House For Sale £550,000
Lorne Road, Brighton BN1
previous price £575,000

Guide price: £575,000--£600,000.

Internal viewings available on request.

There is a peaceful lattice of Victorian streets which sit tucked away between Preston Circus and Roundhill, and this beautiful three-bedroom house sits in its midst. It is unique within the street due to its double frontage and corner plot which enjoys a fantastic view point over the city to the rear. It was fully renovated and extended when the current owners bought it ten years ago, so it remains stylish while complementing the many original period features found throughout. The sunny rear garden is the perfect summer extension of the home as it faces west to catch the last of the sunshine, and with generous rooms spread over three floors there is space for families to spread out. While the location is quiet, it remains incredibly central with a wealth of shops, restaurants and Brighton Station nearby. There are several 'outstanding' schools within catchment, so it is well suited to families, but equally, being so well located for the city and the universities, it would also suit professional sharers, commuters and investors alike.

Style: Victorian double fronted, end-terrace house
Bedrooms: 3 double; 1 en suite

Bathrooms: 2 plus ground floor WC

Living Rooms: 1 spacious living and dining room

Area: 1024 sq.ft.

Outside: West facing walled rear garden

Location: Preston Circus

Parking: Residents permit zone J

For families and professionals alike, the popularity if this area has never waned. Its proximity to two stations and some of the best schools and colleges in the city has been a huge pull for many, and it is also hugely convenient - with many amenities and plenty to entertain you nearby, so it's easy to understand the appeal. The terraces themselves are a delight with sweet front gardens and pastel facades, but this house stands out from the rest as it is the only double fronted property in the street. Bearing the classic architectural features of the period, it has a scarlet front door picked out against white, which opens to a vestibule for hanging coats, then opens straight into the main reception.

Uniquely, this house sits on a wedge plot, so its main reception room spans the front of the property with two wide bay windows looking out over the peaceful street. These provide the perfect spots for seating – both for relaxation and formal dining, giving each side of the room definition, and there is an immediate sense of space upon entry. Wooden floors have been sanded and varnished to complement white walls, and the sash windows have been brought back to the original wood to echo the floor.

Moving through the property, there is a ground floor WC – meaning there is one on every floor – and the kitchen which sits to the rear of the property with access to the garden. This has been well-designed for the space offering a huge amount of storage in cream timber cabinetry with solid oak worktops and space for freestanding appliances to include plumbing for a dishwasher. The utilities have their own cupboard upstairs in the bathroom.

Outside, the walled city garden stretches back in a westerly direction, yet it is open to the south, so it is bathed in sunshine right through the day from 11am until it sets during summer. There is a patio area close to the house for evening drinks and alfresco dining, while the remainder of the garden has high quality faux grass, ideal for a safe and soft, low-maintenance surface for children to play. There is also a garden shed for tools and furniture storage, and for a city space, it does not feel too overlooked.

The interesting shapes within this house are evident as you take the stairs to the first floor passing through a double height stairwell. Bedrooms two and three sit to the front of the house and are equally sized, generous doubles which house several pieces of freestanding bedroom furniture without compromising floor space. These have sash windows, wooden floors and easy access to the family bathroom across the landing.

This is a more recent addition, so it is completely on-trend with a modern take on a period style. There is a freestanding claw-foot Victorian bathtub with a traditional rainfall shower above it, and there are both metro brick wall tiles and Moroccan-style floor tiles for a stylish finish. Hot blue walls and an LED lit mirrored cabinet bring some modern flair to the space, and the washing machine, tumble dryer and linen storage have been cleverly concealed in bespoke, touch-close cabinets.

Taking a further flight of stairs to the principal bedroom suite in the loft, you gain the first of the far-reaching views across the local landscape in the west via the stairwell window which also brings natural light down through the house. Stepping into the bedroom, a full height double glazed window again frames these views, taking in the iconic 'kicking legs' of the Duke of York's Cinema, the Victorian viaduct and St Bartholomew's Church rising up in the south – all below big, open skies. A full width dormer allows for plenty of head room and a work space alongside the sleeping area which has large Velux windows so you can star gaze as you drift off to sleep. As with the bathroom below, the en suite up here is stylish with another claw-foot bath, traditional shower attachments and the same porcelain wall and floor tiles.

This is a great house in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and excellent transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A27/A23, London Road Station and Brighton Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.