3 Bed Detached House For Sale

Big and bright with a social flow, this beautiful 3/4 bedroom detached house is ideal for a growing family or if you like to entertain with a large sunny garden, integral garage and off street parking.

In a popular location just a 5 minute walk to the playgrounds and sports facilities of Hove Park, there are good primary schools, a choice of secondary schools and Hove Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London within a 5-6 minute drive. Inside it offers a generous 1634 sq. ft (151.8m2) of elegant rooms which offer plenty of options should you work from home or want a fourth bedroom.

The ground floor has an easy flow between the living room, where guests can spill out to the garden or relax in front of a fire and the traditional dining room, and the classic kitchen has a family breakfast bar and opens to the tranquil garden which has a dining terrace and a large lawn for play.

Upstairs, all three bedrooms are quiet, comfortable doubles, the principal en-suite, and the luxury bathroom is supplemented by a guest cloakroom on the ground floor.

Quiet but convenient, this area is well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence and has plenty of local amenities including a Waitrose within a 3 minute radius.

Close to the heart of the city and its beaches, Goldstone Crescent is around the corner which takes you to the A2038 and its swift access to the National Park at Devil’s Dyke or to the A23/A27.



Style: 1930’s detached house
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + cloakroom, living room, dining room/4th bedroom, kitchen/breakfast room
Area: Hove
Floor Area: 1634 sq ft
Garden: Generous southeast landscaped garden to the rear
Parking: Garage, off street for several cars
Council Tax Band: E

Why You’ll Like It:

Built in Arts and Crafts 1930’s ‘Tudorbethan’ style with a timbered gable and broad tiled bays, this smart detached house stands out even from its prosperous neighbours set privately back behind a paved hard standing. Discreet eco-sensitive improvements include energy efficient windows and expert landscaping in the gardens, which at the front deliver an inviting approach and off street parking as well as access to the integral garage – so no mor getting wet whilst unpacking the car!

Inside, wooden flooring gives guests and pets free reign. With a broad bay which almost fills the front wall, the dining room has an elegant 16’5 x 11’6 (5.00m x 3.50m) to welcome company. A restful retreat with classic grace, this room could also be a playroom, a home office or even an extra bedroom as there is a w.c. nearby.

Sunlight streams through the spacious living room where French doors in the far bay bring the outside in with oak flooring beneath your feet to ensure a fuss free flow to the garden. Light and airy during summer, this is a room for all seasons where guests can relax in complete and rare seclusion in winter by a coal effect gas fire which is within a handsome fireplace.

Bright, cheerful and family friendly, at the heart of the home the kitchen has a breakfast bar where completion of homework can be encouraged, or family time enjoyed. Well-planned and good to go, timeless shaker units provide ample storage and practical working surfaces. A gas hob is beneath a hood, the grill and fan ovens are at eye level and there are both a dishwasher and a washing machine.

Outside, a sunny oasis is larger than many this close to the city, the South Downs National Park and the sea. Carefully designed it is child and pet secure with a stone paved sun terrace by the house made private by mature shrubs and trees. Broad, shallow steps rise to a lawn large enough for play surrounded by planting for both sun and shade. Surrounded by a sea of gardens it is surprisingly tranquil and at the far end, there is a shed.

Returning inside, upstairs the two family bedrooms are quiet, comfortable double rooms. private and all are doubles. The smallest of these rooms is still a good size at 14’8 x 9’10 (4.48m x 3.00m) and with inspiring garden views, they are large enough for quiet study. Central to this level, the luxury bathroom has a designer finish with a freestanding, contemporary slipper bath with a shower attachment as well as a separate, walk in shower which has a dual head system. At the front of the house, with open views, the principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary which spreads its wings over 16’5 x 11’6 (5.00m x 3.50m). With calm décor and a bow bay which fills the room with light, it has all the wardrobe space you could dream of, and the chic en suite shower room has high end fittings.

Agent’s Thoughts

“This light and spacious home has beautifully proportioned, sunlit rooms to enjoy inside, and a large, sociable garden. Detached homes close to Hove Park are particularly sought after by professionals and families wanting its playground and sporting facilities and good schools for their children as well as swift access to the city, the station and the airports.”

Owner’s Secret:

“The location is perfect for a family with Hove Park on the doorstep and both Hove Recreation Ground and Dyke Road Park (which has an open air theatre) within an easy drive, and you can be walking on the Downs or swimming in the sea in about 15 minutes. Warm and welcoming in winter, during summer the house is full of sunshine and the big garden is perfect for family time or celebrations. The easy flow of the ground floor and big rooms are perfect for a growing family and entertaining, and there is plenty of space for friends to come and stay. The neighbours are friendly and considerate, and the street is quiet.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 1 min by car, 3 on foot, Waitrose 3 by car, city centre about 10
Station: Aldrington Station 5 mins drive, Hove Station 5
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 1 min drive, 5 on foot, beach 10-15 by car
Closest schools:
Primary: Aldrington C of E, Cottesmore St Mary R.C, Bilingual
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman,
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Cardinal Newman
Private: Windlesham Prep, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lewes Old Grammar

This is a great area to be between the beach and the South Downs National Park- and very popular. The sports facilities, friendly community and café of Hove Park are just a short stroll and Dyke Road Park is also within easy reach, also with a playground and café full of local parents, and it has an open air theatre as well. Quiet with plenty of amenities nearby, local schools are good and there’s easy access to some of the best private schools in the country as well including Lancing Prep and Brighton College with school buses or bus routes allowing older children independence. Aldrington and Hove Stations have direct trains to Gatwick and London stations are both simple to get to and the A23/M23 as well as the A27 for Worthing or Lewes are a short drive.