4 bed detached house for sale

Varndean Holt, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £1,000,000--£1,100,000.

Sought after varndean/surrenden area.

Quiet residential close.

Chain free.

Internal viewings available on request.


A quiet sun filled retreat, this fabulous 4 bed detached family house with a garage and plentiful off street parking has a sunny west facing garden to enjoy in a seriously exclusive location. This hidden modern development on a no through lane has a gate to Varndean 6th form College at its heart and a footpath leading to highly rated Balfour Primary School, Varndean High and Dorothy Stringer – as well as to the playground, golf course and country walks of Hollingbury Park! Ideal for families and professionals of any age with local shops and cafes nearby, both Preston Park and the station with direct trains to Gatwick and London are within a 5 min drive.

Built in traditional Sussex style, inside, this sophisticated home has a versatile 155.5m2 (1673 sq. Ft.) to relax into. A double depth living dining room has plenty of space in which to work, rest or play where central, glazed doors your options open and a west wall of glass folds away to the leafy landscaping of the garden. Design-led, the airy kitchen breakfast room bathes in sunshine and also opens to the patio by the house for easy al fresco dining. Upstairs all 4 bedrooms are bright, quiet doubles, the private principal with a chic en-suite, and the spacious family bathroom has a high-end finish.

Homes in this tranquil enclave between the amenities of historic Preston Village with its famous park and fashionable Fiveways Village – and its 5 ways into or out of the city -simply do not come onto the market often. London Road at the bottom of the hill gives easy access to the city centre or A23/27, whilst Ditchling Road at the top takes you to the cultural heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park.

In brief:
Style Modern detached house
Type 4 double beds, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + gf w.c., living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area Surrenden
Floor Area 1673 sq.ft
Outside Space Front garden, back West garden
Parking Garage, off street
Council Tax Band G

Why you’ll like it:
Tucked away on an exclusive cul de sac in one of our city’s most prestigious areas, this big, bright house is on the market for the first time in 20 years. Designed to let the light stream through, inside the interiors are family friendly and fuss free delivering a subtle, luxury lifestyle with practical flooring on the ground floor for an easy in/out flow and generous double bedrooms.

The Approach:
At the far end of the tree- lined, no through lane where not many cars or people pass, skilled landscaping by the garage and smart off street parking delivers an impressive approach. Built in traditional Sussex style with a gable and hung tiles, the entrance is sheltered by a lit porch – and the garage has power if you wanted to install a car charger. Through the front door, a wide, welcoming hallway has wood flooring to put visitors at ease and a deep cupboard for coats and bags as well as a guest w.c. Are discreetly tucked away.

The Living & Dining Room:
Sunlight streams through the beautifully proportioned living and dining room where two rooms have become one to create an elegantly understated space ideal for entertaining as well as for family time. Spanning the building from east to west with central glazed doors to ensure uninterrupted light, these versatile rooms are inviting, with a large window at the front to the verdant lane and a far wall of full height, bi-folding doors to bring the garden straight into the house.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room and Garden:
Stylish and sociable, the kitchen breakfast room is all about a relaxed lifestyle with plenty of space for a family table by the broad door to the garden. Skilfully planned, the hot working areas of the kitchen are away from the flow to the dining terrace outside whilst at the hallway end, appliances are also convenient for the formal dining room. A practical, modern classic where integrated appliances include a gas hob, grill/combi and fan oven beneath a hood, plumbing and power are in place for a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, and there’s designated space for a big fridge freezer.

Outside, the back garden is a sunny west facing oasis which is thoughtfully landscaped for a family friendly, al fresco lifestyle - and it’s child and pet secure behind fencing and locked side gate. Designed for easy maintenance with exotic planting for a holiday feel and mature trees to deliver some shade during high summer, you’ll have more time to sit and enjoy it. The raised lawn is large enough for play and it is looked over by both the spacious paved patio by the kitchen and seaside inspired seating terrace by the living room.

Three Family Double Bedrooms and Bathroom:
All three family bedrooms are big, bright and comfortable double rooms, so there shouldn’t be any ‘lively discussions’ about allocation. Two have fitted wardrobes to fill, and all have open, leafy views and space for quiet study.

Central to this storey, the big airy shower room is a soothing retreat with spa-like touches in the lit mirror, sleek vanity beneath the hand basin and warming rails for towels and pyjamas.

The Principal Bedroom, En-Suite:
Peaceful and private, the principal bedroom is a secret haven with calm decoration and soothing symmetry. Twin double wardrobes provide all the organised storage you could dream of, and designed with luxury in mind, the fabulous shower room with natural light is large enough for a contemporary bathtub as well as a large walk in shower.

Agent Says:
“This special package combines a luxury house with an exclusive location which is hard to beat. Although within a 10-20 min walk of schools, parks, shops and a station to London, it is an idyllic, secluded setting for those who want to make the most of our vibrant coastal city, but return to peace and parking.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Perfect for a family of any age, the house opens to the garden in summer, whilst in the winter it becomes warm and private. The no through lane is safe and quiet with friendly and considerate neighbours- and we have street parties when we all come together. Although we are tucked away (no-one knows this leafy lane is here!), you can walk to the train station in 20 mins- and we are also close to bus routes so you can be free from the car. Convenient for nights out locally, in Brighton, Hove - or the West End as Preston Park Station has direct trains to Gatwick and London- it is also ideal if you have children as we’re surrounded by good schools and parks so it’s easy to meet people. We shall miss our happy especially the garden, which is full of birdsong in the Spring, but we hope that you will love it as much as we have.”

Where it is:
Shops: Preston Village (with local Sainsbury’s) 3 mins and Fiveways 5 mins by car, city centre at the Level/ foot of North Laine approx. 7-10 mins by cab
Train Station: Preston Park Station 5 mins drive, 15-20 on foot
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury Park 10 mins along footpath, Preston Park 5-10 mins walk, 3 mins by car, sea about 10

Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, Downs Junior, Downs Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, bhasvic, Newman 6th Form College, bimm
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as the station to Gatwick and London is a 5 minute drive, (15-20 on foot) Surrenden is a sought after, convenient destination with easy access to friendly cafés, bistro pubs and shops which include a local Sainsbury’s! Surrounded by parks (Preston Park, Hollingbury Park, Blaker’s Park) which have playgrounds, cafes and sports facilities it will be easy to meet people – and parks here host events during our famous festivals, too. Local schools from primary to 6th form are good and within easy distance and the National Park, bordered by beaches is just a short drive. Vibrant arts venues, restaurants and shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those with a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27.