Summary - 55 WAYLAND AVENUE BRIGHTON BN1 5JL
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Rare 1960s detached house with large private southwest garden and excellent schools nearby.
4 double bedrooms including ground-floor ensuite bedroom.|Large, private southwest rear garden, level terrace and mature beds.|Principal bedroom with large terrace and Woodland views.|Double garage plus wide off-street parking for several cars.|Main living rooms with large picture windows and strong natural light.|Built 1960s — some services and finishes may need updating.|Council Tax Band F — higher ongoing local charges.|Permit parking on street is ‘light’ and not guaranteed
Set back above Withdean Woods, this 1960s detached Modernist house offers generous, light‑filled family living across nearly 2,000 sq ft. The main entertaining level has large picture windows and sliding doors that open to a paved terrace and an unusually private, southwest-facing rear garden — rare in the area. A principal bedroom opens to a large terrace with woodland views, and a ground-floor double bedroom with ensuite suits guests or multi‑generational use.
Practical strengths include a double garage, wide off‑street parking for several cars and ‘light’ permit street parking. The house has been sympathetically improved with a contemporary kitchen and quality bathroom fixtures, plus energy-efficient glazing. The plot is substantial and offers potential to extend or reconfigure (subject to planning), which could add value for growing families.
Notable drawbacks are factual and important: the property is a 1960s build so some services and finishes may date; the exact install date of double glazing is unknown. Council Tax Band F makes ongoing charges relatively high. Vehicle parking relies partly on local permit rules. Any buyer should inspect mechanical, wiring and conservation details and confirm planning options before committing.
In short, this is a spacious, quiet family home in a very desirable Brighton neighbourhood — excellent for buyers who prioritise a private garden, generous living space and strong local schools, and who are prepared to carry out targeted updating or follow through on extension opportunities.
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