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GUIDE PRICE: £475,000--£500,000. VACANT POSSESSION. GARDEN BACKING ONTO WOODLANDS. HARD STANDING PARKING TO FRONT. INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Opposite a green, backing onto open land and with the tennis courts, playground and leafy walks of Mackie Park a few doors down you’ll enjoy peace and quiet in this beautifully refurbished 3 bed house with a garage and hard standing just 10 mins drive from Brighton’s city centre - and 8 mins from Preston Park’s trains to Gatwick and London. With a luxury finish which includes double glazing and a sociable ground floor flowing out to the spacious garden, inside every room is light and inviting, and there’s also a large attic, which some neighbours have extended into stnc. Within a 3 min walk of a local store and 3 mins drive from the cafés and bistro bars of historic Patcham Village it’s great for professionals and families as good primary and secondary schools are also just a 2-3 mins by car. Inside,101m2 (1095 sq. ft.) of stylish rooms deliver a contemporary lifestyle with an easy flow. An immaculate living dining room enjoys uninterrupted light sweeping through a large demi-bay window at the front whilst at the back, glazed doors slide across to the tranquil garden. Next door, the streamlined kitchen is well planned with a social breakfast bar and also opens to the garden for seamless al fresco entertaining. Upstairs, the family bathroom has a designer finish and all three quiet bedrooms are private as they are not overlooked. Patcham appeals to all age groups and has local facilities including a small parade of shops and cafes by the schools – a magnet for local families. The gym and sports facilities of Withdean Stadium and Withdean Park are a 5 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 to give older children independence 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 Refurbished semi-detached house Type 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room Area Patcham Floor Area 413 sq.ft Outside Space Big front and back garden, outhouse Parking Detached garage, paved hard standing Council Tax Band D Why You’ll Like It: In a tranquil, leafy setting this smart, semi- detached house is on a large plot, the landscaping at the front delivering an attractive approach with both a lawned area and paved hard standing which doesn’t block the access to the garage – although there is ample free, on street parking for parties, too. Skilfully refurbished to create a luxurious yet comfortable home, eco- friendly energy management includes double glazing. Inside, the hallway is light and inviting, and to the left a spacious living dining room has fresh decoration, brand new carpet and a custom made radiator cover. A large bay at the front bathes the room with light and at the back, glazed doors slide across to a dining terrace which looks across the lawn. With a generous span of 3.5 x 8.0m (11’6 x 26’3), there is ample space for family time or entertaining friends and family, and this social focus continues in the streamlined kitchen next door. Lined with windows and opening to the garden for al fresco summers, this stylish kitchen is good to go with an integrated gas hob and electric oven, lit hood and dishwasher, and there is also plumbing for a washing machine where you want it - by the garden door. Wooden surfaces look fabulous but are also practical and there’s a breakfast bar with garden views for morning coffee. Outside, this garden is a tranquil oasis, child and pet secure behind fencing – and with a gate to the open land behind, there’s plenty to explore! By the house, guests can relax in rare seclusion on a paved dining terrace which looks across a long, gated lawn and there is also a secure gate to the detached garage which offers 2.78 x 4.76m (9’1 x 15’7). At the far end of the lawn where a mature tree delivers some shade from the midsummer sun, an outbuilding of 2.42 x1.6m (7’11 x 5’3) inspires ideas, and with the land behind, both the garden and the house are unusually private. Returning inside, at the top of the stairs the family bathroom is a spa-like retreat, lined in gleaming porcelain, where the on-trend black fittings include the dual head shower above the bath and warming rails for towels. Next door, the restful principal bedroom is a peaceful refuge, completely private with open, leafy views, calm decoration and fitted wardrobes to fill. At the front of the house, a second double bedroom is big and bright with views of the green and next door a generous single room/small double is ideal for guests, children or working from home, and both are beautifully presented and ready to move into- and don’t forget that large attic which is above your head. Agent’s Thoughts: “3 mins from shops, primary and secondary schools, with direct trains to Brighton, Gatwick and London an 8 min drive, this refurbished home close to the sea and the National Park is ready to move into.” Owner’s Secret: “Convenient for the commute to both Brighton and London with schools, the park and shops all easy to reach, this house suits a busy lifestyle. Airy in summer it’s warm in winter- and there’s plenty of space to spread into, including the open land at the back to explore! Local schools are good and you will meet other parents at the gate, in the café by the schools or in Mackie Park’s playground. If you are a couple, there’s space to run in the park or Patcham Peace Garden which are also good for dog walking, and the gym at Withdean Stadium or open spaces of Withdean Park are very sociable too. The garden is sunny and is big enough for children to play in, the neighbours are friendly, and bus routes give independence from a car.” Where it is: Shops: Local shop 3 min walk, Patcham Village shops, Co-Op & Post Office 3 mins drive, city centre 10 mins drive Train Station: Preston Park Station 8 mins by cab, approx. 15 by bus Seafront or Park: Mackie Park 1 min walk, Withdean Sports Stadium and Preston Park 5 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 an 8 minute drive. Close to good schools – those at Patcham are 3 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 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.