3 bed bungalow for sale

Fairlie Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £700,000--£750,000.

Split level detached bungalow with ample parking.

Extended kitchen/breakfast room.

Additional study room/home office area.

Quiet residential close.

Vendor suited.

Rarely available.

Internal viewings available on request.

Enjoy great contemporary design in this stunning 3-bed detached bungalow on a quiet no-through lane, with a garage and off-street parking. Screened from the street by exotic planting at the front, it opens to a sociable oasis at the back with a charming garden room. Brought roaring into the 21st century a total of 133.0 m2 (1432 sq. Ft) of inviting rooms have the easy flow, privacy and luxury finish only a skilled eye delivers. Its leafy location within mins of the city centre is seriously exclusive and ideal for professionals or families with primary, senior schools and shops within a 4 min radius - and Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are just 3 mins by car or 15-20 mins on foot.

Design-led, the beautiful living room is perfect for entertaining. At the rear, sunlight streams through a glamorous kitchen dining room which has ample space including a cute bar area, and French doors open to a sun deck with views over the dynamic landscaping of a garden. Outside is perfect for relaxing al fresco summers with a paved dining area and large, flat lawn and the garden room has its own spot in which to bathe in the Sussex sunshine. A separate utility and w.c. For guests are hidden away and the bright and cheerful bathroom has a bath with a shower. At the heart of the home a spacious room offers versatile options from study to games room and two beautifully decorated double bedrooms, one with a dressing room, are light and inviting, both with leafy views. A peaceful haven, the third double bedroom is a private principal with French doors to a terrace to the garden, and fitted wardrobes to fill.

Homes in this tranquil enclave between the amenities of historic Preston Village with its famous park and fashionable Fiveways Village – and its 5 ways into or out of the city -simply do not come onto the market often. London Road at the bottom of the hill gives easy access to the city centre or A23/27, whilst Ditchling Road at the top takes you to the cultural heart of Brighton and its beaches or to the National Park.

In brief:
Style Luxury detached bungalow
Type 3 double beds, 2 bathrooms + w.c., living room, kitchen breakfast dining room with bar area, study/games room, utility
Area Surrenden
Floor Area 1432 sq ft
Outside Space East front garden, landscaped west garden at back with garden room
Parking Garage, off street parking
Council Tax Band E

Why you’ll like it:
Absolutely immaculate, this attractive bungalow is almost invisible from the no through street behind exotic planting and stands out even from its prosperous neighbours with clean lines and smart off street parking which doesn’t block the garage. A labour of love, this detached home with energy efficient windows and doors showcases great British design at its best.

At the far end of the tree- lined, no through lane where not many cars or people pass, skilled landscaping at the front delivers both privacy and an impressive approach.

Through the front door, a wide, welcoming hallway has oak flooring to put visitors at ease, organised storage and a guest w.c. Which is discreetly tucked away. Setting the sophisticated tone of the interior decoration with an inviting colour choice, to the left, a glazed door opens to the fabulous living room which shimmers in designer paper, has original parquet flooring, and an east wall of glass that floods the space with light while entertaining.

A feel-good, sun-lit sanctuary designed for everyday but also perfect for parties, meticulous commitment to good planning continues in the glamorous kitchen dining room which spans a stunning 3.85 x 6.21m (12’8 x 20’5). French doors bring in a garden so well landscaped that you can relax inside without being overlooked, and there is plenty of space for a big family table by the first sun terrace.

A vaulted skylight bathes the room in sunshine and the high spec kitchen area is safely tucked away from the social flow behind a peninsular island where the hygienic, marbled surface tops all of the coloured shaker units. Top grade appliances include a touch induction hob beneath twin hoods and a grill/combi oven plus a fan oven at eye level to avoid heavy lifting when catering for company. At the top of broad steps, the cute bar area has the feel good factor – and a discreet door to the garage and utility.

An oasis of calm just a few mins drive from the city centre, this garden is all about enjoying friends, family and a sociable, al fresco lifestyle. A sun terrace from the kitchen dining room has space for a table and chairs and steps down to a paved dining terrace beneath the house which looks over a spacious, flat lawn – a feature not always easy to find in a city built on the South Downs. Child and pet secure, the garden is surrounded by fencing and beds where mature shrubs and trees provide all year interest – and are also easy to maintain. At the far end, the timber garden room is a fabulous bonus, offering versatile options from art studio to gym or home office. With 2.06m x 2.07m (6’9 x 6’9) in which to work, rest or play it has its own gravelled terrace with a zen-like finish to enjoy.

At the heart of the home, the study is simple but stylish. Completely private, organised storage is already in place for you.

All of the bedrooms are generous doubles. At the front of the house, the first tranquil bedroom is big and bright with a spacious dressing room and calm decoration. Close by, the bright, cheerful bathroom is next to the guest w.c. And has a shower above the bath and warming rails for towels. At the back, the quiet second room is a generous, comfortable double with leafy views.
A restful haven which radiates charm, the principal bedroom has 3.10 x 4.30m (10’2 x 14’1) in which to unwind unseen, and a chic en-suite shower room. Painted panelling, custom built wardrobes and thick silver carpet bring a luxury finish to this welcoming retreat, where French doors lead out to a private terrace with garden views.

Agent Says:
“Offering a split level, luxury lifestyle, this immaculate home is ideal for those who enjoy entertaining but want peaceful nights and easy parking within easy reach of our vibrant, inclusive coastal city.”

Owner’s secret:
“We have enjoyed creating a light, airy home where all the rooms are spacious and quiet. The layout is perfect for relaxing or for entertaining, and we love living at the back of the house which is warm and private during winter but then opens up to bring the outside in – and as it is so sheltered outside we can sit out in spring, summer and autumn. The garden is a sun trap, and it’s easy to unwind after a busy day in the city as it’s so tranquil, and the terraces are the perfect spots for sunsets. This is a genuinely enjoyable place to live, it feels really safe and secure and the neighbours are lovely. If you work in the city or at the airport there are bus routes if you don’t want to drive and both the primary school and senior schools are within walking distance. The countryside of Hollingbury Park and the sports facilities, Saturday fun runs and playground of Preston Park are both a 3 min drive and the sea is quick to reach.”

Where it is:
Shops: Preston Village (with local Sainsbury’s) 3 mins and Fiveways 4 mins by car, city centre at the Level/ foot of North Laine approx. 7-10 mins by cab
Train Station: Preston Park Station 3 mins drive, 15-20 on foot
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury Park 3 mins drive, Preston Park 2 mins by car, sea about 10

Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, Downs Junior, Downs Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, bhasvic, Newman 6th Form College, bimm
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as the station to Gatwick and London is a 3 min drive, (15-20 on foot) Surrenden is a sought after, convenient destination with easy access to friendly cafés, bistro pubs and shops which include a local Sainsbury’s! Surrounded by parks (Preston Park, Hollingbury Park, Blaker’s Park) 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 from primary to 6th form are good and within easy 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.