Welcome to 132 The Ridgway, Brighton, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the BN2 6PB area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This modern and well-kept property was built 1983-1990 and has a reported internal area of 121.17 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £676,000 and a rental potential of £4,394 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jun 1, 2014. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"Overview
This is a rare opportunity to acquire this truly unique exclusive house with its unique open plan spiral staircase rising through the middle of the home. It is a very light and open entertaining and living space that feels extremely spacious. Air conditioning is provided in 2 rooms. The property boasts a covered, heated, swimming pool. Unlike outdoor swimming pools, this is truly usable throughout the year, rain or dark, and becomes an essential part of the lifestyle of living in this property - with incredibly easy maintenance.
The house has been completely refurbished to the very highest quality. The stunning kitchen and real stone bathrooms complement the open plan living area and spiral staircase to give a true entertaining property with a big wow factor. The property is in immaculate decorative order, ready to move straight in.
Lighting is entirely energy saving, mostly LED. The property has a modern central heating system, giving individual digital controllers in every single room - and these can be controlled by a PC or Mobile Phone for all programming. The property also benefits from 18 individual mini-electric meters, one per electrical circuit, to allow accurate monitoring of what is using energy and assist with energy saving. The property has modern double glazing throughout. Overall it's a highly energy efficient property without compromising comfort.
Driveway
The front of the house is framed by a beautiful large tree. A brand new driveway provides parking for 4 cars as well as access to the garage. It is surrounded with tall trees giving excellent privacy. People always comment on how secluded it feels at both the front and especially in the garden.
Garden
Mostly laid to lawn, the Garden is well stocked with mature plants, shrubs and a rose bed. The lower garden has a large pond at the end. The garden is lit by automatic light sensitive controls. There is a storage area under the swimming pool decking.
Swimming Pool
The 33 foot swimming pool is covered by a retractable roof, which slides all the way back. This gives the luxury feel of an indoor swimming pool whilst not losing the ability to use it outdoors in the summer. It is lit, and perfect for swimming in the dark evenings without feeling the breeze. It is heated with a brand new Worcester condensing boiler which sits next to the main house boiler, and this gives excellent economy for pool heating. The owner runs the pool at 33 degrees for 9 months of the year. Due to the roof, the maintenance required is tiny - 10 minutes a week in total at the most.
Entertainment
The property has Virgin TV, Virgin Internet (150mb) and BT Infinity Internet (80mb). Hidden cables are run around the lounge for full surround sound speakers, and an HD TV cable runs from the entertainment system up to the loft, where you can distribute it around the bedrooms.
Location
The property is located close to local amenities and has good transport links. A quick shortcut through Ovingdean gives good links to the marina where there are excellent restaurants. The shops at the top of the road offer a good variety of retail and takeaways. There are good schools in the area such as Rudyard Kipling Primary School which is approximately 0.4 miles away. Falmer station is approximately 1.4 miles away and Brighton mainline station is only a 10 minute drive. There is a local shop at the park just around the corner.
Owners Comments
We have absolutely loved living here for the past five years, and have extensively modernised and extended the house. Everyone that visits immediately comments on how lovely the house is, and it really has that "wow" factor. We particularly love the area - its peaceful, with quiet neighbours, and only a few minutes walk from a fields at the same time as being closely connected to the city. The swimming pool is the centre of entertainment, with guests always bringing their swimsuits whatever time of day they come! We are sad to leave, but it was unavoidable.
Im choosing to sell this house myself with the help of Housenetwork. Im doing this because I dont think an estate agent can do the property justice and I want to show any potential owners around myself. If you visit, ill be able to answer absolutely any questions you have, and demonstrate everything first hand.
Feedback from two Estate Agents: "Wow, it's even more spacious than it appears in the photos. The open plan living area is fantastic!"
KITCHEN 15'7 x 8'9 (4.75m x 2.66m)
The black gloss designer kitchen is topped by a unique naturally waterproof bamboo worktop. All appliances are hidden behind doors, and a large american fridge sits to the side, edged by a glass brick wall. The unique extractor fan rises from the worktop whilst ventilating the extra wide glass induction hob - this works more effectively than an overhead extractor and doesnt crowd head space. The kitchen benefits from a wine fridge, a wine rack, space saving corner access solutions and a boiling water tap. Hidden are dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer. The oven is convertible between single or double and the built-in bosch microwave also has an oven function, giving three ovens if required. It is fully fitted and has a range of base and eye-level units. The kitchen has a Solar Tube, bringing light into the kitchen even when the blinds are closed.
PORCH
An enclosed heated porch area provides space for hanging coats and shoes. It has full height double glazing making it a warm and light area. Entering through the oak glazed double doors, takes you to the breakfast bar with doors leading to the downstairs bathroom and connecting door to the garage.
HALLWAY
Entering through the oak glazed double doors, takes you to the breakfast bar with doors leading to the downstairs bathroom and connecting door to the garage.
