Semi-detached house for sale in Havelock Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £850,000-£900,000.

Extended kitchen/breakfast room area with side return .

Two bathrooms.

Chain free.

Internal viewings available on request.

Preston Park and Fiveways both have top spots in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide and this beautiful, three bed semi-detached house with acers thriving in the front garden and an exotic, landscaped garden at the back nestles happily on the cusp of the two. Chain free with a cheerful east/west orientation and stylish interior, inside has period charm with a wood burner in the elegant living dining room, whilst with a wall of glass opening to the garden, the fabulous kitchen/diner with a range cooker is all about a sociable, al fresco lifestyle. Upstairs, three sunlit double bedrooms are peaceful and private, both bathrooms have a designer finish - and there is a large attic which could possibly be incorporated into the house in some way, subject to necessary consents.

Within walking distance of good primary and secondary schools as well as the playground of Blakers Park, sports facilities of Preston Park and the relaxed lifestyle of Preston Village and Fiveways, homes in this tranquil enclave of attractive terraces do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as this golden triangle appeals to professionals, families and international investors with London Road at the bottom of the hill giving easy access to the city centre or A23/27, and both Brighton and Preston Park Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 6 mins by cab.

Style: Semi-detached Victorian Villa, no chain
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area: Preston Park
Floor Area: 1339 sq.ft.
Outside Space: Front and back gardens
Parking: Permit Zone J
Council Tax Band: E

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 between the playground and sports facilities of Preston Park and the independent shops and cafes at Fiveways. With a local shop and bistro pub halfway up the hill, family friendly Blakers Park is around the corner and local bus routes take you in or out of the city – or to the secondary schools.

Introduction:
With immense charm even from the kerb, this beautiful house has been lovingly refurbished throughout with double glazing, new bathrooms and fresh decoration, and the damp-proofing to the building has been renewed and roof inspected in recent months. Chain free as the vendors are relocating to Paris, you may be able to purchase certain items if you’re interested. Tucked up and away behind a statement front garden inside, the freshly painted hallway has original finials overhead whilst classic oak underfoot welcomes company, sweeping into the elegant reception.

The Double Depth Reception:
Ideal for entertaining, the gracious proportions of this double depth room deliver an inviting space ideal for quiet contemplation or sharing with friends and family. Sunlight streams through the broad bay, guests can dine in rare seclusion in an area which also has access to the kitchen, and a cast iron wood burning stove ensures it is a restful retreat for all seasons.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room and Garden:
Past under stair storage, running along the whole of the back of the house the sunny kitchen breakfast room has two vaulted Velux and a west wall of glass which folds away to the garden for an easy, al fresco lifestyle. There is ample space for a table with a view over the spacious garden and a timeless classic, the kitchen flows around a broad, peninsular island. Stylish units provide plenty of storage, marbled composite surfaces look great but are also hardy and the fabulous Nexus Range could stay, subject to circumstance. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, plumbing is in place for a washing machine and there is designated space for a tall fridge freezer.
Outside, the mature garden is an oasis of calm larger than many this close to the heart of the city, facing west and open to the south for both daytime and evening sun. Child and pet secure behind walls, dynamic landscaping has created a private refuge with a holiday feel and surrounded by exotic planting where all but the fruit trees remain a lush green all year it is both private and quiet.

Two Luxury Shower Rooms:
Returning inside, upstairs the landing has two shower rooms, both of which have a high end finish. The first has twin hand basins on a designer unit and fashionable brass fittings including in the waterfall shower, whilst next door, the guest shower room could have stepped out of a magazine with fashionable black taps and shower head, and a splash of colour.

Three Beautiful Bedrooms:
Up to a landing with discreet storage, the first generous double bedroom looks over the garden and is used as a tranquil room from which to work from home. At the front of the house, the principal bedroom is restful, spanning the full width of this substantial property with soothing height and both a magnificent bay window and a sash window to bathe the room with morning light.

Peaceful at the top of the house, the guest room is completely private. Simple but stylish it has custom built storage as well as two under eave spaces, and the twin Velux frame the sky and open to a stunning view sweeping across the city below which glitters at night.

Agent Says:
“Quiet but convenient for the city, the station, shops, schools and parks, semi-detached houses in this tranquil lattice of exclusive Victorian terraces sell fast. This beautiful, chain free home has light, spacious rooms and a fantastic garden.”

Owner’s secret:
“We have enjoyed breathing new life into this big, quiet house which is in a super- convenient location if you want to get into or out of town in minutes by bus, car or train. All of the rooms are comfortable sizes and we love the elegance of the living dining room and the sunny kitchen breakfast room. Our favourite place, especially in the summer is the garden, which is always a quiet green retreat with plenty of space to enjoy. We shall miss it! There’s a friendly mix of couples and families, our neighbours are sweet, and there is a street party every year which is a great way to meet them all. Preston Park is lovely and close and has fun runs and football on Saturday, and our dog loves the open, countryside walks of Stanmer Park which is just a short drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local on the street 1 drive, 4 walk, Fiveways 3 mins, Sainsbury’s 4 by car
Train Station: Preston Park Station 6 mins drive, 20-25 on foot, Brighton 6 by cab
Seafront or Park: Preston and Blakers Parks both 5-6 minutes’ walk, sea about 10 by car
Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, The Downs
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, bhasvic, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing<br /><br />Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as the station is a 6 minute drive, Preston Park is a favourite location known for its friendly shops, cafés and small Sainsbury’s. 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.