Hollingbury Park Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £800,000--£850,000.

STUNNING FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO SHOPS AND SCHOOLS.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

With a relaxed café culture, good schools and Blakers Park all within walking distance, Fiveways has a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide. This spacious, sunny 4 bed Edwardian terraced house opens to an idyllic, southeast garden perfect for family time or for entertaining at the back. Inside, 141.2m2 (1520.1 sq. ft.) of light and spacious rooms blend period charm with skilled design to create a beautiful family home with an easy, contemporary flow. Convenient for professionals, families and investors a good infant and junior school are within walking distance, the playgrounds and cafés of The Level and Preston Park are within a 5 min drive and Preston Park’s Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 7 mins by cab, or 15-20 on foot.

Balancing comfort with style the living dining room has a glazed door to the garden and has a welcoming, working fireplace whilst the custom made kitchen breakfast room opens to a picture perfect view over a sunny dining deck and large garden. All 4 bedrooms are inviting doubles- one by the luxury bathroom and at the top, the guest room/home office with a chic- en-suite makes the most of the unique hilltop setting with sweeping views.

Homes in this tranquil, sought after terrace do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as within the ‘golden triangle’ it appeals to professionals, families and international investors with Ditchling Road around the corner giving easy access to the city centre and its beaches or A23/27 and National Park, and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 8-10 mins by cab.


Style Edwardian terraced house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + gf w.c, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area Fiveways
Floor Area 1520 sq.ft.
Outside Space Front and back gardens
Parking Permit Zone F, no list
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll like it:
Quiet but convenient with plentiful permit parking and bus routes giving older children independence, Fiveways – and its 5 ways into or out of the city- is one of the most sought after conservation areas with the sea, Hollingbury, Preston and Blakers Parks all easy to reach. On the cusp of two terraces this house has an extended dining room, making it larger than most, and tucked privately away behind a leafy front garden it also has double glazing installed. Unique within the terrace it is the only one built without a gable, and the vendors have kindly agreed to leave a copy of the architects plans for you.

Inside has light, stylish interiors and this design approach begins in the front hallway where an inner lobby leads into a bright hall with inviting views through the depth of the house to the garden and wood floors which continue into the living dining room for a fuss free flow.

Full of sunshine, the elegant living dining room has broad box bay windows at the front and tall door at the back to frame leafy views at each end, so guests can relax in rare seclusion in a room which isn’t directly overlooked. The graceful proportions are elegant and there’s an open, period fireplace to enjoy. Custom built storage includes cabinets and shelving to each side of the fireplace as well as ingenious shelving within the second chimney breast.

Past under stair storage and a smart w.c., the fabulous kitchen breakfast room is all about embracing friends, family and an al fresco lifestyle. Spanning an astonishing 3.02 x 5.90m (9’11 x 19’4) it’s perfect for everyday but also for parties. French doors in the southeast wall open to the flowing landscape of the sunny garden - and tiles underfoot ensure an easy, social flow. Handmade, stylish units deliver sophisticated storage, and some double as built in seating. Practical working surfaces are family friendly and high spec appliances include a touch induction hob, grill/combi and fan oven beneath a hood, a dishwasher and a washing machine.

Outside, surrounded by a sea of gardens, this inviting oasis is a private paradise expertly landscaped for all year interest and low maintenance. By the house, and level with it ( a feature hard to find in a city built on hills), the dining terrace basks in sunshine and has plenty of space for entertaining as well as a water source in the side return for paddling pools. A delight to return to, and larger than many this close to the city centre and the sea, it’s a leafy haven open to the south which is child and pet secure behind walls. Thoughtfully organised, the deck steps down to a large level astro turf lawn, shaded from the heat of the midsummer sun by a beautiful old pear tree, and a peaceful seating area at the end with space for a firepit and a shed enjoys the rustling of exotic bamboo.

Upstairs, on the landing the first generous double bedroom looks over the garden. Simple but stylish with space for a double bed and for quiet study, it has fitted wardrobes to fill. Next door, the luxury bathroom is a soothing sanctuary with a shower over the bath, a cabinet beneath the hand basin, natural light and a warming rail for towels.

On the first floor, the second airy double room at the back has relaxing views over the side return to the garden, and has fitted shelving and plenty of space. At the front of the house, the principal bedroom is restful, looking up to Fiveways along a period terrace, so it is not overlooked. Spanning the full width of this substantial property this welcoming refuge has soothing height, organised storage and both a magnificent, box bay window and a sash window to bathe the room with light.
Comfortable and quiet with fitted and under eave storage, at the top of the house the guest bedroom stretches from east to west. The Velux to the northwest frames the night sky whilst to the southeast, a large picture windows bring in a magnificent cityscape framed by the Downs by day and which distantly glitters at night.

Agent Says:
“Ideal for professionals and/or a growing family in a location super-convenient for schools, parks, the city and the station, this stylish house with a sunny garden is good to go, and will sell fast.”

Owner’s secret:
“This has been a happy family home for 18 years. We have enjoyed breathing new life into the house where we plastered every wall (with waterproof rending on the inside), restored all the floors and added double glazing – which is very efficient. We love the space inside – the house is much bigger than it looks- and the way the house opens to the garden in summer with plenty of space for children to play outside, but then becomes warm and welcoming in winter. Our favourite things are the view through the house to the garden when you open the front door, and sitting in the sun for breakfast inside or out. Family life is made easy with parks, good schools, and the shops of Fiveways (a 1 min walk) are within sight but out of hearing. With plenty to do whether you’re a couple or a family, Fiveways is a great place to live with a real community, al fresco cafés and independent shops including a bakers, butchers and small Co-Op, and our neighbours are lovely.”

Where it is:
Shops: Fiveways 3 mins walk, 1 by car
Train Station: Preston Park Station 7 mins drive, 25-30 on foot, Brighton 9 by cab
Seafront or Park: Blakers Park 7 mins on foot, 3 by car, Preston Park 7 mins by car, sea about 10
Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, Downs Junior, Downs Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as the station is a 7 minute drive, Fiveways is a favourite destination known for its independent friendly shops, cafés and small Co-Op. Between family friendly Blakers Park, the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park -which both host events during our legendary festivals- and Hollingbury Parks countryside walks, local schools are good and within easy reach, and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone F has no waiting list.