4 bed terraced house for sale

Preston Drove, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £875,000--£925,000.

Stunning four bedroom spacious home in gated mews.

Three bathrooms.

Two allocated car parking spaces.

Additional communal gardens in mews.

Rarely available.

Close to schools and preston park mainline railway station.

Internal viewings available on request.

With views to the lush acres of Preston Park from two private southwest terraces, this stunning 4 bed contemporary house with 2 secure parking spaces and versatile accommodation is quietly tucked away in a gated, no through mews development. With a beautiful ‘Earth’ themed interior by designer Clare Topham, all four bedrooms are generous doubles, three en-suite, and none share a wall - and this spacious home is in the exclusive area of Preston Park, given a top spot in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide. The sports facilities, fun runs and playground of the park are a few steps away whilst local amenities, including a pharmacy, are a few doors up. There is also a choice of stations within a 15-25 stroll – two with direct trains to Gatwick and London, the other to the Universities and Lewes.

Inside offers a sophisticated city lifestyle with light and airy rooms which are also blissfully quiet and absolutely private. There’s a discreet balance between impressive spaces for entertaining and family comfort, and to make the most of the valley views, the glamorous 1st floor living/dining room flows into a custom made Harvey Jones kitchen and sweeps out to a sun terrace ideal for al fresco summers. Above it, the vaulted mezzanine t.v. Room is lined with Velux and opens to a secluded roof terrace with a glorious, leafy vista. On the ground floor, the guest bedroom is used as a home office with space to share and room for gym equipment – and there’s easy access to a w.c for visitors. A door separates the family bedrooms from the rest of the house and beyond it, the sea themed bedroom is an inviting haven with a luxury en-suite shower room. Downstairs, a central utility room is well planned, and a peaceful woodland bedroom awaits with Cole & Son paper, a walk in closet and en-suite bathroom. Absolutely private at the back of the house, the principal suite rests beneath four skylights with decoration evocative of African landscapes, and its en-suite shower room has a high end finish.

Preston Park has open spaces, a playground and café as well as plenty of sports facilities, park runs on Saturday and also hosts events from foodie festivals to Pride. A great location whatever you’re into with easy access to good schools from primary to 6th form by car or bus (within walking distance for older children) the shops, bistro pubs and cafes of Preston Village and Fiveways are also in easy reach. In the golden triangle of countryside, city centre and the sea this hidden mews showcases central chic, and homes here don’t come to the market often as London Road runs along the foot of the valley for quick access to the historic centre, the sea or the A23/27, whilst Ditchling and Dyke Roads topping opposite sides of the valley take you to the heart of Brighton, Hove or the South Downs National Park.

In Brief:
Style Contemporary terraced house in no-through, gated mews
Type 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms en-suite + guest w.c., open plan living dining room with Harvey Jones kitchen, family t.v. Room, utility
Area Preston Park
Floor Area 2320 sq.ft
Outside Space Southwest terraces on 1st and 2nd floors, gf walled patio
Parking 2 allocated, gated parking spaces, visitor permits available from B&H for Zone J, no waiting list
Council Tax Band F
Why you’ll like it:

If you enjoy a busy lifestyle this is the perfect retreat, tucked away in a friendly, gated community in a great area with a laid back, social vibe. Architect designed so the entertaining rooms are elevated for uninterrupted light and great views, this is one of our coastal city’s prime secrets, set within a skilfully organised site just a few doors from the entrance to the famous gardens of Preston Park but also well connected to stations, shops, schools and the sea.
Inside, high grade oak flooring continues throughout the four storeys in the main rooms for an inviting in/out flow and Clare Thopham’s expert design guidance extends even to light fittings and furnishings - all of which the vendors are willing to discuss, so you could hit the floor running with minimal moving costs.

The Entrance Hall, Guest Bedroom/Home Office with Gym:
Inside, the streamlined hallway is light and stylish. At the front, a generous guest bedroom offers versatile options but which is currently used to facilitate a good life/work balance as a home office/gym. There’s a discrete w.c. For visitors, large cupboard for coats and bags close by and ideal for privacy, as you head towards the back of the house a door separates the family sleeping areas from the social spaces.

The Ground Floor Family Suite:
At the back of the house, the first of the family bedrooms is an inviting refuge with a restful coastal theme and plenty of space to unwind in. Opening out to walled maintenance patio – but with space for quiet contemplation with a nightcap as well, it is pet secure and very quiet, backing onto leafy gardens behind.

The Kitchen Dining Room, Bespoke Kitchen & Sun Terrace:
A sunny sanctuary spanning the first floor from east to west, the open plan living dining room/kitchen is a beauty, designed for everyday – but also perfect for parties. Glass lines the west wall for an easy flow to the terrace and to bring in extensive views which change with the seasons. There is plenty of room for sofas with space for a big family table at the heart of the space, and there’s a choice of ambient lighting for the evenings.

