6 bed terraced house for sale

Park View Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £1,300,000--£1,400,000.

Stunning period family home.

Wealth of character.

Close to station.

Chain free.

Rarely available.

Internal viewings available on request.

7 mins drive from the historic city centre at the foot of the North Laine with glorious, uninterrupted views sweeping across Preston Park to rolling countryside, this magnificent 6 bed double- fronted Victorian Villa, recently featured in a t.v. Series, is a rare find. With soothing symmetry, meadow gardens set it back from a street with plentiful permit parking (and no houses opposite) whilst at the back, two private patios are distinct oases of calm whilst the unusually large, southwest garden has a private gate for access to Ofsted rated Good Infant and Junior Schools and a tranquil enclave of terraces with local shops, cafés and bistro pub. Inside an astonishing 234.6m2 (2525 sq. Ft.) of beautifully proportioned rooms blends gracious period features with a sophisticated contemporary lifestyle – and a beautiful, design-led finish. 7 mins walk from the sports facilities, playground and fun runs of Preston Park and also 7 mins walk from Dyke Road Park’s tennis courts, playground and open air theatre, Preston Park and Brighton’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 6-7 mins by cab or 20 mins on foot.

On the ground floor, the double depth living room has precious period plasterwork, a beautiful, open fireplace to ensure a warm welcome and with stunning views at the front, it looks across a sunny patio with a Mediterranean influence at the back, so you can relax in restful seclusion. Across the hall, the fabulous kitchen dining room also spans the full depth of the property with French doors to frame the lush planting of the second patio. At the end of the hallway a light, spacious room is used as a gym but with a shower room next door it would suit a playroom/working from home/inter-generational living as there is also access to the Mediterranean patio from the lobby. On the 1st floor, 4 peaceful rooms are generous doubles, 1 ‘Jack and Jill’ to the luxury, central bathroom. On the top floor, the magnificent principal is all about enjoying the spectacular setting, with fitted wardrobes and a glamorous en-suite which also opens to a quiet nursery so large it offers options without compromise.

This is a unique opportunity to own one of the few period homes looking over the park to open countryside which do not come onto the market often- and sell fast with the sea a short drive and both Dyke Road and London Road giving easy access to the Royal Pavilion, famous Lanes and beaches lined with café bars, or to the National Park and A23/A27.

In brief:
Style Double-fronted Victorian terraced villa
Type 6 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 Jack and Jill), living room, kitchen dining room, home office/gym/bed 7
Area Prestonville
Floor Area 2525 sq.ft
Outside Space Front garden, southwest landscaped garden
Parking Permit Zone Q
Council Tax Band E

Why you’ll like it:
Picture perfect with immense charm and beautiful stained glass entrance, this beautifully symmetrical, double fronted house is set back from this unique terrace with views to the park just 3-4 mins walk from a good Infant and Junior School. Set privately up behind verdant meadow gardens which help our pollinators and keep the glorious views uninterrupted, inside, stylish improvements are unfailingly sympathetic and include the installation of cast iron radiators in all the main rooms, creating a high spec, kitchen dining room and luxury bathrooms, adding custom made plantation shutters, and extending into the attic, where no expense has been spared to deliver a spectacular principal suite complete with a fabulous bathroom between the main bedroom and the generous nursery.

The Entrance Hall and Living Room:
Inside, an inner lobby opens to a hushed hallway which invites company with stained glass to bring in coloured light and a ceiling which soars overhead where delicate plaster work and finials have been carefully preserved. Introducing the stylish design of the interiors, Little Greene paper rises to the very top of the house and the subtle practical ethos behind this family home is evidenced in the large cupboard tucked away for coats whilst floorboards underfoot allow a fuss free flow through the ground floor to the patios and garden.

Of classic proportions and painted in the historic hues of Farrow & Ball, the double depth reception is ideal for family time as well as entertaining with a generous 7.96m (26’1) to enjoy from front to back. Glorious views and Sussex sunshine stream through the front bay, the ceiling is high with an historic frieze of fruiting vines and wheatsheaves, and a private retreat with a picture window framing the first of the patios, there is a wood burning stove to ensure a warm welcome in the evenings.

The Kitchen Dining Room and Patio:
Stretching the full depth of the house from front to back, the kitchen dining room is all about enjoying company and celebrates its unique, open setting. The broad bay at the front has picture perfect views sweeping over the leafy acres of Preston Park to the Hanover hills and surrounding countryside, whilst at the back French doors open to the lush planting of the brick paved patio with power points and steps to the main garden – and the vendors are willing to discuss the mature plants in stylish pots. Expertly designed for a glamorous lifestyle with friends and family, the room spans a magnificent 3.64 x 8.12m (11’11 x 26’8) from east to west with ample space for a big family table beneath the bay which has plantation shutters to shade it from the sun.

In its own generous space behind a social breakfast bar, this dream kitchen is user-friendly with sturdy, custom coloured storage, wood working surfaces and high spec appliances which include a dishwasher. The fabulous multi-fuel Leisure Cuisine Master Range could stay, subject to circumstance and the 1900’s Eugine Jaquez sign above it will stay as it belonged to one of the previous owners.

