Maldon Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £650,000--£700,000.

HOUSE WITH INTERNAL LIFT TO THE FIRST FLOOR --IDEAL FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS AND/OR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

A peaceful retreat just a 5-10 minute walk from Preston Park Station’s direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick or London with local amenities at the end of the street, this inviting 3 bed, 3 bath Edwardian house is wheelchair friendly with an easy sociable flow and accessible sunny, southwest garden and both stair and lift access to the large first floor bathroom and spacious bedroom. Private on the first landing, ideal for guests another double bedroom has a contemporary bathroom next door, and up at the top, a bright and cheerful principal bedroom is en-suite. Tucked away in a tranquil enclave of period terraces on a tree lined street with a grocers, a café, a chemist and a post office around the corner it’s an ideal family house or investment with spacious, versatile rooms. Good primary, secondary schools and 6th form colleges are within a 6 min drive and the tennis courts, open air theatre, café and playground of Dyke Road Park are a short walk. Preston is a popular area known for its friendly community and the vibrant 7 Dials is a few minutes by car or bus. Close by, but out of hearing, Dyke Road will take you to Brighton Station, the city centre and the bars, restaurants and arts venues of the North Laine, or out of the city to the National Park or A23/A27.

Style: Edwardian terrace house
Type 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + gf w.c., double depth reception, kitchen dining room
Area Preston
Floor Area 1403 sq.ft.
Outside Space Sunny southwest garden
Parking Permit zone E, no waiting list
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll like it:
Preston has an easy going, unpretentious vibe and it is quietly located between the London Road and Dyke Road, which both deliver you into or out of the city within minutes. This terraced, Edwardian charmer is set back from a quiet tree-lined road with plentiful permit parking, and has a front garden large enough for a bike store.
Inside the hallway has inviting views through the length of the house to the garden, and it is worth noting that the ground floor rooms are level with each other and the garden terrace – a feature hard to find in a city built on the South Downs. Under stair storage and a w.c. are both tucked away.

On the right, two rooms have become one to create an inviting living room with tall windows lining the broad box bay at the front for the morning sun and a broad glazed door at the back opening to the kitchen dining room. All about embracing friends and family with plenty of room for sofas, you can relax by an open fire which has custom made cabinets and shelving on each side. The electric lift is central to the space, but if you prefer, we understand that there is a quote available to remove it.

Along the hallway, the streamlined kitchen dining room has been skilfully extended into the side return. Bright and cheerful, this dream space works well for everyday but is also perfect for parties with bi-folding doors opening to the delightful garden. This versatile space has ample room for a large dining table beneath huge, vaulted skylights. Well-planned, the layout flows from the central, rise and fall induction hob and there is also a combi-oven at eye level and under counter fan oven. The quartz working surfaces look great with sections that float, there’s an integrated dishwasher, plumbing for a washing machine and a designated area for a tall fridge freezer.

Outside a southwest sun trap is child and pet secure behind walls and surrounded by gardens it is a peaceful retreat. By the house, there is a spacious paved terrace for al fresco dining which looks over a lawn which is level for play, and flower beds have been lovingly planted for scent and all year interest – and there’s even a shed to store the bbq.

Returning inside, at the top of the stairs the first of the double rooms is a restful space with inspiring open views which make it very private. Ideal for guests, working from home or teenagers, there is the bonus of a stylish bathroom with a shower over the tub next door.

On the first floor, at the back a spacious shower room is light and airy and has lift access. At the front of the house, the second generous bedroom is a serene sanctuary where you’ll wake to birdsong with the soothing proportions only period properties can deliver, air conditioning and a wall of organised, handmade wardrobes.
Private and peaceful at the top, the principal bedroom spans from east to west with windows at each end, and also has air conditioning. Ready to move into with calm décor and ample storage, there is also a chic shower room with a Velux which is not overlooked.

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

Owner’s Secret:
“This has been a very happy home and we have enjoyed its period proportions, original features and spacious garden. The versatile layout and big bright rooms have been perfect for our family as well as for working from home and entertaining. Adding the extension created a great family space and provided an easy link to the sunny garden, which we love. This is a fantastic area to live in with a great community feel (the younger neighbours do a conga at New Year!) and we’ve enjoyed the proximity to both central Brighton and the station.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local Matlock Road 2-3 mins walk, 7 Dials 5-6 mins by car, North Laine 9-10 mins by cab
Train Station: Preston Park is a 5-10minute walk, Brighton 9-10 by cab
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road Park & Hove Park 3 mins drive, Preston Park under 10, seafront 10-15
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s RC, Stanford Infant, Stanford Junior
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, Cardinal Newman, BIMM
Private: Bilingual, Windlesham Prep, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Brighton Girls

A quick walk to Preston Park Station and its bistro pub with friendly local shops, cafés and a post office around the corner, this area has a lovely community feel and the nearby primary schools, state or private, are good. Tucked away from the crowds, this house is between Dyke Road’s Park with tennis courts, open air theatre, playground and café, Hove Park’s playground, fingerprint maze and playing fields and Preston Park’s velodrome, sports facilities, fun runs and football clubs. Local bus routes go along both Dyke Road and London Road (both out of hearing) to the South Downs National Park or the beach, and along Shirley Drive to Hove, and you can get to the whole of the city including the world class shopping, fashionable bars, lively arts venues and international restaurants of Queen’s Road, the picturesque cultural heart of the city as well as Hove’s Church Road easily. If you commute by car, both the A23 and A27 are easy to reach.