Elanora, Madehurst Close, East Preston, West Sussex, BN16 2TH

Jacobs Steel are delighted to offer for sale 'Elanora' an exceptionally spacious and highly individual detached bungalow, occupying a private position within Madehurst Close on the prestigious Willowhayne Estate in East Preston. Extending to just under 3,900 sq ft, this is a home of quite remarkable proportions, combining extensive and beautifully connected living accommodation with a particularly versatile layout, including a self-contained annexe ideal for independent or multi-generational living.

One of the most impressive aspects of the property is the way in which such substantial accommodation has been arranged. Rather than feeling like a series of additions, there is a genuine sense of flow throughout, with the principal bedroom accommodation predominantly occupying one side of the house and the main reception and entertaining spaces positioned towards the other. This natural separation works exceptionally well, allowing the quieter, more private areas of the home to sit comfortably away from the principal living spaces, while remaining seamlessly connected.
The scale is immediately apparent upon entering. A broad entrance hall leads into an extensive network of accommodation, with engineered oak flooring continuing through much of the hallway and helping to create a warm and cohesive feel. Sightlines through the house, together with numerous windows and glazed doors, introduce an excellent level of natural light and provide regular connections with the gardens and terraces outside.

At the heart of the home is a superb kitchen, dining and family room, a wonderfully sociable space designed around everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen itself is comprehensively fitted with an extensive range of timber-fronted cabinetry, contrasting work surfaces and a substantial central island, while large-format ceramic floor tiles continue through the room. Wide glazed doors open directly onto the garden, allowing the dining area and terrace to work almost as one during the warmer months.

The kitchen flows naturally into an additional family living room, creating a substantial informal hub to the house. Importantly, however, this is far from the property's only reception space. A generous separate living room and formal dining room provide further areas in which to entertain or simply retreat, giving the house the versatility to accommodate a large family without everyone having to occupy the same space. A further study/bedroom adds yet another dimension and would work equally well as a home office, occasional bedroom or hobby room.
The bedroom wing is equally impressive. The principal bedroom is particularly substantial, measuring over 16ft in both directions and complemented by two separate walk-in wardrobes and a large en-suite bathroom. The latter is finished in a clean contemporary style with twin basins, bath and separate walk-in shower. Further bedrooms are again well proportioned, with additional walk-in storage and en-suite facilities contributing to the exceptional amount of accommodation available.

A defining feature of the property is its independent annexe. Far more than simply an additional bedroom or guest suite, it provides its own generous living room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom and en-suite shower room. This creates genuine independence for an older child, relative, live-in support or long-term guest while retaining the reassurance and convenience of being connected to the principal home. Equally, the accommodation could simply be absorbed into the main house for those wanting the entire footprint for one family.

Practicality has clearly been considered alongside scale. There is a separate utility room, excellent storage throughout and a large part-boarded loft providing valuable additional storage space. The property benefits from gas-fired central heating, supplemented by electric underfloor heating within several of the bathrooms.

The outside space complements the house particularly well. Set behind mature hedging and approached through electric gates with entry phone system, the property enjoys a notably private frontage with an expansive driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and access to the integral double garage. The sense of space on arrival is unusual for a coastal property and gives the house considerable presence while maintaining a discreet appearance from the road.

To the rear, the gardens are wonderfully secluded, with tall established hedging creating a high degree of privacy. A broad expanse of lawn provides plenty of usable family garden space, while a choice of terrace areas immediately adjoining the house creates natural places for outside dining, entertaining and relaxing. There is also a useful garden shed. With so many principal rooms opening or looking towards the outside space, the garden feels very much connected to the house rather than separate from it.

Madehurst Close forms part of the highly regarded private Willowhayne Estate, an established residential setting close to the coastline in East Preston. The aerial perspective illustrates the property's enviable position particularly well, with the sea close by while the village itself provides an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Nearby Angmering station offers regular rail services towards London, Brighton and the south coast, while the surrounding area provides easy access to the South Downs, Arundel and Goodwood.

What ultimately distinguishes this home is its sheer versatility. At just under 3,900 sq ft, it offers the scale more commonly associated with a substantial two-storey family house, yet almost entirely across one level. The combination of extensive reception space, a clearly defined bedroom wing, genuine independent annexe, generous garaging, private gardens and considerable parking makes it exceptionally adaptable. It is a home capable of accommodating several generations comfortably, allowing family members to live together while retaining independence, or simply providing an extraordinary amount of space for those looking to embrace generous single-storey living in one of East Preston's most desirable private estates.