GUIDE PRICE; £625,000--£675,000.

VACANT POSSESSION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Deceptively spacious and beautifully styled, this three-bedroom family home has been expertly designed for both family time and entertaining. With two homely reception rooms, a sociable kitchen leading out to a generous south westerly walled garden and a jeweller’s workshop adjoining, this house balances work and homelife perfectly. Bespoke solid oak joinery can be found throughout the property, providing a vast amount of storage space over all three storeys – a unique benefit to a Victorian period property. All three bedrooms are double, ideal for both families and professionals who will also appreciate two bathrooms and the incredible location close to the city, parks and several popular schools and nurseries. While you can move straight in with ease, there remains some scope to extend the ground floor into the side return workshop studio which would add value and space, allowing new owners to put their own stamp on the place.

Brighton’s bohemian North Laines are on your doorstep, hosting a plethora of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops, or there are several local supermarkets and gastro pubs nearby. The local schools are highly regarded and there is a real sense of community within the street. For families with younger children, there are ballet and martial arts schools within a short walking distance as well as lots of toddler groups and after school activities. Transport links are excellent with Brighton and London Road Stations within walking distance offering links to the universities and London. For families with young children there are several parks with play areas nearby, and the beach is just 20-minutes on foot. With so many exceptional features, this home will appeal to anyone looking to live in style and comfort, within a welcoming, family-friendly community.

Style: Victorian terraced house (1880s)

Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 reception rooms, 1 kitchen, 1 workshop

Location: Roundhill/The Level

Floor Area: 1427 sq.ft.

Outside: south-west facing walled rear garden

Parking: Residents’ parking zone J

Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:

Tucked away on a sweet Victorian terrace looking out over the Regency homes of Park Crescent, this beautiful family home is both peaceful and incredibly central to the city. Stepping into the entrance vestibule, your line of sight takes you through the depth of the house to the glorious walled garden beyond. It is far more spacious than the modest exterior implies, and the linked reception rooms and kitchen allow natural light to flow right through the ground floor from east to west.

Solid oak floorboards unify the rooms which offer form and function at every turn. Within the dining room to the front of the house, an over-sized, double-glazed window almost covers the easterly wall, adorned with white plantation shutters which filter the light while ensuring complete privacy from the street. The first bespoke cabinetry can be seen in here with a retro-style, Santos rosewood veneer deck unit alongside seamless shelving for vinyl records – or books depending on need. This room has predominantly been used for formal dining, but also for social occasions and dancing – but it would work equally well for those looking for a spacious home office when working from home as there is ample space for relaxation and family time next door in the sitting room.

Sitting centrally to the house, the sitting room is homely and cosy with a wood-burning stove which adds warmth and atmosphere throughout the cooler seasons. Seamless Mid-century style oak storage for kindling and logs has been built into the alcoves around the exposed brick chimney breast, below further oak shelves for ornaments, photographs and books.

Passing yet more well-designed storage below the stairs for shoes and school bags, plus space for a desk, the kitchen is sociable and open to the room leading back through the house, culminating in French doors leading out to the garden which becomes a wonderful extension of the home during summer. Ruby gloss units sit at base level only, below solid oak worktops which echo the tone of the floor. Within these, the Smeg coffee machine and dishwasher are fully integrated, so will stay, while space has been left for a large Fisher and Paykel fridge freezer and five-ring range cooker which will be available by separate negotiation. Once again, bespoke shelving and a spice rack have been built for open kitchen storage at eye level which brings cohesion to the room while opening up the space.

Next door, the workshop/studio has been used by the current owner to make jewellery and glassware. It has a separate electrical circuit for a kiln if needed and there is a vast amount of storage from floor to ceiling which would be useful for many types of business – or simply for family use. The utilities are also housed in here, so the sound of the washing machine or dryer need not disturb your evenings.

This is a hugely versatile space which is perfectly positioned between the kitchen and the sitting room, so you can see how easy it would be to knock through to create a larger kitchen and dining area leading out to the garden – certainly food for thought.

Outside, the garden is far more spacious than many terraced homes enjoy this close to the city. The aspect is ideal facing both south and west, ensuring it is a real suntrap during summertime, where plants thrive. The original flint walls add character and there is space for drinks and dining alfresco on the raised area to the rear which also feels private. As an enclosed space it is perfectly safe for children to play and there is room for ball games and children’s play equipment on the faux grass lawn, which can then be stored with bikes in the shed during winter. For those with green-fingers, there are beds for planting flowers, but it can also be nicely low-maintenance for those with a busy lifestyle.

