Friar Road - BN1

* * OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £1,000,000 * *

A most attractive and spacious 4 bedroom 1930s detached family house in need of updating and with a delightful 80' x 40' sunny south facing rear garden and enjoying extensive views from the rear of the property over the city and with distant sea views.

Situated in this sought after location just north of the Fiveways community with its local shops, cafes and bars and with direct access to the popular Balfour, Dorothy Stringer and Varndean schools campus via a rear gate.

The property offers generous accomodation arranged over 2 floors with 1,872 sqft (172 sqm) of versatile living space comprising on the ground floor: entrance hall, cloakroom/wc, good size south facing lounge, separate dining room, sun room/conservatory, and kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.

Outside there is a front garden with private driveway which could be extended to make a second parking space, leading to an integral garage, and gated side entrance leading to the large mature rear garden.

* * NO ONWARD CHAIN * *

Location
Situated in this highly sought after residential area in this tree lined road enjoying an elevated position with delightful south facing views from the rear of the property over the city, and within easy walking distance of local shopping facilities, cafes and bars at Fiveways. The popular Balfour/Dorothy Stringer/Varndean schools campus is within a few minutes walk, plus direct access from a rear gate at the end of the garden. Hollingbury Park & Golf Course are very close to hand, and numerous other parks including Withdean Park, Preston Park, and Blakers Park are all wthin easy walking distance providing their recreational facilities. Preston Park mainline station is accessible providing a commuter service to Gatwick and London, and local bus services are close to hand in Ditchling Road and Surrenden Road providing easy access to Brighton city centre and seafront.

Accommodation
All measurements are approximate.

Ground Floor
Covered Entrance Porch
Solid oak front door leading to:

Entrance Hall
Radiator. Understairs cupboards. Cloaks cupboard. Double glazed window to front. Staircase leading to the first floor.

Cloakroom/WC
Low level wc. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Double glazed window to front.

Reception Room 1
4.88 x 4.54 (16'0" x 14'10")
Enjoying a bright south and west facing aspect with tiled fireplace. x2 Radiators. x2 Oriel windows to side. Large double glazed bay window to rear enjoying south facing views over the city and with distant sea views.

Reception Room 2
5.11 x 3.58 (16'9" x 11'8")
Brickette fireplace with tiled hearth. Radiator. Double glazed window to side. Glazed doors leading to:

Conservatory/Sun Room
5.22 x 2.67 (17'1" x 8'9")
Part brick with double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and with south facing views over the city. Double glazed door leading to rear garden.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
4.42 x 3.80 (14'6" x 12'5")
Fitted with a range of vintage 1971 'Kandya' Scandinavian style units with stainless steel double drainer sink unit inset in working surfaces with mixer tap with cupboard and drawer units below. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for slot in cooker. Further range of working surfaces with cupboard and drawer units below. Matching range of wall cupboards. Space for fridge/freezer. Fitted sheving. Radiator. Space for table and chairs providing seating for 4-6 people. x2 Double glazed windows to front. Door to covered side entrance with access leading to the front and rear gardens and the utility room.

Utility Room/Store Room
3.76 x 1.65 (12'4" x 5'4")
Wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Electric light and power. Window to rear.

First Floor
Spacious Landing
Airing cupboard with shelving. Hatch leading to a large loft space offering the opportunity to create an additional 5th bedroom and en-suite shower/wc if required (STNC).

Bedroom 1
4.74 into bay x 4.46 (15'6" into bay x 14'7")
x2 Built in wardrobe cupboards with hanging and storage space. Radiator. Wash hand basin. Large double glazed window to rear enjoying extensive south facing views over the city and with distant sea views.

Bedroom 2
4.98 x 3.60 (16'4" x 11'9")
Enjoying a bright double aspect. Built in wardrobe cupboard with hanging and storage space. Radiator. Wash hand basin. Double glazed window to side and double glazed window to rear enjoying extensive south facing views over the city and with distant sea views.

Bedroom 3
4.14 x 3.11 (13'6" x 10'2")
Built in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging and storage space and additional wardrobe cupboard. Radiator. Double glazed window to front.

Bedroom 4
4.02 x 2.44 (13'2" x 8'0")
Large walk-in wardrobe cupboard with hanging and storage space. Radiator. Double glazed window to front.

Spacious Bathroom
3.44 x 1.90 (11'3" x 6'2")
Part tiled walls with coloured suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Wash hand basin. Low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail. Double glazed window to front.

Outside
Front Garden
Front garden with useful gated side entrance leading to the rear garden.

Own Private Driveway
Own private driveway providing off street car parking space and leading to the integral garage, or could be extended into the front garden to provide an additional car parking space for a 2nd vehicle if required.

Integral Garage
5.10 x 2.46 (16'8" x 8'0")
With double doors. Electric light and power.

Large Rear Garden
A large south facing rear garden approximately 80' x 40' enjoying an open aspect and with views, arranged with a paved patio area leading to an area of lawn with mature flower and shrub borders. Mature trees, area of vegetable garden and greenhouse. Gated side entrance and additional covered side entrance. There is a gate at the end of the garden providing access onto the Varndean playing fields and and the rest of the Balfour/Dorothy Stringer schools campus avoiding the need to walk on the road.

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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VIEWING: Strictly by appointment only through David & Co 132a Preston Drove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 6FJ. Tel: .