There is a real sense of community amongst these pretty, latticed streets of terraced Victorian homes which has made them hugely popular for families for many years now. You can easily access the city on foot, from the cultural North Laine to the newly regenerated Preston Circus with its many excellent eateries and bars, plus Brighton Station is a few minutes away for the London Commute.

Style: Terraced Victorian townhouse

Type: 3-4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1-2 reception rooms, 1 kitchen

Location: Preston Circus/The Level

Floor Area: 1276 sq.ft.

Outside: South facing walled rear garden and balcony

Parking: Residents permit zone J

Why you’ll like it

This family home is spread over three floors, and it sits mid terrace on a quiet no-through street predominantly used by residents.

Stepping up to the main front door, you enter into a well-lit hallway with a high ceiling which includes the original corbels and Anaglypta wallpaper, now painted in stylish grey. This echoes the wood effect flooring which runs through to the main living room to the left while complementing white walls above the dado rail.

Spanning the depth of the house, the main living room was once two rooms which were opened to create one bright and sociable space. To the front, the bay window brings in plenty of natural light and has a depth of view with Lorna Road running perpendicular Stanley Road. This is a versatile room, great for entertaining, relaxing, formal dining or as a play room for little ones. Dual aspect, the room also enjoys views over the garden so it is sunny and airy, yet in winter you can cosy up by the open fire for warmth and atmosphere.

Stepping down to the first half-landing, the bathroom is directly ahead. Using a modern take on a period style, this room has gleaming white floorboards and a freestanding Victorian claw-foot bath with a shower above it. A door opens to the south facing balcony which is a joyous place to sit out with a morning coffee or lunch, listening to birdsong and planning the day. Surrounded by greenery, it is hard to believe you are so close to the city centre.

Downstairs there are two further reception rooms which would work well as offices, bedrooms or work spaces depending on need. The front room is dressed as a lovely double bedroom at present with the second room used for formal dining; both with open fireplaces and traditional built-in cupboards.

At the end of the hall, the kitchen has been modernised already with streamlined handle-free units in white, fitted with a fan oven and an induction hob, please check with agent if other appliances are included. Beautifully bright, a large three-panel window sits beside the kitchen table and chairs looking out to the patio area where there is further seating for dining alfresco. Outside, the garden is a real haven as it is surrounded by lush borders to include roses and ferns which add scent, shape and colour to the space. The lawn is a fine size for children’s play equipment and there is plenty of scope for further landscaping. While it is filled with sunshine due to its southerly aspect, tall trees provide some dappled shade, and it is barely overlooked by neighbouring homes.

Returning inside, there are two further double bedrooms on the first floor with soft carpet underfoot and some feature wallpapers. They are both substantial double rooms with high ceilings and the views to the rear only improve the further up the house you go.

This is a fantastic family home 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 Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.