House For Sale £1,250,000
Sitting on a quiet mews, tucked away behind Regency Square and just moments from the beach and city centre, sits a fantastic investment and development opportunity. It comes in the form of an entirely unique four-bedroom house which is brimming with potential to add considerable value. Originally a 19th Century glassworks, this industrial building has previously undergone some renovation over several years, yet it stands unfinished giving huge scope for further finishes and visions for the building to create a homelier space for families. Bespoke carpentry & stonemasonry and cutting-edge technologies have already been used in certain spaces to create a highly styled rooms which echo the industrial purpose of the building – offering huge versatility for both residential or commercial use.
Facing south with ample glazing and a full width balcony and roof terrace, the house is flooded with natural light. A large skylight beams additional light down through the depth of the house via the 9-meter stairwell and clever LED concealed lighting sets the atmosphere elsewhere. Ceilings, walls and floors are left raw and industrial, so it is in these areas that more streamlined finishes can be added.
The vaulted ground floor is open plan creating a vast live-work, creative or entertaining space, while the top floor houses the kitchen and living space. Between the two, there are four double bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms (some of which have been tiled and dressed) while the master has a four-person concrete plunge pool.
The local schools are amongst the best in the city, to include the award-winning Brighton College and Brighton & Hove School for Girls, so for families and professionals alike looking to live, work and entertain in urban luxury by the sea – this property needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. It is a big project to undertake- but an exciting one, so it is sure to be coveted by many.
Style: 19th Century converted glassworks mews house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (4 en suite, 1 with plunge pool) + WC, 1 vaulted open plan live/work space, 1 open plan kitchen/living/dining room
Location: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: South facing balcony and roof terrace
Parking: Zone Z
Tenure: Freehold
Why You’ll like it:
Introduction:
You would be forgiven for not knowing Regency Mews exists as it is so peacefully tucked away from the main thoroughfare through the city centre– yet it sits in an incredibly central location within walking distance of Brighton Station, the clean beaches and lawns of Hove Seafront and an array of fashionable restaurants and bars.
The mews itself is an artisan area with some residential two and three storey housing interspersed with commercial and light industrial premises. This house has been both. Formerly the glassworks producing glass windows for the Regency homes within the square and surrounding areas, it only ceased trading in recent years and has sat empty while awaiting its transformation.
The façade faces south so it is bathed in natural light throughout the day which can be enjoyed from its upper levels from a steel balcony on the first floor and a generous roof terrace along the roofline. The original timber doors running full width along the front have been retained and restored for use inside and replaced with 8-meters of industrial style double doors while the hand knapped flint façade had every stone removed, restored and refitted. Standing outside it has plenty of kerb appeal, yet it seems modest compared to the expansive spaces you find when you step through the door.
Vaulted Ground Floor Live/Work/Create/Entertain:
Stepping through the door you are greeted by carriage bricks underfoot and the staircase rising up 9-meters through all floors. It is 1.5- meters wide and is formed from a single sheet of blue steel. The engineering is streamlined and precise, despite the irregularity of the bungaroosh walls on either side, from which the staircase appears to float away. Concealed LEDs light the way up, but first to the right is the incredible 12-meter long live/work, creative space spanning the entire ground floor with iron columns and a polished concrete floor.
An original Victorian 6-meter long glass cutting desk remains and can be repurposed, while the original timber doors run along the rear of the room to conceal the workings of the house. This is a vast space which invites entertaining, but also a space for work and meetings with its own entrance so clients do not need to enter through any potential living areas.
It is not a classic living space, so there is plenty that can be done to soften its edges by adding plasterwork finishes and creating zoned spaces for relaxation.
The flooring is insulated and heated from below, as are all floors in the house, which are heated using the largest cylinder, eco-heating systems available. This allows all showers and heating systems to run at once without losing pressure or heat, while a mvhr air recycling system cleans the air and keeps the rooms temperate. These systems as also cleverly concealed in a plant room with easy access and space for other utilities.
First floor Bedrooms & Bathrooms:
From the half landing on the staircase you enter the bedroom floor where there are four king size bedrooms, all of which are en suite. In contrast to the ground floor where the original flint and bungaroosh walls have been retained, this floor uses clean lines to the walls and floors which are finished in smooth concrete plaster. Again, this hard finish can be softened by the addition of wood flooring or carpet if it feels too industrial for a sleeping area.
Above your head the ceiling joists remains exposed from the floor above – although all the lighting and workings of the house have been completely concealed.
Bedroom four sits to the rear of the house with a vaulted skylight while bedrooms two and three sit to the front of the house with a southerly aspect and Jack & Jill access to the black steel balcony which spans the front of the building. These are generous bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, some of which are decorated with hand-made Moroccan wall tiles, solid brass Italian fixtures and fittings to include rainfall showerheads. Hand-cast concrete hand basins and single sheet slate shower trays are Brutalist against the organic natural tones within the tiles – and these can stay.
