School Lane, Brighton, BN45

Mewstone is an architect-designed, detached family home, which the current owners had built in 2012, in the South Downs vernacular of brick, flint and tile. Thoughtfully designed to maximise the gorgeous, far-reaching countryside views, the house has been well maintained and offers wonderfully spacious, bright and sociable accommodation.

At the heart of the house is a generous. galleried entrance hall, off which the open-plan living, dining and kitchen space is accessed via double doors. Bi-fold doors open onto the ample front terrace which brings the outside in and is perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying the glorious views. A 3.5kW Westfire log-burning stove provides a warming focal point for cooler months, whilst at the rear the back door leads out to a paved terrace area with a large lawned garden beyond. The ground floor also houses a large family bathroom and two further rooms, which could work either as bedrooms, playroom, TV room or snug. These rooms all have full-height sliding doors onto the rear terrace.

Upstairs there are three exceptionally spacious bedrooms, two with outstanding views across the South Downs National Park. The principal suite is particularly impressive, with a huge, apex window framing the outlook, a superbly generous walk-in wardrobe and stylish en-suite shower room. A well-appointed family bath and shower room completes the first floor accommodation.

The house benefits from strong eco credentials, including underfloor heating throughout, triple glazing, an air source heat pump and a highly efficient heat-recovery ventilation system. Individual, Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats allow room-by-room temperature control, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency.

Below the front terrace is a large garage with adjoining log store and utility space, along with an electric vehicle charging point. The driveway provides ample parking for at least four vehicles.

Outside

Rear Garden
Laid to lawn, with three young fruit trees, various seating areas, external lights and electricity points, to West of garden raised beds for vegetable patch are in place.

Parking
A double garage with lighting and electricity and ample parking spaces.

Additional Information

Brighton & Hove City Council
Council Tax Band G
Mains services (drainage pumped to holding tank, then to mains)