Preston Drove - BN1

* * GUIDE PRICE £900,000 - £950,000 * *

Enjoying an enviable position within the city, this beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom bay fronted Victorian terraced house sits elevated above Preston Drove, facing south looking out over Blakers Park and with distant sea views.

Stepping inside, it is clear the current owners have a refined eye for colour and interiors, celebrating their home's many period features while combining them with contemporary, bespoke finishes.

Offering 144sqm (1,550sqft) of versatile living space with every room having generous proportions with high ceilings on all three floors, and the delightful walled rear garden becoming a lovely extension to the kitchen/breakfast room and rear bedroom during summer.

Set well back from the road, there is a lovely long south-facing front garden with parkland views and with a large decked terrace.

Additionally there is a useful large single garage (17sqm) to the front of the property with power and lighting.

* * VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED * *

Location
Situated in this highly favoured residential area forming part of the Preston Park Conservation Area and enjoying an elevated position in Preston Drove, facing south directly looking out over Blakers Park. Situated in the heart of the highly desirable and vibrant Fiveways area is this beautifully presented 4 double bedroom, 3 bathroom bay fronted Victorian family home, with local shopping facilities on hand and a number of independent cafes and bars. The highly favoured Balfour, Dorothy Stringer and Varndean schools campus is within easy walking distance and with Preston Park, Blakers Park and Hollingbury Park nearby providing their recreational facilities. London Road station and Preston Park mainline station are within easy reach providing a commuter link to Gatwick and London. Local bus services are close to hand in Ditchling Road and Beaconsfield Villas providing easy access to Brighton city centre and seafront.

Accommodation
All measurements are approximate.

Ground Floor
Entrance Vestibule
Original ceiling covings and mouldings. Draught screen door leading to:

Entrance Hall
Oak parquet flooring. Period style radiator. Understairs cupboard. Large cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine.

Cloakroom/WC
Low level wc. Wash hand basin. Decorative marble tiled floor. Wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

Thru' Lounge/Dining Room
8.08 into bay x 4.05 (26'6" into bay x 13'3")
A spacious thru' lounge/dining room enjoying a bright south facing aspect

Lounge Section
Feature exposed chimney breast with cast iron period fireplace with tiled hearth. Original ceiling covings and mouldings. Oak parquet flooring. x2 Period style radiators. Large double glazed sash bay window to front enjoying a bright south facing aspect and overlooking Blakers Park.

Dining Section
Oak parquet flooring. Radiator. Sash window to rear.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.12 x 2.93 (20'0" x 9'7")
A truly stunning modern contemporary style kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of modern white high gloss style units with marble worktops with large island unit with stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap with range of cupboards and drawer units below. Fitted 5 ring 'Zanussi' gas hob with electric oven below. Range of pan drawers, cupboards and drawer units. Integrated dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer. Canopy with concealed lighting and extractor hood. Fitted timber shelving along the length of one wall. Breakfast bar unit with space for bar stools. x2 Windows to rear. Modern vertical radiator. Oak parquet flooring. Sliding double glazed bi-folding doors leading out onto the rear garden.

First Floor
Landing
Part oak parquet flooring and part carpeted. Understairs cupboard. Staircase leading to the second floor.

Bedroom 1
5.21 max x 4.45 into bay (17'1" max x 14'7" into
A beautiful main bedroom enjoying a bright south facing aspect with views directly overlooking Blakers Park and with distant sea views. Period style radiator. Large double glazed sash bay window to front with additional double glazed sash window to front. Door leading to:

En-Suite Shower Room
Tiled shower enclosure. Free standing granite wash basin with mono tap. Tiled floor.

Bedroom 2
3.57 x 3.38 (11'8" x 11'1")
Fitted cupboard into chimney breast recess. Radiator. Recessed downlighters. Sash window to rear.

Bedroom 3
4.14 into bay x 3.06 (13'6" into bay x 10'0")
Oak parquet flooring. x2 Radiators. Recessed downlighters. Large double glazed bay window to rear with glazed doors leading onto a timber balcony overlooking the rear garden.

Modern Bathroom
Contemporary style modern bathroom with part tiled walls and with some feature exposed brick walls with white suite comprising panelled bath with fitted shower over. Wall hung wash hand basin with mono tap. Low level wc. Decorative marble tiled floor. Recessed downlights. Heated towel rail. x2 Sash windows to side.

Second Floor
Landing
Built in storage cupboard. Door leading to:

Bedroom 4
5.45 x 3.85 max (17'10" x 12'7" max )
Radiator. Velux window to front. x2 Velux windows to rear. Door leading to:

En-Suite Shower Room/WC
Tiled shower cubicle. Wash hand basin with mono tap. low level wc. Tiled floor. Velux window to rear.

Outside
Front Garden
Long front garden setting the property back from the road with large decked sun terrace with well stocked flower and shrub borders and enjoying south facing views over Blakers Park.

Garage
5.43 x 3.50 max (17'9" x 11'5" max)
With up and over door. Electric light and power.

Walled Rear Garden
Delightful walled rear garden with lower courtyard patio area with raised flower and shrub borders immediately ouside the kitchen/breakfast room with steps to a mature paved garden with large flower and shrub borders with large seating area with a pergola with stunning Indian columns and climbing Jasmine.


Information
EPC INFORMATION - EPC Rating C - Full Energy Performance Certificate available on request

APPLIANCES AND SERVICES: The appliances and services mentioned have not been tested therefore we are unable to verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

TENURE: We understand from our client that the property is Freehold.

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