The Gym/Home Office, Shower Room and Patio:
Of dual aspect, sunlight streams through the spacious gym – which offers versatile options from au-pair’s bedroom to a home office with space to share. Next door, a chic shower room is lined with Travertine stone and has high-end Burlington fittings which include the dual head shower. There’s an easy flow through the private, inner lobby to the first of the large patios, this one tiled for a Mediterranean feel and scented by the delicate flowers of a mature wisteria.
The Utility Room/Cucina, Guest W.C. And Garden:
On the first floor landing, there’s a discreet w.c. For guests by a bright and cheerful utility room which is perfect for every day – but also for parties. Streamlined units deliver plentiful, extra storage and it has plumbing for 2 machines. With French doors to the main garden, there’s an integrated fridge for cold drinks and salads, power points for warming trays and it’s level with the dining terrace just outside.

Perfect for family friendly al fresco lifestyle you don’t need to travel for, the dining terrace looks over a lawn large enough for ball games. Paved in Indian Sandstone and lit for evening suppers, the terrace extends its wings to the side where a gazebo allows for respite from the mid-summer sun. A tranquil oasis surrounded by walls and beds planed for privacy and all year interest it is easy to maintain, so you’ll have more time for fun and there’s a second, raised terrace for bbq’s where you will find the gate to a pathway to Stanford Junior schools and local amenities including a shop, café and bistro pub.

Four 1st Floor Bedrooms and Luxury Shower Room:
At the back of the house with garden views, the first of the generous double bedrooms is simple but stylish, used as a teenage living room with a fitted wardrobe by a handsome fireplace. Next door, at the front of the house, the second double room bedroom is a calm refuge with Designer Guild wallpaper and plenty of space in which to enjoy the unique, open setting. Ideal for guests, it has a private door to the central shower room where high end Burlington fittings a double headed shower system and warming rails for towels.

Also at the front with a bay to frame the picture perfect view and the restful proportions only a period home can deliver, the third double bedroom on this floor is light and airy with plenty of space for quiet study – or working from home. At the back, the 4th double room is an inviting refuge with plenty of charm, an original fireplace and inspiring, leafy views.

The Top Floor Principal Suite and Double Bedroom Size Nursery:
A private paradise, you can relax in a stunning setting in the beautiful principal suite where the bedroom alone spans a restful 5.08 x 6.66m (16’8 x 21’10). Twin Velux in the northeast roofline bring in rolling hills by day and the stars at night whilst a window in the dressing area, which is lined with custom made wardrobes, brings in the scents and sounds of the sea of surrounding gardens. An oak floor underfoot has extra insulation so downstairs won’t hear any footfall and a soothing sanctum, the en-suite bathroom has a Victorian influence in the roll top bath, traditional Burlington fittings and painted panelling, - but incorporates great contemporary design with a dual headed walk in, wet-room style shower, warming rails for towels – and flawless finish.

Jack and Jill, the bathroom also opens to the generous nursery which has 3.21 x 3.32m (10’6 x 10’11) in which to spread your wings, but also offers versatile options from dressing room to private workspace as your family grows.

Agent’s thoughts:
“Families stay in this quiet but convenient location until their children have grown up and moved on, which makes homes in these quiet terraces unusually close to good schools difficult to find, and this special house is good to go with flawless interior design and sunny, spacious garden.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Easy to live in as well as to welcome friends with spacious, versatile rooms and a social flow to the gardens, family life is made easy with parks, good schools and shops all within easy reach (and The Chimney House around the corner – out of hearing- does great food, too!). This has been a lovely family home which will be here long after we have gone, and we have felt privileged to bring this grand dame back to life using only the highest quality materials and local craftsmen – and we hope you love her as much as we have. Warm in winter and airy in summer with lots of storage, we have enjoyed the privacy of the patios and the garden, and the open spaces at the back and sweeping views at the front mean we have never felt hemmed in even though the city centre is just a few mins drive. This is a truly a great place to live with a friendly community which centres around the schools, the parks and the Exeter Street Hall which has stalls, talks and events for all ages. The al fresco lifestyle of 7 Dials – and its 7 ways to the entire city – is a 4 minute drive, or under 10 mins on foot. If you enjoy the outdoors, the sea, Hove Lawns with keep fit classes etc. Are a scenic stroll through St Anne’s Wells Gardens and Brunswick Square, and the Pier, water sports of the Lagoon and the National Park are all about a 10 mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 5 mins walk, 7 Dials 10 min walk, 5 by car, North Laine 20-25 on foot, 7 by cab
Station: Preston Park and Brighton Stations 15-20 to walk, approx. 6-7by cab
Seafront or park: Dyke Road and Preston Park 7 mins walk, 2 -4 mins by car, St Anne’s Wells 5, seafront under 10 mins

Closest schools:
Primary: Stanford Junior, Stanford Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Bhasvic, Varndean
Private: Brighton Ballet School, Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Lancing College, Bede’s (all with school buses available)

15-20 mins walk from either Preston Park or Brighton Station’s direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London with local buses covering the whole of Brighton and Hove, this quiet enclave has its own good infant and junior schools as well as shops, café, bistro pub and there’s a choice of parks at the bottom and the top of the hill: Preston Park has a playground, café, sports facilities including football clubs whilst Dyke Road Park has a tennis club, playground café and open air theatre – and both offer readymade communities of dog walkers and joggers as well as events during festivals. Just minutes from the al fresco lifestyle of 7 Dials and North Laine, the picturesque Royal Pavilion, its historic Lanes and surrounding arts venues are also easy to reach. For those who love the outdoors, the beach, surrounding downland and marina with waterfront restaurants are quick to get to. If you commute by car, both the London Road and Dyke Road give swift access into the city centre or out to the A23/A27 for the coast, Lewes, Gatwick and London.