Bengairn Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE; £550,000-- £600,000.

EXTENDED MODERN FAMILY HOME.

FRONT OFF STREET PARKING--REAR GARAGE.

ADDITIONAL MUSIC STUDIO/HOME OFFICE AREA.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

A luxury retreat with a design-led finish, this fabulous 3 bed chalet, with a garage and plentiful off street parking, has a sociable layout and a big sunny garden where a sound proofed home office/ music studio is tucked away. In popular Patcham, just 10 mins drive from Brighton’s city centre - and 8 mins from Preston Park’s trains to Gatwick and London – it’s off a green with local stores, the tennis courts and playground of Mackie Park are a few mins walk, and it’s great for professionals and families as the vibrant amenities of Patcham Village as well as good primary and secondary schools are all within a 3-4 mins radius by car.

Inside, this semi-detached, double glazed chalet with 1930’s roots bathes in sunlight and all of the rooms have a stylish, contemporary finish. The spacious living dining room with garden views is ideal for family time or entertaining, whilst the streamlined kitchen breakfast room has high spec appliances and a wall of glass which folds away to the dining terrace for an al fresco, champagne lifestyle. The peaceful ground floor principal bedroom has open views to the surrounding downland with Art Deco -inspired fitted wardrobes to fill, and the glamorous bathroom opposite is large enough for both a bath and wet room style shower. Upstairs, two more quiet bedrooms are light and inviting, the room at the back with French doors to a Juliette balcony, and the second bathroom impresses with a spa-like feel.

Patcham appeals to all age groups and has local facilities including a small parade of shops and cafes by the schools – a magnet for local families. The gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium and Withdean Park are a 5 min drive whilst the playground, sports activities, velodrome and open spaces of Preston Park, which hosts events during our festivals, are just 6-8 minutes away. Well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence it is close to 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.


In Brief:
Style Luxury semi-detached chalet
Type 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility area
Area Patcham
Floor Area 1579 sq.ft
Outside Space Spacious west garden, home office/music studio
Parking Detached garage, paved hard standing
Council Tax Band C

Why you’ll Like It:
Enjoy the easy flow of this light-filled home where secluded, elegant rooms enjoy leafy views, making it unusually private. Tucked away on a tranquil, tree lined avenue with grass verges, which most people don’t even know is there, inside the spacious interior blends sophisticated living with subtle home comforts including the installation of energy efficient windows and doors.

At the front, the dynamic landscaping of the off street parking delivers an impressive approach, with a detached garage just to the side which has power if you wanted to install an electric car charger. Through the front door, an inviting hallway has crisp, clean lines with oak flooring underfoot and spotlights overhead, and ahead, an elegant living dining room with garden views offers versatile floorspace for friends and family to spread into.

Next door, the design-led kitchen dining room is ingeniously planned with space for a family dining table by the full height bi-folding doors to the garden, and great use of space maximises both sophisticated storage and family friendly, wood surfaces. The touch induction hob and oven are safely away from the in/out flow and good to go, a microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer are integrated for you – and there’s even a utility area tucked away beneath the stairs, close to the side door to the garage and parking, so kits and beach towels can go straight into the machines.
Outside, there’s a large, lit sun deck level with the house for al fresco dining and it looks over a large lawn for play. Child and pet secure behind painted walls and statement fencing, there’s also a path to the home office/music studio which has power and is already 70-80% soundproofed with acoustic foam.

Returning inside, at the front of the house, the principal bedroom acknowledges the building’s 1930’s roots with a generous curved bay window and Crittall style fitted wardrobes, and the glamorous Art Deco theme continues in the glittering black and white bathroom where a bath has a shower wand, and it’s large enough a space for a separate walk in shower in wet-room style. There’s a vanity unit beneath the Roca hand basin, and warming rails for towels.

Upstairs, two quiet and comfortable doubles are restful. At the front, the bedroom with open views to downland has fitted and under eave storage and wonderful, open views to the local nature reserve. Whilst at the back, the larger room is light and airy with French doors which open to a Juliette balcony. A soothing refuge, the stylish bathroom on this floor has both a bath and walk in ‘wet-room’ drench shower, and the sleek, designer hand basin rests on a zen-like cabinet.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Live the dream in this glamorous chalet which offers a champagne lifestyle - as well as a live/work balance as there’s a home office in the garden! Close to shops, primary and secondary schools, with direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London an 8 min drive, this beautifully refurbished home between the sea and the National Park is ready to move into.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Ideal for the commute to both Brighton and London with schools, the park and shops all easy to reach, this chalet is perfect for a busy lifestyle. Airy in summer it’s warm in winter- and there’s plenty of space for friends and family to spread into, and being able to work privately from home is an added bonus. Local schools are good and you will meet other parents at the gate, in the café by the schools or in Mackie Park’s playground. If you are a couple, there’s space to run in the park or Patcham Peace Garden which are also good for dog walking, and the gym at Withdean Stadium or open spaces of Withdean Park are very sociable too. The garden is sunny and is big enough for your own – or guests children to play in, the neighbours are friendly, and bus routes mean you’re not tied to a car.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local shop 3 min walk, Patcham Village shops, Co-Op & Post Office 4 mins drive, city centre 10 mins drive
Train Station: Preston Park Station 8 mins by cab, approx. 15 by bus
Seafront or Park: Mackie Park 5 mins walk, Withdean Sports Stadium and Preston Park 5 mins drive, sea 15-20

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 an 8 minute drive. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are 3 mins by car but a short walk/bus ride for older children- and the al fresco cafes and parade of shops by them are a magnet for locals – and the playground and tennis courts of Mackie Park are just a stroll. 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.