House For Sale £795,000
Princes Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

Grade II listed, this spacious four/five bedroom Victorian home has been transformed into a light and stylish refuge right in the cultural heart of the city. Tucked away on a no through lane just moments from the Royal Pavilion and the café culture, designer shops and theatres of the Georgian Lanes the location's exclusive, although when sunbathing on the patio, you'd never know they were there! Ideal for trendsetting families it's just a stone's throw from the beach, and close to parks. Local schools are good and include the award- winning Brighton College and Brighton and Hove High. Commuters and weekenders will appreciate the 15- minute walk to the station and investors will like its proximity to the hospitals, law courts and Amex as well as to central Brighton and Hove.

On a quirky no through street running parallel with Pavilion Parade, this large end of terrace house has some interesting architectural details to the side, and a clue to the contemporary delights within are the discreet timber framed energy efficient windows, keeping the house airy in the summer but warm and welcoming during winter, too.

Inside, the hall's clean lines are inviting and around the corner at the front of the house, the spacious dining room has a large bay window made private by colonial shutters, which will stay, and there's stylish décor with Heal's paper on a feature wall. Opposite, the streamlined kitchen has glossy white units topped by smooth, grey stone surfaces, which also form a sociable breakfast bar by the door to the patio. All the appliances are high spec and are integrated, including a gas hob, fan oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher, so all you need to do is open the room to the sunshine and add good food and company.

Outside, the patio is surprisingly spacious for this historic location and it's brighter than most as it isn't overlooked from the back. Granite paving is made pretty by the current owners' pots and there is lighting in place for al fresco dining.

Returning inside, downstairs, the private guest suite is fully tanked and has underfloor heating both in the peaceful double bedroom (currently being used as a home office) at the back and the fabulous shower room, which has a large walk in shower, two heated rails and four cupboards, one of which conceals plumbing for a washing machine.

Up on the first floor, the living room at the back of the house has lush grey carpet, designer paper and fitted shelves. At the front of the house, the second double room has soothing decoration and a big, west facing bay and next door, the second shower room is lined in glamorous black Italian marble which also forms a vanity unit with ample storage, and the shower has an up to the minute dual head.

On the second floor, the landings have contemporary wallpaper whilst the restrained palette continues in the third bedroom at the front, which has oblique views of the Steine Gardens and the fountain of the war memorial. Next door, the chic shower room has a hand basin set into white marble, the shower has a dual head system and there's all the storage you could wish for. Quietly at the back, the master bedroom has open views, fitted shelving, an attic space and a whole wall of wardrobes. Last but not least, you'll feel on top of the world in the pretty fifth bedroom, also a double, which has storage and a dormer window bringing in a mixture of new and old architecture of the surrounding buildings, a gentle reminder that you're in the centre of an evolving and thriving coastal resort.

Agents thoughts

You can walk to the beach, the Lanes, theatres, clubs and cinemas within minutes, so don't expect complete silence, although this home is double glazed, has hardly any passing traffic, and is set back from the Steine, sheltered by the buildings in front and to the side, so it's surprisingly quiet for the location.

Owners thoughts

"Everything you'll need is all within 15 minutes, from the Dome to the comedy clubs of the North Laine- and the station, of course. The patio's a peaceful alternative to the beach when it's sunny and is a good size for entertaining. The house has been versatile whilst bringing up our children and the location allowed them some independence. We shall miss our friends and neighbours, but it's just too big for us now. We hope you'll be as happy here as we have been."

what's around you

Shops: Local 1 minutes, The Lanes about 3 minutes to walk

Station: Brighton about a 15- minutes walk

Seafront or Park: Seafront is 2 minutes as are the Steine and Pavilion Gardens

closest schools

Primary: Queen's Park, Middle Street

Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove Hight, Brighton Steiner School

Brighton is a cosmopolitan coastal resort famous for its history and flamboyant Royal Pavilion as well as its beaches, Pier and glamorous Marina. Known for its festivals celebrating the arts and relaxed, café culture there are countless shops, restaurants and bars to explore along the seafront, in the characterful Georgian Lanes or in the fashionable central shopping districts and all are easy to reach on foot from this luxury home. Although central, this sought-after area is well served for green spaces and it's just a stroll from a good primary school. One of the best schools in the country, Brighton College, is within walking distance and it's close to several bus routes which go along the coast and to the Downs. Brighton station, with its fast links to Gatwick and London is about a 15 minute walk and for those who need to commute by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible.