2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £575,000 - £600,000

Tucked away behind Brighton College, within easy walking distance of both Kemp Town Village and Seafront, this beautifully renovated Victorian terraced house is a hidden gem. It sits on a quaint and pretty terraced street with low traffic making it perfectly safe and quiet, holding a corner plot with a sunny south easterly aspect to fill it with natural light. Spread over two floors and with two-double bedrooms, it is a fine size for professional sharers or small families alike, and the interior decoration is immaculate with many contemporary features. Even below the stunning aesthetic, the workings of the house have been renewed to last for many more years to come. Every period feature has been retained or restored, then blended with a stylish Farrow & Ball palette to create a home where form and function have been considered at every turn.

The local schools are amongst the best in the city and transport links are excellent with buses at the bottom of the road to take you throughout the city, to the station and beyond. Much of the city is accessible on foot or bike, so for professionals looking to live in style and comfort by the coast, this house will appeal.

Exceptional interior design, original period features and expert craftsmanship come together to create this beautiful home in Kemptown. It sits on the corner of Walpole Terrace and Canning Street giving it a unique layout with two reception rooms on the ground floor leading out to a walled, south-facing courtyard garden. The location is peaceful, yet the city centre, Kemptown shops and the beach are within minutes on foot, so it is ideal for anyone looking to live the quintessential Brighton lifestyle by the sea.

The quality finish is apparent as you step foot through the door. Pale limestone flagstone floor tiles flow along the hall into the kitchen and dining room, offset by almost black eggshell paintwork on the skirtings and staircase rising to the first floor. Farrow & Ball’s muted tones rise up the walls and new column radiators complete the monochrome scheme which pairs perfectly with bold artworks.

To the right, the sitting room offers a homely space with warm wood herringbone flooring and ample space to sit and relax. The original fireplace adds character, while the streamlined, cord-free TV sits above it, and may be available by separate negotiation. Indeed, many items of furniture can be sold with the property, so please as the agent for more details when viewing.

Passing deep understairs storage – with space for a condensing tumble dryer, the kitchen and dining room are open to each other, creating a second reception room and sociable space with a dining table to seat six. With a modern country feel, Shaker kitchen cabinets are paired with solid oak worktops and integrated with a fan oven, induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine and wine fridge, leaving space in the dining area for a tall fridge freezer – the current owner has a Smeg fridge in cream which may stay.

Stepping outside, the courtyard garden is surprisingly quiet for somewhere so close to the city and is barely overlooked due to the corner plot. South-facing, it becomes a real suntrap during summer, with space to dine and drink alfresco into the evening. A secure bike store will stay and a side gate with coded lock ensures it is easy to access.

Returning inside, a butterfly landing splits the first floor with the bathroom to the left. Hexagonal tiles are on trend, lining the walls around a generous rainfall shower, and plenty of storage can be found in contemporary cabinets and a vanity unit below the basin.

Both bedrooms are double with painted floorboards, period fireplaces and soothing tones on the walls. Skirtings, cornicing and sashes have been retained and restored and both have room for wardrobes within the alcoves. While one room is larger, they are both double, ideal for guests, lodgers or families. It would be possible to extend into the loft as there is an open galleried stairwell to give space for another flight of stairs. As it stands the current loft space has been boarded and has a large hatch with a sturdy ladder, ideal as a storage space.

Agent’s thoughts:
Beautifully presented and far more spacious than its exterior implies, this property is a sound investment in a hugely popular location.

Owner’s thoughts:
“I bought this house as a renovation project and as my home, so it was a real labour of love – living here while the works were completed. I am incredibly happy with the end result, and it is a lovely place to entertain friends or simply return home to each day after a long day in London. I love being able to cycle to the station in 10-minutes or pop down to the beach after work during summer. I cannot fault the location and it is only a change in work and circumstance which is leading me to sell.”

Where it is
Shops: 2 min walk, North Laine/City Centre 15-20 min walk

Station: Brighton Station 10 min bus/cycle or 25 min walk

Seafront or Park: Queens Park 4 min walk, seafront 5 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s Primary, Queen’s Park Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College and Prep.

This is a very attractive home in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A 27 and Brighton Station are also within easy reach for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.