An exquisite and most impressive 1920's eight bedroom Colonial style landmark property designed in the style of The White house. Situated in one of the most desirable positions in one of Hove's premier roads. A home designed for family life and entertaining with 50ft swimming pool and landscaped gardens, Koi Carp lake, stocked with a variety of Koi, set in an overall plot approaching two thirds of acre. No Chain. Planning consent for an additional dwelling. Planning Reference BH2009/01158.
| A Most Impressive Property | Sought After Location | Reception Hall | Sitting Room | Drawing Room | Music Room | Conservatory | Dining Room | Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Servery | Utility Room | Cloakroom | Cellar | Five Bedroom Suites | Three Further Bedrooms |
| Secluded Gardens | Hard Tennis Court | Swimming Pool with Terrace and Summer House |
| Jacuzzi Room | Large Koi Carp Pool with Pergoda and Decked Terrace | No On-ward Chain |
Description A most imposing and unique 1920's Colonial style property designed on the style of The White House, built to the highest level of comfort and luxury offering substantial and secluded accommodation enjoying delightful gardens. The property is approached through the delightful front lawns with box hedging surrounding two small water features and tiled pathway leading up the main steps towards the entrance covered by the high pediment supported by floor pillars. Entering into the splendid Reception Hall with solid veined marble flooring, cornice ceiling and cloaks cupboard. Doors leading to all principal reception rooms and cloakroom. The sitting room is of substantial size with an ornate gas fireplace with marble surround and hearth, corniced ceiling with feature pillar. Two large bay windows overlook the front gardens and the undoubtedly main feature of the room being the stunning curved staircase which leads up to the first floor landing.
. Carved solid wood double doors lead from the sitting room into the Music room. This room offers an light and airey feel due to the floor to ceiling windows and doors which overlook and lead to the large ornamental Koi Carp pool, parquet flooring and ceiling mural. The drawing room is a beautiful room with double doors overlooking the Koi Carp pond, gas fireplace with marble surround and hearth, domed ceiling with mural, plus a unique circular revolving floor area giving the opportunity to change the view whilst remaining seated, pillard entrance to the semi-circular conservatory with ceramic tiled decorative flooring with numerous doors opening to the rear and side gardens enjoying views to the Koi Carp pond and pool area.
. Double doors lead into the Kitchen/breakfast room being of impressive size being newly fitted with a bespoke kitchen offering an extensive range of wall and floor cupboards with attractive granite work surfaces, two large American style fridge freezers, steel sinks and drainer, two electric ovens, large central island with granite work surface incorporating a 5-ring halogen hob and extractor hood, combination oven and large drawer units. Separate walk-in pantry. The breakfast area with attractive limed oak ceiling leads into the conservatory and provides ample space for a large table and chairs with window to the rear overlooking pool and patio area. Leading off from the kitchen is the servery and offers a range of wall and base units and work surfaces and corian double sinks, marble tiled floor and door leading to rear patio to pool area, stairs leading to the first floor. Doors to utility room and Cloakroom.
. From the kitchen is the cellar with the fuse boxes, boilers and water tanks. The formal dining room is superbly decorated with wonderful painted frescos, double sash windows enjoying views of the front gardens, ornate marble fire surround with hearth and grate. Solid carved wood double doors leading to the main reception and second set of carved wood double doors leading through to the kitchen.
First Floor The carved sweeping staircase leads up from the sitting room to the spacious first floor landing. The master bedroom suite is stunning with an open fireplace with ornate wooden fire surround and marble hearth, large bay sash window to the front, sliding door into the large and luxurious en-suite bathroom. A triple aspect room offering peace and tranquillity with feature stained glass window, Juliet balcony overlooking the Koi Carp pool, circular jacuzzi bath in the centre of the room with gold feature taps and feature chandelier/shower. The en-suite shower room has a glazed double shower cubicle with marble walls which can be used as a seated steam room. A mirrored door conceals the full sized sauna. Large sash window overlooking the front. The dressing room has floor to ceiling wardrobes and two double doors to balcony overlooking the Koi Carp pool.
. The double aspect second bedroom has been decorated to a very elegant design being Royal Pavillion yellow with ornamental frescos to walls, window and double doors out to the balcony and door to en-suite shower room. A door from the second bedroom leads to a secondary staircase and landing leading beyond to previous servants quarters. Bedroom three with fully fitted wardrobes and drawers and double doors onto balcony overlooking Koi Carp pool, swimming pool and sun terrace. Walk-in linen cupboard. The large double fourth bedroom with triple aspect sash windows to the front , fully fitted wardrobes, cupboards and drawers. En-suite with jacuzzi bath.
Second Floor Possible Staff Quarters , providing two further bedrooms, with one en-suite shower room and a separate bathroom.
Outside Whitton House enjoys landscaped ground with an established Japanese garden with Koi pond, with wooden decked areas and bridge leading to a Pagoda and seating area. Kidney shaped swimmimg pool. Steps up to an enclosed hard tennis court. Range of outbuildings.
Outbuildings The outhouses include a pool house with glassed roof and bar area, jacuzzi house with inset jacuzzi, sauna house with shower and cloakroom, and pump room.
Outside continued Garage providing parking for around four cars, with electricity, water and heating, up and over electric door. Driveway parking area for around four cars with some overhead cover.
Situation This property is situated in the most sought after area in Hove being within walking distance to local amenities. Brighton and Hove City offers an excellent range of shopping and leisure facilities, including an array of restaurants, theatre, art venues and many seafront amenities including the beautiful Brighton promenade. Brighton mainline station provides a regular train service to London Victoria (approximately 50 minutes). in addition, the extensive road network provides access to the A23, M23, M25 and complete motorway network and Gatwick Airport.
8 Bedrooms
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