House For Sale £1,050,000
Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton BN2
previous price £1,175,000

A truly impressive and very substantial period family home spread over five floors with flexible accommodation. Abundance of period features including fireplaces, high ceilings and bay sash windows. Five/Six bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, patio garden and self-contained unit within the property. Just off Kemp Town Seafront and a short walk to excellent schools including Brighton College.

Facilities (all untested):
TV and telephone points, power points, gas fired central heating, Smeg six burner gas range with ovens below, matching extractor.

Accommodation:
Third floor: Landing: Door to kitchenette area: With stainless steel sink with surface, cupboards below, tiled splashback

bedroom: (this has potential for a semi contained flat), 17'10 x 10'1" (5.44m x 3.07m) main width measurements into west facing period style dormer with sash windows to either side giving south and south westerly sea views across roof tops.

Bedroom: 11'7" X 10'3" (3.53 X 3.12m) east facing room with replacement double glazed window in period style dormer with roof top views and distant south easterly views to sea. Closed off period fireplace, eaves storage cupboards, loft hatch.

Staircase down from landing to mezzanine:

Bathroom: Recently fitted bathroom with corner bath mixer tap, tiled surround, was basin, low level enclosed wc, replacement double glazed windows, fully tiled walls and floor.

Main second floor landing: Spacious with period landing cupboard.

Front bedroom: 18'6" into recess to one side of the chimney breast x 12'2" (5.64m x 3.71m), west facing room with sealed unit double glazed French windows to west facing period balcony: With period style wrought-iron rails and balustrade. Sea views across roof tops. Further sash window. Marble fire surround and mantelpiece with closed off fire grate. High ceilings. Walk in wardrobe approximately 12'6" (3.81m) in length.

Rear bedroom: 15'10 X 11'5" (4.83m X 3.48m), to chimney breast with recess to one side and built-in period wardrobe cupboard to other, east facing with sash window giving views toward Kemp Town. High ceiling.

Staircase with period banister rail and spindles leading down to:
Mezzanine first floor landing: With mainly tiled shower room: With curved door shower cubicle, wash basin, low level wc tiled floor, replacement double glazed window and glass block borrowed light. Towel rail. Radiator

main first floor landing:

First floor reception/bedroom: (currently used as snooker room), 19'10" into west facing bay x 18'8" into recesses either side of chimney breast (6.05m x 5.69m) West facing bay with ¾ height sash windows plus further window to one side. Original ceiling coving and cornicing, replacement centre rose. One wall with exposed brickwork.

Middle bedroom: 15'6" X 11'5" (4.72M X 3.48M) narrowing at one end with painted period fire surround and mantelpiece with cast iron inset and grate, fitted original period alcove cupboard.
En-suite shower room: With shower cubicle, pedestal was basin, low level wc, part tiled surround, extractor fan (untested)

mezzanine first floor landing: Spacious landing is door too:

Rear bedroom: 13'5" X 10'1" into recess either side of chimney breast (4.09m x 3.48m), east facing with replacement double glazed windows, painted period fire surround and mantelpiece with cast iron inset and grate. Fitted original period alcove cupboard.

Cloackroom: Low level wc, matching was basin and bidet. Part tiled surround, replacement double glazed windows, tiled floor.
Staircase with continuing period balustrade and spindles to:

Ground floor: Part glazed period front door with arched fanlight window above leading to:

Entrance vestibule: With dado rail and door leading to:

Spacious entrance hall: With dado rail with anaglypta paper below, period ceiling coving and mouldings. Centre rose.

Main reception room: Full length 35'8" x 14' (10.87m x 4.27m) into recesses either side of the chimney breast in lounge area and 12'4(3.76m) in dining area. Ceiling height 10'9 (3.28). Very impressive double aspect reception with wide west facing bay to front with ¾ sash windows and tall sash window to rear. Impressive ceiling mouldings and covings. Centre roses in both sections. Two marble fireplaces with cast iron insets and one with real flame gas coal effect fire stripped boarded floor. Picture rails.

Rear hallway: With storage cupboard.

Cloakroom/WC: With low level wc suite, wash basin, part tiled walls, towel rail, radiator. Door to lower ground floor and door to kitchen.

Kitchen: 25'10" X 9'9" main measurement (7.87m x 2.97m), narrowing slightly at the rear in extension area. Built in stainless stell Smeg 6 burner gas range with ovens below, matching extractor and stainless-steel splashback, inset in granite working surface with granite surrounds. Excellent range of base cupboards and draws. Stainless Steel 1 ½ bowl sink with a mixer tap. Space for fridge freezer. Integrated dishwasher. Double glazed windows in extension area with conservatory style ceiling, door to outside.

Lower ground floor: Currently arranged as a cinema room: 16'10" X 16'10" (5.13 X 5.13M) plus recesses either side of the chimney breast. Recess spotlighting. Sealed unit double glazed French windows leading to rear decked patio. Double doors leading to:

Room currently used as A gym: 15'3" X 9'8" 94.65m x 2.95m), replacement double glazed windows and doors. Recess ceiling spotlights. Matching floor to cinema room. Door to outside and door to:

Utility/laundry room: With Keston C55 gas central heating boiler with Santon Premier Plus unvented hot water cylinder with plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Storage shelving.

Further area currently as workshop/store with hot and cold plumbing, power and light, shelves, part glazed door and window facing onto patio.

Front hallway area: With door to:

Potential further bedroom: (currently used as an office): 18' 4" into west facing bay x 14' into recesses either side of the chimney breast (5.59m x 4.27m), shelved storage cupboard. Sash windows in bay. Door from lobby area to:

Front hallway: Electric meter cupboards and fuse boxes, lockable door to outside with steps up to main front entrance.

There is potential for having a self-contained lower ground floor (subject to minor alternations).

Outside: Rear on two levels with secure electric roller gates giving access for off street parking: And steps down to lower level: With fitted hot tub from rear deck with fitted electric umbrella to allow privacy.