Exceptionally spacious and abundant with period features, this substantial six-bedroom detached home sits in one of the most sought-after locations in the city with cultural and social centres of both Brighton and Hove on its doorstep. The sea is visible at the bottom of the road and St. Ann’s Well Gardens is within close walking distance, plus Hove Station and Seven Dials are easily accessible, which will appeal to families of all sizes and generational combinations. The rear garden is an oasis during the summer having been landscaped to include a double open fire, well-established flower beds, tall trees for shade and several areas for dining alfresco. There are both east and west facing balconies and the garden is open to the south for all-day sunshine throughout the year. The ground floor invites both entertaining and family time with three generous reception rooms ready for any occasion; all beautifully styled using a Farrow & Ball palette and Cole & Son wallpapers, plus there are open fires in all three. With parking at a premium in this part of the city, this house has off-street parking for two cars. Its proximity to several popular schools and excellent transport links mean it will be a hugely attractive prospect for families looking to live in luxury by the sea.

Style: Detached Edwardian house
Type: 6 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + WC, 3 reception rooms, 1 kitchen, 1 utility room
Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: Landscaped west facing rear garden, east and west facing balconies
Parking: off street parking for 2 cars
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Why you’ll like it:
Introduction:
Perfectly positioned at the southern end of Holland Road, tucked away from both Western Road and the seafront road, this beautiful Edwardian house has an air of grandeur. Its size and features are impressive with a timber balcony and beams on its gabled façade which is set well back from the road behind a border wall and a neat brick driveway with space for two large cars. The front door is picked out in stylish charcoal grey which opens to an incredible entrance hall where the sheer scale and beauty of the house becomes apparent.

ole & Son’s Woods wallpaper, with its tall silver birch tree print, rises up through all three floors within the hallways and landings which adds to the feeling of space. The woodwork features and decorative architraves are picked out in complementary Farrow & Ball neutrals while the original painted wooden floorboards flow into the first two reception rooms to the left and right.

Reception Rooms 1 & 2:
From the generous entrance hall there are two very spacious reception rooms; almost equal in size and mirroring one another. One has a gracious bay window while the other has three tall sashes, all of which have been replaced with timber framed double glazing. One room feels homely in Farrow & Ball’s Stiffkey Blue, with ample seating for cosying up in front of the wall mounted TV for a movie evening with the family. The open fireplace with marble surround adds warmth and atmosphere to wintery evenings while the contemporary chandelier completes the scheme.
Across the hall, the formal sitting room has a grown-up feel with Cole & Son’s Ex Libris wallpaper, built-in book shelves and another marble open fire, plus the low-level industrial style pendent light will be staying.

Utility Room & Ground Floor WC:
Generous enough to be a room with many uses, the utility room sits off the hall and has side access so you can bring in muddy boots and paws without traipsing them through the house. There is space for three or four machines to include an additional fridge or freezer alongside the washing machine and dryer. A wall of wardrobes and shoe racks offers practical solutions for families and there is a pulley maid drying rack for saving energy. Opposite, there is a funky ground floor WC with Osborne & Little’s Best in Show flock dog print wallpaper adding a bit of fun to the space.

Kitchen Dining & Family Room:
Forming a large L-shape spanning the rear of the house, the kitchen dining room is the heart of this home with clearly defined areas for relaxation, formal dining, socialising and cooking. Bespoke wine racks (or asymmetric bookshelves) have been created either side of the open fire which warms the family snug/seating area during the cooler seasons, while a wall of bi-folding doors links the dining area with the garden. Large scale urban-grey floor tiles also unify the internal and outside spaces, so the patio becomes a seamless extension of the home as the weather warms. Once again, beautiful light fittings have been cleverly sourced for each space; all of which will stay.

While the kitchen area is open plan, it is also recessed running along the rear of the property with garden views. Solid timber Shaker cabinetry is paired with grey quartz stone worktops which create a breakfast bar providing another sociable space. The sink and gas hob are seamlessly fitted while triple ovens are integrated in a tower and space has been left for an American fridge freezer and a dishwasher – all of which can stay.

Garden:
For a city centre home, the garden is particularly spacious and has been expertly designed with families and entertaining in mind. Inspired by Mid-Century shapes and styling, the centrepiece is a double open fireplace dividing the faux lawn and the patio area. The pizza oven will also stay, and outdoor lighting allows you to sit outside well after the sun has gone down. There is space for children’s play equipment plus several areas for seating and dining which catch the sun throughout the day. Architectural planning creates screening, scents and colour throughout the year, yet all are perfectly low maintenance – ready for the modern lifestyle. On certain days, you can hear the wash of the waves and it is a sun trap during the summer due to its south and westerly aspect – creating a real oasis in the city.
First Floor Bedrooms & Family Bathroom:
From the galleried first-floor landing, the original features continue with double doors opening to the family bathroom at the top of the stairs. Using a modern take on a period style, half-panelled walls sit around a freestanding claw-foot bathtub with traditional fixtures and fittings. An original-style linen cupboard has been built for towels and the heated towel rail is classic in style with a column radiator.

Mirroring each other in size and shape, there are two large double bedrooms on the south side of the house; one with an easterly aspect and the other looking out over the garden with access to the generous west facing balcony. While they are dressed as children’s rooms at present, they are versatile for any age or for any use. As expected, wooden floors, column radiators and timber-framed double-glazed sashes and doors feature in both, so you can always ensure a warm and restful night’s sleep.

Principal Bedroom Suite:
Spanning the depth of the first floor, the principal bedroom suite is incredibly spacious. Even with a super-king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furniture, the floor space is not compromised. In a room of this size, the bold print Regency style wallpaper does not overwhelm, and the blue and ivory scheme continues in the exceptional en suite bathroom and dressing room adjoining. Taking centre stage is a contemporary freestanding bathtub with centralised taps for comfortable bathing at either end. The windows are shuttered for complete privacy while using the separate rainfall shower, and there are several bespoke, full-height wardrobes providing ample clothes and shoe storage for two.

Second Floor Bedrooms & Bathroom:
This house was originally designed with a second floor, incorporating a double height stairwell which has retained its original windows and doors leading out to the east facing balcony to the front of the house. Rising up the stairs to the second floor, a butterfly landing divides, leading first to bedroom four and the third bathroom/shower room. These rooms are ideal for guests as they are tucked away from the rest of the house, but also for older children who will appreciate their own suite and a peaceful bedroom for study or socialising.
Bedrooms five and six sit to the other side of the landing offering two further versatile spaces which work well for study, sleeping or gaming due to their tranquil location. While this is an incredibly substantial home, there is a vast, undeveloped loft space which could be converted should you require further space.

Agent’s thoughts:
The proportions and interior design of this property are breath-taking. It is clear the current owner has a refined eye for colour and a respect for period properties with fittings and wallpapers having been carefully considered for each room. Being so perfectly located for the station and the quintessential Hove lifestyle, this house will be a very attractive prospect to many.

Owner’s secret
“This has been a very happy family home for over ten-years. With so much space, even with three energetic children, we have never felt on top of one another and it’s a fabulous home for entertaining – both inside and out. We love summers in the garden – or at the beach which is so conveniently close. The schools are great and there is so much to enjoy within easy walking distance with the restaurants of both Wester Road and Church Road close by.”

Where it is
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 12 min walk
Station: Brighton Station 15 min walk, Hove Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 7 min walk, seafront 1 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Sixth Form Colleges: BHASVIC, Newman College, Varndean College
Private: Brighton College; Windlesham Prep.

This is a vast and impressive family home, sitting 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/A27 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.