3 bedroom terraced house

Elm Grove is a sought after location with bright Victorian terraces tucked quietly away from the tourists who flock to our vibrant metropolis by the sea and attracts families, professionals and international investors as it is still just minutes from the city centre. This beautifully styled three bedroom period house is 4 minutes from a good primary school, 3 from a local park and 10 from Brighton general Hospital – on foot -and has a sociable ground floor opening to a walled garden raised to catch the sun, elegant decor and local shops and cafés to ensure you are never far from fresh coffee, whilst the station with fast links to the airport and London is easy to reach.

This stylish house is set back behind a front garden with a west facing seating area and has plenty of appeal, painted in keeping with local tradition whilst UPVC windows ensure it is more eco sensitive than some in this historic quarter.

The smart front door opens to a hushed hall of delicate hue with precious period detail and new carpet, so first impressions are good. Designed to welcome friends and family, the original ground floor has been opened up to create a large reception with a sunny east west orientation and handsome original fireplace for winter evenings. Beautifully decorated with a stripped wooden floor, elegant coving and deep bay for a window seat, there is ample room for entertaining.

Along the hallway past a deep under stair cupboard, the restrained palette continues in the classic black and white kitchen, where a south wall of mainly glass has a door out to the garden, ideal for the al fresco lifestyle our coastal city enjoys. Inside is well planned with the gas hob, hood and electric oven integrated, plumbing in place for a machine and there is space for a tall fridge freezer – which like the washing machine could stay subject to circumstance. Outside, the broad side return is a blank canvas with steps to a spacious terrace, open to the south and paved with natural stone which echoes the dove grey of the interior decoration. At the far end, a flower bed is awaiting green fingers and with walls, it is both child and pet secure.

Returning inside, an elegant bathroom is designed to soothe and refresh with a shower above the contemporary, double ended bath, whilst the sleek handbasin with storage beneath and sculptural radiator which also warms towels add a designer finish.

Upstairs, all three double bedrooms are right on trend with fresh décor and brand new carpets. Two have restful garden views and face east for the morning sun, and the principle bedroom spans the whole of the front of this substantial home and is a light, airy and inviting haven to return to.

Agent says:

“Convenient for the city but away from noisy pubs and clubs, if you work at either of the hospitals, it’s just a 3 minute cycle to the General and the County is only 10.”

Owner’s secret:

“This is a very friendly area with plenty of local amenities although the city centre is easy to reach as well. The ‘Patch’ is a focus for our inclusive community whether you’re a jogger, dog walker or family and both the nearby Level and Queen’s Park have playgrounds and cafes, and host arts events during festivals.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Local 2 minutes, city centre 5 minutes by car

Station: Brighton 7 by cab, 15 to cycle, 25 to walk

Seafront or Park: William Clarke Park – The Patch - 4 to walk, seafront 4 minutes by car

Closest Schools:

Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf

Between the South Downs and the sea, you have the best of all worlds in our international party resort. There is a relaxed community atmosphere with local shops, cafes and bistro pubs within a stroll, as is the lively shopping of Lewes Road and famous North Laine. The universities, hospitals, marina and the whole of Brighton & Hove are easy reach on foot or by bus or car. For those needing swift access to London or the airports, Brighton Station serving Gatwick and London is 7 minutes by cab. Near the A270 & A23 you are quickly in or out of the city and there is plentiful permit parking in zone S which has no waiting list.