Southdown Avenue - BN1

A rarely available and beautifully presented 4 bedroom bay fronted Victorian semi detached villa, situated in this highly sought after Preston Park Conservation Area in this wide tree lined avenue.

The property retains much of its original charm and character retaining many original period features, and further benefits from a delightful west facing rear garden with useful gated side entrance.

The accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule and hall, 30' lounge/dining room, 22' kitchen/breakfast room, extensive cellar rooms, 4 double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room), family bathroom, separate wc, front garden, sunny west facing walled rear garden with decked terrace and useful gated side access.



Location
Situated in the heart of the highly desirable, vibrant Fiveways area, this 4 bedroom semi detached family home is a just short walk from the interesting and useful local shops, including a number of good cafes and bars, delivering an excellent range of locally sourced produce. The favoured Downs, Balfour, Dorothy Stringer and Varndean schools are nearby and both Blakers Park and Preston Park are within easy reach providing their recreational facilities. Brighton, London Road and Preston Park mainline stations are within 1.5 miles providing a commuter service to Gatwick and London, and there are regular bus services in Ditchling Road providing easy access to Brighton city centre and seafront.

Accommodation
All measurements are approximate.

Entrance Vestibule
With feature timber door with attractive leaded light panels. Original ceiling moulding. Dado rail. Timber door with leaded light panels leading to:

Entrance Hall
With original ceiling mouldings. Dado rail. Radiator.

Lounge/Dining Room
9.20 x 4.19 (30'2" x 13'9")
A particularly spacious thru' lounge/dining room enjoying a bright triple aspect.

Lounge Section
Marble fireplace with cast iron inset, gas point and marble hearth. Original decorative ceiling covings and mouldings. Picture rail. Stripped wooden floorboards. Large triple glazed sash bay window to front.

Dining Section
Feature matching working open fireplace. stripped wooden floorboards. Triple pane sash window to the rear and sash window to the side. Note: The stained glass window will be replaced by the owner as it has sentimental value).

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.75 x 3.48 (22'1" x 11'5")
Enjoying a double aspect with French door connecting to a westerly terrace with an attractive open aspect.

Kitchen Area
With a range of modern units with granite work surfaces comprising a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard beneath. Additional range of floor and eye level incorporating a 4 burner hob with stainless steel extractor hood over and a double oven. Space for a dish washer and fridge/freezer. Amtico flooring. Timber sash window to the side. Door leading to the cellar rooms.

Breakfast Area
With French door connecting to the terrace and garden. Matching Amtico flooring. Radiator. Door leading to side patio, garden and cellar rooms.

Celler Rooms
7.41 x 5.64 (24'3" x 18'6")
An extensive cellar storage/rooms with electric light beneath the lounge, dining room and entrance hall with mixed head height. Gas fired boiler. Space for washing machine, dryer and freezer. Door leading to side patio.

First Floor
Landing
With high level coloured glass window. Built in double and single storage cupboards. Dado rail.

Main Bedroom
4.52 x 4.04 (14'10" x 13'3")
Original ceiling covings. Radiator. Large triple glazed sash bay window to front. Door leading to:

En-Suite Shower Room
Fully tiled walls with modern white suite comprising a double shower with sliding door and thermostatic shower. Vanity basin with mixer tap and cupboard beneath. Chrome electric heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling light.

Bedroom 2
With a sash window to the rear. Period fireplace. Built in cupboard to recess with storage over. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator.

Half Landing
Radiator.

Bedroom 3
3.77 x 3.27 (12'4" x 10'8")
With a timber sash bay window over looking the garden to the west. Radiator. Built in cupboard.

Bathroom
2.62 x 2.53 (8'7" x 8'3")
With a white suite comprising a paneled bath with a Triton shower over. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Radiator. Part timber clad and tiled walls. Sash window to the side.

Separate WC
Low level wc. Wash hand basin with mixer tap. Window to side.

Second Floor
Bedroom 4
4.80 x 4.46 (15'9" x 14'7")
Enjoying a double aspect with Velux windows and with rooftop views to the west over the city. x3 Eaves storage cupboards. Window seat. Recessed ceiling lighting.

Outside
Front Garden
A small formal front garden setting the property back from the road with mature shrubs and a centrally planted tree. Useful gated side entrance.

Rear Garden
An attractive sunny west facing walled rear garden arranged with a timber decked terrace overlooking the principal area of garden with side patio area with access to the cellar. Outside water tap. Gated side entrance. The principal garden is a level lawn with mature flower borders with various plants, shrubs and trees. Raised vegetable section.


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.

THINKING OF SELLING? For a Free Current Market Appraisal please contact us on or email:

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