2 bed detached house for sale

Solway Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £475,000- £500,000.

Potential to extend if required.

Vacant possession.

Internal viewings available on request.

On a great big plot in popular Patcham, just 10 mins drive from Brighton’s city centre and about 15 from the sea, this spacious 3 bed detached chalet with off street parking and views from the sunny garden to Mackie Park is perfect for professionals and families of any age. Already double glazed, inside all of the rooms bask in sunlight ready for you to make your own. A footpath leading to the park is at the end of the avenue, good primary, secondary schools and amenities of Patcham Village are all within a 2 mins drive – and it’s only 6 mins by cab to Preston Park’s trains to Gatwick and London.

Inside, an inviting living dining room has a flame effect fire for a warm welcome all year round, whilst the stylish kitchen breakfast room comes with a family friendly layout and opens to the unusually large garden, landscaped for a sociable, al fresco lifestyle. On the ground floor, the first of the double bedrooms has its own door to the garden and side gate, offering versatile options from inter-generational living to playroom or home office, but is currently used as a private dining room. Upstairs, the central bathroom has a contemporary finish and next door, the peaceful 2nd bedroom looks over a sea of gardens. Quiet and comfortable, the principal room has restful views which stretch to rolling countryside, and has a whole wall of wardrobes ready to fill.

Patcham appeals to all age groups and as well as the village, has local facilities including a small parade of shops and cafes by the schools – a magnet for families. The gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium and Withdean Park are a 4 min drive whilst the playground, sports activities, velodrome and open spaces of Preston Park, which hosts events during our festivals, are just 6-8 minutes away. Well-connected with bus routes it is close to London Road which takes you to city’s cultural heart, the North Laine and the sea, or to the National Park and A23/A27 in minutes.

In Brief:
Style Detached chalet with potential
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area Patcham
Floor Area See floorplan
Outside Space Spacious front garden, big east garden to rear, open to south
Parking Off street parking at front
Council Tax Band D

Why you’ll Like It:
Tucked away on a pretty, tree lined avenue this appealing chalet on a very large plot has a front garden as well as off street parking and a lit path to the front door and gate to the big, back garden. Inside, the hall sets the classic tone of the interior decoration and to the right, the living room is very inviting, stretching the full width of the house. Elegantly decorated in a neutral tones, twin bay windows frame the open views and bring in the colours of the sunsets, whilst a sleek, flame effect fire ensures a warm welcome at any time of year.

Across the hall, a lobby has a deep cupboard for coats and bags and ahead, the big, bright kitchen breakfast room opens to the garden with wooden flooring for an easy in/out flow. Classic units deliver ample storage and working surfaces, there’s plenty of space for a family table and the white goods in situ could stay, subject to circumstance. Next door, the first of the comfortable double bedrooms is used as a formal dining room as it also has a door to the garden for entertaining. Light, restful and looking over the garden this quiet room is a versatile retreat with a discreet cupboard.

Outside, the sunny garden faces east, is open to the south and is planted for all year interest and ease of maintenance so you’ll have more time to have fun in the sun. Landscaped for a family friendly outdoor lifestyle, there is both power and a water source by the house. A lit, paved seating area by the bedroom looks over the long, flat garden ideal for children and pets, and steps rise to a fabulous, south facing dining terrace with views to Mackie Park. If you want to grow vegetables and fruit, there’s space for a greenhouse and a shed, and at the far end the terrace turns to become a west facing seating area for the evening light, some of which is made private by a mature shrub so you can enjoy secluded catch ups when children or guests have retired for the night.

Returning inside, upstairs the landing has access to the attic and the light, airy bathroom has a contemporary finish with a stylish border, a shaving point and both a shower attachment and a Mira Vie shower above the bath. Next door, the second double bedroom is a quiet refuge of dual aspect, with glorious garden views. At the front of the chalet, the tranquil principal bedroom is big and bright, and its ready for your move with calm decoration, a whole wall of built in wardrobes to fill and under eave space as well as ingenious wall storage.

Agent Says:
“With light and airy rooms to make your own and an unusually large, landscaped garden, this inviting house offers the best of all worlds within 1-6 mins of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Every room is full of light and all are generous sizes. The ground floor offers versatile options and works well for entertaining, and during summer, the sunny garden becomes an extension of the house – we have loved our south facing ‘lounge’! Family life has been easy with all the schools and a choice of parks on the doorstep. If you’re a couple, Both Mackie and Withdean Parks have their own community of dog walkers and joggers and the gym at Withdean Stadium is very sociable too. The area is safe with friendly and considerate neighbours, and bus routes give you independence from the car! Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton, Preston Park Station has direct trains to London if you commute or enjoy the West End.”

Where it is:
Shops: Patcham Village shops, Co-Op & Post Office 2 mins drive, city centre 10 mins drive
Train Station: Preston Park Station 6 mins by cab, approx. 15 by bus
Seafront or Park: Mackie Park 4 mins walk, Withdean Sports Stadium 4 mins drive, Preston Park 7 mins drive, sea 15-20

Closest schools:
Primary: Patcham Infant, Patcham Junior
Secondary: Patcham High School, Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Patcham High School, Varndean, bhasvic, bimm
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean, Lancing

Just a few minutes from central Brighton & Hove but surrounded by parks and green spaces, Patcham Village is known for its friendly High Street and local amenities. With something for everyone, this area is also ideal for commuters as Preston Park Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 6 min drive. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are 1-2 mins by car but a short walk/bus ride for older children- and the al fresco cafes and parade of shops by them are a magnet for locals – and the playground, bowling club and tennis courts of Mackie Park are just a stroll. For those who love the water the sea is at one end of London Road and if you enjoy the great outdoors, the National Park is at the other! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all easy to reach, and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 for the motorway or Lewes.