Cuckmere Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £500,000--£550,000.

GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

With the countryside walks of Hollingbury Park and Golf Course at the end of the Way, the city centre a 10 min drive and the sea only 15 mins away, this semi-detached 3/4 bed chalet with a garage and sunny, raised garden where views sweep to the Downs delivers a fabulous coastal lifestyle. With a stylish finish and an easy flow it’s an ideal family home or good-to-go rental on a quiet, leafy street with plentiful free parking - and good primary, secondary schools, a choice of parks with playgrounds and Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London all within a 2-6 min radius.

Double glazed, inside has a design-led finish complete with parquet or wood underfoot to put guests at ease. An elegant living room is quiet with picture perfect views and the spacious kitchen diner flows out to a garden tiered to catch the sun, where friends and family can relax without being overlooked and enjoy the countryside vista. The luxury bathroom has both a bathtub and separate shower, and three ground floor bedrooms are quiet, comfortable – and don’t share a wall. Upstairs, the peaceful principal room is a joy to return to, spanning from east to west so you can enjoy the Sussex sun from its rise to its setting. Between fashionable Fiveways Village and M&S/Asda superstores, Hollingbury is well served for buses and this great location is close to London Road which takes you to the A23/A27 or past Preston Park Station into the heart of the city, whilst at the top of the hill Ditchling Road delivers you to the National Park, the famous North Laine and the sea within minutes.


In Brief:
Style Semi-detached chalet
Type 4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen dining room
Area Hollingbury
Floor Area 1450 sq.ft
Outside Space Front garden, large sunny garden at the back
Parking Garage, plentiful free on street
Council Tax Band D

Why You’ll Like It:
Making the most of its elevated position at the top of the city with uninterrupted light and sweeping views to the South Downs at the front, this spacious home is in an easy going, unpretentious part of the city favoured by professionals seeking swift access to the countryside, the sea and the city but peaceful nights. Investors are now noticing that this is a well-connected area with big, bright homes and gardens, free parking, bus routes to every part of the city, with major employers like the County Hospital, Brighton General, Nuffield Hospital and Victoria Hospital (Lewes) only about 15 mins away and the picturesque cultural heart of Brighton only 10 minutes by cab.

On the market for the first time since 2014, this loved family home has adapted to the changing needs of different generations, and all updating has been stylish and includes double glazing. Outside has great kerb appeal with the building raised from the street above the garage and front garden, and it’s worth noting that no 52 bus stops nearby which goes into fashionable Fiveways Village, the city centre and sea, the County Hospital and the Marina - and back again.
Inside, the porch has practical rush matting underfoot and opens to an inviting hallway with crisp clean lines, a wood parquet floor and a large cupboard for coats and bags. Ahead, sunlight streams through the stylish living room which has ample space to share, and you can relax in rare seclusion as large picture windows in the west wall frame a picture perfect view to rolling countryside.

There’s an easy flow to the glamorous kitchen diner which is ideal for family time or for sophisticated entertaining. There’s plenty of space for a table by the glazed doors which open to the sunny garden and skilfully designed, the kitchen is user friendly with a flowing layout and working surfaces which look great but are also practical. Integrated appliances include a 5 ring gas hob and hood beneath a skylight, a Neff grill/combi plus a fan oven and there’s designated space for a tall fridge freezer.

Outside, the feel good garden is all about a sociable, al fresco lifestyle where friends can enjoy the stunning views of this unique hilltop location from the upper tier. Easy to maintain, you’ll have more time to have fun and the wrap around dining terrace by the house, scented by rows of roses, lavender and seasonal flowers, is private and child/pet secure.

Returning inside, the design-led bathroom is central to the chalet. With space for both a statuesque tub with a shower attachment and a separate walk in shower it’s a relaxing, spa-like retreat with natural light, a bidet wand by the w.c. and sculptural warming rails for towels.
At the front of the house, the generous guest bedroom is quiet with inspiring, open views so currently doubles as a private home office. To the south, the second double bedroom is light, airy and ready to move into whilst at the back, the third, beautiful bedroom is a leafy sanctuary in which to unwind with glorious garden views.
Private and peaceful at the top, the principal bedroom spans the building from east to west with leafy views from front and back. An inviting refuge at the end of the day, there is plenty of floorspace even with a double bed in situ and under eave storage as a bonus.

Agent says:
“Great value and ready to move into, this stylish house is a special find on a big plot- and the views create the perfect setting for those who want to enjoy an al fresco lifestyle to the full.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Perfect for family time or entertaining, the house is bright, inviting and ready to move into with an easy flow and stylish decoration. It’s just a really relaxing place to spend time. There are wonderful views so you don’t feel hemmed in and we make good use of the garden where we enjoy the unique hilltop location, the changing of the seasons and the uninterrupted light –especially in the top bedroom where the sun sets are a joy. I grew up here and used to walk to school so if you have children, it’s easy to meet other families either at the school gate or in Hollingbury, Carden or Blaker’s Parks playground and café. Now I live here with my partner and it suits our busy lifestyles: The station is easy to reach for London or the airports, Hollingbury and Withdean Park have their own communities of dog walkers and joggers, whilst the PHX gym is very sociable too. The area is safe with plenty of free parking for friends and lovely neighbours, bus routes give independence from a car and there are local restaurants and bistro pubs to explore if you don’t want to go too far.”

Where it is:
Shops: Fiveways 4 mins drive, Asda and M&S 5 mins
Train Station: Preston Park Station 7 mins by car
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury Golf Club, Nature Reserve & playground 2 mins by car, Carden Park 2 mins, Blakers & Preston Park 5-7 mins, seafront about 15 mins

Closest schools:
Primary: Ofsted Good: Carden Primary, Patcham Infant, Patcham Junior
Secondary: Patcham High, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, Patcham, BHASVIC, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Brighton Waldorf

Just a few minutes from central Brighton & Hove but surrounded by parks and green spaces, this area has something for everyone and is also ideal for commuters as Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is about a 7 min drive. Close to schools – Carden Primary (current Ofsted rating good) is a 10-15 min walk, Patcham High and Varndean 6th form are about 5 mins drive but there are buses, and there are plenty of amenities for any age to enjoy nearby. For those who love the water the sea is at one end of Ditchling Road and if you enjoy the great outdoors, the National Park is at the other! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all easy to reach via the Ditchling or London Road and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 for the motorway, Sussex University or Lewes.