With the beach at one end of the street and leafy Norfolk Square and vibrant al fresco lifestyle of Western Road out of hearing at the other, this beautiful three bedroom maisonette in a Grade II listed Regency terrace enjoys its exceptional seaside location from an iconic east facing balcony. An 18 minute stroll (or 7 mins cab ride) from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, it is ideal as a home or for holidays. With its own private entrance it spans the whole of the upper portion of a majestic building with gracious proportions, and inside blends subtle sophistication with precious period character. The majestic drawing room has a handsome fireplace and plenty of space for entertaining, and it sweeps opens to the balcony ideal for friends to spill out to and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic location. Bright and cheerful, the contemporary kitchen is large enough to eat in, a luxury bathroom is lined in Travetine marble, and all three bedrooms are restful doubles.

Ideal for professionals, investors, or small families within a good school catchment area, properties in this chic central location do not appear often. Everything you need is on the doorstep, including small supermarkets, cafés and bars as well as a choice of popular primary schools, St Anne’s Wells Gardens and arts venues. Hove Lawns by the beach have a community of dog walkers, runners and host events like keep fit classes and a foodie festival, bus routes cover the whole of the city so you have some independence from a car, and Hove Station, which also serves London, is also a short drive.

Style 1st floor maisonette in Grade II listed Regency terrace
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, drawing room, eat-in kitchen
Area Norfolk Square
Floor Area 111 sq metres
Outside: East balcony
Parking Permit zone Z
Council Tax Band C
Why You’ll Like It:

Introduction:

This bay fronted beauty is in one of the most sought after areas of the city a two minute walk to the sea over Hove Lawns as well as to the fabulous shops, cafes, restaurants and bars of Western Road through a leafy square tended to by volunteers – some of whom will be neighbours. Radiating charm with a delicately wrought first floor balcony and its own private front door, inside all improvements over the years have been skilfully sympathetic, retaining the integrity of the proportions and sweeping staircases, the spacious rooms painted in the heritage tones of Farrow & Ball.

The Eat-In Kitchen and Luxury Bathroom:
At the top of the broad private staircase, the bright and cheerful kitchen is lined with windows and well placed for supermarket deliveries and for beach towels to go straight into the washing machine. Perfect for parties but also for every day, this classic kitchen won’t date with a flowing layout, ample storage, practical working surfaces and built in seating (which doubles as storage) with space by it for an informal table. Good to go, a gas hob, electric oven and a hood are integrated for you, plumbing is in place for a washing machine and there is designated space for a tall fridge freezer.

At the far end, a light and airy bathroom is lined in creamy Travetine marble with a shower above the bath, and thoughtful attention to detail includes a generous hand basin on broad shelving and a warming rail for towels.

The Drawing Room:

Regency romance roars into the 21st century in a beautiful drawing room of understated elegance. Sunshine streams through triple windows which almost fill the east wall, soaring from the blonde wood flooring to a lofty ceiling and the room opens in summer to the wrought iron balcony where guests can enjoy both the bird filled gardens of the listed buildings opposite and oblique views to the sea whilst in winter, guests can relax by a handsome fireplace, where floating shelving to one side brings a discreet, contemporary twist.

Two Restful Double Bedrooms and The Principal Bedroom:

Next to the drawing room, the first of the double bedrooms is an inviting refuge with a gentle curve to one wall and built in shelving with cuboards beneath set within the alcoves, and quiet at the back, this room could also become a comfortable home office.
Also peacefully tucked away at the back of the building, on the 2nd floor the second double bedroom is simple but stylish, and with remarkably open views for this quarter of the city it is a restful, light retreat.

With the serenity only a creative blend of Regency proportion and sensitive eye can deliver, the principal bedroom is a dream come true, spreading its wings across the whole of the front of the apartment, and with calm decoration to help you unwind, you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent says:

“On the open market for the first time in many years, this elegant home is a rare find with a sunny balcony from which to enjoy its seaside location whilst inside has kept its wonderful proportions and character, but delivers a more contemporary, sociable lifestyle.”

Owner’s secret:

“We fell in love with the romantic character of this beautiful building and the incredible light and spacious rooms which are a joy to return to. Above any traffic opposite gorgeous, historic houses with big front gardens and close to the leafy garden square, it’s an unusually relaxing environment right in the heart of the city – and there is something special about enjoying birdsong as well as sea views from the balcony with a Sunday paper. We love being so near to the beach which we visit every day, and the lifestyle here is brilliant with al fresco restaurants, cafes and bars to explore in any direction – and we can be car free. The walk home from Brighton Station is easy – and we often spot a new restaurant to stop at, and both Brighton and Hove Stations are just 7 minutes in a cab, which is perfect.”

Where it is:

Shops: Western Road 2 minute walk
Train Station: Hove 6 minutes by cab or a 20 minute walk past shops and bars
Seafront or Park: Seafront and Hove Lawns 30 seconds

Closest Schools:

Primary: Brunswick
Secondary: Hove Park, Cardinal Newman
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, City College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High
In one of Brighton’s finest Regency streets with almost instant access to the beach and fashionable Western Road, both Norfolk Square and Hove Lawns at each end of it have a friendly community and hold events during festivals so you won’t feel isolated if you are new to the city. Tucked up and away from the coast road it is quiet and in a good school catchment area, and this sought- after location is within minutes of fashionable shopping, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres. Close to the commercial districts and cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and Brighton Station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is a 20ish minute walk, or 7 mins by cab – and if you’re in a rush, Hove is also 7 mins drive.