House For Sale £1,350,000
Entirely unique with bespoke design elements and a wealth of Edwardian period features, this substantial family home offers style and space in abundance. Spread over three generous floors to include three reception rooms, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms, there is ample room for any growing family. It has been beautifully re-styled by the current owners who have a refined eye for colour and interiors, bringing their own creative flair while staying faithful to the original character of the house. It offers the perfect balance between family life and a luxury lifestyle with space to entertain, but also for family time, work and study. South facing, the scented garden wraps around the front of the house, with space for dining alfresco while walls awash with climbing florals and a grapevine ensure it feels completely private from the street.
Elevated slightly on the hill, the upper floors of the house enjoy far-reaching views which look out over the local historic landscape to the sea. It is within easy walking distance of the beach and promenade and closer still to the vibrant café culture of Kemp Town Village which is fewer than 2-minutes on foot.
Nearby schools include the award-winning Brighton College and Roedean, while the state schools are also amongst the best in the city, and there is plenty to entertain you on your doorstep. Kemptown is famed for its boutique and vintage emporiums, artisan food shops and eateries, and on Kemptown Seafront, a new heated, open air swimming pool is due to open in spring 2023– accessible from the coast road via a restored Victorian lift.
Brilliantly located and staggeringly beautiful – this is a must-see property for families looking to live in comfort and luxury by the sea.
Immediately impressive, this elegant family home bears features from the Arts & Crafts movement which were hugely popular during the late Victorian and early Edwardian period in which this house was built. Ornate brickwork and hung tiles feature, alongside steep gables and corner windows which have been positioned to take full advantage of the coastal sea views.
The house is set back from the road by its garden which is walled and gated for complete privacy. Stepping through the gate, a pergola festooned with grapes greets you, while to the right, the patio is bathed in sunshine due to its southerly aspect. The grand front door opens to a vestibule with original terracotta mosaic floor tiles, while a second stained glass door opens to the entrance hall where the true scale and beauty of the house becomes apparent. Many original features have been retained to include skirtings, architraves and carved bannisters, then paired with hand-painted luxury wallpapers, new column radiators and chandelier lighting (not included) from the gloriously high ceiling. It is an impressive space which invites you to explore further.
Sitting Room/Bedroom 5:
To the left of the entrance hall, the first reception room is homely with large, sumptuous furnishings for the whole family to cosy up on in the evening. Chevron parquet flooring and soft green walls are both on-trend and restful, so this room would would also be ideal as a ground floor bedroom as it has ample space for a king size bed and the outlook is green and peaceful through dual aspect windows. The current owners use this as a family room and work space with a recessed area being ideal for a desk and chair.
Living Room:
To the right of the entrance hall, the formal living room has beautiful proportions and is filled with natural light due to a wide box bay window on its southerly wall. The parquet floor has been sanded and varnished to light honeyed tones while the walls are again hand painted with a bespoke print. Traditional cabinetry offers useful storage within the alcove beside the chimney breast which houses an open fire with a classic Edwardian surround.
The Kitchen and Dining Room:
The kitchen is accessible from the living room down a few steps or from the entrance hall and via a linking corridor with storage space for the family’s coats and shoes. In keeping with the character of the house, the kitchen is rustic with deep wooden work surfaces, hand-built cabinets, freestanding pieces and open shelving. The range cooker sits within the original hearth lined with metro brick tiles and the floorboards are painted white to brighten the room further. The appliances are all freestanding (and may be separately negotiable with the sale), to include a dishwasher, fridge and range cooker.
Natural light streams in from the dining room which is open plan but located within the extension with a vaulted timber-clad ceiling and sliding doors leading out to the garden. There is ample space in here for large family gatherings and dinner parties which can spill outside during the warmer seasons. Steps lead up to a door with access to a large store room/larder and a second door to the ground floor WC – an essential in any family home.
