3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £600,000--£650,000.

RARELY AVAILABLE HOUSE WITH DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE.

IN NEED OF UPDATING /MODERNISATION .

POTENTIAL TO EXTEND -SUBJECT TO NORMAL CONSENTS ETC..

SOUGHT AFTER ''PORT HALL '' AREA.

OUTSTANDING INFANT/JUNIOR SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE AREA.

EASY ACCESS TO BRIGHTON STATION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

The perfect project in the ideal location with a good junior school and local shops just 1-2 mins stroll, fashionable 7 Dials and Dyke Road Park’s playground, café and open air theatre 5 mins walk, and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London only 15 mins on foot. Brimming with light and character, this 1920/30’s 3 bed semi-detached house has amazing, open views from the big garden, beautiful proportions, Art Deco fireplaces and a garage – a very rare find in this sought after, historic area!

Inside, the bones of a beautiful home are there with a social flow on the ground floor and quiet, double bedrooms above. The elegant living room has ample space to entertain. French doors open to the garden, the Deco fireplace is open and this space has open views across the city, so is completely private. A sunny, formal dining room offers versatile options of work, rest or play whilst the spacious kitchen breakfast room, with original storage built in, inspires ideas and has a door to the garden. Upstairs, the bright bathroom has a separate w.c. next door and all 3 bedrooms are comfortable doubles, the large principal bedroom enjoying views which sweep over the city to the Downs.

Prestonville is a great place to be between the sea and the National Park, and it comes with an easy lifestyle as London Road and its buses will take you into the city and its beaches or out to the A23/A27 or open countryside. There is a choice of good primary, secondary schools and sixth form colleges both state and private within a 10 minute radius, and the playground, café, tennis courts and open air theatre of Dyke Road Park is an easy walk, as are the vibrant café culture of the 7 Dials and cinemas and bars of London Road, rated as the 4th coolest neighbourhood in the UK by TimeOut.

Style: Semi-detached house circa 1920/30’s
Type: 3 double beds, 1 bathroom, sep. w.c. + GF w.c., living room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, cellar
Area: Port Hall
Floor Area:
Outside Space: Front garden, big east garden
Parking: Garage, driveway
Council Tax Band: D

Why You’ll Like It:
Quiet but convenient with plentiful permit parking, this is one of the most sought after conservation areas in our coastal city. With shops, cafe and bistro pub just up the road (but out of hearing), family/pet friendly Dyke Road Park is approx. 5 mins walk and local bus routes take you in or out of the city, to a choice of stations or to the secondary schools.

This loved home has not been on the market for many years and is an ideal blank canvas for you to create your own dream home. Set well back from the street, this semi-detached brick built house has ample charm from the kerb with broad bay windows, a front garden full of the joys of spring and a path to a side gate to the back of the house and to the original front door.
Inside, the central hallway is welcoming for guests with a deep under stair cupboard for coats and bags, and a w.c. tucked away. With gracious proportions, the private living room is at the back of the house with a high ceiling and plenty of space to share with friends and family. A Crittall window frames a moving cityscape, French doors open to garden steps and a glorious Art Deco fireplace ensures a warm welcome.

Next door, the spacious kitchen breakfast is bright and cheerful, of dual aspect with a door to the side return for al fresco summers (and supermarket deliveries). Although perhaps not your dream kitchen yet, it’s practical with plenty of built in storage including a big larder, so time is on your side whilst you decide any changes you’d like to make. Across the hallway, the formal dining room offers versatile options from elegant dining in a room with garden views and a gas fire, to a playroom/4th bedroom.

Outside, the garden is far bigger than it appears with stunning views which sweep over the railway far below to Preston Park and over the Valley to the hills which embrace our city. Larger than many in this area, it’s planted for an abundance of seasonal colour and scent, although some trees need to be tamed to reveal the full extent of the space. Ideal for a sociable, outside lifestyle, the garden faces east but is open to the south – and you can take a peek at the garden next door for ideas as to how to make it more secure for children and pets. As you return to the house you’ll find a store and the access to the cellar.
Upstairs, the airy bathroom has a seaside theme, classic black and white tiling, a big bath and a Burlington hand basin. Next door, the separate w.c. also has natural light and is useful for busy mornings.

At the front of the house, the guest bedroom is a generous double with an original tiled fireplace. A broad bay bathes the room in light, but with no house opposite, this room is nicely secluded. Private at the back with leafy views, the second double bedroom is also a good sized double with a fitted wardrobe to fill and discreet hand basin. Looking over the garden to views which sweep along Rastrick’s famous viaduct to open countryside by day and a glittering cityscape by night, the principal bedroom is a secret retreat with space, grace and a hand basin raising the possibility of an en-suite.

Agent Says:
“Convenient for commuters, for schools, parks and the city, this is a very popular area where homes within walking distance of Brighton Station and vibrant 7 Dials sell fast! This charming house is a rare, spacious find with a garage, and its location between Dyke Road and London Road, which both take you into or out of the city, makes it a solid investment.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Every room is light and spacious and the layout is easy to live in and perfect for parties. The ground floor offers versatile options, and the bones of a fabulous, sunny garden are already there. If you have a busy lifestyle the location is perfect with amenities, schools and a choice of parks on the doorstep. If you are a couple, Dyke Road and Preston Park have their own communities of dog walkers, tennis players and joggers, (Preston Park has fun runs and football on Saturdays) and the gym at Withdean Stadium is very sociable too. The area is safe with friendly and considerate neighbours, and bus routes give independence from the car at weekends! Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton or the West End, Brighton Station, Preston Park and Hove Stations have direct trains to London and all are easy to reach.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins walk, 7 Dials 5-6 mins, Preston Circus 10-12 mins
Train Station: Brighton 8 mins by car, 15 to walk
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road Park 2-3 mins drive, 5-7 on foot, Preston Park 4 mins drive, 15 to walk, sea 5-10 by car

Closest schools:
Primary: Stanford Infants, Stanford Junior, Cardinal Newman
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Blatchington Mill
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, MET, Varndean
Private: Windlesham, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for commuters as the station serving Gatwick and London is about a 10-15 minute walk – or 8 by cab – Prestonville is one of Brighton’s favourite locations with its own friendly shops, cafés and bistro pub, and it’s close to the 7 Dials, famous for its al fresco lifestyle and small Co-Op. Nearby Dyke Road’s tennis courts, open air theatre and playground are easy to reach as are both Preston and Hove Park, all with their own communities of families, dog walkers and joggers, and they host events during festivals. Local schools are good – both the infant and junior schools are around the corner- and both the beach and the countryside are just a short drive. The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or on foot and for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and although this property has a garage and a drive, you can buy parking permits for extra visitors in Zone Q which has no waiting list.