Gordon Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £650,000-- £675,000.

STUNNING THREE BEDROOM EXTENDED FAMILY HOME.

TWO BATHROOMS & DOWNSTAIRS WC.

LEVEL REAR GARDEN.

SOUGHT AFTER AREA FOR SCHOOLS AND STATION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Preston Park has a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide and this beautiful 3 bed Victorian house with a spacious, sociable garden is quietly tucked away just a 5 min walk from the leafy acres, sports facilities and playground of the park itself. Big, bright and stylish, inside has been expertly extended and improved to create an unusually spacious home ideal for a growing family and entertaining. With a sought after primary and a good secondary school within walking distance there are local shops and cafes nearby, the al fresco lifestyle of Preston Park Village and Fiveways are a 2-5 min drive - and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Brighton, Hove, Gatwick and London is 3 mins by car or 10-15 on foot.

Inside, high grade oak flooring runs throughout the ground floor for an easy flow – made even more simple as all of the rooms are level with each other (a feature surprisingly difficult to find in a city built on the South Downs). A sophisticated living room offers a warm welcome with a wood burning stove and ample space for family time, entertaining or working from home, whilst a design-led kitchen breakfast dining room bathes in sunshine streaming through a vaulted skylight and bi-folding doors which open to the leafy garden. Up stairs which were reconfigured to create more bedroom space, all 3 bedrooms are quiet, stylish doubles, the private principal at the top with a chic en-suite, and the spacious family bathroom has a luxury finish.

These historic terraces have plentiful permit parking with no waiting list and rise from the sports facilities, playground and arts events of Preston Park to Fiveways Village – and its 5 ways into or out of the city. Homes in this golden triangle of shops, sea and a station do not come onto the market often and sell fast as London Road at the bottom of the hill gives easy access to the city centre, sea or A23/27, whilst Ditchling Road at the top takes you to the cultural heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park.


In brief:
Style Victorian terraced house
Type 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + G.F. cloakroom, kitchen breakfast dining room
Area Preston Park
Floor Area 1151 sq.ft
Outside Space Front and back gardens
Parking Permit Zone F, no waiting list
Council Tax Band D

Why You’ll Like It:
Tucked away on a friendly street with access to Dorothy Stringer Secondary School a few streets up and popular Balfour Primary a stroll, this appealing house has double glazed windows throughout and a charming front garden where fruit trees and vegetables deliver fresh produce and blossom to the table.

Inside has a subtle commitment to style, comfort and practicality whilst retaining the character of this Victorian house, and this design approach begins in the entrance hall where high grade oak flooring gives guests, children and pets free reign. There is plenty of space for storage and there’s a discreet w.c. for visitors tucked away.

To the right, built in an age reliant on natural light, sunshine streams through the broad box bay of a beautifully proportioned living room ideal for entertaining as well as for family time. A feature wall is painted in historic tones in keeping with the age of the building, elegant coving is overhead whilst a wood burning stove ensures a warm welcome.

A stunning, 2021 extension which spans the back of this property, the kitchen breakfast and dining room is a sunny delight, skilfully designed for everyday – but also perfect for parties. Triple bi-folding doors bring the outside in, there is plenty of space for a big family table beneath the large, vaulted skylight and there’s a choice of ambient lighting for the evenings. High spec, the glamorous kitchen is safely tucked away from the social flow behind a custom made, curved breakfast island with a sink, hose tap and dishwasher built in, and the gleaming wood surface also tops the coloured shaker units. Top grade appliances include a central, Bosch gas hob, Belling grill/oven and oven and sculptural hood. The fridge, freezer and washing machine are also integrated for you, whilst two deep cupboards keep the space clutter free.

Outside, the back garden is an inviting oasis, open to the east and west and thoughtfully landscaped for a family friendly, al fresco lifestyle - and it’s child and pet secure behind fencing. The lawn is large enough for play and is looked over by the spacious dining terrace at the far end of the garden, scented by a highly fragrant rose, and which becomes a sun trap in high summer as the sun skims over the top of the house. By the house, a lit paved seating area has space for storage, and the vendors are willing to discuss the storage in situ.

Upstairs, the first of the big, bright bedrooms is at the back of the house and looks over a sea of gardens. A generous double it is a comfortable and quiet retreat with a calm colour choice. At the front of the property, the second double bedroom has restful proportions where twin sash windows bathe it with light and alcoves deliver space for wardrobes and study. Next door, the luxury bathroom blends tradition with great contemporary design which includes non-slip flooring, a sturdy bathtub with a fashionable, black dual headed shower system above it and warming rails for towels.

Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the principal, third bedroom spans the house from front to back with generous floorspace and head height for storage as well as under eave access. A large Velux frames the sky, whilst a picture window enjoys garden views. A glamorous en-suite shower room continues the subtle but meticulous attention to detail with its high end finish.

Agent Says:
“Families stay in this sought after location until their children have grown up and moved on, so homes in these tranquil terraces, close to popular schools, are difficult to find. Good to go, this beautifully extended house has a family friendly flow, sociable layout and stylish, landscaped garden.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We were looking for a house where we could start a family at some stage but wanted to walk to the station and the shops, and instantly liked this pretty, peaceful terrace- and loved the feel and proportions of the house! When we upgraded we brought as much light as possible into the house, so it’s very relaxing to come home to. The big, bright rooms are easy to live in as well as for entertaining and there is plenty of space to enjoy inside or out, with the garden safely enclosed for pets as well as children. Great for a couple, it’s also brilliant if you want a family with parks and primary, secondary and 6th form schools all within walking distance. Inside, we wanted the house to be stylish but practical and we have enjoyed the garden, which is easy to care for. This is a great place to live with lovely neighbours and everything you could possibly need on your doorstep, whilst the sea and countryside of the National Park are both about 10 mins away.”

Where it is:
Shops: Preston Village (with local Sainsbury’s) 2 mins and Fiveways 5 mins by car, city centre at the Level/ foot of North Laine approx. 7 mins
Train Station: Preston Park Station 3 mins drive, 15 on foot, 7 cycle. London Road or Brighton Station 8-10 mins drive
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 5 mins walk, 1 min by car, Blakers Park 10 mins on foot, 2 by car, sea about 10

Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, Downs Junior, Downs Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as the station to Gatwick and London is a 3minute drive, (15 on foot) Preston Park is a favourite destination known for its friendly cafés, bistro pubs and small shops which include little supermarkets, including a local Sainsbury’s! Surrounded by parks (Preston Park, Blakers Park and Hollingbury Park) which have playgrounds, cafes and sports facilities it will be easy to meet people – and parks here host events during our famous festivals, too. Local schools from primary to 6th form are good and within easy distance and the National Park, bordered by beaches, is just a short drive. Vibrant arts venues, restaurants, shopping of the city and the sea are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those with a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone F has no waiting list at this time.