Osborne Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000--£750,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

In a friendly area given a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, this four bedroom Victorian house with a tranquil, secluded garden and a glimpse of sea from the top has family friendly Blakers Park nearby and is within 5 minutes of good primary and senior schools (10 on foot), and Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is just 6 mins drive. Light and spacious inside, it embraces contemporary family life where a double depth reception has open, leafy views at each end and an elegant, working fireplace. A streamlined kitchen breakfast room opens to the garden with a sun deck and a dining terrace ideal for entertaining, and three spacious storeys offer options if you work from home. Upstairs all the double bedrooms are bright, comfortable and unusually private, the family bathroom has a designer finish and at the top the guest room is en-suite and has picture perfect views to the coast.

In a quiet enclave of historic terraces which rise from the sports facilities, playground and arts events of Preston Park to the al fresco lifestyle of fashionable 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.


Style Victorian terraced house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living dining room, kitchen/breakfast room
Area Fiveways
Floor Area 1304
Outside Space Front Garden, private landscaped garden open to the east and west at the back
Parking Permit Zone F
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll like it:
Tucked away on a friendly street with access to Dorothy Stringer Secondary School and popular Balfour Primary a stroll, this box bay fronted house with pretty, architectural detail and drop diamond path has instant appeal. In a quiet but convenient location with plentiful permit parking and grocers, cafes, bakeries and bistro pubs around the corner, this is a popular area of the city with bus routes into or out of Brighton giving older children some independence, and Preston Park Station with direct access to Gatwick and London is about 20 minutes on foot – or 6 by cab.
Inside has fuss-free interiors and this design approach begins in the hallway where the colours are restful and rush matting by the door becomes good quality oak flooring which continues through into the inviting living/dining room.

Light and spacious, the ground floor has been opened to provide a reception ideal for a contemporary lifestyle with ample space to share. Friends and family can relax in comfort and enjoy a handsome, open fireplace in the living area by a graceful box bay window or enjoy a secluded dining experience, by beautifully organised storage, whilst admiring garden views at the far end - and the broad side return may give food for thought as some people have put French doors in the far wall and extended out.

Past under stair storage, the bright and cheerful kitchen breakfast room is lined with windows and French doors bring the outside in. Well-planned, the kitchen is tucked away from the social flow with plenty of storage and family friendly working surfaces, and it is good to go with a Bosch 5 ring gas hob beneath a hood, a micro/combi and fan oven at eye level – which also prevents awkward lifting- and the wine cooler could stay, subject to circumstance. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine as well as designated space for a dryer and a tall fridge freezer – and the vendor is happy to discuss the appliances in situ.

Outside, the garden is perfect for parties, but also for family time. The sun deck and side return are level with the house – a feature hard to find in a city built on the South Downs, and open to the east and west, it gets the sun for most of the day in high summer when the sun moves across the top of the house. Child and pet secure with attractive brick and flint walls, this spacious garden is a peaceful oasis designed for ease of maintenance, with a paved dining terrace below and space for two sheds, and with trees behind, it is not overlooked from the back.

Returning inside, the first of the generous double bedrooms is used for visiting family and could be a charming home office with inspiring, garden views. Also ideal for sharers or teenagers it is on the first landing, so the occupants can come and go without disturbing the main bedrooms - and the bonus is that it is next to the stylish bathroom. Cool and contemporary, there’s a flawless finish to this fabulous bathroom which has an impressive dual head shower above the bath and high end black and white fittings. Up a few steps, the second double bedroom has plenty of character and space of its own with fitted storage and space for quiet study and with open, leafy views it is not overlooked.

A calm refuge to return to, the principal bedroom spans the full width of this substantial property so there is plenty of space in which to unwind. With the restful proportions only a period home can deliver and soothing decoration, it has a whole wall of wardrobes delivering sophisticated storage, there is a lovely period fireplace to enjoy, and with a surprisingly open outlook for this historic quarter of the city, a broad bay window floods the room with light.

Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the fourth bedroom bathes in the Sussex sunshine beneath four large Velux which frame stunning views which sweep across the city to the sea by day, and which glitter at night. At the back, a picture window frames a sea of green, and the chic en-suite shower room is also completely private too.

Agent Says:
“Ideal for professionals and/or a growing family close to schools, parks, the city and the station, houses in these tranquil Victorian terraces sell fast. This bright, spacious home is ready to move into with a stylish interior and a sociable garden.”

Owner’s secret:
“We have shared many happy celebrations both inside and out, and family life is made easy with parks, good schools and shops all within easy reach. Inside, we have tried to keep the rooms simple but efficient with ample storage, and we have enjoyed the privacy of the garden. We also love the way the house opens to the fresh air in summer with plenty of space for the children to play outside, but then becomes warm and cosy in winter. Fiveways is a great place to live with a real community, al fresco cafés and independent shops including a bakers and butchers and our neighbours are lovely.”

Where it is:
Shops: Fiveways 5 mins walk, 2 by car
Train Station: Preston Park Station 6 mins drive, about 20 on foot, London Road 5 mins drive
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury tennis courts & playground 5 on foot, Blakers Park 10 mins on foot, 3 by car, Preston Park 10-15 mins walk, 3 mins 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 is a 6 minute drive, Fiveways is a favourite destination known for its independent friendly shops, cafés and small Co-Op. Between family friendly Blakers Park, the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park -which both host events during our legendary festivals- and Hollingbury Parks countryside walks, local schools are good and within easy reach, and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone F has no waiting list.