4 bedroom maisonette

With space in abundance, high ceilings, generous room proportions and a superb, south-facing roof terrace with sea views, this substantial four-bedroom maisonette is ideal for both entertaining and raising a family in comfort.

Peacefully positioned in one of the city’s most sought after locations, it has many endearing qualities, as it sits in close proximity to two commuter stations, the cool café culture of Seven Dials, St Ann’s Well Gardens and several popular schools.

Spread over the upper two floors of an Edwardian house, it offers versatile living space for any growing family, but will also appeal to professional sharers who will find the city location ideal.

The current owners have renovated throughout to include new windows and plumbing and heating, all within the last decade, so it is sure to last for many more years to come. With a Share of the Freehold and a welcoming community nearby, this property will appeal to many.

Style: 1st and 2nd floor Edwardian maisonette
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + WC, 1 kitchen breakfast room, 1 living room
Location: Seven Dials/Bhasvic Fields
Floor Area: 1226 sq ft
Outside: South facing roof terrace and balcony to the front
Parking: Permit zone O
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:

Tree-lined and incredibly quiet, the roads to the west of Montefiore have been hugely popular for decades. Not only are they attractive examples of late Edwardian architecture, but the location is ideal for families and professionals alike. Formed from the upper two floors of a substantial house on the southerly terrace, this beautiful maisonette offers a huge amount of living space and has been tastefully renovated and redecorated by the current owners in recent years.

The well-maintained communal hallway is a fine indicator for the care and attention given within the property, and from the moment you enter it does not disappoint. Rising up the internal staircase to the main body of the property, there is an immediate feeling of space with corridors stretching back through the building and along the landing to the front. Soft grey stair carpet makes way for engineered oak flooring on the landing, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen breakfast room, while the bedrooms to the rear and the living room are also carpeted. Immaculate throughout, fresh tones have been used on the walls and all fixtures and fittings are contemporary.

The principal bedroom spans the rear of the first floor with a gloriously wide bay window almost covering the southerly elevation; looking out over the rooftops of the local landscape to the County Cricket Ground and the sea below open skies. All windows in the property were replaced during the initial renovations, so it is incredibly quiet – ideal for a restful night’s sleep. This room also boasts a well-designed and modern en suite shower room with WC, a tall rainfall shower cubicle and an LED touch light mirror.

Next door, bedroom four is a smaller double room, ideal as a child’s room or as a peaceful home office with a useful WC and family bathroom next door with large-scale wall tiles in sandstone effect and a gleaming white bath suite with another rainfall shower above it.
From the landing, the kitchen breakfast room is another sizable space with room for a kitchen table and ample storage along three walls. Within the white Shaker style cabinetry, the dishwasher and wine fridge are integrated, leaving space and plumbing for a washing machine, range cooker and an American fridge freezer – all of which may be included with the sale.

Spanning the front of the building, with an oversized bay window to mirror the one in the principal bedroom, the living room is bright and airy with charming views looking up the tree-lined road opposite. Despite being road-facing, it is incredibly peaceful as the traffic is low and the windows are hugely efficient for both heat and sound insulation. There is ample space to relax and for formal dining in here alongside a contemporary wood burning stove which adds both warmth and atmosphere to wintery evenings. This sits within a limestone mantel flanked by useful shoving built-in to the alcoves. During summer, this room has access to a sweet timber frame balcony to the front of the house with space to sit out and watch the world go by.
Stepping up to the first floor, a glazed door on the upper landing opens to a vast roof terrace with secure iron railings and an area of faux grass which adds both colour and comfort to the space. From here the views are simply magnificent, taking your line of sight across the rooftops to the sea and towards the green hills of the South Downs to the west. The skies light up at sunrise and sunset and there is plenty of space for summer soirees and barbecues up here, creating a wonderful extension of the home as the weather warms.

Up on this floor there are two further large double bedrooms; one sharing the same views as the roof terrace, while the other is peacefully positioned to the front offering a wealth of eaves storage. These rooms are even more tranquil due to the added elevation and again, both are double making them ideal for sharers or families.
With space, light and character in abundance, this beautifully maintained home is sure to be coveted by many.

Agent’s thoughts:

This property feels every inch the family home as it is incredibly spacious and beautifully presented. Even below the stunning aesthetic, the working of the flat have been renewed, and with a Share of the Freehold, we do not expect it to sit on the market for long.

Owners’ thoughts:

“We have lived here for 11 years; raising our young family and enjoying the space with friends. It was the scale of the building which initially appealed to us – despite the fact it needed so much work – so it has been a labour of love to get it looking like this and we are so happy with the results. It is wonderfully peaceful, and the location is ideal for so many. We spend a huge amount of time in St. Ann’s Well Gardens and we enjoy being able to pop out for a meal at Seven Dials without the need for a taxi home. The local community are also amazing, so we will miss it here hugely.”

Where it is

Shops: Local 2 min walk, North Laines/city centre 15-20 min walk
Station: Hove or Brighton Stations 15 min walk each
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 5 min walk, seafront 15-20 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Cottesmore, Stanford Infant and Junior Schools, Brunswick Primary
Secondary: Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC, BAHSVIC 6th form
Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High School

This is a stunning property 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 both Brighton and Hove Stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick, London or along the South Coast on a daily or weekly basis.