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Offered to the market with no onward chain, this attractive Mock-Tudor three bedroom semi-detached family home occupies a desirable position along Barrhill Avenue, boasting a sizeable rear garden backing directly onto picturesque woodland walks. Well-maintained throughout, the property offers generously proportioned and versatile accommodation, whilst presenting an exciting opportunity for modernisation and further enlargement, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

Upon entry, a welcoming entrance hallway features a high vaulted ceiling, timber beams and solid wood parquet flooring whilst providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation. Positioned to the front is an impressive and particularly spacious living room, centred around a charming feature fireplace which creates an inviting focal point. A traditional box-bay window allows an abundance of natural light to flood the room, whilst the generous proportions provide excellent flexibility for various furniture arrangements, making this a wonderfully comfortable space for both everyday family living and entertaining.

To the rear of the property, an extended, triple-aspect kitchen / dining room, offers an exceptional amount of space enjoying attractive views across the garden. The kitchen provides an extensive range of cabinetry and worktop space, whilst the adjoining dining area comfortably accommodates a sizeable dining table, creating a sociable environment for family gatherings. The triple-aspect design ensures excellent natural light throughout, whilst a connecting conservatory further enhances the accommodation, offering panoramic views across the rear garden and providing an additional reception area in which to relax and enjoy the surrounding greenery. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a fully tiled family bathroom, featuring both a bath and separate shower.

Heading up to the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, comprising a particularly generous principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a further double bedroom and a third bedroom which would also lend itself perfectly to use as a nursery, guest room or home office.

Externally, the property is complemented by a substantial rear garden, providing a wonderful outdoor setting with considerable scope for landscaping and personalisation. One of its most appealing attributes is its position backing directly onto established woodland, offering a picturesque green outlook and immediate access to beautiful woodland walks. The generous outdoor space provides excellent opportunities for alfresco dining, entertaining and family enjoyment, whilst also presenting considerable potential for further extension of the existing accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

A shared driveway provides access to a detached, dual-length garage with a pitched roof, offering excellent space for secure parking, storage or workshop use. The garage also benefits from an additional storage area to the rear, further enhancing its practicality.

Although well-kept and perfectly serviceable in its current condition, the property offers tremendous scope for modernisation and improvement, allowing prospective purchasers the opportunity to create a truly exceptional family home tailored to their individual tastes and requirements. The generous plot and existing ground floor footprint also offer exciting potential for further enlargement, subject to obtaining any necessary planning permissions and consents.

Combining attractive Mock-Tudor architecture, spacious and versatile accommodation, a substantial garden adjoining woodland and excellent future potential, this rarely available family home represents a fantastic opportunity for purchasers seeking a long-term home in one of Patcham’s popular residential settings.

Location:

Barrhill Avenue is situated within the highly desirable residential area of Patcham, on the northern outskirts of Brighton, offering an excellent balance of peaceful suburban living, convenient local amenities and easy access to the city centre and surrounding countryside.

The area is particularly popular with families thanks to its excellent selection of nearby schools, including Patcham Infant School, Patcham Junior School and Patcham High School, all of which are within comfortable walking distance. Carden Nursery and Primary School is also nearby, whilst further options can be found at Varndean School, Dorothy Stringer School and Varndean College.

One of the location’s most attractive features is its proximity to an abundance of green spaces and picturesque countryside. The property enjoys a particularly appealing position backing directly onto established greenery and woodland walks, providing wonderful opportunities for walking, dog walking and enjoying the outdoors. Nearby Mackie Park, Ladies Mile Nature Reserve and the extensive South Downs National Park offer further recreational opportunities, with beautiful countryside trails and open spaces within easy reach.

Everyday amenities are plentiful, with a variety of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and convenience stores situated along Ladies Mile Road and within the charming Patcham Old Village. The village itself retains a traditional character and welcoming community atmosphere, whilst nearby Carden Avenue and Hollingbury Retail Park provide access to larger supermarkets, including Asda and M&S Foodhall, alongside a variety of other retail facilities.

Transport connections are another notable advantage, with regular bus services operating nearby, including routes 5 and 5A, providing convenient access to Brighton city centre and surrounding areas. Preston Park mainline station is approximately 1.5 miles away, offering connections towards London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton, making the location particularly attractive to commuters. For those travelling by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible, providing excellent road links towards London, Gatwick Airport and neighbouring Sussex towns.