Bengairn Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £410,000.

IN NEED OF UPDATING/MODERNISATION.

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INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

A loved, happy and sociable home in a great location, this light and spacious 3 bed chalet on an unusually large plot just keeps on giving with off street parking, an 8.88m (29’2) long garage, and big sunny gardens at both the front and back. Balancing impressive rooms to enjoy with friends with quiet comfort, it’s in popular Patcham just 10 mins drive from Brighton’s city centre - and 8 mins from Preston Park’s trains to Gatwick and London. Off a green with local stores, the tennis courts and playground of Mackie Park are a few mins walk, and it’s perfect 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 drive.

Ready for a fresh start this semi-detached, double glazed chalet with 1930’s roots bathes in sunlight. A bit of a mix - the garage needs help (and inspires ideas) and some areas inside need a little tlc, but the bones of your own dream retreat are there with 116.6m2 (1255 sq. ft.) of inviting space in which to spread your wings. An elegant living room has a gas fire to ensure a warm welcome whilst the contemporary kitchen dining room comes with a practical layout, versatile breakfast island and separate utility room. A sun-lit conservatory opens to a garden landscaped for a family friendly, al fresco lifestyle and the principal bedroom, on the ground floor with garden views, is close to a spacious shower room. Upstairs, two family bedrooms are both peaceful and private with wardrobes to fill.

Patcham appeals to all age groups and as well as the village, has local facilities including a small parade of shops and cafes by the schools – a magnet for 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 Semi-detached chalet with potential
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen dining room, utility
Area Patcham
Floor Area See floorplan
Outside Space Spacious front garden, big garden to rear
Parking Detached garage with hard standing, off street parking at front
Council Tax Band C

Why you’ll Like It:
Enjoy the easy flow of this light-filled home where secluded, well- proportioned rooms enjoy leafy open 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, it is on an unusually large plot where a front garden with a sun terrace has off street parking as well as a driveway to the big garage, which has a water source nearby.

Through the front door, a tiled porch has space for coat hooks and inside, an inviting hallway has crisp, clean lines with practical flooring underfoot to put visitors at ease, a built in dresser and views through to the leafy garden. To your right, an elegant living room with offers plenty of floorspace for friends and family to spread into, a glorious Art Deco window to bathe the room in sunlight and a gas fire in a classic fireplace to welcome guests at any time of year.

At the far end of the hall, a spacious dining room opens to a glass walled conservatory which frames the garden and opens to the big sunny garden for an easy, al fresco lifestyle, whilst the kitchen breakfast area is cleverly tucked away from the in/out flow behind a sociable bar. Good to go, the gas hob and electric oven are integrated beneath a discreet hood, there’s plenty of streamlined storage topped by practical surfaces and there’s a utility room next door with plumbing in place for a machine and access to the side door for supermarket deliveries.

Outside, the landscaped garden has a dining terrace by the house which looks over a lawn surrounded by mature shrubs and seasonal flowers. Child and pet secure surrounded by walls and fencing, including the side of the large garage, there’s a second paved terrace and a large bed which would be ideal for growing vegetables. The plot at the back is far bigger than it looks with the garage alone measuring 3.47 x 8.88m (11’4 x 29’2), and for inspiration, you can sneak a peek at the gardens to each side.

With glorious views over the garden, the principal bedroom is a private refuge, quiet and comfortable and lined with organised storage. There’s an easy, one level flow to the light and airy shower room at the front of the house, where touches of luxury include a down-lit unit around the hand basin and warming rails for towels.
Upstairs, two more double bedrooms are bright and cheerful, each with fitted wardrobes to fill, and both enjoy open views so it’s easy to forget that you’re just a few mins drive to the vibrant city centre.

Agent Says:
“With light and airy rooms inside and a sunny landscaped garden, this inviting house is ready to become your dream home within 3-8 mins of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Every room is light and spacious. The ground floor offers versatile options and works well for family celebrations, and the sunny garden is a great place to return to with plenty of space to sit and relax in the sunshine after work. Family life has been easy even with busy schedules with all the schools and a choice of parks on the doorstep. If you are a couple, Withdean Park has its own community of dog walkers and joggers and the gym at Withdean Stadium is very sociable too. The area is safe with friendly and considerate neighbours, and bus routes give us and older children independence! Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton, Preston Park Station has direct trains to London if you commute or enjoy the West End.”

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 3-4 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.