House For Sale £700,000
Shaftesbury Road, Brighton BN1

Guide price: £700,000--£725,000.

Internal viewings available on request.

Chain free.

Beautifully renovated throughout, this double fronted Victorian house has space, light and period features in abundance. It is brimming with character, offering flexible living space for both families and professionals alike, and it sits just 10-minutes' walk from Brighton Station and 15-minutes from the beach.

The decoration throughout is immaculate; using a contemporary palette, plus fixtures and fittings which sit in keeping with the style of the property. Facing south west to the front, a warming afternoon light filters in to the reception rooms and master bedrooms through shuttered bay windows, then onto the raised rear garden which catches the last of the sunshine. Hugely versatile, this house is fantastic for families with children of all ages who will appreciate the close proximity to several outstanding schools and colleges. Links to the universities are also nearby with London Road Station at the bottom of the road, and there are bus links which take you throughout the city and beyond. In addition, the loft space is yet to be converted and has the potential to create two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. With so many attractive features, this house is sure to appeal to many.

Style: Double fronted Victorian terraced house

Bedrooms: 4 double incl office

Bathrooms: 2; 1 en suite

Living Rooms: 2-3 spacious inc. Kitchen dining room

Area: 1496 sq.ft.

Outside: East facing rear garden, planting to the front

Location: Preston Park/Preston Circus

Parking: Residents permit zone J

Why you'll like it

Shaftesbury Road and the surrounding streets have been hugely popular for many years now; not only for the attractive period architecture, but you are also perfectly located to access the city, two commuter stations and several parks on foot.

It is wide, tree-lined and characterised by substantial Victorian townhouses and villas. This one in particular has exceptional kerb appeal with an immaculate, double fronted façade in chic French grey, adorned with the architectural features of the period; picked out in white. Built in 1880, this house is quintessentially Victorian with many original features which have been either reinstated or refurbished by the owners with plantation shutters to complete the elegant impact and new vintage style, column radiators can be found throughout the house.

It sits elevated from the road behind a neat front garden, so steps lead up to the door, and once inside, soaring ceilings in the elegant entrance hall greet you. From the moment you enter, it is clear the house has been renovated by those with a refined eye for colour and period interiors. Wood flooring has been sanded and varnished in chestnut tones to complement cool greys and rich blues within the hall and sitting room, while the second reception is light in delicate dove grey. There are deep skirting boards, coving, architraves and window frames in white, adding to the original character of the house, but all look like new due to the fine quality craftmanship found throughout.

From the entrance, the sitting room is to the left. This is a room which invites an evening's relaxation with generous soft furnishings to cosy up on. To the right is the through kitchen and dining room which was once two rooms that have since been opened to create one sociable space, ideal for family time and formal dining. White base-level cabinetry has been paired with wood-effect worktops to echo the floor, and while the oven, gas hob, dishwasher and wine chiller have been integrated, space has been left for a tall fridge freezer and there is a separate utility room for the washing machine and dryer.

Also on the ground floor to the rear of the house, a smart office space could be purposed in any number of ways; from a home office to a teenage snug or a fifth bedroom if need be. It has French doors leading out to the garden so it is a lovely space during summer when you can spill outside and up onto the lawn.

While the garden may not be in spring bloom at present, it has huge potential for landscaping and is a great size for somewhere so central. It is slightly elevated, so it receives some evening sunshine during the summer, and has an area of lawn for children to play. The original brick and flint walls have been retained, and it does not feel overlooked due to the position of this house on the road.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms which mirror the footprint of the rooms downstairs. All four are beautiful doubles with restful and refined tones on the walls. Three have soft carpet underfoot which adds to the feeling of comfort and luxury, while the fourth has wooden floors as it is being used as a generous home office at present. The master has use of a chic en suite bathroom with metro brick tiling in white and a rainfall wet-room style shower, while the main bathroom follows suit but has a bath with a shower over it. Both are on trend with Moroccan patterned floor tiles and gleaming silver accessories and fittings.

Agent's thoughts:

Beautiful from top to bottom, this house is versatile and spacious while being superbly stylish, so it will attract families and professionals who will both find the location ideal.

Owner's secret:

"This is an incredible family home which we will miss hugely when we leave. Not only is the location superbly convenient with so much to enjoy nearby in the North Laine and Preston Circus, but there is also a palpable sense of community in this street which will be hard to replicate."

Where it is

Shops: Local 3 min walk, North Laines 10 min walk

Station: London Road 1 min walk Brighton Station 11 min walk

Seafront or Park: The Level 3 min walk, seafront 15 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools (Ofsted Outstanding)

Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc

Sixth Form Colleges: Varndean College, bhasvic 6th Form, Newman College, met

Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.

This is a really stunning family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks, schools and beaches. 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 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.