• Style: Victorian terraced house +
• Type: 5 beds: 4 double 1 generous single +
• Area: Preston Park +
• Floor Area: 1629 sq.ft. +
• Outside Space: Spacious landscaped garden +
• Parking: Permit Zone F, no list +
• Council Tax Band: D +

GUIDE PRICE: £850,000--£875,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

STUNNING FIVE BEDROOM PERIOD HOME WITH KITCHEN SIDE RETURN.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

10-15 mins walk from Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, 6 from the park itself and within 5 mins stroll of a good primary and senior school, this beautiful 5 bed Victorian house has a spacious, landscaped garden in a great area given a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide. Local cafés and shops are around the corner and inside, great care has been taken to create a sophisticated family home where a restful 151.3m2 (1629 sq. ft.) combines period character with a contemporary, sociable lifestyle. A graceful living dining room offers a warm welcome with wood burning stoves in each area, whilst a design-led kitchen breakfast room bathes in sunshine and opens to the dynamic landscaping of the garden. Upstairs the 5 bedrooms, 1 used as a home office, are bright, quiet and stylish, the guest room with a chic en-suite, and the spacious family bathroom has a high-end finish.

In a quiet enclave of historic terraces which rise from the sports facilities, playground and arts events of Preston Park to Fiveways Village – and its 5 ways into or out of the city, homes in this golden triangle do not come onto the market often and sell fast as they attract professionals, families and international 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: 5 beds: 4 double 1 generous single, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + w.c, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area: Preston Park
Floor Area: 1629 sq.ft.
Outside Space: Spacious landscaped garden
Parking: Permit Zone F, no list
Council Tax Band: D

Why You’ll Like It:
Tucked away on a friendly street with access to Dorothy Stringer Secondary School around the corner and popular Balfour Primary a stroll, this box bay fronted house with timbered gables, discreet double glazing and landscaped front garden has instant appeal. In a quiet but convenient location with plentiful permit parking and grocers, cafes and bistro pubs nearby this is a popular area of the city with bus routes into or out of Brighton giving older children some independence, and Preston Park Station with direct access to Gatwick and London is a short walk or 3 mins by cab.

This period property was recently refurbished and benefits from net cabling and smart home integration throughout, designer radiators in keeping with the age of the house and the replacement of light and power sockets in chrome, some of which have usb charging points.
The Entrance Hall and Living Dining Room:
Inside has a subtle commitment to style, comfort and practicality and this design approach begins in the entrance lobby where the historic tones of Farrow & Ball blend beautifully with a traditionally tiled lobby and hallway, and there is a discreet guest cloakroom which has a burst of colour for fun, a w.c. and a handbasin.

To the left, built in an age reliant on natural light, sunlight streams through the broad front bay of a beautifully proportioned living room which has been opened to create an inviting space ideal for entertaining as well as for family time with a large glass panel in the far wall to frame a view leading to the garden. There is ample room to enjoy with two wood burners, one of which has custom made cabinets on each side. Elegant coving remains unspoilt overhead whilst dimmer switches deliver ambient lighting.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room:
Quiet, stylish and unusually private, the kitchen breakfast room is a dream space, skilfully extended into the side return and designed for everyday- but is also perfect for parties. There is a generous area for a family table beneath triple skylights and opening to the garden, visitors can enjoy the dynamic landscaping outside.
Ahead, the skilful attention to detail continues in the family friendly kitchen which although sociably placed for al fresco living, doesn’t dominate the whole room. Streamlined units provide sophisticated storage, practical working surfaces also look great and the high spec appliances include a Samsung 5 ring gas hob beneath a Samsung hood, and both a Samsung combi/microwave and fan oven at eye level.

The Garden
A peaceful sanctuary child and pet secure behind brick walls and statement fencing, this beautifully landscaped garden is a private retreat, raised to catch the sun and lovingly planted for all year interest – and for ease of maintenance. Larger than many this close to the city and the sea, a terrace by the house with access to water is ideal for bike storage and steps rise to a broad, sociable terrace which is paved. Up at the top, a third wide tier also has space for a table and chairs where, surrounded by gardens on three sides, it is the perfect spot for quiet catch ups when guests or children have retired for the night.

