5-bedroom detached house · BN1 6WJ
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SUMMARY RARELY AVAILABLE! A substantial 5-bedroom detached family house, located on the sought after Varndean Gardens.
Two reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, conservatory, good-size rear garden & garage. With its generous space, functional layout, prime location, this is truly a wonderful family home.
DESCRIPTION An Elegant 5 Bedroom Detached Home in Sought-After Varndean Gardens.
This expansive five-bedroom detached family residence, set in the heart of Surrenden district, offers the perfect blend of space, charm, and timeless character.
Tucked away on a desirable tree-lined road, the property is ideal for families seeking a peaceful retreat with excellent access to local schools, amenities, and commuter links.
Step inside and you're greeted by an abundance of period features, including original fireplaces, decorative cornicing and beautifully proportioned rooms filled with natural light.
The generous living spaces flow seamlessly, comprising a welcoming entrance hall, two formal reception rooms, and an open-plan kitchen/breakfast area - ideal for entertaining and modern family life.
Finishing off on the ground floor you have a utility room, conservatory and two handy cloakrooms.
Upstairs, the home boasts five well-appointed bedrooms, including a spacious principal suite with an en-suite bathroom, further family bathroom and separate wc.
Each room retains its individual charm while offering ample scope for personalisation.
To the rear, a north-facing garden provides a tranquil outdoor sanctuary, with mature planting, a potting shed, lawned areas and plenty of potential for al fresco dining or further landscaping.
A driveway and detached garage complete this attractive package.
Description Continued With its wealth of character features and generous proportions, this home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a classic property in one of Surrenden's most prestigious locations.
Location The whole property has extremely well-proportioned rooms, boasting light and space throughout. Varndean Gardens is a sought-after, tree-lined road, close to the heart of Brighton.
Set back between Surrenden Road and London Road, you are in the perfect location.
This prestigious road is within walking distance to the stunning Withdean Park, with its beautiful woodland and open space, and close to local amenities in Fiveways and Preston village.
Bus routes are easily accessible from either the top or the bottom of the road, allowing easy access to Brighton and Hove city centre.
The train station at Preston Park is a short walk away, perfect for any commuter, being half an hour to Gatwick airport and one hour to London Bridge or Victoria.
Key Information Schools Primary: St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School - 0.5 miles, Balfour Primary School - 0.8 miles, Westdene Primary School - 1.2 miles, Patcham Infant School - 1.2 miles, Stanford Infant School - 1.3 miles, Stanford Junior School - 1.5 miles, Hertford Infant School - 1.7 miles, Downs Junior School - 1.8 miles, Downs Infant School - 1.8 miles, Hertford Junior School - 2.2 miles.
Secondary: Varndean College - 0.5 miles, Downs View Link College - 0.5 miles, Dorothy Stringer School - 0.7 miles, Varndean School - 1.3 miles, Patcham High School - 1.3 miles, Cardinal Newman Catholic School - 1.4 miles, BHASVIC College - 1.9 miles.
Train Stations Preston Park Station - 0.6 miles London Road Station - 1.8 miles Brighton Mainline Station - 2.4 miles Amenities Patcham Village - 0.6 miles Sainsbury's Local (Preston Road) - 0.8 miles Preston Drove Shopping Parade - 1.0 mile Fiveways Shopping Parade - 1.4 miles Preston Circus/London Road Shopping - 1.7 miles M&S Food Hall (Hollingbury) - 2.1 miles Asda Superstore (Hollingbury) - 2.1 miles Seven Dials Shopping Parade - 2.2 miles Sainsbury's Superstore (Lewes Road) - 2.5 miles Pavilion Retail Park (Lewes Road) - 2.5 miles Brighton City Centre - 3.1 miles Main Roads A23/A27 Road Network - Less than a 10 minutes' drive away.
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MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT.
THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS.
NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
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