Lowther Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £800,000--£850,000.

BEAUTIFUL FOUR BEDROOM EXTENDED FAMILY HOME IN SOUGHT AFTER FIVEWAYS AREA.

KITCHEN WITH SIDE RETURN EXTENSION.

LARGE LOFT CONVERSION MAIN BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE.

WEST FACING REAR GARDEN.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

In fashionable Fiveways, given a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, this fabulous 4 bed Victorian house with a beautiful, southwest garden and stunning views over the Preston Valley to the city from the top is a 4 min walk from family friendly Blakers Park with good primary and senior schools- and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London within a 5 min drive. Inside combines period features with great design and has been expertly extended and improved to allow uninterrupted sunlight to stream through the entire property.

Embracing friends and family life, the inviting double depth reception has a wood burning stove for a warm welcome and looks through to a stunning, sun-lit kitchen dining room with French doors to the garden. Outside, the garden is designed for a scented, al fresco lifestyle with a sun deck which catches the last of the sun rays and looks over the spacious, child and pet secure lawn below. Upstairs all the bedrooms are bright and comfortable doubles ready for your move, the family bathroom has a designer finish and at the top, the private principal bedroom is a dream come true with fitted wardrobes to fill, a large ensuite - and picture perfect views.

In a quiet enclave of leafy, historic terraces which rise from the sports facilities, playground, fun runs and arts events of Preston Park to the friendly shops and cafés of Fiveways Village, homes in this golden triangle do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as they attract professionals, families and international investors with London Road at the bottom of the hill giving easy access to the city centre or A23/27, and Ditchling Road at the top, which takes you to the historic heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park.


In brief:
Style Victorian terraced house, extended and improved
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), double depth reception, kitchen/breakfast room
Area Fiveways
Floor Area 1639 sq.ft
Outside Space Front and back gardens
Parking Permit Zone F, no list, space for bike store
Council Tax Band D

Why You’ll Like It:
Tucked away on a friendly, tree-lined street with the village shops a 5 min stroll and a choice of good primaries and state schools all within a short walk, this appealing house with tiled gables and timbered porch, energy-efficient windows in the box bays and front garden with space for a bike store has been expertly extended and improved to maximise enjoyment of its elevated position on a hillside overlooking Preston Valley – and enjoying uninterrupted sunlight.
Inside, the hallway introduces the calm tone of the interiors with unspoilt finials high overhead and views through the house to the garden.

The Double Reception:
Designed to bring lots of light in, twin glazed doors lead into a beautifully proportioned living room where two rooms have become one to create an inviting space ideal for entertaining as well as for family time. The broad bay at the front brings the morning sun in, whilst the large picture window at the far end allows uninterrupted light to stream through the room – and frames views to the kitchen breakfast room and the roses which nod at its window. With versatile space in which to work, rest or play, a cast iron wood burning stove ensures a warm welcome at any time of year.

The Kitchen Dining Room, Garden and Guest W.C.:
A sunny sanctuary, the kitchen dining room is a beauty, designed for everyday – but also perfect for parties. Lined with windows to frame the open, leafy view, with dual skylights above the kitchen, there is plenty of space for a big family table by the French doors to the garden and there is a choice of ambient lighting for the evenings. High spec, the stylish kitchen is safely tucked away from the social flow behind a sociable breakfast island with a Neff touch induction hob built in to face the bar seating and the dining area. Streamlined units are topped by family-friendly working surfaces and integrated appliances include a Neff micro/combi oven plus a fan oven with designated space for a large fridge freezer nearby. A utility cupboard conceals plumbing and space for a washing machine and a drier, and tucked away at the foot of the stairs, a w.c. for guests has a chic finish.

Outside, the back garden is a sunny, west facing oasis, open to the south, which is thoughtfully landscaped for a family friendly, al fresco lifestyle - and it’s child and pet secure behind fencing. Designed for easy maintenance with mature shrubs and seasonal flowers to help our butterflies and bees, you’ll have more time to enjoy it. The lawn is level (a feature hard to find in a city built on the South Downs) and large enough for play and is looked over by the spacious, lit dining deck by the house where beds are scented by lavender and roses which also nod at the dining room doors.

Three Family Bedrooms and Luxury Bathroom:
Upstairs, the first of the big, bright bedrooms looks over a sea of gardens to the valley and a generous double it is ideal for growing children, guests or working from home as although on the central landing within the house, occupants can come and go without disturbing the main rooms. Next door, the luxury bathroom has a seaside influence, a contemporary dual shower system above the bath, heated rails and a lit mirror with a toothbrush charging point above the hand basin and vanity unit.

Up a few steps, the second bedroom, also with glorious views over gardens to the leafy valley, is a quiet and comfortable double room an alcove for wardrobes, space for study and plenty of charm of its own.

Stretching the full width of the building, the third double bedroom is a secluded refuge with restful proportions. A tall sash and box bay bathe it with light and alcoves on each side of a period fireplace are ready to be filled.

The Principal, 4th Bedroom:
Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the principal bedroom spans the house from east to west with discreet, built in storage as well as under eave access. Twin Velux frame treetops and the sky, whilst relaxing open views sweep over the leafy city – which glitters at night. A glamorous en-suite shower room continues the subtle but meticulous attention to detail with a hand basin resting on sleek storage, and both a wand and a rainfall shower head are fitted as are warming rails for towels.

Agent Says:
“This beautiful house is good to go with a family friendly flow, sociable layout and spacious, sunny garden. Families stay in this sought after location until their children have grown up and moved on, which makes homes in these quiet terraces very close to Fiveways Village, parks and popular schools difficult to find.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We were looking for a house close to the station for commuting but which could become a family home, and instantly fell in love with this restful house and sunny garden - with shops, schools and parks we could walk to. It was labour of love to restore it and to make it ready for an inviting, stylish and more contemporary lifestyle whilst respecting its lovely period features. The versatile layout and big bright rooms have been perfect for our growing family as well as for working from home and entertaining. Adding the extension in the kitchen dining room created a brilliant family space and provided a great link to the sunny garden. Fiveways is a fantastic area to live in, there’s a great community feel and we have street parties (and we also join together to bulk buy Red Rooster Coffee!) All three parks, Blaker’s, Preston and Hollingbury, have so many activities for people of any age to join in with, and we love that central Brighton is so easily accessible. We will be sad to leave!”

Where it is:
Shops: Fiveways Village & Co-Op, 2 mins drive, 5 mins walk
Train Station: Preston Park Station 4 mins drive, about 20 on foot, London Road Station 5 mins drive, Brighton Station 8 by cab
Seafront or Park: Both Preston Park and Blakers Park 1 mins by car, Blakers 4 to walk, Preston Park 9 on foot, sea about 10 mins drive

Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, Downs Junior, Downs Infant
Secondary: Varndean High, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean College, BHASVIC, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing College

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as the station is a 4 min drive, (20 on foot) Fiveways Village is a favourite destination known for its friendly shops, cafés, bakeries and small Co-Op just 5 mins walk or 2 mins drive. Between the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park and family- friendly Blakers Park-which both host events during our festivals- and Hollingbury Parks countryside walks, local schools are good and within easy reach, and both the sea and the National Park are just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city (and senior schools) are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those who commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone F has no waiting list.