Listed for £775,000
February 9, 2024
Sold for £643,000
2019
Sold for £82,500
1996
GUIDE PRICE: £775,000--£800,000.
ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.
INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Just a few minutes drive from the city centre in an area given a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, this 4 bed Victorian house with a rare south garden and stunning views to the sea and countryside from the top has the Fiveways Village around the corner. Family friendly Blakers Park is nearby and it is within 5 minutes of good primary and senior schools- and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London. Light and spacious, it blends a sophisticated lifestyle with contemporary family needs where a double depth reception has an open fire and a stylish kitchen breakfast room opens to a garden beautifully designed for easy entertaining. Three storeys over 133.3m2 (1434 sq. ft.) offer options if you work from home, upstairs all four double bedrooms are ready for your move, the family bathroom has a designer finish and at the top, the principal bedroom is en-suite and has picture perfect views front and back.
In a quiet enclave of leafy, historic terraces which rise from the sports facilities, playground and arts events of Preston Park to the al fresco lifestyle of fashionable Fiveways Village, homes in this golden triangle do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as they attract professionals, families and investors with London Road at the bottom of the hill giving easy access to the city centre or A23/27, and Ditchling Road at the top, which takes you to the historic heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park.
Style Victorian terraced house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living dining room, kitchen/breakfast room
Area Fiveways
Floor Area 1491 sq.ft.
Outside Space Front and back gardens
Parking Permit Zone F, no list
Council Tax Band D
Why you’ll like it:
Quiet but convenient with plentiful permit parking and bus routes giving older children independence, this is one of the most sought after areas in our famous coastal city. Inside sensitively blends character with modern style and this design approach begins in the gated front garden which has a path paved in traditional style, an easy maintenance slate area with a secure bike store (which could stay), and the attractive bays have energy efficient windows already in place.
Inside, a broad lobby opens to a hushed entrance hall with discreet, generous storage and the floorboards underfoot have been stripped back to their original glory, and continue through to the living dining room for a fuss free flow.
Light and spacious, the living dining room has been opened to provide an inviting reception ideal for a contemporary lifestyle, painted in the subtle heritage hues of Farrow & Ball with ample space to share. Friends and family can relax in comfort and enjoy a roaring fire in the living area by a graceful bay window, or enjoy a secluded dining experience whilst admiring garden views at the far end.
Along the hall, the sun-lit kitchen breakfast room is lined with big windows to the east whilst the south wall of glass frames the open landscaping of the garden. Well-planned, the kitchen is tucked away from the social flow with plenty of custom coloured storage and family friendly, marbled quartz working surfaces. Good to go, quality appliances include a Neff touch induction hob and oven beneath a lit hood, a cupboard conceals both a washing machine as well as a dryer and there is designated space for a tall fridge freezer – and the vendors are happy to discuss the appliances in situ.
Outside, the garden is a blank canvas which is perfect for parties, but also for family time. Facing south for uninterrupted sunshine - a feature hard to find in a city built generally obliquely to the sea, it is child and pet secure behind walls and statement fencing, and the paved terrace by the house has plenty of space for al fresco dining. Larger than many this close to the city centre, the lawn, which has a seating area, is level for play.
Returning inside, the first of the generous double bedrooms is bright and cheerful with garden views. Used as a child’s bedroom it is also ideal for visiting family, as a home office or for teenagers on the first landing, so occupants can come and go without disturbing the main bedrooms - and the bonus is that it is by the stylish bathroom. Cool and contemporary, there’s a flawless finish to this fabulous bathroom which has an impressive dual head shower above the bath and high end brass fittings.
Up a few steps, the second double bedroom has plenty of character and space of its own with alcoves for wardrobes and space for quiet study.
Next door, spanning the full width of this substantial property with 4.72m x 4.32m (15’6 x14’2) in which to work, rest or play, the third double bedroom is used as a family room. With the restful proportions only a period home can deliver, the decoration is soothing and a magnificent, broad bay as well as tall window almost fill the front wall to flood it with light.
Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the fourth, principal bedroom is a beauty, bathing in the Sussex sunshine beneath a large Velux at the front which frames a distant view of the Downs whilst a picture window at the back frames stunning views sweeping across the city to the sea by day, and which glitters at night. With 6.30m x 4.16m (20’8 x 13’8) in which to unwind, custom made deep wardrobes and under eave storage, all you need is a bed, and the en-suite shower room is chic.
Agent Says:
“Ideal for professionals and/or a growing family close to schools, parks, the city and the station, houses in these tranquil Victorian terraces sell fast. This light and spacious home is unusually stylish and has a sociable garden which faces south.”
Owner’s secret:
“We have enjoyed many celebrations both inside and out, and family life is made easy with parks, good schools and shops all within easy reach. Inside, we have tried to keep the rooms easy to live in but stylish, and we love the way the house opens to the fresh air in summer with plenty of space for the children to play outside but then becomes warm and cosy in winter. The sea views at the top are inspiring whether rain or shine – and remind us to get out to enjoy the coast or all the National Park offers at weekends. Fiveways is a great place to live with a real community, al fresco cafés and independent shops including a bakers and butchers, our neighbours are lovely, and we still delight in the fact that we have everything, including the city and the station to London on our doorstep, but it is really quiet here.”
Where it is:
Shops: Fiveways 4 mins walk, 1 by car
Train Station: Preston Park Station 5-6 mins drive, 25 on foot, Brighton 8 by cab
Seafront or Park: Blakers Park 4 mins on foot, Preston Park 2 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 is a 5-6 minute drive, Fiveways is a favourite destination known for its independent friendly shops, cafés and small Co-Op. Between family friendly Blakers Park, the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park -which both host events during our legendary festivals- and Hollingbury Parks countryside walks, local schools are good and within easy reach, and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone F has no waiting list.
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