The entire first floor is essentially a large project – yet the potential is huge to add value, style and comfort to these rooms.
Master Bedroom Suite:
The largest of four bedrooms, it is predominantly the additional extras within the en suite bathroom which sets the master bedroom apart from the rest. Not only are there dual concrete hand basins, but alongside the shower room sits a four-person plunge pool lined in smooth concrete. The floors have been strengthened here to accommodate its weight.
New windows were created in the easterly elevation to bring in natural light while framing views over the urban local landscape. They conform to conservation area standards with an industrial, multi-pane finish while also honouring the building’s historic heritage.
Open Plan Loft-style Living Space:
Stepping up to the second-floor loft-style living space, you are greeted by yet more natural materials which have been removed and restored, then reinstated or repurposed. Every ceiling beam has been battened and fitted to achieve a contemporary linear appeal while bungaroosh walls have been sealed and repaired by hand. Running along the rear of the room, the Italian kitchen is a meter deep offering a huge amount of storage. The cabinet fronts are created from selected and reclaimed Douglas Fir and Pitch Pine timbers from the original building and space has been left for either freestanding or integrated appliances, so you can put your own stamp on the space.
While this room is entirely open plan, it is not cavernous or overwhelming. It has huge potential to create zoned spaces to offer warmth and homeliness as a residential home.
Roof Terrace:
The entire 6-meter front elevation from the loft room opens to the expansive roof terrace which has Crittall windows and doors to flood the interior with natural light. This window style was chosen to echo the industrial elements of the building, both inside and out, while allowing an almost seamless view to the outside. From within the room you can see the roofline opposite below open skies with the city’s newest landmark the i360 rising up into view, reminding you just how close to the coast you are here. Perfect for quiet reflection, yoga or entertaining, this is a lovely space which becomes an extension of the home during the warmer seasons with space for dining and drinks alfresco.
Agent’s thoughts:
As it stands, this is a completely unique build and one-of-a-kind in the city. It is aesthetically exceptional but unfinished, so it is crying out for someone with a refined eye and a respect for industrial period properties to complete it. There is plenty to be done to make the space your own with softer finishes and fabrics. It is also brilliantly located for a luxury city lifestyle by the sea.
Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, North Laine 10 min walk
Train Station: Hove and Brighton Stations 12-15 min walk each
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 7 min walk, Seafront 2 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove School for Girls, Windlesham Prep.<br /><br />This impressive house is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. 6/10 of the city’s top restaurants on TripAdvisor are situated on nearby Western Road, as well as several mentioned in the Michelin Guide. The city centre shopping districts and bohemian North Laine with its theatres and eateries is also just a short stroll along the prom, and beautiful St Ann’s Well Gardens are very close should you hanker after some green outside space. This unique home also offers easy access to Hove and Brighton Stations which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.
Facing south with ample glazing and a full width balcony and roof terrace, the house is flooded with natural light. A large skylight beams additional light down through the depth of the house via the 9-meter stairwell and clever LED concealed lighting sets the atmosphere elsewhere. Ceilings, walls and floors are left raw and industrial, so it is in these areas that more streamlined finishes can be added.
The vaulted ground floor is open plan creating a vast live-work, creative or entertaining space, while the top floor houses the kitchen and living space. Between the two, there are four double bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms (some of which have been tiled and dressed) while the master has a four-person concrete plunge pool.
The local schools are amongst the best in the city, to include the award-winning Brighton College and Brighton & Hove School for Girls, so for families and professionals alike looking to live, work and entertain in urban luxury by the sea – this property needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. It is a big project to undertake- but an exciting one, so it is sure to be coveted by many.
Style: 19th Century converted glassworks mews house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (4 en suite, 1 with plunge pool) + WC, 1 vaulted open plan live/work space, 1 open plan kitchen/living/dining room
Location: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: South facing balcony and roof terrace
Parking: Zone Z
Tenure: Freehold
Why You’ll like it:
Introduction:
You would be forgiven for not knowing Regency Mews exists as it is so peacefully tucked away from the main thoroughfare through the city centre– yet it sits in an incredibly central location within walking distance of Brighton Station, the clean beaches and lawns of Hove Seafront and an array of fashionable restaurants and bars.
The mews itself is an artisan area with some residential two and three storey housing interspersed with commercial and light industrial premises. This house has been both. Formerly the glassworks producing glass windows for the Regency homes within the square and surrounding areas, it only ceased trading in recent years and has sat empty while awaiting its transformation.
The façade faces south so it is bathed in natural light throughout the day which can be enjoyed from its upper levels from a steel balcony on the first floor and a generous roof terrace along the roofline. The original timber doors running full width along the front have been retained and restored for use inside and replaced with 8-meters of industrial style double doors while the hand knapped flint façade had every stone removed, restored and refitted. Standing outside it has plenty of kerb appeal, yet it seems modest compared to the expansive spaces you find when you step through the door.
