3 bedroom terraced house

Unleash your inner designer in this rare, three bedroom find with an astounding 1152 square feet (approx.) to play with and a sheltered, south facing garden – a feature very hard to find in a city generally built obliquely to the sea. A much loved home, this terraced property is on the market for the first time in 35 years and priced to sell, it offers an exciting opportunity to create the house of your dreams in a great location close to the sea and waterfront restaurants of the Marina with a park, choice of popular schools, thriving High Street and the County Hospital nearby. Inside, every room is spacious and an easy shape to work with, and the split level living/dining room offers a sophisticated lifestyle as it opens to both the kitchen and the garden, ideal for entertaining. Upstairs an airy bathroom is a vintage beauty, but if that is not your style there is room to manoeuvre, and all three bedrooms are quiet and comfortable, the third generous single ideal as a nursery, home office or en suite/dressing room. Under 10 minutes by cab or car from the picturesque historic centre with bus routes to connect you to every part of the city including the station serving Gatwick and London, it will attract professionals, families and investors - and now is the time to buy as work has started to improve the neighbouring Black Rock and discussions are underway about another site towards the local golf course.

Known for their quiet convenience, this leafy enclave of tranquil, well-kept streets with plentiful permit parking are Kemptown’s favourite secret– and as homes here do not appear on the market often there is a really friendly community including a local gardening club.

Inside, ceilings are high and windows are big so all the rooms are airy, and the wide hallway has a cupboard for coats and bags as well as a guest cloakroom tucked away. Ahead, broad steps lead to the kitchen and to your left, the living/dining room together span an impressive 9.87m x 6.24m with twin sash windows at the front and a south wall of glass (think bi-folding!) with a central door to bring the garden and Sussex sunshine in. An electric fire, which could stay, has pride of place in a classical style fireplace in the seating area, and steps sweep guests down to the elegant dining room where visitors can enjoy the garden view by day, and dimmer switches provide ambient lighting at night.

A door ensures a seamless flow from the dining room to the kitchen where user friendly, shaker units are topped by plenty of practical working surfaces. Although we all want the kitchen of our dreams, time is on your side as it is well planned with a sensible layout and the Belling electric oven, Frigidaire fridge freezer, Hotpoint dishwasher and Bosch washing machine could stay, subject to circumstance.

Outside, the south facing garden is a glorious, sunny retreat sheltered from the sea breeze and child/pet secure. Paved and lit with a seagull net installed as a precaution rather than a necessity which could be removed, there is ample room for a table and chairs – and even space for a conservatory, STC.

Returning inside, at the top of the stairs the landing has both an airing cupboard – useful in a busy home- and access to a large attic, and an airy bathroom has natural light as well as glamour with a newly fashionable vintage apricot suite and a contemporary shower above the bath which has a light installed in the ceiling above it.

Next door, the principal bedroom has space and grace with garden views and deep fitted wardrobes, so you can move straight in and choose your colour scheme. At the front of the house, the second double bedroom is completely private as it looks over a leafy no through road opposite. With fitted wardrobes it is big enough to be considered as the principal, and next to a generous single room which would fit a four foot bed and is currently a home office, it raises interesting possibilities of an en suite shower room or dressing area.

Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: D
Tenure: Freehold

Agent says:

Quiet but convenient, this area has good transport links in or out of the city and there is a friendly community here as these homes don’t come onto the market very often – and sell fast. As the current owners are downsizing, they are willing to discuss some items of furniture to help you get started.

Owner’s secret:

“This has been a very happy family home for 35 years and we have loved this generous house which has adapted to our changing needs. Warm in the winter but cool and airy during summer with the south facing garden to enjoy with friends, visitors love the 25 minute scenic walk along the seafront in the sun to the theatres and Lanes – or 7-10 minute cab ride if it is raining. With lovely local cafes, restaurants and bars the location suits a busy lifestyle, but you’ll return to peace and quiet – and friendly neighbours. We have a local community group who produce newsletters and organise events which you could go to, to meet people if you are new to the area.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Local 3 minutes on foot, Marina 5 minutes, The Lanes 7-10 minute cab ride

Train Station: About 15 minutes by bus

Seafront or Park: Seafront under 10, park about 5

Closest schools:

Primary: St Mark’s, St John the Baptist RC

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Sixth Form: Varndean, Brighton Metropolitan, BHASVIC

Private: Brighton Waldorf, Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High

Brighton & Hove is famouos for its beaches, arts festivals and international shopping – but also for its unique history, picturesque cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Surrounded by the South Downs National Park we attract professionals and families seeking fresh air, good schools and a vibrant lifestyle. Quietly tucked away from the tourists but close to the beach, schools, park and golf course, there are plenty of local shops, bars and cafés including Marmalade Café & Deli, Busby & Wilds Restaurant and Daddy Long Legs Bistro Bar. Kemptown Village also has plenty of amenities including a farmers market, and the waterfront restaurants and cinemas of the Marina are just a short walk if you don’t want to drive. There is a regular bus service close by that runs past the hospital and Brighton College to the station, or along the coast and to the universities. For those who need to commute by car, access to the A23/A27 is swift and zone H has no waiting list for permits.