4 bedroom terraced house for sale

Perfectly positioned in one of the city’s most sought-after locations, this four-bedroom Edwardian home has many endearing qualities. With space in abundance; high ceilings, generous room proportions and a wealth of original features, it is ideal for both entertaining, and raising a family in comfort. The interior is stylish having undergone recent redecoration throughout, whilst remaining faithful to the period, and it is beautifully light due to its southerly orientation to the rear. With this favoured aspect, rear garden is a suntrap and is safely enclosed for children to play or for balmy summer barbecues spilling out from the beautiful kitchen and dining room. Its proximity to several popular schools, parks, Seven Dials and two mainline stations means this house would be desirable to many - in particular, anyone who needs to commute, and those looking to live amongst a vibrant, family-friendly community.

Style: Edwardian mid-terrace house

Bedrooms: 4 double; 1 en suite

Bathrooms: 2

Living Rooms: 2 very spacious

Area: 2030 sq.ft.

Outside: south facing city garden

Location: Seven Dials

Parking: Permit zone O

Why you’ll like it

Lined with mature trees, Highdown Road is green and attractive, and is incredibly quiet for somewhere so central. The roads between Seven Dials and Bhasvic Fields have been hugely popular for decades, as not only are the homes here exceptional examples of Edwardian architecture, but the location is ideal for families and professionals alike. The surrounding schools and colleges are exceptional; as are the local parks, and Brighton Station is an easy stroll.

Set slightly back from the road, this house certainly has plenty of kerb appeal. In keeping with the period, the façade is gabled with Sussex hung tiles above the wide box-bay windows which fill the house with natural light, and these have been adorned throughout the house with white plantation shutters for a uniform appearance.

Once inside, you become aware of the scale and depth of the house as your line of sight takes you right through the gorgeous kitchen to the garden at the rear. Above your head the ceiling soars with the original plasterwork finials still in place, and below your feet, oak floorboards have been varnished in walnut tones, running along the hall and into the generous living room to your left.
Another impressive space, this room is far more spacious than implied from outside. This is a homely room with double aspect windows and twin fireplaces which have been opened and renovated with a rustic wood mantel and period-style hearth tiles. Within the seating area, the fireplace has been fitted with a wood burning stove to warm the space during winter, while the south side of the room is ideal for formal dining.

From the hall, a few steps lead down to the kitchen and dining room at the rear of the house where the light is incredible due to timber-framed, bi-folding doors on the southern wall. This room balances entertaining and family life perfectly and has a high-quality finish with parquet laminate flooring, solid oak worktops and charcoal units. These form a pendant-lit breakfast bar creating another sociable space, and the dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, full-height fridge and freezer and range oven have been integrated.

During summer, the garden becomes a seamless extension of the room, and being paved it is low-maintenance and ideal for dining alfresco. With a southerly aspect and being open to the west, it receives the sunshine all day, and for a city garden it feels surprisingly private.

Returning to the house, stairs take you to the first-floor landing where the glamorous bathroom is directly ahead. Beautifully renovated using only the finest fittings and materials, it has a contemporary take on the Victorian style with a freestanding bathtub, wall panelling, a granite topped wash stand and brick tiling around the roomy, rainfall shower. The WC is usefully separate, and a few steps take you up to the first double bedroom.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, bedroom four is a fine size double with garden views and a period fireplace. There is ample space for freestanding furniture within the alcoves, and like bedrooms one and two, this room has plush grey carpet underfoot.

Spanning the front of the house, the largest double bedroom has a wide box-bay window to mirror the one below it and has the same stylish yet restful décor as elsewhere. A wall of built-in wardrobes provides ample clothes storage for two, and even with a king size bed, the floor space is not compromised.

Bedrooms one and two sit staggered on the second-floor landing and in the loft space, and both are equally generous and tranquil rooms with far-reaching views due to their elevation. The top room benefits from access to a separate shower room, and has a vast amount of eaves storage, and from the Velux window, you can look out over the roof and treetops of the city to the south where the i360 rises high above the landscape, reminding you just how close to the coast you are here.

With charm and character in abundance, this much-loved and beautifully maintained home is sure to be coveted by many.

Agent’s thoughts:

With such a fine-quality finish and incredible proportions, this home is perfect for families of all ages who will find the location ideal.

Owner’s secret

“We have lived here for 6 years and have found the location amazing with Seven Dials and the city on your doorstep. We often head out on foot for an evening out as there are several, excellent eateries and bars nearby, but the house is equally great for entertaining. For families, you couldn’t wish for a better community to live amongst, and with so much space in the house you never feel on top of one another.”

Where it is

Shops: Local 1 min walk, North Laines/city centre 15 min walk

Station: Brighton Station 12 min walk

Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 5 min walk, seafront 12 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Stanford Infant and Junior Schools, Brunswick Primary

Secondary: Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC, BAHSVIC 6th form

Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High School

This is a stunning family 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 and both Brighton and Hove Stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.