The First Floor Landing Bedroom/Home Office and Bathroom:
At the top of stairs with a Roger Oates stair runner, the first of the bedrooms is bright and cheerful with inspiring garden views – and is not directly overlooked. Currently used as a home office, with 2.82m x 2.78m (9’3 x 9’1) and fitted cupboards it is a good size for a teenager or an au-pair as it is on the first landing, so the occupants can come and go without disturbing the main bedrooms - and the bonus is that it is next to the stylish bathroom.

With a Victorian influence in the Imperial hand basin and high end Burlington double shower above the bathtub, the bathroom is light and airy – and there is nothing old fashioned about the fabulous finish which includes a solid marble floor.

The First Floor Bedroom and Principal Room:
Up a few steps, the second double bedroom has plenty of character and space of its own with built in wardrobes on each side of a period fireplace and garden views.

A calm refuge to return to, the principal bedroom spans the full width of this substantial property with 4.82m x 4.34m (15’10 x 14’3) in which to unwind. With the restful proportions only a period home can deliver and custom built wardrobes on each side of a handsome fireplace, the decoration is in soothing hues and a broad bay window as well as tall window almost fill the front wall to flood the room with light.

The 4th Bedroom and 5th Guest Bedroom, En-Suite:
Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the 4th bedroom is a generous double and is ready for your move. At the front with twin Velux in the south roofline as well as a window at the back, the quiet guest room spreads its wings across 5.22m x 3.66m (17’2 x 12’0) with discreet space under the eaves, and there’s a chic ensuite shower room which is not directly overlooked.

Agent Says:
“Families stay in this sought after location until their children have grown up and moved on, which makes homes in these tranquil terraces, unusually close to popular schools difficult to find, and this beautifully extended house is good to go with a family friendly flow, sociable layout and stylish, landscaped garden.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We came to view the property because we were looking for a family house but wanted to be able to walk to the station and the shops, and instantly fell in love with the pretty, peaceful road and how quiet and calm this house is! The house packs a lot in – it is characterful with lots of charming period features, and it’s very light with serene proportions so it’s very relaxing to come home to. The flowing layout and big, bright rooms are perfect for young children as well as for entertaining and there is plenty of space for us to spread into. After moving, we discovered just how convenient the house was for parks and primary, secondary and 6th form schools – you can walk to all of them. Inside, we wanted the house to be stylish but practical, so we opened the living dining room up, and we have enjoyed plenty of celebrations in the garden, which is also easy to care for so there’s time to appreciate it. This is a great place to live with lovely neighbours, with the al fresco lifestyle of 5 ways – and its 5 ways to the entire city – a 3 minute drive, and the famous North Laine 6 mins by cab. If you enjoy the outdoors, Preston Park’s sports facilities, football clubs and sociable Saturday fun runs is at the end of Surrenden Road (at the bottom of our street) and Blaker’s Park playground and café are also close by, whilst the sea and the National Park are both about 10 mins away.”

Where it is:
Shops: Preston Village (with local Sainsbury’s) and Fiveways 3 mins by car, city centre at the Level 5-6 mins
Train Station: Preston Park Station 3 mins drive, 15 on foot, London Road 5 mins drive, Brighton Station 8
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 5-6 mins walk, 1 min by car, Blakers Park 10-15 mins on foot, 3 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 to Gatwick and London is a 3 minute drive, (14 on foot) Preston Park is a favourite destination known for its friendly cafés, bistro pubs and small shops which include little supermarkets, including a local Sainsbury’s! Surrounded by parks (Preston Park, Blakers Park and Hollingbury Park) which have playgrounds, cafes and sports facilities it will be easy to meet people – and parks here host events during our famous festivals, too. Local schools from primary to 6th form are good and within walking distance and the National Park, bordered by beaches is just a short drive. Vibrant arts venues, restaurants and shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those with a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone F has no waiting list at this time.