House For Sale £525,000
Hanover Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

A fantastic opportunity this bright, three bedroom blank canvas with a sunny patio is in a great location beloved by professionals, families, students and holiday makers 10-15 mins walk from the station with direct trains to London via Gatwick through the legendary North Laine, close to The Level which holds events during festivals and a scenic stroll through fountained gardens to the Royal Pavilion, arts venues and the sea. On a picturesque, Georgian terrace 942 sq. ft (87.5m2) over three storeys inspire ideas of growth or just glamour. An open plan ground floor has a fitted if retro kitchen, two double beds are generous on the first storey have an attic above, and a 3rd private double bed is on the lower floor by a modern bathroom and big utility, so there’s time to decide stnc. Art colleges, Brighton and Sussex Universities, Medical Schools, hospitals and Amex are all within a 20 minute radius by bus (every 5 minutes) or 10 by car and access into the city or out to the countryside via the Lewes or London Road is swift.

EPC: D
Council Tax: C

The popular painted terraces of historic Hanover rise from the leafy level at the heart of the city to bridge the station at the top of one hill to Queen’s Park’s tennis courts, playground and good schools at the other. On an historic, leafy terrace built close to the Royal Pavilion this classic beauty has plenty of charm, tucked away behind a scented, country garden at the end of a brick path.

Inside, the ground floor is a light and airy open plan living room with a cheerful east/west orientation and 275 ft. sq. (25.6m2) to play with – and a beautiful working fireplace is already in place. At the far end, solid wood units provide ample storage and practical working surfaces, so you could just paint or replace the doors if retro is not your thing, and the good news is that the vendors are willing to leave behind the white goods currently at the property.

Downstairs, the lower floor is far larger than you expect at 388 sq ft (36.1m2), and it is lighter too with a broad window to the west in the double bedroom, a bathroom which weighs in at 9’9 x 9’5 (2.98m x 2.87m) with a corner bath, a separate shower and natural light, and there is also a spacious utility, opening to the sunny patio, which at 18’0 x 6’1 (5.5m x 1.86m) is bigger than some inner city kitchens…Outside, the patio is a sunny sanctuary secure behind brick and flint walls. Level for dining with a water source and gate for bikes from the quiet lane behind, it spans 18’0 x 7’7 (5.5m x 2.3m). Food for thought, perhaps, stnc.

Upstairs beneath an attic, two more quiet double rooms are comfortable sizes, one with two double fitted wardrobes and the other with discreet, over stair storage.

Agent’s Thoughts

“A rare, unlisted historic find to make your own, this fashionable area will appeal to students, professionals and families within a stroll of the Open Market and vibrant North Laine and well- connected to Brighton’s city centre, Lewes and Gatwick. With plenty of space inspiring ideas, this beautiful historic house offers flexible options, stnc.”

Owner’s secret:

“All of the rooms are generous sizes and nice and bright. The kitchen diner works well for a family as well as for entertaining and it is easy to forget in the quiet patio that this location is very central. The street is friendly and has a mix of people in it as this is a great spot if you don’t have children too -it bridges Kemptown’s beaches to the green of the Level and city centre with ease; there is always something to do whatever you’re into and in the evenings, you won’t need to use the car to go to restaurants or theatres as you can walk or bus everywhere.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 2 minutes away, North Laine about 4 to walk.
Train Station: Brighton Station about 10 minutes on foot, 6-8 by taxi.
Seafront or park: The Level 4 minutes on foot, seafront 5 minutes’ by car.

Closest schools:
Primary: Elm Grove, St Luke’s, Fairlight.
Secondary: Varndean/Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College.

Hanover is known for its organic shops and bistro pubs and its easy access to both the Level and Queen’s Park, which both hold events during the arts festivals, and are full of locals enjoying the green spaces, playground and cafes. Within a reasonable walking distance of good schools including St Luke’s and Brighton College, it is ideal for professionals as Kemptown, bordered by beaches, is on the doorstep which hosts Amex and the hospitals, and has a relaxed café culture as well as useful amenities. The famous Lanes, international business district and cosmopolitan Marina are all swift to reach. For commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is about 10-15 mins on foot, or 15 by bus, there is no waiting list for V zone parking and at the bottom of the hill, both London Road or Lewes Road will take you straight into or out of the city.