House For Sale £525,000
Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Quietly tucked away in a prime location opposite one of our city’s oldest Churches, 2 minutes from the vibrant North Laine, 7 minutes from Brighton Station and 10 from the sea – on foot- this historic, four storey house with a private walled garden is a rare blank canvas with 104.6m 2 (1126 ft2) of sunlit rooms to make your own. Inside, this spacious home has a social focus with an inviting kitchen diner which opens to the split-level oasis outside, and there is also an elegant double reception on the ground floor. A classic shower room has a chic dual head shower and serves three, comfortable bedrooms, one of which spans the whole top floor with spectacular views sweeping across the city towards the sea. With no street behind it and an outstanding primary school (and a playground) on the corner, this unique terrace on a one-way street is far quieter than its fabulous setting may suggest just a 5 minute stroll from our famous clock tower and shopping of Churchill Square, and only 6 from the picturesque cultural heart of the city. Ideal for professionals, families and investors it is in one of the most expensive conservation areas, known as the golden triangle, as it is between the sea, the shops and the station, and it is the natural place for friends to meet to explore our famous coastal resort and to enjoy its legendary festivals and surrounding National Park.

EPC: D
Council Tax: D

A prime address even in the exclusive Clifton Hill conservation area, this quiet one way street is a well-kept secret as it is away from the tourist rail – and traffic -where homes do not come to the market often. This classic Victorian beauty rises above the one way lane with ample charm even from the kerb and available for the first time in many years, inside a sensitive modernisation over time has created a comfortable, double glazed home which allows its graceful period proportions to shine.

The front door opens to an inner lobby to keep the house private, and leads straight into an inviting living room of pared back elegance which spreads its wings from front to back with ample space in which to relax or enjoy company, and a chimney breast raises interesting options STC.

Downstairs, with big windows at each end to bring in the sunlight, the sociable kitchen and dining room are also connected. Over 19 feet long there is plenty of space to share and the dining area is beautifully private, so friends can relax in rare seclusion. Built to last with a practical layout and working surfaces, it is good to know that time is on your side as you choose the kitchen of your own dreams, and a large lobby leads to a terrace by the house and the steps to the garden.

Outside the paved garden is an oasis of calm where it is easy to forget that all this vibrant city has to offer is on the doorstep. With a sea of gardens behind it, it is not directly overlooked and it is secure for pets and children with plenty of space to enjoy al fresco gatherings. Mature plants have been chosen for all year interest as well as summer scent and there is a gate to a small twittern, ideal for bringing bikes in.

Returning inside, the contemporary shower room is central to the main living rooms and bedrooms, and is hidden away behind an internal lobby on the ground floor. Upstairs, the first of the double bedrooms is restfully simple with leafy views and 9’5 x 8’6 (2.90m x 2.50) to unwind in. At the front of the house, the majestic principal bedroom spans the full width of the building with calm decoration, fitted wardrobes and a large window framing the historic gardens opposite. Private and peaceful at the top of the house, the third bedroom is a serene sanctuary stretching a generous 4.15m x 3.34m (13’7 x 11’), where built in storage includes wardrobes, shelving and under eave space, leafy views change with the seasons and a lower cityscape begins to glitter at sunset.

Agent says:
“Quiet but convenient this exclusive area has something for everyone and it has an intercontinental, al fresco lifestyle and chic, luxury shopping you don’t need to travel for. Our famous resort has hidden gems to discover from coastal views to beautiful cityscapes, and the diverse landscapes of the nature reserves, forests and countryside of the surrounding National Park are amazing – and all are easily accessed from this location by bus, train or cycle, so you won’t need a car.”

Owner’s secret:
“A happy home for many years, this house has elegant, relaxing proportions. With the open views at the front and back as well as a spacious quirky garden you don’t feel hemmed in, and the layout flows well for socializing! If you are new to the city, this inclusive street with a great primary school on the corner has a wide age range and a diverse community so it is easy to meet people, and everything you could possibly want or need as a single person, professional couple or a family of any age is all within walking distance.”

What’s around you:
Shops: North Laine 2 minute walk, Churchill Square 5, South Lane/Royal Pavilion 6.
Train Station: Brighton Station 7 to walk, 3 by cab.
Seafront or Park: Park at the end of the terrace, Seafront about a 10 minute walk.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Paul’s C of E.
Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High.

In the exclusive Clifton Hill CA, the station serving Gatwick and London is a 7 minute walk and a popular primary and a park are at the end of the terrace. The North Laine, Churchill Square and picturesque South Lane with world famous boutiques, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres to explore are on the doorstep and the beach is easy to reach. Close to green spaces which host arts events during festivals, for those who love the outdoors, the South Downs National Park as well as the international amenities of the Marina are easy to reach by bus, cab or car. For those who need a car, there is permit parking or a car club and its well connected for the A23/A27.