Ridgeside Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £750,000--£775,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

GOOD SIZE SOUTH FACING LOVELY REAR GARDEN AREA.

LARGE LOFT ROOM/OFFICE SPACE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

In a quiet, leafy setting just 10 mins from the city centre and a 4 min drive from Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, this semi-detached 3 bed house with a large loft room and a garage has a beautiful, south facing garden and glorious views across Preston Valley. In a sought after spot within walking distance of historic Patcham Village, good primary and secondary schools are a 4 min drive and inside, loving care has been taken to create a wonderful family home where 164.2m2 (1767 sq. ft.) of sunny rooms combine comfort with a sophisticated, sociable lifestyle. An elegant living room opens to the garden, enjoys uninterrupted light and offers a warm welcome with a flame effect fire, whilst a formal dining room with stained glass in its sweeping bay offers versatile options. Bright and cheerful, the contemporary kitchen breakfast room bathes in sunshine and has access to the driveway and garage via the back door. Upstairs the 3 bedrooms are bright and tranquil, and the spacious family bathroom and extra ground floor w.c. have an immaculate finish.

Family friendly, Patcham appeals to all age groups and has local facilities including a gastro pub within walking distance. The gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium and Withdean Park are a 2 minute drive whilst the playground, velodrome and open spaces of Preston Park, which hosts events during our festivals, are just 5 minutes away. Well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence it is off London Road which takes you to city’s cultural heart, the North Laine and the sea, or to the National Park and A23/A27 in minutes.


Style 1930’s semi-detached house, elevated for light and privacy
Type 3 double bedrooms, bathroom, 2 separate w.c’s., living room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility
Area Patcham Village
Floor Area 1767 sq.ft.
Garden Large, landscaped gardens at the front and back
Parking Garage, gated car/motorbike port, off street
Council Tax Band E

Introduction:
Set back from an exclusive street, new life breathes through this charming Art Deco, semi-detached house with bright, classic interiors which is set back from the quiet road by a country garden scented by lavender. A loved family home for many years, all improvements have been unfailingly sympathetic to this graceful property where the sensitive blend of old and new begins at the entrance where the sheltering porch and stained glass door remain, and inside the hallway is broad with an original stain glass window to bring in coloured sunshine, under stair storage and a guest w.c. tucked away.
Quiet and completely private – a rare asset this close to the city centre- the elegant living room is a classic beauty with plenty of space for a sociable lifestyle. Extended into a window lined bay to make the most of the unique, elevated setting, a generous 4.90 x 6.38m (16’1 x 20’11) is light and inviting with a gas coal effect fire for cooler evenings.

Next door, the spacious dining room is perfect for friends and family to enjoy a traditional dining experience in another handsomely proportioned room where a broad bay with original stained glass detail frames the front garden and a flame effect fire adds warmth as well as character.
Bright and cheerful, this dream kitchen breakfast room spans a family friendly 2.56 x 3.65m (8’5 x 12’0) and has a door to the driveway and garage for easy packing or unpacking the car as well as for supermarket deliveries. Perfect for everyday but also for parties with a sociable breakfast bar, it’s skilfully designed around a Bosch gas hob and grill/combi and fan oven. Shaker units provide sophisticated storage, gleaming surfaces look great but are also hardy for fledgling cooks and it’s good to go with an integrated dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer.

At the front, the charming country garden is inspired by its peaceful surrounds – it is very easy to forget that you are just 10 minutes from the city centre in this tranquil setting.

At the back, the garden is larger than many we have seen this close to Brighton and it is both blissfully quiet and unusually private. Beneath the house, guests can relax in total seclusion on a lit, paved terrace with a fruit patch providing raspberries for the table and a greenhouse discreetly tucked away. Shallow brick steps lead down to a large lawn, level for ball games which is a feature surprisingly hard to find in a city built on the rolling Downs. Child and pet secure, mature planting has been chosen for scent and all year interest and at the far end, a secret garden has a wildlife pond for visiting birds and butterflies, and it attracts frogs and newts too!

At the top of the stairs, this house spreads its wings with a bright, spacious landing with an airing cupboard. With a flawless finish, the high end family bathroom is large enough for both a statuesque bathtub with a shower attachment and a separate walk in shower with a fashionable dual head system. Next door, the first of the bedrooms is an ideal teens room or bedroom for an au-pair as it has good storage and stairs up to the large loft room which has a large Velux in the south roofline, fitted wardrobes and is currently used as a home office/occasional guest room.
With glorious views over a sea of gardens which sweep to Withdean Woods, the second bedroom is a generous double, simple but stylish with wardrobes ready to fill.

A calm, peaceful refuge, the principal bedroom has the soothing proportions only a 1930’s home can deliver. The broad bay window with original stain glass fills the wall to frame the leafy setting, there is 4.03 x 3.70 (13’3 x 12’2) in which to unwind and plenty of sophisticated, custom built storage.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Within a 5 minute radius of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London, this elegant home has a sociable flow and large garden, close to Devils Dyke in the National Park and only about 15 minutes from the sea.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Like most young families moving down from London, we first chose the house as it was convenient for the commute as well as for schools and parks. Airy in summer it is cosy in winter- and the house offers versatile options as the children grow and want to entertain. Local schools are good and nearby, so you will meet other parents at the gate or in Preston Park’s playground and café. If you are a couple, Patcham Peace Garden around the corner is good for dog walking, and the gym at Withdean Stadium or open spaces of Withdean Park are very sociable too. The garden always has a sunny spot to sit in and is big enough for children to play in, so you won’t have to go out at weekends. We have friendly and considerate neighbours and bus routes give independence from a car. Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton or Hove, Preston Park Station has direct trains to London if you enjoy the theatre or commute.”

Where it is:
Shops: Patcham Village 2 mins by car, 10 on foot, city centre 10 mins drive
Train Station: Preston Park Station 25 mins on foot, 4 by cab, 10 by bus
Seafront or Park: Withdean Park 2 mins drive, Withdean Sports Stadium 2, Preston Park 5
Closest schools:
Primary: Patcham Infant, Patcham Junior
Secondary: Patcham High School, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Patcham High School, Varndean, BHASVIC, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean, Lancing

Just a few minutes from central Brighton & Hove but surrounded by parks and green spaces, Patcham Village is known for its friendly High Street and local amenities. With something for everyone, this area is also ideal for commuters as Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 4 minute drive. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are 3 mins by car but within an 6 - 15 minute walk for older children- and the al fresco cafes and parade of shops by them are a magnet for locals. For those who love the water the sea is at one end of London Road and if you enjoy the great outdoors, the National Park is at the other! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all easy to reach, and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 for the motorway or Lewes.