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Guide Price£1,195,000

Sweet Hill, Brighton

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 2,059 SQFT of accommodation.
  • 2.5 Acres of gardens and paddocks.
  • Three stables, tack room and three garden machine stores.
  • Convenient access to the A23 and A27 providing excellent links to Brighton and the coast.
  • The current layout lends itself to multi-generational living.
  • Beautiful countryside views.
  • Energy efficient home.

Description

Set in a glorious semi-rural position within Brighton BN1 postcode, Sweet Hill is an attractive and substantial single-storey home offering versatile accommodation, excellent equestrian facilities and beautifully open surroundings, all set within approximately 2.5 acres of gardens, paddocks and a sand school.

Description
Originally built in 1925 the property is discretely positioned along a private lane and occupies an elevated setting with far reaching views across open countryside within the South Downs National Park. Despite its peaceful tucked
away location Conifers enjoys excellent connectivity with convenient access to the A23 and A27 providing swift links to Brighton, the coast and beyond.
The property’s features include:
• Entrance hall leading to a well appointed utility room/wc space that was originally a third bedroom and could easily be reinstated if required.
• The large kitchen/living room offers excellent flexibility and could be returned to its original expansive open plan, dining and living space. The
kitchen is currently fitted with an array of modern white units with work surfaces over and a rangemaster cooker while the brick built hearth has a charming Victorian log burning stove with bressumer beam creating a warm and characterful focal spot. There is also plenty of space for entertaining with a large dining table
• The study is a particularly bright and attractive room enjoying delightful views over the gardens through an original large bay window complimented by built in cupboards.
• The principle double bedroom is a generous and impressive space featuring polished concrete flooring and sky lights that flood the room with
natural light. Double doors open directly onto a sunken patio area while the adjoining ensuite bathroom has been beautifully fitted with free standing roll top bath, walk in shower enclosure, wash hand basin and wc.
• Returning to the kitchen/living room double doors lead through to a further reception room which benefits from its own separate entrance offering excellent potential for annex use or independent living. This room features
an array of fitted white kitchen units with work surfaces over, polished concrete flooring and free standing contemporary log burning stove along
with ample open plan space for a dining table.
• Bi fold doors slide back to reveal a glazed family room, the perfect spot from which to enjoy peaceful views across the gardens. Skylights allow additional light to flood through the space while sliding doors provide seamless access to the patio
• Bedroom 2 enjoys direct access to the garden and is complimented by a dressing room and a well appointed adjacent bathroom making it ideal for guests or family members seeking privacy.

Outside
The property is approached by a five bar gate opening onto a sweeping circular in and out driveway providing ample parking and an impressive sense of arrival. The home benefits from a fully fitted bespoke laundry room featuring an array of built in storage cupboards and additional work top space which is
conveniently next door to the garage. The driveway continues beyond the house further through a five bar gate leading directly to the stable yard and equestrian facilities.
The front garden wraps around the property and is predominantly laid to lawn bordered by a selection of established trees, hedging and fruit trees creating a private and attractive setting.
The yard comprises of three stables and a tack room, further storage is provided by three additional garden stores and large timber outbuilding. A winding path leading through to the sand school and adjoining paddocks enclosed by traditional post and rail fencing. The fields are surrounded by mature trees and established hedging incorporating an ancient orchard, green house and vegetable garden with a wide variety of fruit trees adding charm and seasonal interest.
To the rear of the house a large paved patio wraps around the property providing a generous space for outdoor dining and entertaining with a discretely positioned hot tub/swim spa creating a private and relaxing retreat.
Agents note:
Conifers provides excellent energy efficiency through solar panels with a battery storage system, an air source heat pump and underfloor heating throughout. An EV smart charging point is installed by the garage.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-18

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 133 Equestrian listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£478,000 / acre
Equestrian Average (1+ acres) £121,605 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
74 C
82 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

28 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Westdene Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    445
    Type
    Community school
  • Patcham Infant School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    272
    Type
    Community school
  • Patcham Junior School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    353
    Type
    Community school
  • Carden Nursery and Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    359
    Type
    Community school
  • West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Patcham High School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,074
    Type
    Community school
  • King's School1.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    925
    Type
    Free schools
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Dorothy Stringer School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,626
    Type
    Community school
  • Varndean School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,487
    Type
    Community school
  • Blatchington Mill School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,622
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Patcham, Brighton0.8 miles
Sainsburys Brighton Carden Avenue Local, Brighton1.3 miles
M&S Carden Av Brighton SF, Brighton1.6 miles

GP surgery

Carden Surgery1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Patcham Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Mill View Hospital2.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field557 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Preston Park Rail Station1.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Waterhall Campsite947 metres

Typical drive times

Lewes14 min · 8.7 miles
Southwick11 min · 5.8 miles
Shoreham-by-Sea14 min · 8.6 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)13 min · 4.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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