Enjoy the social flow of this statuesque, 5/6 bedroom Victorian house with a sunny west facing garden, a contemporary finish and scope to grow up or out. Good to go as a fantastic family home or shrewd investment this classic beauty is 2 minutes stroll from Queen’s Park’s playground and tennis courts, 3 from an outstanding primary school, and an 8 minute cab ride from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London – or 20 on foot. Ideal for professionals 1482.2 square feet (137.7m2) of sunlit rooms over three storeys offer flexible options, and within a 20 minute walk of major employers, including the County Hospital, Medical School and Amex (4 by car) it has an HMO commanding in the region of £53,400 pa.

Inside has been sympathetically improved to create a fabulous house with wireless internet points in the main rooms and a fire alarm system installed. The elegant reception impresses with glorious proportions and next door, guests can enjoy a traditional dining experience in a formal dining room, currently used as a quiet bedroom with space for study, with a cloakroom nearby. At the back, a sun-filled, streamlined kitchen opens to a spacious oasis ideal for a relaxed, al fresco lifestyle. Upstairs, spreading their wings across two big levels, five more bedrooms are ready to move into and share a contemporary shower room and separate shower. A sought after area tucked away from tourists with amenities including friendly cafés and a weekly farmer’s market, Queen’s Park is a great place to be as just a 20 minute stroll takes you to the Royal Pavilion, cultural heart and famous Lanes of our city which is bordered by beaches, the waterfront restaurants of the Marina are easy to reach and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements on the seafront, including a new Lido and Wellness centre on the beach!

EPC: D
Council Tax: D

With plentiful permit parking and bus routes giving independence to older children or those who prefer a greener form of transport, this convenient spot is one of the most sought after conservation areas in our legendary coastal city with swift access to the city centre, the sea and to open countryside. With immediate appeal from the kerb, this stately bay fronted property with energy efficient glazing in place is set well back and up from the road behind a seaside inspired front garden with room for seating, or a bike store.

Inside, all the rooms are light and inviting and ideal for entertaining, the gracious proportions of the living room provide a comfortable space with ample room to share. Next door, guests can dine in complete seclusion in a private room which looks across a broad side return to the garden and is not overlooked. Often used as a 6th bedroom or home office in these historic terraces, there is scope to put a fireplace into the chimney breast or French doors where the window is as some neighbours have done, and there is also the choice to join the two receptions together, all STC.

Past a discreet w.c., at the end of the hallway, a bright and cheerful kitchen/diner is lined with windows, and the broad side return inspires ideas, stnc. Galley by name but not in nature it is well planned with ample storage and practical working surfaces. Leading to the garden, an al fresco lifestyle is easy and integrated appliances include a touch induction hob, electric grill and oven at eye level, a fridge and freezer, plumbing is in place for a washing machine and there is designated space for an American style fridge freezer – and the great news is that the vendors are willing to discuss the appliances in situ.

Outside, the garden is a welcome retreat in the heart of the city which is child and pet secure. Designed for easy care it has a large, paved dining terrace, and raised beds are planted for all year interest.

Returning inside, all the bedrooms are good sizes with space for quiet study and wireless internet access. On the first floor, the restful principal bedroom at the front spans the full width of this substantial property and is a light-filled refuge with both a broad bay and deep sash to bring in the Sussex sunshine. There is calm decoration on all three storeys and both the shower room and second shower have a chic, designer finish.

Agent Says:
“If you want a big bright family home close to good schools including St Luke’s and Brighton College, this would be perfect, and if were thinking of an investment, or sharing to contribute to the mortgage, this location is convenient for the city, major employers, the university buildings on Lewes Road and Medical School in Kemptown as well as the sea and the station, and if you wanted to air B&B sometimes our new Lido, yoga centre and beach bars are within walking distance and it’s also close to the Marina with boat trips, a health club and cinemas.”

Owner’s Secret:
“This is a very friendly area with al fresco cafés, an open air farmer’s market and coffee van at the Pepper Pot every weekend, and Queen’s Park playground is full of local parents and their children who are at nearby schools including Queen’s Park, St Luke’s, and Brighton College. With a pond and tennis courts, the park is a focus for an inclusive community whether you’re a family unit, a jogger or just like to walk the dog, and it hosts interesting, family orientated arts events during festivals. Quiet at night, this location would work well for a family or as an investment with figures available upon request.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 minutes, Royal Pavilion & Lanes 4 minutes by car, 15-20 on foot.
Station: Brighton 15- 20 by bus, 6 by taxi.
Seafront or Park: Queen’s Park 3 mins walk, seafront 3 mins by car, 10-15 on foot.

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer.
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, BIMM, MET.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove Girls, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean.

Quiet but convenient, this area is known for its unpretentious atmosphere and friendly community based around the green spaces, tennis courts, pond, playground and café of Queen’s Park which is full of local families, dog walkers and joggers who also enjoy its surrounding organic shops and bistro pubs. Within a 2 minute walk of St Luke’s, as well as a choice of other great primary schools which include Brighton College, it is ideal for families of any age and configuration. Kemptown, bordered by beaches, is on the doorstep which hosts the hospitals, Amex and the law centres and it has an al fresco lifestyle as well as useful amenities – which open early and close late. For downtime, the cultural heart of the city with its vibrant, historical Lanes and the cosmopolitan Marina are easy to reach on foot, by bus or cab. For those who need to travel, the mainline station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is about 20 minutes by bus or a 20 minute scenic stroll past boutiques, bars and restaurants.