Dyke Road Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £680,000--£720,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

LOFT CONVERSION WITH EN-SUITE.

CLOSE TO STATION AND SHOPS.

SOUGHT AFTER PRESTON CIRCUS AREA.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

This beautifully presented four/five-bedroom Victorian family home offers a perfect blend of period charm and modern design, spread across three spacious storeys. Featuring a generous garden and versatile living spaces, this property is ideal for growing families or those working from home.

The bright yet cosy living room is perfect for relaxing, while the adjoining dining room, equally suited as a guest room or home office, opens onto a mature garden, complete with areas for entertaining and unwinding in the sunshine. The light and airy kitchen breakfast room provides a welcoming space for everyday dining.

Upstairs, the first floor hosts a central bathroom, two double bedrooms, and a spacious master bedroom. The top floor is home to the private principal bedroom, which spans the entire width of the house and includes an en-suite shower room.

Ideally located just around the corner from the beautiful Preston Park, home to vibrant festivals, community events, and the popular Park Run, this property is also just a ten-minute walk from Brighton Station, offering direct trains to London and Gatwick. The rejuvenated London Road, with its independent cafés and shops, leads directly to the seafront, while an excellent choice of primary and secondary schools, as well as sixth form colleges, are all within easy reach.


In brief:
Style: Victorian terraced house
Type 4/5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area Preston Circus
Floor Area 1428 sq.ft
Outside Space Westerly tiered garden
Parking Permit zone Q, no list
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll like it:
Far quieter than its central location may suggest, this sweeping terrace of historic properties has a real sense of community as once discovered, people tend to stay. Set back from the street behind a paved front garden large enough for a bike store, inside this charming house has its original finials and impressive plaster work in the hallway where stripped floorboards give guests, children and pets free reign to roam.

Ideal for entertaining or for family time, the living room is a welcoming space which is not overlooked. Historic proportions impress, sunlight streams through the large bay window and visitors can enjoy an open fire. Next door, with French doors to the garden, the spacious dining room is also private. Currently used as a music room and occasional bedroom, it offers versatile options including becoming an inviting playroom or home office, although many neighbours have joined these two receptions together, stnc.

Past under stair storage, the stylish kitchen breakfast room is bright and cheerful with French doors sweeping out to a sociable dining terrace and the pretty garden for an easy, al fresco lifestyle. Inside a practical layout and contemporary units deliver plenty of storage and family friendly surfaces, plumbing is in place for two machines and the multi-fuel range could stay, subject to circumstance.

Outside, the garden is a leafy oasis, larger than many so close to the city centre with borders lovingly planted for all year interest. With gardens to each side, it also backs onto a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian gardens, so there is no passing traffic. By the house, the Indian sandstone paved sun terrace has space to entertain and steps down to a lawn which is child and pet secure with a sunny, seating area at the far end where you can enjoy children playing and catch the last of the sun’s rays.

Returning inside, at the top of the stairs, the vaulted bedroom on the landing is a generous double, ideal for guests or for teenagers as they can come and go without disturbing the rest of the house – and the bonus is that it is next door to the light and airy bathroom which has a shower over the bath and warming rails for towels.

On the first floor the second double bedroom is a restful refuge with leafy views. Simple but stylish it’s ready to move into with alcoves for a wardrobe and quiet study. At the front of this substantial property, the third calm bedroom is completely private and spans the whole width of the house with the soothing dimensions only period properties can deliver.

Quiet at the top, the fabulous principal bedroom spreads its wings from east to west with views over a sea of green at the back, whilst at the front a workstation/dressing table is built in beneath twin Velux which frame the night sky. There are two double wardrobes to fill, plenty of floorspace even with a double bed in situ and the shower room en-suite has a chic finish.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“This is a great area full of professionals and families where you are never far from fresh coffee and a croissant. Between London Road and Dyke Road with bus routes to take you into or out of the city, good schools and parks are easy to reach, whilst the shops and cafés of 7 Dials, Preston Circus, London Road and fashionable North Laine are all within a 4 min drive or a short walk,”

Owner’s Secret:
“We wanted a house close to the sea and the countryside, but needed to commute - Brighton Station is 10-15 mins walk and the A27/A23 are just minutes away! Inside we wanted an easy flow with versatile rooms to spread into whilst keeping the light, inviting nature of the house, and it has seamlessly adapted to our changing lifestyle! The house and garden are perfect for a family or a couple who like to entertain with lovely spacious rooms and sunny, leafy spots to enjoy in the garden. We’re surrounded by parks with sports facilities and playgrounds and it’s great to stroll to Preston Circus for fresh produce (and the cinema!) or restaurants in the North Laine and often meet friends at the local cafés or at the 7 Dials for breakfast on Sundays. There really is a friendly community here and with plenty of bus routes, you won’t always be dependent on a car.”

Where it is:
Shops: London Road 4 mins walk, Preston Circus 8 mins walk, North Laine 4 mins drive
Station: Brighton 5 mins by cab or 15 mins walk, Preston Park 6 mins drive, 20 on foot
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road Park 2 mins drive, Preston Park 3 mins, seafront 10-15 min drive

Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infant School, Stanford Junior School
Secondary: Varndean High School and Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Waldorf, Roedean

In a sought after location with friendly local amenities including good schools and within walking distance of great shopping, restaurants, and bars, this stylish house offers easy access to the Brighton lifestyle – and to the train station if you commute. Convenient for the art colleges and universities it is well served for parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces, cafés and playgrounds, and also host events in our famous city festivals. Close to the commercial districts and the international cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus, rental bike or by car. Nearby, London Road takes you to the sea or to the A23/ A27 whilst Dyke Road sweeps up to 7 Dials and its 7 ways into Brighton & Hove or along to the Devils Dyke in The South Downs National Park.