The Drove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £400,000--£450,000.

STUNNING NEW BUILD COTTAGE CLOSE TO PRESTON PARK STATION.

HIGH SPEC TURN KEY PROPERTY.

SMALL REAR COURTYARD.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Raising the bar for luxury new builds, this fabulous, brand new 2 bed house with a private patio is on the crest of a hill for uninterrupted light and great views, with Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London a 5/6 min walk. There’s a café just opposite, a local Tesco a stroll, plentiful permit parking with no list and the city centre just a short drive. Design-led, it is in the popular Prestonville area where new, eco-friendly builds are very rare and this one has double glazing, custom made plantation shutters and underfloor heat in every room, high speed broad band and an air source pump on the roof. Inside 63.2m2 (680 sq. ft.) approx. of inviting rooms showcase great, contemporary design. 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 both easy to reach – on foot.

Absolutely stunning, the living dining room has space to share and the high-spec, solid timber Neptune kitchen is perfectly positioned so it doesn’t dominate the whole room. This sociable space opens to the patio which is part covered and downlit so you can enjoy it all year round, and there is also a marble lined wet room on this level. Upstairs, both bedrooms are private, comfortable doubles and there’s a second w.c. off the principal room. 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: End of terrace house 2025 with warranty
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom +2nd w.c., living dining room with kitchen
Area Prestonville
Floor Area: 680 sq.ft
Outside Space: Private patio, bike rest
Parking: Bike store Permit zone A, no waiting list
Council Tax Band: TBC

Why you’ll like it:
Prestonville has a relaxed, unpretentious vibe and it is just up the hill from Preston Park and shops, café and small Sainsbury’s. In a great spot with swift access to Hove as well as Brighton’s vibrant centre, this new house has great appeal with clean lines and decorative brick work. The front door is set back from the street where the subtle, expert touches you will find throughout this home begin in the storage you walk by for recycling etc., where you can lift the lid when you need to add anything, and there is also a discreet parcel drop and covered shelving.

Inside, the triangular living space is a beauty, spanning a generous 6.15 x 6.09m (20’2 x 20’0) for family time or entertaining, painted in ‘Egyptian Cotton’ with blonde oak underfoot which conceals underfloor heat and brushed brass dimmer switches for ambient lighting. There’s a practical, deep, under stair cupboard to keep the space clutter free and French doors sweep open to a patio perfect for friends to spill out to. Discreetly tucked away from the in/out flow with a skylight to add to the light streaming through, the solid timber Neptune kitchen is a gourmet’s dream. Custom coloured shaker units and built in larder have organised, timber insets to deliver sophisticated storage solutions whilst hygienic marbled quartz provides plenty of easy care working surfaces. Good to go, the Hotpoint beneath a hood is included in the purchase price and a dishwasher, fridge and freezer are all integrated for you.

The meticulous commitment to great design continues in the spacious wet room, where the heated floor is lined with hexagonal, Carrera marble tiles with well matched Star White tiles on the wall. On trend, the dual head shower system has both a wand and drench head shower, there’s a bespoke cabinet beneath the hand basin and the large cupboard has space for a washer dryer, which will stay.

Outside, the patio is quiet and very private with red cedar weather boarding around a covered area so you can enjoy working or relaxing in the fresh air at any time of year. Hard wood decking has space for a table and chairs, there’s a secure bike bolt tucked away around the corner and a blank canvas for you to make your own, a water source is also fitted if you wanted to create an exotic oasis close to the heart of the city.

Returning inside, up a sculptural oak and glass staircase rising beneath a skylight which matches its length, the first of the double bedrooms is completely private with views over a sea of gardens below, and fitted wardrobes to fill. At the front of the house, and also not directly overlooked, the principal bedroom is an inviting refuge with 4.65 x 2.97m (15’3 x 9’9) in which to spread your wings, calm decoration and an en-suite w.c. and handbasin with a big window, frosted for privacy.

Agent says:
“Good to go as a home or investment, this contemporary house has a design-led, eco-friendly finish rare to the market in an exclusive location close to the station and parks which have sports facilities and ready-made communities if you’re new to the city.”

Owner’s secret:
“Architect designed, we wanted to raise the bar for an energy efficient house to ensure that design, detail, light and space combined with high grade, natural materials to create a luxurious but comfortable, inviting home which is a pleasure to return to.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Matlock Road pharmacy, convenience store etc 1 min by car, 4 on foot, Tesco Express 1 min drive, 6 mins walk, Preston Village and 7 Dials 3- 5 by car
Station: Preston Park 5-6 mins on foot, Brighton mainline 10-12 by bus or cab
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road and Preston Park 10 mins walk, 3-4 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 7 Dials, 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.