Ditchling Rise, Brighton

A well-proportioned period terrace moments from Preston Circus. This larger-than-average home blends generous living space with a south-facing garden and a versatile garden room. The bay-fronted sitting room opens through to a comfortable dining space, creating an easy, social flow from front to back. Beyond, a beautiful timber kitchen with extensive cabinetry, broad oak worktops and twin windows to the garden; a sleek ground-floor shower room sits to the rear.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The principal bedroom spans the full width at the front with a deep bay and plenty of natural light. A further double overlooks the garden, while a third bedroom sits at the rear - ideal as a nursery or study, as the family bathroom is off this room.

Outside, the south-facing garden has been designed for low-maintenance city living with composite decking for dining, an artificial lawn and neat borders. At the far end, glazed doors open to a superb garden room - perfect as a studio, office or gym.

Ditchling Rise is a residential road of Victorian properties just north of Preston Circus and south of Preston Park. Downs Infant and Junior schools are just around the corner and the house is also in the catchment area for Dorothy Stringer and Varndean secondary schools. Moments away, the St Augustine's Arts and Events Centre has yoga classes, art exhibitions and its own café. On Sunday's visit the Florence Road market. Preston Park, has large open spaces, a children's playground, tennis courts, a velodrome and two places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat - the Rotunda Café or the Chalet Café. The Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton's much-loved independent cinema, is also moments away at Preston Circus, screening a huge variety of films throughout the week. A short stroll down London Road will bring you to the vibrant Open Market, which is home to independent shops, artist's studios and plaza traders with stalls selling handmade arts and crafts, delicious food and much more. There are great local pubs, cafes and restaurants, including Curio, The Joker, The Open House, Signalman, Jolly Brewer, Preston Park Tavern and the Roundhill, all close by, to name but a few! The Roundhill is notable as it has an entirely vegan kitchen, serving award-winning plant-based meals. The property is ideally located for commuters, as Brighton Mainline station is a short walk away with direct services to London Bridge and Victoria, which arrive in London in less than an hour. Even closer is London Road station with services to Lewes and beyond. Several bus routes run close by, including the 5, 5A and 5B which will take you straight into town.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold