House For Sale £650,000
Port Hall Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Situated on a quiet road in Porthall, just a short stroll from Brighton Station and Seven Dials, sits this attractive Victorian terraced house. With an east/west orientation and an elevated position on the hill, it is naturally light, and from the front of the house you gain gorgeous views across the city below big open skies. It has been renovated in recent years to give it a contemporary, quality finish while retaining its original period features, and with four bedrooms over three spacious levels, it is the perfect size for any growing family. This demographic will also be drawn in by the proximity of some of the city's best schools, and transport links are excellent both in and out of the city by car, train or bus.

Style: Victorian terraced house

Bedrooms: 4 double; 1 en suite

Bathrooms: 2

Living rooms: 1 through living/dining room

Area: 1313 sq.ft.

Outside: Rear garden

Location: Porthall

Parking: Resident permit zone Q

Why you'll love it:

For many a year, Porthall has been one of the most desirable areas to live in the city, and the reasons for this are clear. It is a particularly attractive area; perfectly located to access the city and all its delights on foot, and there are several high achieving schools within catchment – indeed, the 'outstanding' Stanford Infants School is next door.

This Victorian house near the end of the terrace, so it has uninterrupted views to the front taking in the valley of Preston Park up to Fiveways and beyond. Once inside, it is immediately clear this is a spacious and stylish home which has been sensitively refurbished, ensuring the original character of the building has been retained. Above your head, the ceilings are high with classic coving and corbels, and engineered oak flooring runs throughout the ground floor for continuity. A refined palette has been used on the walls, and each room is generously proportioned and filled with natural light.

It is the space and light which first impresses within the living and dining room which was once two rooms which have now been opened to create one large and sociable space. The easterly wall is almost filled by a wide box window framing the gorgeous vista, while a second window looks out to the green of the garden. There are two period fireplaces to warm the space during the cooler seasons, and there is ample space for formal dining and relaxation in here.

Passing deep under stairs storage, the kitchen has been well-designed to offer maximum storage in a range of units, and within these, the washing machine, dual ovens and gas hob have been integrated. Space has been left for a dishwasher and a tall fridge freezer, and you access the garden to the side.

There are two patio areas to the garden; one directly outside the kitchen and another accessed up a few stone steps. Both have space for alfresco dining, and they are sheltered due to the greenery surrounding them. While it is very much a 'city garden' in size, it has plenty of scope to include raised planters for flowers and vegetables if need be, and a graceful palm adds shape and interest to the space while hosting a range of wildlife.
Striped carpet leads the way to the first-floor landing where bedroom four is peacefully positioned to the rear of the building. This is the smaller room, but it would have space for a small double, and there is a useful WC adjoining it.
Bedrooms two and three are sizable doubles with sumptuous carpet underfoot and plenty of built-in storage for clothes. The period features and smart neutral decoration continue up here, and to the front, the views come into their own. The family bathroom is also on this floor with a contemporary finish using natural stone, ceramic tiling around a modern bath suite, and the shower is above it.
Up on the second floor is the delightful master bedroom suite which has been decorated with the same quality finish as the lower floors. With French doors and a Juliet balustrade to the rear, natural light from the south fills the room, and the full width dormer creates a huge amount of space. There is a chic en suite shower room and plenty of storage, so you can really relax up here, away from the hubbub of family life.

Agent's thoughts:

This fantastic family home is ready to move straight into. With so many favourable and attractive features, it will not stay on the market for long.

Owner's secret

"This was a fantastic home for me for many years, but more recently, it has become a second home which has also been a very successful holiday let business, so it really should appeal to families and investors alike. The location means it is really peaceful while also being well-connected, and the views to the front will never tire. I will miss this house, but it's time to move on."

Where it is:

Shops: Local 4 minute walk, North Laine 10 min walk

Train Station: Brighton Station is a 12-15 min walk

Seafront or Park: Dyke Road Park (open air theatre) 5 min walk, the Seafront is a 15-20 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Stanford Infant and Junior Schools

Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc

Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

This attractive Victorian home is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious house also offers easy access to both Brighton Station and the A23/A27 with their regular, fast links to the airports and London.