* Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000 *

This fabulous four bedroom, end of terrace Victorian house has roared into the 21st century with stylish space for contemporary entertaining in the design-led interior and sunny garden, where its detached garage is currently a glamorous home office/media room, but could return to its original purpose. In a great area ideal for professionals, families and investors as a choice of primary schools, a park and the vibrant amenities of Lewes Road are under a 10 minute walk, inside period proportions meet glossy magazine in a glamorous living dining room where guests can enjoy sweeping views and a high end, eat in kitchen which opens to the feel good garden. Upstairs, the skilled blend of style and comfort continues in a luxury bathroom and discreet cloakroom, and all four double bedrooms are ready to move into – two with views which sweep over the leafy city to a glimpse of the sea. The picturesque, historic terraces of Elm Grove rise from the leafy Level at the heart of the city to the glory of the South Downs, both within walking distance, and ideal for those who work in the city or commute, Lewes Road takes you into or out of the city within minutes by car or bus and Brighton Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is about 8 minutes by cab – or 25 on foot.

EPC: E
Council Tax: C

* Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000 *

Known for its friendly, pro-organic community, active artists and quiet convenience, this area is a popular one. This striking, corner home piques instant interest with a sunny garden with space for seating at the front, a sliding door to the side acknowledging this area’s Victorian Industrial past, and plenty of kerb appeal – with sleek double glazing already installed.

Inside, a classic palette of black and white won’t date and brings a cohesive feel to the astounding 1340 sq. ft (124.5m2) of sun-lit rooms over four storeys, and the central hallway is welcoming with cupboards for coats and bags.

Ahead, the living dining room stretches an impressive 25’11 (7.9m) from front to back. Windows line the front wall including a broad box bay, where friends and family can relax and admire a rare, open view from a window seat – which also conceals fantastic storage. With ample space to share, a feature fireplace is highlighted in slate, perfect for candles, and the big window at the dining end frames intriguing glimpses of the garden.

Across the hall, the streamlined kitchen is bright and beautiful with space for a table beneath one of the three windows for informal entertaining (or for homework to be encouraged) and it opens to the garden for a seamless, social flow. Good to go with a practical layout, high spec appliances include a touch induction hob, Hotpoint fan oven and sculptural hood.

Outside the garden is an oasis of calm in the heart of the city. As end of terrace on a generous corner plot it is bigger than most on the terrace and it is child and pet friendly, secure behind walls with a gate for bikes. Designed for low maintenance, a terrace wraps around the house for morning coffee and a few steps take you a spacious sun trap facing east, open to the south and raised to catch as many of its rays as possible (as is usual in a city built on hills). With a covered seating area by the home office it is a feel good retreat with a holiday flavour and ample room for al fresco dining.

Returning inside, at the top of the stairs, a stylish bathroom is light and airy with metropolitan tiling, a dual drench head and wand shower above the bath, and the VIP hand basin is on sleek storage. The bathroom also comes with underfloor heating. Next to the bathroom there is a boiler/utility cupboard with a brand-new boiler installed as well as a washer dryer. On the other side, there is a bonus of a second w.c in a cloakroom with natural light too.

On the first floor, the first double bedroom looks over the garden. Simple but stylish with floor to ceiling wardrobes it is restful and ready for your move. Spanning the front of the house, the principal bedroom is a dream come true, spreading its wings across 15’1 x 11’5 (4.6m x 3.48m) with triple windows along the western wall to bathe the room in light. A secret sanctuary which is not directly overlooked, it has open views which reach to a glimpse of the sea, unusual for this fashionable central location, and with calm decoration, you won’t need to change a thing.

Peaceful and completely private at the top of the house, two more beautiful bedrooms have plenty of space and character of their own, one with views over a sea of gardens and the other revelling in a glorious vista which sweeps over the leafy heart of our historic city to a glint of the i360 and a glimmer of the sea.

Agent says:
“People are beginning to realise that Elm Grove delivers quiet, spacious homes with swift access into or out of the city. Ready to move into, this fabulous house also offers plenty of space if you work from home, or if you commute, the station is nearby.”

Owner’s secret:
“All of the rooms are generous sizes and nice and bright. We love the relaxed feel of the sunny living/dining room which is perfect for every day, but also for entertaining, and the eat in kitchen makes family breakfast easy! Friends love our garden and always say it has a holiday feel - and it is so big and quiet that it is easy to forget that this location is very central. Surrounded by shops, good schools and green spaces including a secret park, the street is friendly and feels very safe and it’s a great spot if you don’t have children too – connecting the sea, the centre and the countryside – with the station for London easy to reach. There is always something to do along the Lewes Road or in the North Laine, whatever you’re into, and in the evenings, you won’t need to use the car to go to restaurants or theatres as you can walk or bus everywhere.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Lewes Road is a 2 minute drive, 10 minutes to walk.
Station: Brighton Station is 8 minutes by taxi, 25 mins walk.
Seafront or Park: The Patch 5 minutes on foot, seafront 10 to drive.

Closest Schools:
Primary: Elm Grove, St Martin’s C of E, Fairlight.
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer.
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, MET.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf.

In a popular part of our famous city stretching from the vibrant shopping and arts venues of Lewes Road and the Level to Brighton Hospital there’s a lot to explore, although there are plenty of local cafés, shops and bistro pubs to choose from. If you teach or have a young family, the primary schools are good and the open green area of The Patch- full of locals- are all within walking distance. For health professionals all of the hospitals are easy to reach, and the Sheepcote Valley is a social hub full of dog walkers and joggers if you are new to the area. You can picnic on the beaches by the Pier or in Kemptown, which has its own eclectic character and collection of amenities on offer, or in Queen’s Park, which has tennis courts, a pond, and café, and you can access everything this coastal city has to offer – including the universities and station serving the airports and London- on foot, by bus or by cab.