Station Road, Preston, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £600,000--£650,000.

SOUGHT AFTER PRESTON VILLAGE.

COMMUTERS PARADISE.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

On a quiet no through lane in Preston Park Village, given a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, this stylish 2/3 bed house is ideal for those who need rapid access to Brighton, Hove, Gatwick or London as it’s opposite a leafy embankment which screens Preston Park Station. Radiating charm, this Victorian terraced home with plentiful local permit parking and a sunny walled garden is also unusually private at the back with glorious views over a sea of green.

Inside, three storeys offer versatile accommodation. Guests can enjoy open fires in the sitting room/guest bedroom and in the large living-dining room on the lower floor, which flows into the garden as well as into a separate but sociable kitchen. Central to the house, the family bathroom is spacious, and there’s also a discreet utility room with plenty of storage.
Upstairs, two generous bedrooms are comfortable doubles, with an attic overhead that some neighbours have extended into. It’s also worth noting that some houses in the terrace have built above the kitchen to create an additional bedroom/bathroom and roof terrace (stnc). In addition, several neighbouring homes have taken space from the rear upstairs bedroom to add a small cloakroom/toilet on the top floor.

Homes in this golden triangle do not come on the market often and attract professionals, investors and families with local shops, cafes and a bistro pub within a stroll but out of hearing and a choice of good primary and secondary schools a 3-5 minute drive. Well-connected with bus/cycle routes into or out of the city, this hidden lane has plenty of permit parking with no list and it’s between London Road and Dyke Road, which both deliver you into the heart of the city and its beaches, or to the National Park and A23/A27 in minutes.


In Brief:
Style: Victorian terraced house
Type: 2/3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sitting room/bed 3, living dining room, kitchen
Area: Preston Park
Floor Area: 1129 sq.ft
Outside Space: East patio garden, open to south
Parking: Permit zone K
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
A great spot just a few minutes from the city centre, this is a popular conservation area where there is plentiful permit parking with no waiting list and bus routes nearby to give some independence from a car. On a well- kept terrace this period house impresses and inside, large windows and a cheerful east west orientation make this a bright and inviting home - which although is much bigger than its neat exterior suggests still has room to grow with you, stnc.

The hushed hallway sets the classic tone with deep carpet, restful colour choice and a large window on the upper landing to bring in extra light and leafy treetops. To the left, the unusually high ceiling continues into an elegant sitting room ideal for modern living with plenty of floor space in which to relax, to enjoy with friends or to work from home in comfort. At the front, the west bay is part frosted for privacy and looks across the quiet street – and will never be blocked as parking is only along the far side of the leafy lane. Light and spacious with an open fireplace to ensure a warm welcome, this room is often used as a comfortable bedroom in these terraces, ideal for guests as it is next door to the big, bright bathroom which has period style brass taps and shower attachment on the bath.

Discreetly tucked away at the heart of the ground floor, a utility room has space for both a washing machine and a dryer, storage space and an integrated wine cooler.

Downstairs, the spacious living dining room spans the full depth of the building with a big window at the front light well to bring in the afternoon sunshine and French doors at the back to the paved garden. All about enjoying friends and family at any time of year, you can also relax completely unseen whilst enjoying an open fire in a skilfully carved period fireplace.

Ingeniously designed for everyday but also perfect for parties, this versatile room with oak herringbone flooring and dimmer switches for atmosphere has plenty of room for sofas as well as a big family table with garden views by the integrated fridge and freezer which are tucked away beneath the stairs - and connect the dining area to a kitchen which is safely tucked away from the in/out flow.

Bright and cheerful with large windows in two walls to frame the garden, this kitchen is a study of efficient planning. Classic shaker units deliver ample storage and gleaming wood working surfaces. High-spec built in appliances include a Bosch touch induction hob and a Bosch grill/combi oven plus a fan oven, there is plumbing in place for a dishwasher and the Belfast sink has high end, easy use brass taps.

Outside, the L shaped walled garden is an oasis of calm where it’s easy to relax, and it is both child and pet secure as well as level with the building– a feature hard to find in a city built on the South Downs. With gardens to three sides, it is not directly overlooked and open to the south, there is always somewhere to sit in the sun. Ideal for a sociable, al fresco lifestyle it is thoughtfully paved, and this charming garden delivers grapes for the table, scented climbers and all year interest.
Returning inside, up past a landing window with open views over gardens which stretch as far as the eye can see, the bright, cheerful landing has access to the attic. At the back of the house, a comfortable double bedroom has alcoves for wardrobes and restful, open views. At the front, and stretching the width of this property, the principal bedroom is an inviting retreat with a graceful bay looking over treetops, stylish decoration and ample floorspace for all the wardrobes you could dream of, even with a large double bed in situ.

Agent says:
“Homes in this small, sought after village do not appear on the market often! If you want swift access to central Brighton, Hove, Gatwick, London or the coast, Preston Park Station is a 1 min walk and Brighton Station is about 8 mins by cab. If you drive to commute, you’ll be on the A23 or A27 in minutes and local bus routes will take you into the city and its beaches.”

Owner’s secret:
“This is a lovely, sociable house with an easy flow into the garden. Quiet at night, we love the way the house opens up in summer with plenty of space to entertain inside or out but then, with open fires, becomes warm and cosy in winter. It is perfect if you are a couple or a growing family with parks, shops and good schools all within easy reach – and a footpath for a quick walk with the dog at the end of the no through lane! The park is a welcoming, social hub with football, fun runs, dog meets, playground and café, and the area is a great place to live with cafés, bistro pubs and shops including a small Sainsbury’s a short walk and our neighbours are lovely.”

What’s around you:
Shops: 5-7 min walk to Sainsbury’s and Village shops
Train Station: Preston Park Station 1 min on foot
Seafront or Park: Park 10 mins walk, 3 by car, sea about 10 mins drive

Closest schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s R.C., Balfour
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High

Perfect for rapid access to Brighton, Gatwick and London as Preston Park Station is opposite, Preston Village is an exclusive location close to Preston Park with sports facilities, playground and open spaces which also hosts arts events. Local schools are good and within walking distance, whilst the beaches, countryside walks and bridle paths of the National Park are just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The Village has a friendly community with shops, cafés and small Sainsbury’s and the vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all easy to reach. For those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone K has no waiting list at the time of writing.