Vere Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £550,000--£600,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

CHAIN FREE.

Just a few mins walk from the shops, cinema and restaurants of Preston Circus this 4 bed Victorian house with a sunny southwest garden is quietly tucked away in a great area which has something for everyone. Just a 5 minute walk from the leafy Level at the foot of the legendary North Laine- and a good infant school- London Road Station (for the universities) is around the corner and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 5-10 minutes by cab or 15 on foot. Light and spacious, it offers a sophisticated, contemporary lifestyle with beautiful historic proportions where a double depth reception with central doors has an original fireplace and a stylish kitchen room opens to a garden skilfully designed for easy entertaining. Four storeys over 154.7m2 (1665 sq. ft.) offer versatile options as one of the bedrooms, en-suite, is private on the lower floor and opens to the garden – ideal for visitors or if you wanted an income. Upstairs all three double bedrooms are ready for your move, the principal en-suite, and the family bathroom has a streamlined finish.

Style: Victorian terraced house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen
Location: Preston Circus
Area: 1665 sq.ft.
Outside: Southwest walled garden
Parking: Permit zone J
Council Tax Band: D

Why you’ll like it:
Once in this residential street it is hard to believe it is just a few minutes’ walk from the beating heart of the vibrant London Road /Preston Circus shopping districts, its eclectic mix of exotic street food from around the globe, independent boutiques, fresh produce and famous cinema a magnet for locals. Homes here do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as they attract professionals, families and 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.

Inside the ground floor is light and spacious as the living room has been opened to the hallway to create an inviting reception ideal for a contemporary lifestyle with ample space to share. Friends and family can relax in comfort and enjoy the living area by a graceful bay window and period fireplace, whilst central door open to reveal a spacious dining room where guests can relax in calm seclusion whilst admiring garden views at the far end.

Along the hall, the bright and cheerful kitchen is well-planned with plenty of streamlined storage and practical working surfaces. Good to go, quality appliances include an electric hob and oven beneath a lit hood, and at the far end, a stable door opens to a balcony and steps to the garden.

Outside, the garden is an exotic oasis, perfect for parties, but also for family time. Facing southwest for sunshine after work - a feature hard to find in a city built generally obliquely to the sea, it is child and pet secure behind walls and the paved terrace by the house has plenty of space for al fresco dining.

Downstairs, the first of the double bedrooms opens to the garden. Spacious and blissfully private within the house. With 7.52m x 4.79m (24’8 x 15’9) it is large enough to be a studio room for visiting family or perhaps to generate an income, and it has a chic, en-suite shower room.

Upstairs, a central bathroom has a shower above the bath and contemporary finish and at the front of the house, the principal bedroom is a peaceful retreat, spreading its wings across a generous 4.82m x 4.54m (15’10 x 14’11). Precious period features include a high ceiling, broad bay window and a handsome fireplace, and there’s also a completely private shower room en-suite. Peaceful at the top of the house, two more family bedrooms are each big, bright doubles with plenty of character of their own and both with original fireplaces, whilst fuss free decoration and stripped floors make them easy to move into.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“Good to go as a home or a rental, this is a great area full of professionals and families where you are never far from fresh coffee and a croissant. The Level hosts events in the arts festivals, fashionable open air market and famous North Laine are a short walk, the sports facilities and fun runs of Preston Park is a 10-15 minute stroll, and local buses take you straight into or out of the city.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Between the sea and the countryside with London Road Station a 5 minute walk and Brighton Station about 15 the location is ideal if you work locally or commute. We instantly loved the pretty terrace, the big, bright rooms with period features - and the easy flow inside: The lower floor bedroom is ideal for visitors as they are private. The garden is great for entertaining, and it’s easy to forget you’re in the middle of the city! The Level is great for picnics and Preston Park’s dog walking, running community and Saturday football clubs are just a short drive (and in the same permit zone). We have loved being able to stroll to London Road, the cinema and nights out in the North Laine and have often met friends at the quieter cafés at Fiveways for breakfast on Sundays. With lots of local buses, you won’t always need a car and if you’re a family, life is also easy with playgrounds and The Downs Infant and Junior Schools all in walking distance.”

Where it is
Shops: London Road & North Laine 5 mins walk, 2 by car
Station: London Road 5 mins walk, Brighton under 15 on foot or 5-10 by cab
Seafront or Park: The Level 5 mins walk, Preston Park 4 by car, seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Bartholomew’s C of E, The Downs Infant School, The Downs Junior School
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Waldorf, Roedean

In a sought after location with friendly local amenities including good schools and within walking distance of great shopping, restaurants, and bars, this stylish house offers easy access to the Brighton lifestyle – and to train stations if you commute. Convenient for the art colleges and universities it is well served for parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces, cafés and playgrounds, and also host events in our famous city festivals. Close to the commercial districts and the international cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus, rental bike or by car. Nearby but out of hearing, London Road takes you to the sea or to the A23/ A27 whilst Ditchling Road sweeps up from The Level to Fiveways Village and The South Downs National Park.