Scarborough Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £525,000.

NEWLY RENOVATED THROUGHOUT.

CLOSE TO PRESTON PARK STATION.

IDEAL FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. COMMUTERS.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

With direct trains to Gatwick and London a 5/6 min walk, the city centre just a short drive and plentiful permit parking with no list, this design-led, 2 bed Edwardian terraced house with a sunny, west facing garden is in the Preston Park area, given a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide. Inside 79.6m2 (857 sq. ft.) approx. of inviting rooms blend period features with great, contemporary design. In a quiet enclave of sought after terraces popular with professionals, families and investors there’s a choice of good primary, secondary and 6th form schools within a 7 min radius, the open air theatre, café and sports facilities of Dyke Road Park and expansive acres and fun runs of Preston Park are easy to reach and there are friendly local amenities within walking distance.

On the ground floor, the sociable living dining room has space to share and an easy flow to the streamlined kitchen which opens to a part covered patio where you can escape the mid-summer heat or step up to bathe in the sunshine of the upper tiers. Upstairs, the fabulous shower room has a designer finish and both bedrooms are quiet, calm doubles to relax in. Nearby bus routes take you to the whole of the city, vibrant 7 Dials and Brighton Station, and both London Road at the bottom of the hill and Dyke Road at the top give easy access to the city centre and its beaches, the National Park or A23/27.


In brief:
Style: Terraced house circa 1898-1902
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen, attic
Area Preston
Floor Area 857 sq.ft.
Outside Space Front garden, west patio, raised garden
Parking Permit zone A, no waiting list
Council Tax Band C

Why you’ll like it:
Preston has a relaxed, unpretentious vibe. and it is just up the hill from Preston Park and shops, café and small Sainsbury’s. Quiet but convenient between London Road and Dyke Road, which both deliver you into the city and its beaches or out of it to the A23/A27 and South Downs National Park within minutes, this period house has real charm, set back from the quiet street by a rose scented garden, and has the bonus of powder coated energy efficient windows.

Inside, the hall is light and introduces you both to the unusually high ceilings throughout the property and the classic style of the interior with Victorian style radiators and the inviting heritage hues of Farrow & Ball.

Ideal for entertaining, the living dining room has been opened up to create a welcoming, versatile space of 3.6 x 3.7m (11’10 x 12’2) in which to work, rest or play. Sunlight streams through the large box bay at the front and window to the garden at the back, and there’s a hatch to the kitchen for seamless entertaining.

Along the hall, past under stair storage, the bright and cheerful kitchen is lined with windows and has a door to the garden for al fresco summers. Inside, stylish cashmere units deliver ample storage and are topped by solid wood. Iridescent tiles gleam beneath a choice of lighting levels and it’s good to go with a high spec Samsung touch induction hob and electric oven beneath a hood. The fridge, freezer and dishwasher are integrated for you and plumbing is in place for a washing machine.

Outside is an oasis of calm where you can forget that the city centre is just minutes away. A private, part covered patio by the house has space for seating and a storeroom -and it’s a lovely place to read or work on a computer as it does get shade. Child and pet secure, steps lead up to a feel-good space with contemporary fencing and Mediterranean inspired planting. A broad tier is ideal for open air dining and a second tier is raised for you to bathe in the last rays of sunshine.

Upstairs, the luxury shower room has a design-led finish with contemporary tiles and fashionable black fittings which include the dual head shower, tap over the hand basin and warming rail for towels.

On the first floor, the landing has storage and access to an attic and it is worth noting that some neighbours have Velux in their roofline, subject to any consents and regulations.

To your left, the first of the double bedrooms is peaceful at the back of the house and has views over the garden. Simple but stylish, it is ready to move into and has a custom made wardrobe to fill.

Spanning the full width of the house, 4.80 x 3.10m (15’9 x 10’2), the principal bedroom is a classic beauty. Quiet and comfortable, open views sweep obliquely over the valley or up the gentle curve of the period terrace, and the restful proportions will help you to unwind at the end of a busy day.

Agent says:
“Professionals, small families and investors will love this stylish house, close to the station with parks providing sports facilities and ready-made communities if you have children, jog or just walk the dog. There are friendly local amenities, every part of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach and local schools are good.”

Owner’s secret:
“We came to see this house because the location was quiet but well-connected to Gatwick and London. We loved its period proportions and the levels of the garden where you can enjoy the sun or the shade of the patio. We enjoyed planning all the improvements to create a home which is sociable, as we love to entertain, but also calm to live and work in. Although it is very convenient for the city, the street is friendly and peaceful, and there are plenty of local events with something for everyone. The proximity to the station makes life easy if you commute or enjoy nights out in the West End as there are direct trains to Victoria, Kings Cross, London Bridge and Farringdon for example, and the bistro bar opposite the station is a great place to eat if you don’t want to cook. Having Preston and Dyke Road Parks so close is perfect for community events, exercise, dog walkers and of course all the festivals, such as Brighton Pride and the Foodie Festival.”

What’s around you:
Shops: 1 min by car or 5-6 on foot up the hill to Tivoli Rd grocery store and café, 6 mins walk down to Local Sainsbury’s and 7 Dials 5 by car
Station: Preston Park 5-6 mins on foot, Brighton mainline 10 by cab
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road and Preston Park 7-10 mins walk, 2-3 by car, Seafront 15 to drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infant, Stanford Junior
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC
Private: Windlesham, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High

5-6 minutes’ walk to Preston Park Station with friendly local shops, cafés and bistro pubs this area has a lovely community feel and the nearby primary schools, state and private, are good. Tucked away from the crowds, this house is between Dyke Road’s Park with tennis courts, open air theatre, playground and café, and Preston Park’s velodrome, sports facilities, fun runs and football clubs. Local bus routes go along both Dyke Road and London Road (both out of hearing) to the South Downs National Park or the beach, and you can get to the whole of the city including the world class shopping, fashionable bars, lively arts venues and international restaurants of Brighton’s 7 Dials and Queen’s Road, and Hove’s Church Road easily. If you commute by car, both the A23 and A27 are easy to reach and at the time of writing, permit zone A has no waiting list.