3 bedroom detached house for sale

A rare find this is the only 3 bed detached house in the leafy terrace opposite Brighton College and within catchment for St Lukes Primary school, it is also one of only a handful in fashionable Kemptown Village with a big south facing garden, a garage and a driveway. 5 mins walk from Queen’s Park’s playground, tennis courts and café with the beach and the County Hospital just a 6-7 min stroll, it delivers a sociable, contemporary lifestyle and has planning consent to extend up into the loft, as well as possible options to go over the garage or out, stnc. Inside, design-led interiors deliver 129.46m2 (1393.49 sq. ft.) of sunny, versatile rooms with a spacious lounge flowing into a stunning kitchen breakfast room where the south wall folds away to the beautifully landscaped garden. There’s a private home office with garden views, a utility room by the internal access to the garage, so kits can go straight into the machine and there’s a discreet w.c. for guests, too. Upstairs, all 3 bedrooms are comfortable and with open views at the back.

Nearby bus routes take you to the whole of the city and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 7 mins by cab. The picturesque cultural heart of the city is a 20-25 min stroll along the seafront – and Eastern Road takes you into the city and links to the A23/A27 or out of it to the National Park or along the coast.

EPC D
Band D

On a tree lined street opposite Brighton College with outstanding St. Luke’s Primary a stroll and local amenities including a convenience store up the hill, this immaculate detached house with energy efficient windows and doors sits in its own grounds – and with no building to the south or the back, and the school over the broad street, it has uninterrupted light and is unusually private. Behind a pretty front garden there is also smart off street parking and the attached garage measures 4.49 x 3.45m (16’2 x 11’3).

Inside, bought as a forever family home a stylish refurbishment has been completed to an exacting standard. Subtle improvements include underfloor heat in both the kitchen/dining room and bathroom, installing plenty of storage and electricity and water connections – including a pump to ensure pressure – are already in place in the loft, where planning was approved for either one large or two smaller bedrooms with one en-suite. Plans are available upon request.
Inside, the hallway has a chic guest w.c. tucked away. Good quality engineered flooring flows through the ground floor to invite company whilst ahead, the designer carpet runner from Mr Smith introduces you to the expert styling of this beautiful house. Light and spacious with windows in three walls to bring the sun and gardens into the heart of the home, the lounge spans the house from east to west -through south-with leafy views. Fuss free with plenty of custom made bookshelves it is ideal for family time or sophisticated entertaining, and it’s open to the kitchen dining room for a glamorous, intercontinental lifestyle.

Full of sunshine, the streamlined kitchen diner folds open to the dynamic landscaping of the wrap around gardens which become an extension of the house during summer. By the house, a paved, lit terrace is level with the house which is a feature hard to find in a city built on the South Downs. Inside, there’s plenty of space for a dining table and the kitchen is carefully planned to be shielded from the in/out movement. High-spec integrated appliances include an AEG touch induction hob and a 2 ring Baumatic gas hob beneath a lit hood. The Baumatic grill combi and fan ovens are at eye level with a warming tray beneath and for ease of catering for large numbers, the fridge, two freezers and a dishwasher are also fitted.

There is a separate, stylish utility room with access to the house, the garden and the garage, so kits can go from the car to the machine and then to the garden to dry, (although there is space for a dryer as well as a washing machine) and the meticulous attention to detail continues here in this vaulted room with Velux to frame the sky and with extra storage overhead.

Outside, the garden is a tranquil retreat, child and pet secure behind walls and fences, and completely private. The spacious dining terrace with lights and power looks over the south garden where there is a lawn for play, a sunken trampoline and a Wendy House, which could both stay, subject to circumstance. Bordered by beds planted for scent and all year interest, the lawn and a path lead along the west side of the house to a south facing wildlife garden where a pond beneath an apple tree help our pollinators and discreet plug sockets allow you to relax – or to work - in this charming setting.
Returning inside, the quiet study also has a door to the garden, and with 3.20 x 2.58m (10’5 x 8’5) there is space to share.

Upstairs, a big bright landing allows for easy access to any room built above the garage, so you wouldn’t lose any internal space, stnc. At the top of the stairs, a luxury bathroom with underfloor heat has a high end finish and space for both a freestanding tub and a separate walk in shower. At the front of the house, the first of the bedrooms is a good size single at 2.20 x 1.91m (7’2 x 6’3) so it would fit a double bed for guests. Opposite classrooms which are not used in the evenings, and screened from the wide road by trees, it is private as well as comfortable. Next door, the big, bright double bedroom is a light, airy refuge with a box bay to frame restful, surprisingly open views.

Blissfully private and very peaceful at the back, looking over the garden the principal room is a dream come true with 3.9 x 3.5m (12’9 x 5’11) to relax in, broad windows to bring in its unique, leafy setting and fabulous Clarissa Hulse wallpaper, so you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent says:
“This luxury house is a very rare find with 4 exceptional features: It is detached, has off street parking, attached garage and a large, private, south facing garden. By one of the best schools in the country and within walking distance of an outstanding primary school and major employers this convenient location has a friendly community who organise summer parties in the surrounding terraces.”

Owner’s secret:
“Returning from abroad, we came to see the house as the location is well connected to transport links, good schools with the beach, Lanes and arts venues only a few mins away. We fell in love with the open nature of its setting which is really private and quiet at night and the big, south garden. We have enjoyed creating a spacious, inviting but private home which is easy to live in and perfect for entertaining – and our friends love coming here as it’s easy to park and we can walk to the beach, to the park, to the Village – and to the theatre. We would take our big, comfortable home and lovely neighbours with us if we could and there is a lot going on locally, so you won’t get bored or lonely if you’re new to the city.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 min, the Village 5 on foot, North Laine about 18-20 minute walk, 5 by cab

Station: Brighton 15 mins by bus
Seafront or Park: Sea 10 mins walk, 3 by car (part of seafront same C zone), Queen’s Park 5 on foot, 1 by car – same permit zone on some surrounding streets

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf

Between the beach, Lido, beach bars and volleyball courts of Kemptown Village and tennis courts of Queen’s Park which also hosts arts events, this leafy street has local shops and a bistro pub to serve your every need. On the doorstep, the al fresco café culture of the Village -5 mins on foot or 2 by car- also includes a Boots, Post Office and a pharmacy as well as a farmer’s market on Fridays. Nearby bus routes take you into the city or to the cinemas, waterfront restaurants and health club of the Marina, the vibrant St James’s Street (on the Pride route) is easy to reach and the picturesque heart of the city is a reasonable 20-25 minute stroll or a short bus or cab ride. By Brighton College, Craven Woods walks and access to the Downs are close by and for commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is about 15 minutes by bus. If you need a car, access to the A23/A27 is swift and permit zone C has no waiting list at the time of writing.