Vaulted Ground Floor Live/Work/Create/Entertain:
Stepping through the door you are greeted by carriage bricks underfoot and the staircase rising up 9-meters through all floors. It is 1.5- meters wide and is formed from a single sheet of blue steel. The engineering is streamlined and precise, despite the irregularity of the bungaroosh walls on either side, from which the staircase appears to float away. Concealed LEDs light the way up, but first to the right is the incredible 12-meter long live/work, creative space spanning the entire ground floor with iron columns and a polished concrete floor.
An original Victorian 6-meter long glass cutting desk remains and can be repurposed, while the original timber doors run along the rear of the room to conceal the workings of the house. This is a vast space which invites entertaining, but also a space for work and meetings with its own entrance so clients do not need to enter through any potential living areas.
It is not a classic living space, so there is plenty that can be done to soften its edges by adding plasterwork finishes and creating zoned spaces for relaxation.
The flooring is insulated and heated from below, as are all floors in the house, which are heated using the largest cylinder, eco-heating systems available. This allows all showers and heating systems to run at once without losing pressure or heat, while a mvhr air recycling system cleans the air and keeps the rooms temperate. These systems as also cleverly concealed in a plant room with easy access and space for other utilities.
First floor Bedrooms & Bathrooms:
From the half landing on the staircase you enter the bedroom floor where there are four king size bedrooms, all of which are en suite. In contrast to the ground floor where the original flint and bungaroosh walls have been retained, this floor uses clean lines to the walls and floors which are finished in smooth concrete plaster. Again, this hard finish can be softened by the addition of wood flooring or carpet if it feels too industrial for a sleeping area.
Above your head the ceiling joists remains exposed from the floor above – although all the lighting and workings of the house have been completely concealed.
Bedroom four sits to the rear of the house with a vaulted skylight while bedrooms two and three sit to the front of the house with a southerly aspect and Jack & Jill access to the black steel balcony which spans the front of the building. These are generous bedrooms with en suite shower rooms, some of which are decorated with hand-made Moroccan wall tiles, solid brass Italian fixtures and fittings to include rainfall showerheads. Hand-cast concrete hand basins and single sheet slate shower trays are Brutalist against the organic natural tones within the tiles – and these can stay.
The entire first floor is essentially a large project – yet the potential is huge to add value, style and comfort to these rooms.
Master Bedroom Suite:
The largest of four bedrooms, it is predominantly the additional extras within the en suite bathroom which sets the master bedroom apart from the rest. Not only are there dual concrete hand basins, but alongside the shower room sits a four-person plunge pool lined in smooth concrete. The floors have been strengthened here to accommodate its weight.
New windows were created in the easterly elevation to bring in natural light while framing views over the urban local landscape. They conform to conservation area standards with an industrial, multi-pane finish while also honouring the building’s historic heritage.
Open Plan Loft-style Living Space:
Stepping up to the second-floor loft-style living space, you are greeted by yet more natural materials which have been removed and restored, then reinstated or repurposed. Every ceiling beam has been battened and fitted to achieve a contemporary linear appeal while bungaroosh walls have been sealed and repaired by hand. Running along the rear of the room, the Italian kitchen is a meter deep offering a huge amount of storage. The cabinet fronts are created from selected and reclaimed Douglas Fir and Pitch Pine timbers from the original building and space has been left for either freestanding or integrated appliances, so you can put your own stamp on the space.
While this room is entirely open plan, it is not cavernous or overwhelming. It has huge potential to create zoned spaces to offer warmth and homeliness as a residential home.
Roof Terrace:
The entire 6-meter front elevation from the loft room opens to the expansive roof terrace which has Crittall windows and doors to flood the interior with natural light. This window style was chosen to echo the industrial elements of the building, both inside and out, while allowing an almost seamless view to the outside. From within the room you can see the roofline opposite below open skies with the city’s newest landmark the i360 rising up into view, reminding you just how close to the coast you are here. Perfect for quiet reflection, yoga or entertaining, this is a lovely space which becomes an extension of the home during the warmer seasons with space for dining and drinks alfresco.
Agent’s thoughts:
As it stands, this is a completely unique build and one-of-a-kind in the city. It is aesthetically exceptional but unfinished, so it is crying out for someone with a refined eye and a respect for industrial period properties to complete it. There is plenty to be done to make the space your own with softer finishes and fabrics. It is also brilliantly located for a luxury city lifestyle by the sea.
Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, North Laine 10 min walk
Train Station: Hove and Brighton Stations 12-15 min walk each
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 7 min walk, Seafront 2 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove School for Girls, Windlesham Prep.<br /><br />This impressive house is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. 6/10 of the city’s top restaurants on TripAdvisor are situated on nearby Western Road, as well as several mentioned in the Michelin Guide. The city centre shopping districts and bohemian North Laine with its theatres and eateries is also just a short stroll along the prom, and beautiful St Ann’s Well Gardens are very close should you hanker after some green outside space. This unique home also offers easy access to Hove and Brighton Stations which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.
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