The glamorous Harvey Jones kitchen is safely tucked away from the in/out flow behind a custom made, sociable breakfast island where the 2nd sink has a filtered water tap as well as Perrin & Rowe hot and cold fittings. Both a recycling centre and power including a usb point are built in, and the hygienic, marble surface also tops the specially made units. Sophisticated storage includes carousels and a sensor lit pantry with solid wood shelves and drawers, which also has power for a coffee station. Good to go, all of the appliances are top of the range including both the Smeg multi-fuel range and large fridge freezer which could stay, subject to circumstance.

Outside the terrace is a rare, southwest facing sun trap which becomes an extension of the house for a fabulous al fresco summers. Lit with easy access to a discreet store for a bbq, bespoke railings ensure uninterrupted views over the large gardens below to the park and the valley opposite whilst seated - inside or out.

The Mezzanine T.V. Room and Roof Terrace:
Private at the top of an oak and steel staircase, the mezzanine t.v. Room is a quiet retreat. The rooflines front and back are studded with Velux to bring the outside in- and frame an unusually starry night sky as the park is mainly unlit at night. Outside, the dining terrace offers the unique view over this prime park location, where friends and family can relax in rare seclusion, unseen.

The Double Bedroom Suite and Utility Room, Lower Floor:
Blissfully quiet and totally private beneath a vaulted skylight, the double bedroom at the front of the property has an engaging woodland theme with natural materials and Cole & Son paper to help you unwind. There’s ample floorspace for quiet study, a big, walk in closet and the stylish en-suite, with a designer finish, is large enough for a bath with a waterfall shower head.
Central to the lower floor, the self-contained utility room is where you want it, close to the main bedrooms. Skilfully designed with all the space, plumbing and power that you need, it also ingeniously ensures that the two bedrooms on this level do not share a wall.

The Principal Bedroom Suite:
The peaceful principal room is the largest of the four bedrooms, spanning the full width of the building and extending beneath 4 frosted skylights to the patio above to embrace soft light. A restful, private haven decorated to evoke the open plains of Africa, there is a stylish dressing area lined with streamlined storage to fill. The perfect complement to the bedroom, the chic en-suite shower room is lined in natural stone. Raised in wet room style, the shower has a high end, drench head fitting whilst twin hand basins rest on a broad Travertine marble shelf beneath a large mirror, and touches of luxury include underfloor heat and warming rails for towels.

Agent says:
“This unique mews house with views over Preston Park is in the golden triangle within easy reach of fashionable shopping, bars, restaurants and theatres as well as the sea and the National Park. A rare find with not 1 but 2 secured parking spaces, this design-led home would particularly suit professionals, retirees or those looking for a secure lock up and leave, and offers an amazing opportunity to purchase the property as seen, subject to negotiation.”

Owner’s secret:
“Architect designed, the mews is always a pleasure to return to, surrounded by greenery outside and stylish, private and quiet inside. Inside, Clare Topham helped us to create the restful house of our dreams which is always light and inviting, and perfect to share with friends who love the parkland views. We shall miss the easy access to the park which has a ready-made community of walkers, runners and cyclists. There are tennis courts, football clubs a velodrome and fun runs as well as a café and playground for any children/grandchildren. The park also has a market on Saturdays where you can buy fresh local produce including meat, cheeses and honey! The location is hard to beat with everything you need on the doorstep from grocers and restaurants to a doctors surgery- all out of hearing. Ideal if you enjoy an outside lifestyle (we are keen cyclists) there are cycle lanes straight into the heart of the city and the sea, or out to the National Park.”

What’s around you
Shops: Local shops 1 mins walk, Fiveways (bakeries) and Preston Villages (cafes and small Sainsbury’s) 2 mins drive
Station: Preston Park 4 by car, 15 walk, London Road 5 mins drive 20 on foot, Brighton 8-10 by car, 20-25 mins on foot. All 6-12 mins cycle
Seafront or Park: Preston Park a few steps away, Seafront about 10 by car

Closest schools
Primary: Balfour, Downs Infant, Downs Junior
Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean
Sixth Form: Varndean, bhasvic
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Lancing, Lewes Old Grammar School

This prime location with direct access to the park a few doors down is also within minutes of the international shopping, restaurants, cinemas and bistro pubs of London Road (rated 4th coolest neighbourhood in the UK by Time Out) which also leads to the beach! Conveniently located for Preston Park, Brighton and London Road Stations and the A23/A27 –for commuters who need to reach Gatwick, the Amex Stadium, universities and London- it feels a world away from the city in this open leafy setting. Preston Park is the largest urban park in the city with a café, running routes, tennis courts, velodrome and football pitches as well as open green spaces which host famous events during our legendary festivals including Pride. Well connected, the commercial districts and cultural heart of Brighton & Hove are easy to reach by bus or cab.