Currently a high end HMO but also perfect for a family or if you want to share, this sophisticated four bedroom house has a west facing patio, a sunny roof terrace with stunning views over the city and two, fabulous balconies from both front bedrooms. In the award winning New England Quarter just one minute from a popular primary school and three minutes from both the station and the legendary al fresco lifestyle of North Laine, it is on a quiet road with permit parking available-rare in this development. Eco- sensitive, you can live guilt free in this contemporary home where four spacious levels deliver spacious, sunlit rooms which includes a large living/dining room with a skylight over the dining area and doors to the patio for al fresco entertaining, whilst the separate kitchen is fully fitted and has a spot for a bistro table and chairs – or extra fridge freezer if you are taking the rental route. Upstairs, there is an airy bathroom, a Jack and Jill shower room and an en suite, (don’t forget there is a ground floor cloakroom) and all four bedrooms are generous doubles. Tucked away by the local pedestrian square which has a Sainsbury’s, a Japanese store and a restaurant so people like to gather here for lunch in the sun, and only 10 -15 minutes from the beach, it will be easy to meet people if you are new to our glamorous, coastal city.

EPC: C
Council Tax: C

Quietly tucked away in one of the most sought after developments within the city, this terraced house has plenty of appeal with striking architectural features and walls of energy efficient glass so light and airy in the summer, during winter it will be a cosy retreat to return to.

With spotlights overhead and thoughtfully thick carpeting underfoot – and on the stairs so people can come and go at different times without too much disturbance- first impressions are good, and there is a cloakroom on one side. Ahead, the spacious living space is light and inviting with a big cupboard to keep it clear, plenty of scope to zone and a dining area beneath a skylight where guests can also enjoy the view of the patio. French doors open to the paved and lit patio, and it is a blank canvas ideal for friends to spill out to with a shed for bikes as well as access to a small, gated car park for the apartments behind, so the house is unusually secure at the back. Returning inside, the streamlined kitchen is in its own space and it is well planned with an area for a second fridge freezer if you’re going to rent, or a bistro table for coffee with company. Good to go, integrated appliances include a gas hob and electric oven beneath a hood, a dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer and there is also plumbing for a washing machine.

At the top of a staircase broad enough for furniture, the modern bathroom is simple but stylish with a shower at one end of the bath and deep shelf at the other, and a vanity unit beneath the hand basin. At the back of the house the first of the double bedrooms is bright and cheerful with room for a wardrobe and for more storage behind the door and at the front, the second double bedroom opens to a sunny balcony for breakfast and has a private, en suite shower room. Quiet on the second floor, generous proportions continue in the third double room which spans the full width of the building and next door, not to be outshone, the fourth double bedroom has French doors to balcony where you can bathe in the morning sunshine and a chic, Jack and Jill shower room.

At the top of the house, highfliers will love this glass lined landing which broadens into a space with power which offers interesting choices from secluded home office to a party palace, and which leads out to a fabulous roof terrace which spreads its wings from east to west so you can follow the sun. A secret escape, both inside and out share a spectacular cityscape which sweeps from our famous ‘Ark’ (a church said to be built to the dimensions of Noah’s ark), over the Hills of Hanover and the old workhouse to the gleaming white tower of St Peter’s Church.

Agent says:

“One of the first of its kind in our innovative, coastal city this exciting development re imagines the way we live, offering an eco- sensitive, almost traffic free environment in a fabulous location.”

Owner’s secret:

““The location has easy access to almost 24hr transport links to the station and airports, and the beach, restaurants and art venues of the city are all on the doorstep. Inside is ideal for entertaining and the roof terrace has amazing views-we love watching the city come to life at night. The square is sociable, as lots of locals come for lunch and always say hello, and it is very useful to have Sainsbury’s on the doorstep which opens early and closes late if you work at the hospitals or commute.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Sainsbury’s 1 minute, North Laine/Queen’s Road/London Road 3 to walk

Train Station: Brighton 3 minute stroll

Seafront or Park: The Level 5 minutes, Seafront about 10

Closest schools:

Primary: St Bartholomew’s

Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean

Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High

Three minutes from the station serving Gatwick and London and with world famous boutiques, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres to explore on the doorstep you will enjoy the best of the Brighton lifestyle as the beach is also easy to reach. Close to green spaces which host arts events during festivals, local schools are good – and there is a wide age range within this development. For those who love the outdoors, the South Downs National Park as well as the waterfront restaurants and yacht club of the Marina are easy to reach by bus or cab – and don’t forget our famous horse race days! If you need a car, there is a car club as well as permit parking and it is well connected for the A23/A27.