Maisonette for sale in Herbert Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £500,000--£550,000.

Own private entrance.

Share of freehold.

Private roof terrace.

Chain free.

Internal viewings available on request.

With tranquil terraces of elegant period houses, good schools, an al fresco lifestyle and a station serving London it is easy to see why Preston Park has a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide! Good to go, this stylish, 2 bedroom maisonette with a large attic room and rare roof terrace for entertaining is quietly tucked away just a 4 min walk from the leafy acres, sports facilities and playground of the park itself. Inside has been sensitively improved to create a beautiful home with versatile, sun-lit rooms to enjoy and an open, easy flow for entertaining. A sophisticated living dining room invites company with an open fireplace and designer finish, whilst the bright, cheerful kitchen is beautifully planned. A contemporary shower room has a chic finish whilst upstairs, two quiet bedrooms are comfortable doubles. Peaceful and private at the top of the house, the attic room has underfloor heating and many neighbours have added dormers to create a principal en-suite, stnc.

Within walking distance of popular primary and secondary schools as well as the village style shops (and small supermarkets) of both Preston Village and Fiveways, homes in this golden triangle where the sea, the city centre and the South Downs are easy to reach do not come onto the market often- and appeal to professionals, families and international investors.

Style Period terraced house
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen, attic room.
Area Preston Park
Floor Area
Outside Space Spacious roof terrace
Parking Permit Zone F
Council Tax Band B

Why you’ll like it:
Tucked away on a friendly street with access to Dorothy Stringer Secondary School a few streets up and Balfour Primary a stroll, this box bay fronted house has instant appeal. In a quiet but convenient location with plentiful permit parking this is a popular area of the city with bus routes into or out of Brighton, and Preston Park Station with direct access to Gatwick and London is 10-15 minutes on foot – or 3 by cab.

Inside is all about an easy, social flow where the bright lobby leads into an inviting, open ground floor where sunshine streams through the large south bay and windows at the back and lining the kitchen. With precious period detail, this is a room to enjoy come rain or shine where guests can relax in complete seclusion in front of a roaring fire in the beautiful, original fireplace with custom made shelving to each side. Raised from the street and looking across the garden with the house at the back screened by trees, all the spaces, including the kitchen, feel very private.
Well designed for efficiency, the stylish kitchen has a practical layout and gleaming work surfaces. Good to go, the gas hob and electric oven are beneath a hood, there’s designated space for a tall fridge freezer and plumbing for a washing machine.

At the foot of the stairs, past under stair storage, the contemporary shower room is light and airy. Recently installed it’s a classic which won’t date with a vanity beneath the hand basin and a warming rail for towels.

Up on the landing, with views over a sea of gardens, the sunny roof terrace is one of only two in this part of the terrace. There’s ample space for dining in style and open to the east and west, we’re told that during high summer when the sun skims over the roof of the house, you can sit in the Sussex sunshine all day.

Returning inside, the first of the double bedrooms is a delight to return to with restful garden views and alcoves for wardrobes. At the front, the principal bedroom is a tranquil refuge with fitted wardrobes to fill and a broad box bay to bathe the room with light. Peaceful and completely private at the top, the attic room is simple but stylish beneath a Velux which has a black out blind. Used as a home office, there is underfloor heating, and we are told that the floor joists have been strengthened and that water and waste pipes are in place should you decide to apply for planning for a dormer with en-suite as some neighbours have done – subject to consents.

Agent’s thoughts:
“Families stay in this popular location until their children have flown the nest which makes homes in these quiet terraces unusually close to the schools difficult to find, and this bright, spacious house is good to go with immaculate decoration, sociable interior and very rare roof terrace.”

Owner’s secret:
“Life is easy with the sports facilities and fun runs of the park on the doorstep and friendly shops, cafés and bistro pubs all within easy reach. If you have children, both Preston and Blakers Parks are a short walk with playgrounds and cafes, and local schools are good. Inside, all of the rooms are big and bright, and the flow of the house ensured we made the most of the sunny roof terrace for breakfast, lunch and supper! Although the terrace is quiet it is really convenient for the city and the station with buses into or out of Brighton as the children grew and wanted some independence, and we hope that you will enjoy this spacious, light maisonette as much as we have.”

Where it is
Shops: Local 5 mins on foot, 1 by car, Preston Village & small Sainsbury’s 10 on foot, 2 by car
Train Station: Preston Park Station 4 mins by cab, 10-15 on foot
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 3 mins walk, seafront about 10 by car, 15 by bus – bus stop 50m on Surrenden Road, Blakers Park mins 7 walk, 1 by car
Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour
Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form bhasviv, Newman, met
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing<br /><br />The station to Gatwick and London is a 3 minute drive – or 10-15 to walk and this sought after location is known for its friendly cafés, bistro pubs and small shops which include little supermarkets, one just around the corner! Surrounded by parks which have playgrounds, cafes and sports facilities it will be easy to meet people – and parks here host events during our famous festivals, too. Local schools are good and within walking distance and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive. Vibrant arts venues, restaurants and shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those with a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and parking Zone F has no waiting list at this time.