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See how verdicts work3-bedroom property · BN1 6NE
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Summary of accommodation Ground Floor: Spacious Open Plan Living Space with Fitted Kitchen * Separate W.C First Floor: Two Double Bedrooms * Modern Bathroom Top Floor: Main Bedroom with en-suite Wet Room and Walk-in Wardrobe.
Outside Off road parking * Paved Rear Garden * Side Access chain free - close to preston park station This modern semi-detached home offers bright, generous accommodation arranged over three floors, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking space, style and low-maintenance living.
The ground floor features a superb open-plan living area with a contemporary fitted kitchen — a great social space that works beautifully for everyday life and entertaining.
There’s also a separate W.C. On this level. On the first floor are two comfortable double bedrooms along with a smart, modern family bathroom.
The top floor is dedicated to an impressive main bedroom suite, complete with walk-in wardrobe and a sleek En-suite wet room.
Outside, the property enjoys a paved patio garden and the convenience of off-road parking at the front.
This lovely property is situated in this sought after tree lined residential road which runs between Ditchling Road and Preston Drove and just a short walk from the beautiful 65acre Preston Park with its excellent recreational facilities including Tennis Courts, Bowling Greens and children’s play area.
There is an excellent range of local shopping nearby at Preston Village and Fiveways which includes a Post office, Butcher, Baker, Greengrocer, Deli and Co Op.
There are excellent schools for children of all age groups within easy reach, also good public transport providing access to Brighton City Centre and the A27.
Preston Park mainlines railway station, with a direct service to London Victoria is just a short walk away and Brighton seafront with its fine recreational facilities and bathing beaches being approximately two miles distant.
Local Information Local shopping at Fiveways 0.5 miles The Lanes 1.0 miles Preston Park 0.3 miles Varndean Schools Complex 0.4 miles Preston Park Station 0.7 miles Brighton Mainline Station 1.5 miles Brighton Seafront 1.9 miles Brighton Shopping Centre 1.6 miles All distances approximate Council Tax Band C Parking Zone
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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