5 Bed House For Sale

*** GUIDE PRICE - £1,000,000 - £1,100,000 ***

Located a short walk to Hove Park and equal distance to Hove/Preston Park stations; an expansive (MEASURING ALMOST 2,000sqft/185sqm) and beautifully presented elegant home. The property has the benefit of FOUR/FIVE BEDROOMS / OFFICE, a tremendous SOUTH/WEST FACING REAR GARDEN AND BALCONY, there are TWO GARAGES and ample OFF-STREET PARKING for multiple vehicles. Excellent POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP) and sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

In brief

Well-situated on a quiet, short road shared with only four other properties, Benett Avenue is located in the highly-desirable and family-friendly Hove Park area. Sitting far back from the road, behind an immaculately-kept and generously-sized private driveway, this detached property has a fantastic sense of seclusion and serenity. With its distinctive, steeply pitched roof, two separate garages and terracotta brickwork the property presents with a pleasing, almost symmetrical frontage. Reassuringly elegant, all rooms are generously proportioned with large windows for optimal natural light while every care has been taken in the presentation of this welcoming abode.

Freshly decorated throughout using the finest Farrow & Ball paint, a contemporary colour palette creates an utterly sophisticated interior. Arranged over two floors, the property presents with a sizeable open plan sitting room and dining room, a contemporary style fully-fitted kitchen, four/five double bedrooms / study, two large shower rooms of equally modern design and a handy ground floor cloak room.



In more detail

On entering, a nifty porch offers a convenient spot for storing outdoor shoes and coats; leading directly into the expansive entrance hallway laid with the most exquisite parquet flooring. From here you have access to all rooms in this considerable family home. At the very rear of the property is the double reception room, made exceptionally light by a sizeable rear window and sliding patio door that open onto the south/west facing balcony. Offering capacious proportions, the room has been seamlessly divided by an open doorway to create two distinct spaces for relaxing and dining; the room is well-poised for entertaining family and friends. A statement kitchen adjoins, offering a wealth of base-mounted cabinets in a vogueish sage grey complemented by marble effect countertops. The shaker style design adds a wonderfully refined touch whilst offering ample storage and food preparation space.

The bedrooms in this attractive property are well-placed to front and on the first floor; facing north/east, the rooms take full advantage of the morning sun. In its current layout there are five bedrooms each being a good-size room with the largest one boasting a large bay window. However, the property has exceptional versatility with almost endless opportunity to use the rooms to suit any future resident’s need. For example, the ground floor music room and first floor large landing both lend themselves to be two separate work from home office spaces or studies. Whilst the property is already a fantastic size there is potential to develop/extend (STPP) as neighbouring properties have done at the back, including a large under-house area (the full width of the lounge) that could also be adapted.

Velux windows on the first floor make the upmost of far-reaching rooftop views. The property has two large walk in shower rooms one on each floor and both featuring an equally sophisticated design. A handy downstairs cloakroom completes this well laid out large home

Outside

Externally there is a substantial secluded south/west facing garden and a balcony. The garden has been carefully tended and thoughtfully landscaped to make the very most of the space. Aside from the well-maintained balcony, there are two further terraces positioned at either end of a large central lawn. Well-established shrubbery, planters and mature trees border the perimeter creating a wonderful sense of privacy and a lusciously green aspect. In summary, the garden is very well suited to outdoor dining and entertaining in the summer months as well as providing plenty of room for children to play. There is off road parking for several cars to the front and two garages.

In the Local Area

Sitting near to the green open spaces of Hove Park there is an abundance of outdoor facilities close at hand ranging from tennis courts, children's playground and bowling green to a cafe, picnic area and working model railway.

A Waitrose superstore and Tesco Metro are within walking distance as well as the shops and amenities of Seven Dials, Church Road and Goldstone Villas all being easily accessible. Hove’s famous seafront is just past Church Road and is the perfect place to spend those summer afternoons.

Preston Park and Hove Station offer convenient mainline links for commuters and local schools include Lancing College Preparatory, Cottesmore St Marys Catholic Primary School and Hove Park School, Brighton and Hove High School and BHASVIC Sixth Form Centre, along with the recently opened Bilingual Primary School.

Benett Avenue is located in parking zone P. The council tax band is F, which is currently charged at £3,218.10 for 2023/24.