Southdown Road, Brighton, East Sussex -Property Brochure

Southdown Road | Brighton | East Sussex

Seller Insight "When we first saw this house in the late 1970s it was simply the feel of the house that we instantly loved. We walked in after a day at work and just loved it.

The owner at that point took a shine to us and sold us some of the lovely antiques that she’d filled the house with.

Blakers Park is a real gem, Mr Blaker who originally commissioned the houses on this road gave the land to the residents, and nowadays there's an annual fete there.

We will miss our wonderful neighbours, both of which are young families, and also being able to walk through the park straight to The Cleveland pub.

Over the years that we've lived here we've put a huge amount of effort into making this house look exactly how we want it. It's the perfect family home."

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step Inside Spacious 3 Bedroom House with Beautiful Landscaped Garden.

Sitting directly opposite the green open spaces of Blakers Park on a peaceful tree-lined road, a classic monochrome tiled path leads up to an elegant bay fronted Victorian house.

Conveniently located for the shops and cafes of Fiveways, Dorothy Stringer School is within easy reach and Ditchling Road offers easy access into the centre of Brighton. Offering an easy flowing and highly versatile layout with the potential to extend, elegant period features and a wealth of natural light combine to create a beautiful example of modern family life in a period property.

From the tall ceilings, intricate period architraves and Victorian fireplaces to the tasteful colour scheme, this bay-fronted home is presented with a wonderful attention to detail.

INSIDE - Looking out onto the tall euphorbia and mature hydrangeas of the front garden, a wide sash bay window allows ample light to tumble into the dual aspect living room, highlighting the distinguished fireplace. The beautiful period architraves of the hallway flow into this generously proportioned room encompassing the anaglyptic patterns of the tall ceiling, while French doors open directly onto a peaceful paved courtyard, perfectly extending this sociable room still further.

Continuing the lovely sense of space, a separate dining room offers ample room for family meals and opens onto a classically styled kitchen where a wealth of limed oak cabinets house an array of Neff and AEG integrated appliances. The etched grooves of sleek black granite countertops, with their lambs tongue edging, flow into an undermounted sink, while a demi-glazed door offers further access to the courtyard and landscaped garden.

The graceful period features continue upstairs where three equally well-presented bedrooms provide ideal family accommodation. Offering an undeniable sense of elegance, a large master bedroom is beautifully lit by a tall sash window and wide bay sash windows looking out onto the greenery and trees of Blakers Park. A Victorian fireplace creates an instant focal point adding to the charm of this peaceful room, while colonial-style window shutters add a discerning finishing touch.

Two further bedrooms offer ideal dual space potential and whilst one features a further period fireplace, both benefit from ample fitted storage space and views of the attractive walled garden.

A generously sized family bathroom adds a contemporary yet sympathetic twist to this period home with its P-shaped bath, Aqualisa overhead shower and column towel radiator, all arranged in a stylish metro tile setting. A black and white tiled floor in the adjacent WC matches that of the front path, creating an instant reminder of the character and history of this Brighton home.

A large loft space offers potential to create additional living accommodation.

EPC rating D.

Step Outside The statuesque euphorbia, black iron railings and Victorian tiled path of the front garden create an instant wow factor that is equally matched by the interior of this period home.

To the rear of the property, the feeling of calm and relaxation continues into a side courtyard patio and landscaped garden where bungaroosh walls help to create an idyllic retreat from the hubbub of daily life. Peaceful and private with ample space for a table, the side courtyard is a perfect outdoor space to relax with the weekend papers while you listen to the gentle sound of the birds singing.

Stone steps lead up to a raised landscaped garden where a beautiful variety of mature hydrangeas, aucuba and weigela sit within deep flowerbeds bordering a classic brick patio garden offering ample space to relax in the sun and enjoy outdoor meals.

IN THE LOCAL AREA - Sitting directly opposite Blakers Park with its friendly café, tennis courts and children's playground, this Brighton home offers easy access to the independent shops and amenities of Fiveways with its lovely village-type feel.

As well as donating the park to the residents of Southdown Road in 1893, Sir John Blaker also gave £1000 towards the erection of its distinctive iron clock tower. The black iron railings that used to encompass the park might be long gone however, beneath the cupola and dolphin weathervane the monogram of Sir Blaker is still visible today.

The green open spaces of the South Downs and Preston Park are all within easy reach and whilst London Road train station is within easy walking distance, Preston Park station offers convenient mainline commuter links under a mile away. Ditchling Road and London Road offer easy access into the centre of Brighton and down to the seafront.

Situated in a great catchment area, local schools include The Brighton and Hove Montessori School, Dorothy Stringer School, Varndean College and Fairlight Primary School, while the Lewes Road takes you up to the University of Brighton.

While you're out and about, Brighton & Hove City Council and BT have joined forces to make free Wi-Fi available from their network of 40 hotspots at a range of locations across the city centre. This section of Southdown Road benefits from Superfast Broadband access with average speeds up to 200Mbps, ideal for those who work from home.

At the moment there's no waiting list for a Residents Parking permit in this area which is situated in Parking Zone J operating from 9am-8pm Monday to Sunday.

Currently the property is in Council Tax band E which was charged at £2,082.43 for 2017/18.

EPC Exempt or Pending

We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings.

Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars.

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