House For Sale £750,000
Park Crescent Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Steeped in history, this unique and stylish five-bedroom property was originally the Tilley’s horse-bus stables during the late 19th Century, then converted to a cinema and theatre until 1956 when it was converted again to a residential property. In more recent years it has been a luxury holiday let for large parties visiting the city, catering for up to 31 people, bringing in £75k Per annum but equally it would be an exceptional family home.

Vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork, farmhouse stairs and industrial-style fittings give this home plenty of character. Only the finest materials and craftsmanship have been used throughout to stunning effect which impresses from the moment you step foot through the door. It is deceptively spacious, spread out over five split-level floors to include five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a vast kitchen dining room and a sitting room with access to a generous west facing balcony. It also benefits from a private patio adjoining the dining area and an integrated garage – a huge bonus when parking comes at a premium in the city.

Positioned within minutes of Brighton’s bohemian North Laine, the beach and The Level Park, it is perfectly positioned for holiday guests, professionals and families alike. Brighton Mainline Station is just 10 minutes away on foot or hop on any number of buses which stop on nearby Lewes Road where there is a plethora of shops and amenities. The local schools are amongst the best in the city, to include the award-winning Brighton College, and the state schools are also highly-acclaimed. Easy access to several parks will also ensure this house appeals to families looking to live in the urban heart of the city.

Entirely original, with style and character in abundance, this property offers something different for people looking to make the move from the capital to Brighton & Hove, searching for a safer space to raise children, close to excellent commuter links and with the fresh sea air nearby. Viewing by appointment only.

Style: Converted stables house
Type: 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 vast open plan kitchen/living/dining room, 1 living room
Location: Park Crescent/Lewes Road
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: West facing balcony, rear patio
Parking: integrated garage or permit zone J
Fenure: Freehold

Why You’ll like it:
Located in a creative, diverse and urban part of the city, this five-bedroom converted stables house sits in an area which has a real energy to it. Brighton’s Open Market is a stroll away, as is Brighton Mainline Station and the Phoenix Art Gallery, alongside a plethora of foodie pubs and live music venues.

The house is wonderfully unassuming from the front, tucked away down a quiet road close to Park Crescent. It is a real-life Tardis with just two storeys visible from the street, but stepping inside it stretches back along two corridors, with staircases leading up and down to the reception rooms and bedrooms. There is a garage for parking which has internal access, so it has potential to be converted subject to planning.

Bedrooms:
With an entirely unique layout and an interesting structure, all five bedrooms offer different spaces creating flexibility on use. The first bedroom is on the entrance level and is a peaceful double with view over the patio garden. Bedroom two is on the lower level and is en suite, while bedrooms three, four and five are tucked away down some steps from the upper butterfly landing and into the loft space. While these rooms are dressed as holiday let bedrooms for multiple guests, they are all double rooms with ample space for king size beds and freestanding furnishings. Some have wide picture windows looking out to the urban landscape while others have Velux windows, so you can star gaze as you drift off to sleep.
Open Plan Kitchen/Living/Dining Room:

Originally created for large parties and gatherings with banquette seating for up to 31-people, the open plan kitchen has restaurant qualities. Indeed, these spaces were often hosted by private chefs to cater for larger numbers, so it is set up perfectly for entertaining in style. The kitchen is hand built from solid cedar and granite with fully integrated appliances, an original terracotta tiled floor, exposed brick and steel beam features and industrial-style fittings. This is a hugely versatile space which could be reconfigured to include separate seating and dining areas or work spaces. There is a second dining area within the light-filled garden room adjoining which leads directly onto the patio, doubling the entertaining space during summer.

First Floor Sitting Room & Balcony:
Ideal as a second entertaining space or a room for the family to relax in the evening, the upper sitting room is bright and spacious with wood flooring and fresh white walls which are textured due to the original brickwork. Tall sash windows bring a warm light in from the west while timber framed French doors open to the full width balcony where there is plenty of space for drinks and dining alfresco. It is a built-up urban area, but the outlook is relatively private due to the position on the road.

Bathrooms:
All four bathrooms offer a contemporary take on a period style with slate floor tiles and metro brick wall tiles around the baths where present and the rainfall showers. There are bathrooms on every level, ideal for sharers and families, and all of which are easy to access from the bedrooms; however tucked away they are.
Agent’s thoughts:
Entirely unique, this property is incredibly versatile and spacious. It has plenty of potential to add value with further modernisation and the layout would lend itself perfectly to a live-work space. With so much potential and a fantastic location with the city in easy walking distance, this would make a great investment.

Owner’s thoughts:
“As a designer and developer with a passion for period properties, I love nothing more than breathing new life and purpose into older buildings as they offer such a great deal of character and space. This house has been an incredible holiday let for me, but I am moving out of the country, so I am reluctantly letting it go.”

Where it is:
Shops: Sainsburys 8 min walk, North Laine 12 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 12 min walk
Seafront or Park: The Level 3 min walk, Seafront 20 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Fairlight Primary, Downs Infants and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Newman College, MET College
Private: Brighton College & Prep, Lancing Prep, Montessori

This impressive house is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and bohemian North Laine with its theatres and eateries is also just a short stroll away and the family friendly Level Park is very close by should you hanker after some green outside space. This unique home also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.