Listed for £350,000
June 4, 2024
GUIDE PRICE: £350,000--£375,000.
ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.
CHAIN FREE.
IDEAL STARTER HOME/BUY TO LET PROPERTY.
Just 8 minutes from the city centre, this end of terrace 3 bedroom house with a pretty garden at the front and sociable garden at the back is an ideal family home or investment with ample free parking (although many neighbours have sacrificed their front gardens to create off street space). On a quiet road in popular Hollingdean life is made simple: Local shops provide everything you need, a popular junior school and skatepark with access to Hollingbury Park is a 4 minute walk, whilst secondary schools and a further choice of parks with playgrounds are all within an 8 min radius. Inside has a stylish finish where the elegant living/dining room has a gas fire and an inviting, classic kitchen flows into a sunny conservatory which flows to the garden. Upstairs, three double bedrooms are all comfortable, and the modern bathroom is also good to go.
In a quiet residential enclave surrounded by green spaces which also host events during our legendary festivals, homes here do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as professionals, families and investors are beginning to realise that this area has spacious houses, large gardens and easy parking with swift access to the city centre: Ditchling Road takes you to the historic heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park, whilst Lewes Road at the bottom of the hill delivers you to the city centre, universities or coast along the A27 or to the A23 for the motorway.
Style End of terrace modern house
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen, conservatory
Area Hollingdean
Floor Area 1094 sq.ft.
Outside Space Spacious garden at the back, front garden
Parking Free on street
Council Tax Band D
Why You’ll Like It:
Quiet but convenient with free street parking and bus routes giving older children independence, this is an area popular with locals who want a great starter home within our coastal city but surrounded by green spaces and local amenities – including the al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways Village- and with easy access into or out of the city.
Set back and down from the friendly street behind a leafy front garden large enough for a bike store, some neighbours have created off street parking stnc.). End of terrace this brick built house with traditional Sussex hung tiles and clean lines has appeal, and inside, this charming home has stylish yet practical design which begins in the family friendly porch and fuss free hallway which has an under stair cupboard.
Ahead, the elegant living room has a bright and cheerful 4.28m x 3.96m (14’1 x 13’0) in which to work, rest or play, and inviting all year round, it has a gas fire to gather by. Open to a sophisticated dining room with garden views, guests can enjoy a traditional dining experience in sophisticated surrounds.
Bright and cheerful, the kitchen is practical for every day but also great for parties with a skilled layout which flows well with everything to hand from the electric hob and oven beneath a lit hood and it leads into a sun-lit conservatory which has space for a family table, although it would also be a spacious playroom which opens to the garden.
Outside, the sunny garden is paved for ease of maintenance and it’s a relaxing, private refuge which is also child and pet secure behind. Ideal for the outside summer living our city is famous for, it is large and level with a built in bbq for entertaining and there’s a wide side return with a gate for bikes.
Returning inside, at the top of the stairs the airy bathroom has all you need including natural light and a shower above the bath. Next door, the guest room has plenty of floorspace and views sweeping over gardens. At the front of the house, the smallest bedroom is still a good double with 3.36m x 2.57m (11’0 x 8’5), but could be used as a home office or a dressing room for the fabulous principal bedroom next door, which has leafy views and a restful 4.28 3.19m (14’1 x 10’6) in which to unwind.
Agent Says:
“Ideal for professionals and/or a growing family close to schools, parks, the city and the station, this spacious house and garden in a convenient location close to Fiveways and Lewes Road is ready for your move, although designers will spot the areas where you can add value over time.”
Owner’s secret:
“We have enjoyed the light, airy rooms and easy flow and have had lots of celebrations here especially in the garden! There is a real sense of community with local shops close by and parks where you can easily meet people in fun runs or just walking the dog, and family life would be easy here too with playgrounds and good schools all within easy reach. We love the way the house opens to the summer with plenty of sunny space outside to share but then transforms to be warm and cosy inside when it’s cold. The neighbours are lovely, and the street is quiet even though there are amenities nearby including the community hub, the al fresco cafés and independent shops of Fiveways and a big Sainsbury’s, and it would be a good rental as well as a starter home as it’s easy to get into the city centre and the sea, to the hospitals or out to the universities.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins drive, Fiveways 4 mins
Train Station: Preston Park or Moulescoombe Station 9 mins drive
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury 1 min walk, Blakers & Preston Parks 5- 6 mins by car, sea about 10
Closest schools:
Primary: Hertford Infant School, 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 7 min drive, Hollingdean has always been a favourite destination for locals who want easy parking, quiet nights and big gardens in an area only minutes from country walks, the seafront, a golf course and a choice of three parks, all with sports facilities, playgrounds and cafes full of families. There are local shops to pop into nearby and Fiveways’ cafés, bakers and independent stores are just a 4 min drive so you can enjoy the facilities of an area given a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide without paying a premium! The international restaurants of central Brighton and the vibrant al fresco lifestyle of the North Laine are just a short cab ride and the whole of our intercontinental coastal resort is easy to reach with bus routes which take you out of the city to the universities and National Park, or to the sea and central Brighton with its station and direct trains to Gatwick and Brighton.
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