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5 bedroom detached house for sale
Tongdean Road, Hove
£3,500,000
Tongdean Road, Hove
£3,500,000
Our Summary
- It has retained its superior status with large, elegant homes set on sizable plots which, in recent years, owners and developers have seen the potential for modernisation and rebuilding
- Development Opportunity: - Offering a unique opportunity for development in one of the city
- s most prestigious suburbs, this substantial six-bedroom house sits on a large plot of land with potential to create either one separate dwelling alongside the current property or to build two or three separate family homes from new
- As it stands, the house has huge potential to add value should it be fully renovated and modernised, while the garden is the ideal size for families or for sophisticated summer entertaining
- Internally, it is in need of updating and repair in areas, although it is homely and spacious with double glazed windows and many original Edwardian features
- The potential to extend this space is huge, or simply knocking through to the utility room and dining area to create an open plan space
- There is scope to extend further into the large loft space, or to create a second floor with several further bedrooms, bathrooms or an exceptional principal bedroom suite from which the views across the city to the sea would be even more exceptional - although this would require planning consents
- There are endless permutations for reconfiguration and garden landscaping which any garden designer would love to explore, and it is clearly possible to reconfigure the land to allow for another development while retaining outdoor space for both properties
- Offering a wealth of original period features but in need of modernisation and repair
- ¾ acre) and a detached Edwardian house with potential to rebuild & modernise OR create 1, 2 or 3 newly built family homes
- Development opportunity in the Tongdean & Withdean Estate
- Potential to renovate, extend and reconfigure the main house, adding a second floor
Description
This property is a rare opportunity for development in a prestigious suburb, offering a unique chance to create one or multiple separate dwellings on a large plot of land. The current six-bedroom house, with its elegant entrance and grandeur, sits on a hill overlooking the South Downs National Park, providing stunning views of the sea. The property needs modernization and renovation, but its original Edwardian features, such as internal doors and panelling, could be retained. The gardens are a tranquil oasis, with defined areas for outdoor entertaining, a pool, and a copse of laurel trees hiding a magical play area. The property has immense potential for extension and reconfiguration, making it an ideal choice for those looking to escape the city and relocate to an area with excellent transport links and access to top schools.