ample space in which to work rest or play, sliding doors to the garden and discreet access to the integral garage so no more getting wet when packing unpacking children or pets.

At the end of the hallway, the cheerful kitchen is a modern classic where the practical layout flows from the integrated electric hob and oven, and delivers plenty of storage as well as family friendly working surfaces. Looking across the garden you can keep an eye on guests, children or pets whilst cooking, there s a door to the garden making al fresco entertaining easy and also to the side gate for supermarket deliveries.

Central to the house, an airy bathroom has a seaside theme a traditional finish although there s nothing old fashioned about the Briston shower above the bath, shaving toothbrush point or warming rails for towels. Next door, a separate w.c., also with natural light, is always useful in a busy home.

Quiet and comfortable, the first of the double bedrooms is a peaceful retreat to make your own, whilst at the front, the principal bedroom is a sun lit haven, lined with windows so you can relax in a stunning setting.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey . The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.


Agent says
This quiet home in a sought after location offers an easy lifestyle as a couple or a growing family close to local amenities including a good primary school, a library, shops and buses, and there s easy access to the gym at Withdean Sports Complex, Westdene Nature Reserve for walking the dog, the city centre or station with direct trains to London.

Owner s Secret
On a hilltop you have uninterrupted light, glorious views and are not overlooked at the front or the back. The proximity to the schools, shops, parks and Withdean Sports Complex makes family life easy, and with major local employers and the station for Gatwick and London easy to reach, professional life is easy too. Every room has plenty of space to enjoy, so entertaining is relaxed and we have appreciated being close to bars and theatres but returning to peace and easy parking! If you want to go to central Brighton it s easy by car but there are also buses, so older children can be a little independent.

What s around you
Shops Local at Eldred Avenue or Valley Drive 2 mins drive, Waitrose 6 mins drive
Station Preston Park 5 mins drive
Seafront or Park Gatton Park 1 mins drive, 5 on foot, The Barn on Westdene Green 2 mins drive, Preston Park 7 mins by car, Nature Reserve 2 mins seafront 15

Closest schools
Primary Westdene, Patcham Infant, Bilingual
Secondary Patcham High School, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form Varndean, BHASVIC
Private Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Westdene is a sought after area of the city on the edge of the South Downs and just 15 mins drive from the sea. Although the thriving city centre s just minutes away, this exclusive, one way road is quiet and friendly with plenty of amenities nearby, the primary school opposite is Ofsted rated good and there s access to good secondary schools as well as some of the best private schools in the country, including Brighton College. Offering a healthy lifestyle Withdean Sports Stadium has a range of leisure facilities including tennis courts and athletic track, and both Westdene Woods and Withdean Woods Nature Reserve have their own communities of joggers and dog walkers. Gatton Park s playground & Preston Park s Saturday fun runs, caf and sports facilities are both a short drive. Preston Park Station, serving Gatwick and London, is easy to reach and if you commute by car access to the A23 A27 is quick."