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With the lush acres, sports facilities, playground and café of Preston Park at one end of the Avenue and the al fresco lifestyle and amenities of Fiveways at the other, this gracious, 4-bedroom semi-detached double fronted Victorian Villa with a large, sunny southeast garden inspires ideas great or small. Whilst beautifully proportioned already with precious period detail in the sun-lit rooms, FAB architects have created a vision of a magnificent, six-bedroom residence just 5 minutes from the city centre and Brighton Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London. This architectural jewel has recently had its roof repaired and timber framed double glazed windows installed, except in parts where French/bi-folding doors may be put. There are 2 receptions where the double depth reception has a marble fireplace and opens to the garden, whilst the other offers options if you have children or work from home. Bright and cheerful, the kitchen breakfast room leads to the garden through a conservatory and there’s a separate utility room. Upstairs, the large family bathroom has a w.c. next door and four generous bedrooms are comfortable doubles – and surprisingly private.

In the golden triangle given a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, you are surrounded by good schools both state and private, with secondary schools within a 10 minute radius and family friendly Blakers Park and al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways – also given a top spot by the Sunday Times - are a 3 minute drive. Sought after by professionals, families and investors, this leafy street is exclusive, just 10 minutes from our famous beaches and between London Road which takes you into Brighton, Hove or the A23/A27 in minutes, and Ditchling Road which takes you to the Level at the foot of the vibrant North Laine or to open countryside.

Style Victorian semi-detached double fronted Villa
Type 4 1st floor family bedrooms, bathroom with separate w.c, 2 receptions, cloakroom with w.c. and plumbing for a shower, kitchen breakfast room, conservatory, utility
Area Preston Park
Floor Area 2955 sq.ft.
Garden Southeast garden to the rear, front garden
Parking Permit zone J
Council Tax Band F

Why you’ll like it:
Picture perfect on a leafy avenue 3 minutes’ walk from a Montessori and 5 from Downs Junior School (Ofsted rating: Good), set privately behind and screened by a verdant front garden this soothingly symmetrical, double fronted home radiates charm from the original tiled path to the decoration which adorns the impressive entrance. Inside offers an astonishing 274.5m2 (2955 sq. ft.) of beautifully proportioned rooms including a large attic, but if you want to create your unique forever home, grand plans and an accompanying video are available to view.

The Entrance Hall, First Reception, The Family Room/Home Office/Guest Room and Cloakroom:
Inside, an inner lobby with a stained glass window opens to a hushed hallway which invites company with floorboards underfoot and a ceiling which soars to 3.1m (approx.), where delicate plaster work, a beautiful handrail and finials have been carefully preserved.

A classic beauty, the double depth reception is ideal for entertaining with a versatile 8.70m x 3.72m (28’7 x 12’2) of floorspace to enjoy. Sunlight streams through the front bay and the ceiling is high with historic coving. A relaxing retreat at the end of a day, the marble fireplace features a traditional gas fire and at the back, an original, ceiling high window slides up to the garden – which could become French doors (subject to planning).

Simple but stylish, the second reception is currently used as a playroom/snug, made private from the front by mature planting but with plenty of light coming through a bay which almost fills the westerly wall. With a generous 5.06m x 3.84m (16’7 x 12’7) it would also provide ample space for teens to entertain, but it could also be a home office, or used as a guest room as there is a cloakroom with a w.c and plumbing for a shower room close by. Visitors or an au pair could come and go without disturbing the rest of the house.
The Kitchen Breakfast Room, Conservatory and Utility

At the far end of the hall, a bright and cheerful kitchen breakfast room is lined with windows, and the east wall folds away to the vaulted conservatory which leads to the garden for seamless entertaining. Retro in style but fully functional with 5.26m x 3.48m (17’3 x 11’5) to play with, there is already ample storage and family friendly working surfaces as well as plenty of space for a big table where homework can be encouraged as you cook, whilst a deep under stair cupboard keeps the whole space tidy.
En route to the kitchen, a utility room of 3.48m x 2.66m (11’5 x 8’9) with a contemporary boiler is larger than some inner-city kitchens!

The Garden:
A secluded suntrap, facing southeast but open to the south, this surprisingly spacious garden is child and pet secure behind brick walls and contemporary fencing. A tranquil retreat, it is easy to forget that you are just minutes from the bustle of the city. A blank canvas to make your own, it is all on one level – a feature hard to find in a city built on hills – and there are some paved areas to start you off, whilst a side path to the front has room for a secure bike store.

Four First Floor Family Bedrooms, Bathroom and Attic:
On the first floor landing, the huge bathroom is light and airy with a white three piece suite which includes a bidet, there is a shower above the bath, a warming rail for towels – and pyjamas- and next door a separate w.c. is useful in a busy home.
Up on the first floor, this house spreads its wings with three beautiful, double family bedrooms plus a principal room are all generous sizes. At the back, two of the bedrooms have garden views, and are not directly overlooked, and each have space for storage to cater for different needs – but don’t forget to enjoy the elegant ceiling rose in the one used as a home office. At the front, two large rooms each have broad bays to frame open views across the tree-lined avenue, and the principal bedroom is a restful sanctuary of 5.48m x 3.83m (18’0 x 12’7), with both a bay and a sash window to flood the room with evening sunshine.

The Attic:
Above all four bedrooms, a vast attic which spans 9.24m x 7.64m (30’4 x 25’1) also gives food for thought ….!

Agent says:
“This sought after area attracts families wanting a healthy lifestyle and good schools within easy reach of the city, Lewes and the airports. This beautiful home, which is one of the prime houses on this leafy avenue with a rare southerly garden, will respond to all the love you can give it from a lick of paint to creating a unique, luxury home in one of the most vibrant and inclusive coastal resorts in the UK.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We have lived here as a growing family very happily, although we think now might be the time to hand over the baton so you can enjoy making this beautiful house your own dream home. We love the elegance of the building which is both spacious and feels very restful and homely- everyone comments on its lovely atmosphere. The location is perfect with local shops, cafes and schools a short walk and there’s a choice of parks, great for families, dog owners or those who like sports, and Preston Park hosts events during our festivals too, including Pride. Our part of the avenue is up from the London Road and its turn which takes traffic up along Beaconsfield Road for the city centre, so it is quieter than you may think the central location suggests. There are excellent bus routes into or out of town and bus stops are nearby giving older children a degree of independence, even on darker winter evenings. We will really miss our neighbours!”

Where it is:
Shops: Fiveways 7 mins walk, 4 by car, Preston Village and Sainsbury’s 5 mins
Train Station: Brighton Station 5 mins by cab, London Road (for universities and Lewes) 5 mins by car, Preston Park Station 6
Seafront or Park: Blaker’s Park 4 mins walk, 1 by car, Preston Park 8 mins walk, 1 by car (both same zone), sea 10 mins by car
Closest schools:
Primary: Downs Infant, Downs Junior, Stanford Infant, Stanford Junior, Balfour
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton Girls, Brighton College, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as Brighton and Preston Park Stations are within a 6t minute radius and London Road Station is just 4 mins by cab, Preston Park is a favourite location known for its independent friendly shops, cafés, small supermarkets and gastro pubs. Convenient for the city centre’s vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping it has plentiful permit parking which reaches from Preston Park to Fiveways Village as well as to one side of The Level at the foot of the North Laine. Between family friendly Blakers Park and the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park -which both host events during our legendary festivals- local schools are good and within easy reach, and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive- and for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone J has no waiting list.