Balfour Road - BN1
- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
1,443 sq ft
134 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- * * GUIDE PRICE £725,000 - £775,000 * *
- Imposing 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Bay Fronted Edwardian Terraced House
- Accommodation on 3 Floors With 1,443 sqft (134sqm) of Versatile Living Space
- Retaining Much of Its Original Charm & Character With Many Period Features
- Courtyard Patio & Rear Garden With Large Sun Terrace
- Attractive Lounge With Victorian Cast Iron Fireplace
- Kitchen/Breakfast Room With Doors Leading To The Rear Garden
- * * VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED * *
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire this imposing 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom bay fronted Edwardian terraced house built circa 1904, and retaining much of its original charm and character with many period features including period fireplaces, stripped wooden floors, ceiling covings and sash windows.
The property offers spacious accommodation arranged over 3 floors with 1,443 sqft (134 sqm) of versatile living space comprising on the ground floor: impressive entrance hall, lounge with period fireplace, 18' kitchen/dining room with glazed doors leading onto the rear courtyard patio and garden, utility room and g/f cloakroom/wc.
The first floor has two double bedrooms and bathroom and the top floor originally had two double bedrooms and shower room/wc, however it is currently used as a master bedroom suite with a dressing room and en-suite shower/wc but could be re-converted if required.
Outside there is a small formal front garden, enclosed courtyard patio outside the kitchen/dining room and steps leading to an elevated rear garden with large decked sun terrace.
Location
Situated in this highly favoured residential area in this elevated position within this wide tree lined road close to local shopping facilities in Preston Drove and with the popular Fiveways close to hand with its local independent shops, cafes and bars. The favoured Balfour, Dorothy Stringer and Varndean schools campus is nearby and both Blakers Park and Preston Park are within easy reach providing their recreational facilities. Preston Park mainline station is nearby providing a commuter service to Gatwick and London. Local bus services are available in Surrenden Road and Beaconsfield Villas providing easy access to Brighton city centre and seafront.
Accommodation
All measurements are approximate.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Approached via an original wooden front door with x2 leaded light stained glass panels. Original decorative timber arches. Original ceiling covings. Picture rail. Dado rail. Stripped wooden floorboards. Radiator. Understairs storage cupboards. Staircase leading to the first floor.
Lounge
4.37 x 3.62 (14'4" x 11'10")
Period cast iron fireplace with tiled inset and with slate hearth. Original ceiling covings. Picture rail. Stripped wooden floorboards. Built in low level storage cupboard with shelving above. x2 Radiators. Large double glazed sash bay window to front.
Kitchen/Dining Room
5.50 x 3.50 (18'0" x 11'5")
A delightful kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of shaker style units with hardwood worktops with one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap with range of fitted cupboards below. Fitted 5 ring gas hob with fitted electric oven beneath. Tiled splashbacks. Matching built in low level cupboard to one recess with hardwood worktop and additional built in floor to ceiling larder style cupboard to the other recess. Stripped wood floorboards. Modern vertical radiator. Picture rail. Door leading to the utility room and cloakroom/wc. Large French doors leading to the lower courtyard patio area outside the kitchen/dining room and with steps to the rear garden.
Utility Room
Fitted worktop with space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher below. Fitted shelving. Wall mounted gas central boiler. Window to side. Door leading to:
Cloakroom/WC
Low level wc.
First Floor
Landing
Stripped wooden floorboards. Sash window to front with built in window seat with storage beneath.
Bedroom 3
4.50 x 3.62 (14'9" x 11'10")
Cast iron period fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth. Original ceiling covings. Picture rail. Stripped wood floor. Large sash bay window to front.
Bedroom 4
3.62 x 3.62 (11'10" x 11'10" )
Fireplace alcove. Original fitted wardrobe cupboard. Stripped wooden floorboards. Radiator. Picture rail. Sash window to rear.
Bathroom
Part tiled walls with white suite comprising panelled bath with fitted shower over with large rainshower head and glass shower screen. Wash hand basin set in unit with tiled top and with shelving below. Low level wc. Tiled floor. Radiator. Sash window to rear.
Second Floor
Note: Bedrooms 1 & 2
Originally this floor was 2 bedrooms but is currently arranged as one large bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite shower room/wc, but could be re-converted if required.
Bedroom 1
5.52 x 3.74 (18'1" x 12'3")
Cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts. Low level built in storage cupboard to chimney breast recess. Stripped wooden floorboards. Picture rail. Radiator. x3 Sash windows to front.
Bedroom 2
3.87 x 3.62 (12'8" x 11'10")
Cast iron fireplace. Range of built in wardrobe cupboards along the length of one wall providing hanging and storage space. Stripped wooden floorboards. Radiator. Sash window to rear.
En-Suite Shower Room/WC
Tiled shower cubicle with rain shower head. Wash hand basin with shelving below. Low level wc. Tiled floor. Radiator. Double glazed sash window to rear.
Outside
Front Garden
Low maintenance style small formal front garden.
Rear Garden
Attractive rear garden arranged with lower courtyard style patio area outside the kitchen/dining with steps leading to main area of garden arranged on 2 levels with large decked sun terrace with mature trees and shrubs and with additinal paved area with mature flower and shrub borders.
Information
EPC INFORMATION Full Energy Performance Certificate available on request
APPLIANCES AND SERVICES: The appliances and services mentioned have not been tested therefore we are unable to verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
TENURE: We understand from our client that the property is Freehold.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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Balfour Road - BN1
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Preston Park Station0.5 miles
- London Road (Brighton) Station0.6 miles
- Moulsecoomb Station1.0 miles
About the agent
- David & Co are one of the leading Independent Estate Agents at Fiveways, Brighton offering a wealth of experience in residential sales. The office covers Fiveways, Preston Park, Surrenden, Varndean, Withdean, Hollingdean, Hollingbury, Patcham, Roundhill and Preston Circus areas and specialises in selling all styles of property from flats to large family houses.
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