CLOAKROOM
Newly refurbished, this bathroom boasts real stone tiles throughout, hidden toilet cistern, and a lit mirror. The floor is heated with a digital controller. The room benefits from a heated towel rail.
GARAGE
The garage has a space saving roller-shutter which is remote electrically operated. It is very practical for keeping a car in, as well as providing ample space for tools and storage. Shelving is provided at high level above most of the garage area. The garage has ample power and lighting. A large worktop with fitted sink runs down the side making it a useful workshop or storage area. Two Worcester Condenser boilers are fitted providing energy efficient heating for the house and pool.
OFFICE 12'0 x 4'6 (3.66m x 1.36m)
The office, currently used as a small store room, sits behind a designer glass door from the lounge. This is the perfect space for a desk and piece and quiet from the rest of the house. The office has a high shelf to keep the entertainment system
(Amplifier, Virgin, Sky, etc) and this has cabling to the Lounge, Bedrooms 1,2,4 to allow distribution of HD TV throughout the house.
LOUNGE-DINER 16'11 x 30'3 (5.15m x 9.22m)
Two steps down into the lounge presents a superb contoured high ceiling. The real stone tiled fireplace is the centrepiece of the room and boasts a modern glass fronted fireplace with remote control. Space for a wall mounted TV with all cables hidden in the wall allow the entertainment boxes (virgin, sky, etc) to be hidden in the office behind, out of sight. This rooms high ceiling particularly impresses and provides an excellent entertaining space. Large patio doors open up to an enclosed courtyard with access to the swimming pool, the shed and side passage, and the conservatory. A large central wood fan hangs from the ceiling in the middle of the lounge.
CONSERVATORY
The large conservatory gives an elevated view down the garden. Its amble space is enough for a table tennis or pool table. Makes a large entertaining dining room when covered with a table cloth. Double doors exit to the courtyard with access to the garden and the swimming pool. The conservatory wall adjoining the house is brick. The room is air-conditioned which provides cooling in the summer and efficient heating in the winter.
BEDROOM 3 10'1 x 8'11 (3.08m x 2.72m)
The third bedroom is at the front of the house, with a view over the driveway.
BATHROOM
Newly built, this bathroom boasts real stone tiles throughout, hidden toilet cistern, and a lit mirror. An enormous bath measures 200x90cm. A digital temperature controller allows a power shower, or a bath fill. The hot water system provides ample capacity to fill the bath. The floor is heated with a digital controller. The room benefits from a heated towel rail and a mirror cabinet recessed into the wall.
BEDROOM 4 7'10 x 13'3 (2.40m x 4.03m)
This bedroom is currently set up as a Gym, and has a connecting door through to the master bedroom, making it a perfect bedroom as a nursery.
BEDROOM 2 11'11 x 8'10 (3.64m x 2.69m)
Bedroom 2 is at the back of the property above the conservatory. It has ample space for a double bed. It has an excellent view over the garden and happy valley beyond. There is a wall mounted TV point, with cabling connecting to the entertainment system downstairs.
LANDING
A single central landing has five doors, leading to the four bedrooms and the master bathroom. It is the only room in the house with carpet, and it has a large carpeted area adjoining the spiral staircase, perfect for a display.
BEDROOM 1 11'11 x 14'1 (3.63m x 4.30m)
The spacious master bedroom provides space for a super-king bed. An archway leads to the walk-in wardrobe and en-suite wetroom. A connecting door takes you to bedroom 4, which is perfect as a nursery or a gym. The room is air-conditioned for cooling in the summer and efficient heating in the winter. A large patio door takes you to the wooden decked balcony with beautiful views over the happy valley. The lights are remote controlled allowing them to be switched off from the bedside.
WALK IN WARDROBE
The walk-in wardrobe provides a long run of clothes rails and has 2 windows if required. High level shelving and space for chests of drawers below gives enough space for a large number of clothes.
EN-SUITE WETROOM
Newly built, this bathroom boasts real stone tiles throughout, hidden toilet cistern, and a lit mirror. Twin "his and hers" power showers with bespoke tiled shower tray. The water system is pumped from a huge hot water tank, enough to fill the over size bath (in main bathroom), and easily supply high power for two, or even three, showers at the same time. The showers are digitally remote controlled, allowing temperature and flow to be changed from inside or outside the showers. A real stone basin has a waterfall tap with LED that changes colour to visually show you the temperature. The floor is heated with a digital controller. The room benefits from a heated towel rail.
BALCONY 7'11 x 17'11 (2.41m x 5.46m)
The balcony gives a view over the garden, the pool, and the rolling hills beyond. It is topped with wooden decking and a white hand rail.
OUTSIDE
Outside of the conservatory is a large stone tiled patio providing an excellent entertaining and barbeque area. The current owner uses a gas fired barbeque and patio heater on a regular basis. Stepping down from the patio takes you to the landscaped garden. All planters and hanging baskets at the front and the rear have automatic watering tubes on an automatic timer. Courtyard Area is accessed from the lounge and the conservatory. It provides access to the swimming pool and very large covered shed, along with a walkway to the main entertaining patio area.
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