GUIDE PRICE: £850,000--£900,000.

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Sitting within the prestigious ‘Golden Triangle’ district close to Fiveways stands this exceptional four-bedroom Victorian house. Having been extended both up and out, it feels more spacious than other homes along the terrace. From the moment you enter, it is clear the current owners have a refined eye for colour and interiors; celebrating their home’s many period features while combining them with contemporary, bespoke finishes. Every room is of generous proportions with high ceilings on all three floors, and the walled city garden feels private; becoming a lovely extension to the kitchen and dining room during summer. Fully renovated from 2013 onwards, the house has been completely re-wired and has new plumbing, heating, solar panels and plastering throughout, so you can rest assured it will stand the test of time for many years to come. These renovations have also ensured it has an excellent energy rating – particularly for a period home – with a B rate EPC. From the top floors you have far reaching views over the city to the sea below big open skies, while to the front, the views are leafy and green looking out over Blakers Park. This is a huge feature of this house which will appeal to families in particular, who will also appreciate the close proximity of several excellent schools. Transport links, both in and out of the city, are also within easy walking distance and the plethora of local amenities and eateries will be adored by all. With so many fantastic features and a highly-favoured location, this property is sure to be coveted by many.

Style: Victorian terraced house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 2 reception rooms, 1 WC
Location: Fiveways/Blakers Park
Floor Area: 1415sq.ft
Outside: West facing walled rear garden
Parking: Permit zone J

Why you’ll like it:
Introduction:
The shining star at the top of Brighton’s renowned ‘Golden Triangle’; Fiveways has been a hugely desirable area to live for decades. There is a fantastic array of shops, bars, delis, an award-winning baker and a butcher, and the school catchment is one of the best in the city. For these reasons, families flock to live here, creating a genuine sense of community. This house sits in one of the most favoured positions, looking out over the greenery of Blakers Park. It is surrounded by mature trees encasing a green lawn with tennis courts, a café and a play area which becomes a meeting place for parents and children alike, all year round.

This striking Victorian house is immaculate with a French-grey façade adorned with the classic architectural features of the period. Passing a scented herb garden to the front, with seating and a traditionally tiled path, you enter through a zesty lemon front door.

Stepping inside, you come first to a useful vestibule for hanging coats, then through to the entrance hall where high ceilings and the original floorboards greet you. A large storage area with wall hooks for bikes and plenty of under stair storage has been created to the rear of the hallway, while an original timber door opens to reveal the beautiful living room to the left.

Living Room and Dining Room:
From the moment you enter the living room, the quality of finish and exceptional style of the house becomes apparent. It is naturally light with new timber framed, double-glazed sash windows forming a wide bay overlooking the park, dressed in plantation shutters for added privacy. Classic cornicing, picture rails and skirting boards have been picked out in white against dove-grey walls which form part of the stylish Farrow & Ball palette found throughout the house. This includes Railings for statement walls, while in several rooms, the brick has been exposed on the chimney breasts. As the weather cools, there is ample space to cosy up around the contemporary wood burning stove, then in summer, you can spill out to the garden via bi-fold doors in the adjoining kitchen. There are clearly defined areas for formal dining and relaxed seating, although it is a large and versatile room should you require a play area or work space.

Kitchen and Breakfast Room:
Since extending into the side return in 2019, the kitchen and dining room has become a second, beautiful entertaining space which doubles in size during summer when the aluminium framed bi-fold doors open seamlessly to the garden. It is open to the living room but visually separate where wooden floors make way for porcelain floor tiles with underfloor heating to warm the space perfectly during the cooler weather. Natural light streams in via generous skylights on the vaulted ceiling and from the westerly wall framing views of the garden, and a central island creates an informal seating or dining area. Bespoke cabinetry by kitchen designer Caroline Adams brings both form and function to the space, offering ample storage and a stunning aesthetic with striped ply edges and handle free cupboards for a streamlined finish. Within these, the fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and induction hob are integrated, leaving space for a washing machine.

Garden:
Brighton houses tend to have modest gardens, yet this one is more spacious than most. White walls ensure it doesn’t feel overlooked and with both a westerly and southerly orientation, it is a real sun trap. Currently set up with children in mind, the lawn has been replaced with faux grass for easy maintenance and there is ample space for dining alfresco in the last of the summer sunshine. A shed provides outdoor storage and houses the combination boiler, and there remains scope for further landscaping for those with greener fingers.

First floor bedrooms and bathroom:
Bedroom four sits peacefully to the rear of the house overlooking the garden. It is a lovely double room with a fresh and restful décor. From here you gain the first glimpse of the views across the trees and gardens towards the city and the sea which can also be enjoyed from bedroom three. Sharing the same westerly aspect and leafy outlook, bedroom three is another fine size double room with built-in wardrobes and shelving to maximise the floor space further. Bedroom two sits to the front with a shuttered bay window to echo the one in the living room below, so it also looks out to the glorious park. There is further built-in storage and all windows are double glazed so you can always ensure a warm and restful night’s sleep, whichever room you choose.

Next door, the bathroom combines a contemporary suite with the urban feel of exposed brick, and vintage style handmade tiles from Cornwall. There is a separate shower cubicle for when time is of the essence, and a chrome rail is in place to heat both you and your towels. The WC is nicely separate along the landing.

Master bedroom suite:
Completed in 2017, the loft room offers a peaceful retreat away from the hubbub of family life. It is a real hideaway with oversized Velux windows to watch the clouds and stars drift by as you lay on the bed. When these are open, the views to the west and the south really come into their own as the vast skies open up above Brighton’s landmarks. From here you can watch the trains trundle across Brighton’s Victorian viaduct into the station, and the i360 stands head and shoulders above the rest, reminding you just how close to the coast you are here.

The stylish en suite has been well-designed to include a bath with a shower over it and there’s plenty of storage in a vanity unit below the basin.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a harmonious and characterful family home which is in the ideal location for so many. It has been beautifully renovated using only the finest materials and craftsmanship, so it needs to be seen to be admired.

Owner’s secret
“With three young children, the location has been exceptional. The park, schools and nurseries within walking distance are amazing, and our neighbours are lovely. You have every amenity you could wish for at Fiveways – of particular note is Raven’s Bakery which is legendary, as are Barfield’s Butchers, and for a family Sunday Lunch you are spoilt for choice for local eateries and gastropubs.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 8-10 mins on the bus
Train Station: Preston Park Station 15-20 min walk, London Road Station 8-10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Blakers Park opposite, Preston Park 10 min walk, Seafront 10 min cycle
Closest Schools:
Primary: Balfour Primary School, Downs Infants and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Sixth Form Colleges: Varndean 6th Form College, BHASVIC, Newman College, MET
Private: Brighton College, Montessori

This generous family home is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to London Road Station (1 stop into Brighton Mainline) and Preston Park Station, plus the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.