Returning inside, stairs rise to the first-floor landing where the exceptional family bathroom is ahead. Spa like with a vast walk-in rainfall shower lined with micro-cement wall panels, this room is a real sanctuary where you can refresh after a long commute or relax for hours in the freestanding contemporary bathtub which has central wall-mounted taps for comfortable bathing at either end. Mineralised slate rises up the wall behind the bath and hand basin which is set into a solid oak washstand with drawers for toiletries. An original fireplace in pewter compliments the tones within the slate tiles and an antique Indian cupboard sits inset to the wall about the WC to conceal cleaning products – safely away from little ones. The gas central heating boiler is also concealed within the linen cupboard, and a column radiator warms the room during winter.

Bedroom three is first from the upper landing, so it is peacefully positioned looking out over the garden. This is a fine size double room with a tall sash window and ample space within the alcoves for wardrobes and other furnishings.

Following safety regulations during the loft extension 12-years ago, the current owners were required to add a fire door to the upper landing and a sprinkler system throughout the house. Brilliantly designed to work with the overall aesthetic of the space, the fire door is completely concealed within the wall, so in the event of a fire, it would automatically close for safety while also allowing an easy escape route. The sprinkler system (fully serviced each year) would also be activated, so this is an incredibly safe house to live in – with features you do not find in many period properties.

Spanning the front of the house, bedroom two has a shuttered window to echo the one in the dining room. It is also double-glazed and timber-framed, so you can always ensure a warm and restful night’s sleep. Even with a king size bed and several pieces of bedroom furniture, the floor space is not compromised.

A further flight of stairs brings you into the principal bedroom suite which encompasses the entire second floor to include a contemporary shower room and space for either seating or dressing alongside immaculate built-in wardrobes (with sockets for your hairdryer) and drawers which offer plenty of clothes and shoe storage space for two. An oversized Velux window allows you to stargaze from your bed while a full width dormer window brings in a warm afternoon light and private views. The shower room is streamlined and stylish with a slate-lined shower and a steam-free LED mirror for a final flourish of luxury.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is an impressive house which immediately feels warm and welcoming. It is stylish and spacious with a fantastic garden and a high-quality finish throughout. The location cannot be beaten for families and professionals alike due to the excellent school catchment (Varndean/Stringer/Downs Infants and Junior Schools), but also the close proximity of Brighton’s North Laine, Brighton Station and several parks. Many of the furnishings may be considered for sale by separate negotiation, so please ask if there are pieces you would like to purchase.

Owners’ thoughts:
“We bought the house almost 20-years ago as a couple and have since raised our family here. It holds so many wonderful memories from parties with friends, to children’s parties and meals in the sunny garden and cosy nights in by the fire. I have worked for many years in my studio which created the much-needed home life balance while the children were little, and we have loved the location as a family as there is so much to enjoy within walking distance. There is a real and palpable sense of community in the street – and the pub opposite is the centre of this community as it is family friendly offering amazing food, drinks and company, and we are genuinely great friends with everyone on the terrace. We had the opportunity to build our own home recently, which is the only reason for moving – but we already miss it here hugely.”

Where it is
Shops: Open Market with many local suppliers, a bakery, fruit n veg stall, fish mongers, honey and cheese shop as well as a variety of food venders and frequent arts and craft fairs. London Rd has a Co-op, Sainsburys and Aldi – 3 min walk
Station: Brighton Station 8-10 min walk, London Road Station (universities)8-10 min walk
Seafront or Park: The Level 1 min walk, seafront 15-20 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools, Fairlight Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Sixth Form: Newman College, BHASVIC, Varndean Sixth Form College
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham, Montessori School

Following safety regulations during the loft extension 12-years ago, the current owners were required to add a fire door to the upper landing and a sprinkler system throughout the house. Brilliantly designed to work with the overall aesthetic of the space, the fire door is completely concealed within the wall, so in the event of a fire, it would automatically close for safety while also allowing an easy escape route. The sprinkler system (fully serviced each year) would also be activated, so this is an incredibly safe house to live in – with features you do not find in many period properties.