Cellar:
Accessible from the lower hallway to the kitchen, the cellar offers a huge amount of storage space in two rooms which also house the utilities.
Garden:
A magical treat for the senses, the garden is a city oasis with pergolas for hammocks, a decked seating and dining area, sweet trees for dappled shade and deep raised beds for floral planting. Tall walls ensure it is private and not overlooked, yet it receives plenty of sunshine due to its southerly orientation. To the front of the house, a grapevine is in fruit and further pergolas have swings attached for children to play. There is outside lighting and water plus plenty of space for storing bikes securely as the iron garden gate has a Chubb lock.
First Floor Bedroom 2 and en suite:
Rising up the beautiful hand-painted staircase, a butterfly landing splits one way to the principal bedroom’s Jack & Jill bathroom, and the other to the first-floor landing from which you gain the first of the glorious views over the rooftops towards the sea. A generous window with a built-in window seat allows the landing to feel like a room in its own right and is a peaceful space to sit, read and contemplate.
Bedroom two sits to the right of the landing with varnished floorboards and a wide picture window covering the westerly wall framing leafy views. Matt-black walls work well in a room of this size as it is naturally light, and the woodwork and ceiling have been picked out in off-white. Even with a king size bed, a desk and several pieces of bedroom furniture, the floor space is not compromised and it is incredibly peaceful. Classic in white, the en suite has a roomy shower cubicle with a traditional rainfall showerhead and gleaming wall tiles.
Principal Bedroom Suite and Jack & Jill Bathroom:
On the half-landing to the first floor, steps lead up to the Jack & Jill bathroom which is also en suite to the principal bedroom. With a modern take on a period style, the walls are deep blue to complement chequerboard flooring, with a freestanding nickel boat bathtub taking centre stage. Traditional floor mounted taps sit centrally to allow comfortable bathing for two at either end and there is ample linen storage in tall stripped pine cupboards.
Double doors reveal the principal bedroom which faces south with a deep-silled multi-pane window to fill it with natural light. Original wood flooring is varnished in warm tones and again, there is an incredible amount of space for larger pieces of bedroom furniture. Stripped doors and cupboards also feature and calico-white walls brighten the room further.
Second Floor Bedrooms:
Enjoying the same generous footprint as the bedrooms below, the upper floor bedrooms are again very spacious sitting either side of another well-lit and roomy landing. Elevated on the top floor, these bedrooms benefit from corner windows now framing exceptional views across Kemptown’s rooftops with a vast expanse of sea and sky above them. Each room benefits from period fireplaces and built-in storage which leaves plenty of space for king size beds or bunks and other bedroom furnishings. As expected, styling and character have been considered in the decoration which is fresh and light with painted floorboards in one and soft cream carpet in the other.
Council Tax – E
EPC Rating – D
Tenure - Freehold
Agent’s thoughts:
Unique in its layout, styling and spaciousness – this house is immediately impressive with some stunning period features and a real sense of homeliness. The garden is a tranquil walled oasis and the house is a treasure trove of delights sitting in a hugely popular location for schools, the city and the beach.
Owner’s secret:
“This is a house you fall in love with as soon as you step through the door. It has real personality with some beautiful features which we have enjoyed celebrating with our own sense of creativity and style. We have also enjoyed entertaining, particularly during the spring and summer when the garden comes into its own. Kemptown is a fantastic place to raise children and ours have particularly enjoyed it as they have become teenagers and gained their own independence to pop into the city or to the beach with ease on their own. It is going to be a wrench to leave, but we no longer need a house of this size.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 15 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 25 min walk
Seafront or Park: Queens Park 10 min walk, Seafront 5 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Queens Park Primary, St Luke’s Primary
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Brighton College Prep, Roedean School<br /><br />This classic Edwardian home is close to the beach and is just a stroll from the fashionable Kemp Town Village which hosts the hospital and good schools including the award- winning Brighton College. The Marina is a few minutes away with a myriad of restaurants to choose from as well as a cinema, a health club and a casino. The law courts and Amex are also nearby and the Downs, playgrounds and 72 par golf course are just a short walk. It is also close to several bus routes serving the city centre, coast and Brighton Station, with its fast links to Gatwick and London. For those who need to commute by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible- and there's no waiting list for permit zone H.
