House For Sale £575,000
Bute Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

* GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £600,000 *

An oasis of calm which opens to a sunny, south facing garden this three/four bedroom terraced house is a rare beauty, tucked away in a quiet no through road in a convenient area of our city popular with professionals, families and investors as a choice of primary schools, a park and the vibrant shops and al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village are within a 10 minute radius on foot. Full of character with precious period detail including working fireplaces in the main rooms, four spacious storeys offer flexible options: On the ground floor, the formal reception is often used as a comfortable double guest room, there is a large attic room with Velux if you want to work from home and on the lower floor, the stylish kitchen/diner/living room is all about a sociable, al fresco lifestyle with a south wall of glass opening to the garden. Central within the house, a spacious bathroom has a luxury finish and upstairs, two big sunlit double bedrooms are peaceful and private. Just a 10 minute walk from the Royal Sussex County Hospital, local shops and a popular bistro pub around the corner serve your every need, and it is within minutes of the relaxed cafés, restaurants, beaches- and beach bars/volleyball courts- of Kemptown Village. Nearby bus routes take you to the whole of the city and the station serving Gatwick and London, the tennis courts and playground of Queen’s Park (which also hosts events during our legendary festivals) are a short walk, and the picturesque cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants of Brighton Marina are a scenic 15-20 seafront stroll or easy to reach by bus or cab.

EPC: C
Council Tax: C

* GUIDE PRICE £575,000 - £600,000 *

On the market for the first time in many years, you can enjoy a stylish but easy lifestyle in this fantastic family house within a no through terrace of neat period properties in an area popular with those who like quiet but also to be close to shops and restaurants – and not far from the beach.

Inside, the hallway subtly blends this home’s historic roots with contemporary style in the beautiful Clarissa Hulse wallpaper below the dado rail, and the high ceiling continues through into the elegant reception. Ideal for entertaining, the gracious proportions of this room provide an inviting space in which to spread your wings. Sunlight streams through large triple windows, oak flooring is underfoot and custom-made cabinets on each side of a handsome, working fireplace combine to create a restful retreat for all seasons. Often used as a fourth bedroom in these Victorian homes, it would be ideal for guests, sharers or teenagers as the occupants can come and go without disturbing the main bedrooms - and the bonus is that it is close to the surprisingly big bathroom, which has a luxury finish. The contemporary bath has a shower and stylish aqua tiling above it, there is a smart hand basin beneath a window frosted for privacy, and tall rails will warm your towels.

Downstairs, the south wall of the large kitchen/diner/living room is almost all glass with French doors for an easy, al fresco lifestyle and has ample space for a sofa as well as a table where homework can be discussed, or friends can dine in secret seclusion enjoying the exotic garden and an open fire. Well designed, there is organised, under stair storage with power and space for a tall freezer, and the kitchen is at the other end of the room, safely tucked away from the social flow. Good to go with plenty of bamboo working surfaces, integrated appliances include a dishwasher, 5 ring gas hob and electric grill/combi and fan oven beneath a hood and plumbing is in place for a washing machine – which could stay, subject to circumstance.

Outside, the mature garden is a private paradise in the heart of the city which is child and pet secure. South facing for the Sussex sunshine – a very rare find in a city built obliquely to the sea, sitting beneath waving palms and a giant yucca it has an instant holiday feel, and it is also designed for entertaining with a paved dining area.

Returning inside, upstairs the first of the generous double bedrooms looks over the garden with plenty of space for furniture and a workstation for peaceful study. At the front of the property, the principal bedroom is a calm refuge to return to, shimmering in Sanderson swallows and spanning the full width of this substantial property with soothing height and a glorious open fireplace to add a little Victorian romance. Private and peaceful at the top of a paddle staircase, the attic room is simple but stylish with stripped floorboards and twin Velux in the south roofline.

Agent says:
“The sought after properties here are quiet but convenient – and sell fast. By one of the best schools in the country and within walking distance of the hospital and Amex, this is a sought after no through road with a friendly community.”

Owner’s secret:
“The city’s vibrant centre is literally only a 15 minute walk, although it is easy to forget that when you turn into the cul de sac! All of the rooms are inviting, and the house has adapted to our changing needs. We have loved entertaining here, especially during summer when the garden becomes another ‘room’ of the house to enjoy. The bedrooms are peaceful, the neighbours are lovely and there is a lot going on locally, so you won’t get bored or lonely if you’re new to the city.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 2 minutes, the Lanes about 15-20 minute walk.
Station: Brighton 10-15 minutes by bus.
Seafront or Park: Sea 10 minutes max, Queen’s Park about 5.

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf.

Between the beach, beach bars and volleyball courts of Kemptown Village (reached by seasonal lift) and tennis courts of Queen’s Park which also hosts arts events, Baker’s Bottom has local shops and a bistro pub to serve your every need. On the doorstep, the al fresco café culture of the Village also includes a Boots, Post Office, a local wine shop as well as a farmer’s market on Fridays. The cinemas, waterfront restaurants and health club of the glamorous Marina are within walking distance, and the picturesque heart of the city is a scenic 15-20 minute seafront stroll or easy to reach by bus or by cab. Brighton College, woodland walks and access to the Downs are close by and for commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is about 15 minutes by bus. If you have a car, access to the coast road, A23/A27 is swift and permit zone C has no waiting list at the time of writing.