A rare gem with a sociable, south facing terrace and a courtyard in legendary Kemptown Village, this tranquil four/five bedroom Victorian beauty has timeless charm and a glorious 176.8m2 (1903 square feet) in which to work, rest or play. Inside, generous proportions have been subtly enhanced to offer a sophisticated, contemporary lifestyle complete with a wood burner in the dining room and a principal bedroom en suite, whilst two arched vaults on the lower floor deliver interesting options. Once a shop it brims with light and character and ideal as a home, investment or lock up and leave, now is the time to buy here with significant improvements underway on our seafront. The Village is always a popular area of our international coastal city with a relaxed vibe, independent cafés, restaurants and shops, and it is also convenient within walking distance of the beach (3 minutes), award winning Brighton College, Amex and County Hospital. The picturesque cultural heart of the city is a scenic stroll along the promenade – or a few minutes by bus or cab - and the whole of the city, including the waterfront amenities of the Marina and the station serving London, is easy to reach.

EPC: C
Council Tax: E

Tucked away in a sought after area with everything, including the sea, a Marina, 60 acre park and the South Downs National Park on your doorstep, this historic terraced house is far bigger than its neat, shop front exterior suggests and it is one of only a few to have come on the market in this street in recent years.

The dining room with 2 vaults, kitchen, cloakroom and utility:
The lower ground floor is designed to entertain with a dining area which has a high end wood burning stove and access to two vaults – think wine cellar or media room! At 4.85m x 4.81m (15’11 x 15’9) there is ample space for dining where guests can relax in rare seclusion, which is an asset in this part of the city which is favoured by celebrities. Open to the stylish kitchen which has views of the private courtyard, the kitchen is sociable without dominating the whole storey. A brick laid floor and beautiful old range acknowledge the history of the building, whilst the multi fuel range, which could stay, embraces contemporary entertaining on a sophisticated scale.

Clever design has doors from both the dining room and kitchen to shield the useful cloakroom and utility room from visitors, and a practical family home, the utility has access to the courtyard.

The ground floor reception and south terrace:
On the ground floor, a wood panelled reception has period charm. Central doors are in place/ could be installed to keep options open either to create an inviting reception of grand proportions, or an elegant living room and 5th bedroom, and there is an easy flow along the passage to the sunny, south terrace which has space to share and plenty of character of its own.

The first floor family bathroom, principal bedroom suite:
Up on the first floor, the light and airy family bathroom is large enough for both a bath with a shower attachment and separate walk in shower. The rest of this floor has become a fabulous principal suite where the bedroom spreads its elegant wings over a restful 4.85m x 4.51m (15’11 x 14’10) and has a classic ensuite bathroom.

Three top floor bedrooms:
Upstairs, the top floor delivers a generous 37.3m2 (401sq.ft.) approximately, where a central landing provides plenty of storage. All three bedrooms are bright, quiet and comfortable to return to and all enjoy surprisingly open views for this historic, central location.

Agent says:
“Bordered by beaches and close to the South Downs National Park, this popular conservation area attracts professionals, international investors and families seeking a healthy lifestyle as it hosts the County Hospital, good schools and is within easy reach of the legal district and Amex.”

Owner’s secret:
“We have loved the generous proportions of all the rooms and the balance between big rooms for entertaining whilst the guest rooms are away from the noise at the top, and are light and inviting. We have enjoyed friends visiting in the summer who don’t need to bring a car as we can collect them from the station – or they catch a bus, and we can walk along the seafront into the Lanes or past all the bars and restaurants of the Village and St James’s Street (which is on the Pride route). On Sunday mornings we always get fresh coffee and a treat from Marmalade, we love having lunch in the sun watching the boats in the Marina in the summer, and during winter we can just stroll up to our favourite restaurant, Busby & Wilds, if we don’t feel like cooking.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village outside, The Lanes 15 minute walk, 5 by cab.
Train Station: Brighton 15-20 by bus.
Seafront or Park: Seafront 3 minutes on foot, Queen’s Park 8, East Brighton Park 10 .

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Luke’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean.

Brighton & Hove is a party resort known for its beaches, arts festivals and international shopping – but also for its unique history, cosmopolitan cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Close to the 60 acres of East Brighton Park with its sports facilities and access to the Downs, and surrounded by the South Downs National Park we attract professionals and families seeking fresh air, good schools and a vibrant lifestyle. Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market and it is bordered by the sea with a seasonal lift down to beach bars and volleyball courts and Concord II. Hosting the County Hospital and world famous Brighton College, it is within walking distance of other major employers like Amex and the city centre with its station to Gatwick and London, although there are regular local buses and plentiful permit parking with no waiting list in zone H.