4 bedroom terraced house for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000--£750,000.

LARGE KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM/DINING ROOM.

SEPARATE SITTING ROOM/STUDY/GAMES ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE.

3 BATHROOMS.

SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Fashionable Fiveways has a top spot in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide and this sophisticated 4 bed, end of terrace house with a south facing garden, off street parking and panoramic views to the sea is a rare modern find in a quiet, tree lined terrace. Inside this streamlined home delivers a ground floor ideal for a sociable lifestyle whilst upstairs offers 4 big double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, 2 en-suite. With a bakery at the end of the street and amenities of Fiveways Village around the corner, this spacious property over 3 storeys is 5 mins walk from family friendly Blakers Park with good primary, senior schools and a 6th form college within a 4 min drive. It’s also perfect for professionals as Brighton’s city centre at the Level is 6-10 mins drive and Preston Park Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 5 mins by car or 10 min cycle.

With clean lines, wood flooring and large, double glazed windows to bring the outside in, the ground floor offers versatile accommodation. A spacious living room is ideal for family time or as a home office/ 5th bedroom whilst a glamorous living room/ dining room/kitchen breakfast room bathes in sunlight and opens to a garden designed for easy, al fresco summers. Guests are catered for with a ground floor w.c. whilst upstairs the family bathroom has a fabulous, designer finish whilst 4 double beds, 2 en-suite, offer a choice of principal bedrooms – with stunning coastal views from the private rooms at the back.

You don’t find many C20th homes – or properties with parking- in this prime enclave of leafy historic terraces which rise from the sports facilities, playground and arts events of Preston Park to the café culture of favourite Fiveways Village and its 5 ways into or out of the city. Houses in this golden triangle don’t come onto the market often- and sell fast as Ditchling Road at the top of the hill takes you to the Regency heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park, whilst London Road at the bottom gives easy access to the city, its stations or A23/27 for Lewes, Gatwick and London.

In brief:
Style: End of terrace house, circa 1970’s
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) + GF w.c., reception, open plan living/dining room kitchen/breakfast room, loft
Area: Fiveways
Floor Area: 1431 sq.ft
Outside Space: Rare south facing back garden, front garden, cellar
Parking: Off street parking, permit Zone F, no list
Council Tax Band: E

Why You’ll Like It:
Tucked away on a friendly, tree-lined street this location’s a great place to be. The village shops are around the corner (but out of hearing), a choice of good state primaries, senior schools and a 6th form college are within walking distance and Blaker’s Park’s playground and café are just a 5 min stroll. This striking, 1970’s end of terrace house with energy-efficient windows and off street parking has a smart approach where the glass roofed, vaulted porch is fronted by a fabulous contemporary door – but also has welcoming flower beds at its edge, full of the joys of spring.

Inside, there’s a skilled balance between practicality and style, beginning in the porch with lots of built in storage and a seat for boots to be pulled on or off, and the ‘oak’ tiles underfoot continue into the inviting hallway with intriguing garden views and discreet under stair storage. It is worth noting that as a modern home, there is ample storage throughout the house including a loft and cellar beneath the house.

To the left, the light, airy living room is welcoming with generous proportions, good grade oak flooring, custom made plantation shutters (which will stay) and a large cupboard for games. Offering versatile floorspace, this room could also be a quiet home office- and the hallway has a w.c. tucked away, so any visitors wouldn’t need to encroach into the main house.

At the far end of the hall, sunlight streams through the open plan living/dining room/kitchen, beautifully designed for all seasons with underfloor heat and perfect for every day as well as for parties. With a door to the garden for al fresco entertaining, windows line the south wall and slide across to the garden below, like sitting on a balcony! There is plenty of space for a family sofa beneath the vaulted roofline where twin Velux have remote controlled shades. Top of the range – and it looks it- the kitchen is safely tucked away from the social flow behind a big, custom built breakfast island with an Elicia touch induction hob built in to face the unusually large dining area, and the hygienic, composite stone surface also caps streamlined units which conceal sophisticated storage solutions. The central island hob also includes an integrated extractor, a clever two-in-one design that keeps the space open and uncluttered. High spec appliances include an AEG Micromat Duo plus an AEG fan oven in a tower, with plumbing in place for two machines and a designated area for a full size fridge freezer.

Outside, the tranquil garden is a south facing suntrap (rare in a city built obliquely to the sea), thoughtfully landscaped for a sociable al fresco lifestyle. Child and pet secure behind walls and fencing, the spacious, Indian sandstone terrace by the house is lit with a flower bed planted for scent, flowers and all year interest. Designed for easy maintenance so you’ll have more time for fun in the sun and surrounded by gardens, it’s an inviting retreat larger than many this close to the city and the sea. At the far end, a dining deck has a holiday feel you don’t need to travel for, and there’s space for a bike store as well as a ‘crawl space’ cellar beneath the house.

Returning inside, up past a cupboard with power, the first of the comfortable bedrooms is at the front of the house with space for a double bed, furniture and study, and its contemporary en-suite shower room has a vanity unit beneath the hand basin and a douche shower by the w.c. At the back of the house, a quiet double room offers a choice of principal with ample space, glorious views over gardens and valley to the city. This room also has an en-suite lined in Travertine stone, where the bath has a shower above it, a large hand basin has storage beneath it and there are warming rails for towels.

On the second floor, the family bathroom has a shower above the double ended bathtub, fashionable black fittings including the taps over the hand basin, a douche shower and warming rails for towels. Next door, the third double room is simple but stylish and looks over the attractive, tree lined period terrace opposite. Private and peaceful with panoramic views cascading across the city to the sea, the principal bedroom is a relaxing refuge to return to, and has ample floorspace to enjoy.

Agent says:
“This modern home with a sleek finish is in the prime ‘golden triangle’ where shops, schools and parks are only a few mins away on foot, the city centre and the sea are just a short drive and stations to London are within easy reach.”

Owner’s secret:
“We needed to be able to get into and out of the city quickly by bus, car or train, but also wanted a happy family home close to schools, shops and parks. We instantly fell for this leafy, quiet terrace, with a bakery on the corner and a characterful variety of architecture all around. The balance of big, sociable rooms and serene, spacious bedrooms has suited family life perfectly, and the views at the back stretch across the city towards the sea. Our favourite place is the south-facing garden (which was hard to find), where we’ve spent many BBQ-filled summers with friends, who will also miss watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks from the warmth of the kitchen. We’ll especially miss the orange glow of the sunset and peaceful evenings watching the moon and stars appear over the rooftops. The neighbours are considerate, and there’s a friendly mix of couples and families. Blakers Park – just a five-minute walk away – has a café, playground and space to jog or walk the dog, making it easy to meet people. Preston Park is two minutes by car with fun runs and football on Saturdays, and the sea is also very easy to reach.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, Fiveways 2 mins drive, Sainsbury’s Local 4 mins by car
Train Station: Preston Park and London Road Stations 5 mins drive 20-25 on foot, Brighton Station 10 mins drive,.
Seafront or Park: Blakers Park 5 mins walk, Preston Park about 10 on foot or 2 by car same parking zone in some areas, sea about 10 by car

Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, The Downs Infant and Junior
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports, London, the universities at Falmer and County Town of Lewes as three stations with direct trains are a 5-10 min drive, Fiveways is a favourite location known for its friendly shops, cafés and small Co-Op. A dentist and doctors surgery are also nearby. Between family friendly Blakers Park and the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park -which both host events during our legendary festivals- 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 J has no waiting list.