Elevated slightly on the hill, the upper floors of the house enjoy far-reaching views which look out over the local historic landscape to the sea. It is within easy walking distance of the beach and promenade and closer still to the vibrant café culture of Kemp Town Village which is fewer than 2-minutes on foot.
Nearby schools include the award-winning Brighton College and Roedean, while the state schools are also amongst the best in the city, and there is plenty to entertain you on your doorstep. Kemptown is famed for its boutique and vintage emporiums, artisan food shops and eateries, and on Kemptown Seafront, a new heated, open air swimming pool is due to open in spring 2023– accessible from the coast road via a restored Victorian lift.
Brilliantly located and staggeringly beautiful – this is a must-see property for families looking to live in comfort and luxury by the sea.
Immediately impressive, this elegant family home bears features from the Arts & Crafts movement which were hugely popular during the late Victorian and early Edwardian period in which this house was built. Ornate brickwork and hung tiles feature, alongside steep gables and corner windows which have been positioned to take full advantage of the coastal sea views.
The house is set back from the road by its garden which is walled and gated for complete privacy. Stepping through the gate, a pergola festooned with grapes greets you, while to the right, the patio is bathed in sunshine due to its southerly aspect. The grand front door opens to a vestibule with original terracotta mosaic floor tiles, while a second stained glass door opens to the entrance hall where the true scale and beauty of the house becomes apparent. Many original features have been retained to include skirtings, architraves and carved bannisters, then paired with hand-painted luxury wallpapers, new column radiators and chandelier lighting (not included) from the gloriously high ceiling. It is an impressive space which invites you to explore further.
Sitting Room/Bedroom 5:
To the left of the entrance hall, the first reception room is homely with large, sumptuous furnishings for the whole family to cosy up on in the evening. Chevron parquet flooring and soft green walls are both on-trend and restful, so this room would would also be ideal as a ground floor bedroom as it has ample space for a king size bed and the outlook is green and peaceful through dual aspect windows. The current owners use this as a family room and work space with a recessed area being ideal for a desk and chair.
Living Room:
To the right of the entrance hall, the formal living room has beautiful proportions and is filled with natural light due to a wide box bay window on its southerly wall. The parquet floor has been sanded and varnished to light honeyed tones while the walls are again hand painted with a bespoke print. Traditional cabinetry offers useful storage within the alcove beside the chimney breast which houses an open fire with a classic Edwardian surround.
The Kitchen and Dining Room:
The kitchen is accessible from the living room down a few steps or from the entrance hall and via a linking corridor with storage space for the family’s coats and shoes. In keeping with the character of the house, the kitchen is rustic with deep wooden work surfaces, hand-built cabinets, freestanding pieces and open shelving. The range cooker sits within the original hearth lined with metro brick tiles and the floorboards are painted white to brighten the room further. The appliances are all freestanding (and may be separately negotiable with the sale), to include a dishwasher, fridge and range cooker.
Natural light streams in from the dining room which is open plan but located within the extension with a vaulted timber-clad ceiling and sliding doors leading out to the garden. There is ample space in here for large family gatherings and dinner parties which can spill outside during the warmer seasons. Steps lead up to a door with access to a large store room/larder and a second door to the ground floor WC – an essential in any family home.
Cellar:
Accessible from the lower hallway to the kitchen, the cellar offers a huge amount of storage space in two rooms which also house the utilities.
Garden:
A magical treat for the senses, the garden is a city oasis with pergolas for hammocks, a decked seating and dining area, sweet trees for dappled shade and deep raised beds for floral planting. Tall walls ensure it is private and not overlooked, yet it receives plenty of sunshine due to its southerly orientation. To the front of the house, a grapevine is in fruit and further pergolas have swings attached for children to play. There is outside lighting and water plus plenty of space for storing bikes securely as the iron garden gate has a Chubb lock.
First Floor Bedroom 2 and en suite:
Rising up the beautiful hand-painted staircase, a butterfly landing splits one way to the principal bedroom’s Jack & Jill bathroom, and the other to the first-floor landing from which you gain the first of the glorious views over the rooftops towards the sea. A generous window with a built-in window seat allows the landing to feel like a room in its own right and is a peaceful space to sit, read and contemplate.
Bedroom two sits to the right of the landing with varnished floorboards and a wide picture window covering the westerly wall framing leafy views. Matt-black walls work well in a room of this size as it is naturally light, and the woodwork and ceiling have been picked out in off-white. Even with a king size bed, a desk and several pieces of bedroom furniture, the floor space is not compromised and it is incredibly peaceful. Classic in white, the en suite has a roomy shower cubicle with a traditional rainfall showerhead and gleaming wall tiles.
Principal Bedroom Suite and Jack & Jill Bathroom:
On the half-landing to the first floor, steps lead up to the Jack & Jill bathroom which is also en suite to the principal bedroom. With a modern take on a period style, the walls are deep blue to complement chequerboard flooring, with a freestanding nickel boat bathtub taking centre stage. Traditional floor mounted taps sit centrally to allow comfortable bathing for two at either end and there is ample linen storage in tall stripped pine cupboards.
Double doors reveal the principal bedroom which faces south with a deep-silled multi-pane window to fill it with natural light. Original wood flooring is varnished in warm tones and again, there is an incredible amount of space for larger pieces of bedroom furniture. Stripped doors and cupboards also feature and calico-white walls brighten the room further.
Second Floor Bedrooms:
Enjoying the same generous footprint as the bedrooms below, the upper floor bedrooms are again very spacious sitting either side of another well-lit and roomy landing. Elevated on the top floor, these bedrooms benefit from corner windows now framing exceptional views across Kemptown’s rooftops with a vast expanse of sea and sky above them. Each room benefits from period fireplaces and built-in storage which leaves plenty of space for king size beds or bunks and other bedroom furnishings. As expected, styling and character have been considered in the decoration which is fresh and light with painted floorboards in one and soft cream carpet in the other.
Council Tax – E
EPC Rating – D
Tenure - Freehold
Agent’s thoughts:
Unique in its layout, styling and spaciousness – this house is immediately impressive with some stunning period features and a real sense of homeliness. The garden is a tranquil walled oasis and the house is a treasure trove of delights sitting in a hugely popular location for schools, the city and the beach.
Owner’s secret:
“This is a house you fall in love with as soon as you step through the door. It has real personality with some beautiful features which we have enjoyed celebrating with our own sense of creativity and style. We have also enjoyed entertaining, particularly during the spring and summer when the garden comes into its own. Kemptown is a fantastic place to raise children and ours have particularly enjoyed it as they have become teenagers and gained their own independence to pop into the city or to the beach with ease on their own. It is going to be a wrench to leave, but we no longer need a house of this size.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 15 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 25 min walk
Seafront or Park: Queens Park 10 min walk, Seafront 5 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Queens Park Primary, St Luke’s Primary
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Brighton College Prep, Roedean School<br /><br />This classic Edwardian home is close to the beach and is just a stroll from the fashionable Kemp Town Village which hosts the hospital and good schools including the award- winning Brighton College. The Marina is a few minutes away with a myriad of restaurants to choose from as well as a cinema, a health club and a casino. The law courts and Amex are also nearby and the Downs, playgrounds and 72 par golf course are just a short walk. It is also close to several bus routes serving the city centre, coast and Brighton Station, with its fast links to Gatwick and London. For those who need to commute by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible- and there's no waiting list for permit zone H.
