House For Sale £450,000
Stanley Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Brightly painted, the picturesque historic terraces of Hanover rise from the leafy level at the heart of the city to the playground, pond and tennis courts of Queen’s Park, and this charming two bedroom Victorian house has 61.98m2 (637.14 sq.ft) of sunlit rooms to enjoy inside and a sunny, west patio for parties. A stylish refuge where precious period features include historic fireplaces, it’s just a 4 minute stroll to the inclusive community of the park with two good primary schools and one outstanding within a 10 minute walk, and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are just 7 minutes away by cab. Inside, the beautifully refurbished ground floor has a sophisticated open plan layout and leads to the patio for an al fresco lifestyle. The spacious bathroom has a designer finish with both a bath and separate shower and upstairs, both bedrooms are quiet doubles – ideal for sharers. Hanover attracts professionals, families and investors as local schools include Brighton College, major employers are within easy reach (the Royal Sussex County Hospital is an 8 minute bike ride) and our beaches and glorious countryside of the National Park are easy to reach.

EPC: C
Council Tax: B

Hanover is known for its friendly, pro-organic community, active artists and quiet convenience, and this attractive home with a cheerful east/west orientation has plenty of kerb appeal. Inside is far bigger than it looks from the quiet street, and high ceilings and large windows ensure it is always light and airy.

Ahead, a sophisticated open plan living room spans the house from front to back to create an inviting space perfect for a contemporary lifestyle – although this sensitive refurbishment has retained the beautiful period fireplace. Limed oak underfoot allows a fuss free in/out flow and with 18’5 x 15’10 (5.63m x 4.83m) there is plenty of space for work, rest or play. At the back, the newly fitted kitchen is a classic which will stand the test of time with user friendly high quality matt finished units with coloured carcass interiors to prevent UV discoloration. Newly integrated underwork top fridge, freezer and washing machine and a fabulous free-standing steel oven. French doors lead out to a sunny patio which becomes another room of the house during summer.

Outside is perfect for everyday but also for parties as the patio is paved for ease of maintenance, and it is level with the house – a feature surprisingly hard to find in a city built on the South Downs. Child and pet secure with painted walls this sheltered sun trap faces west but is open to the south, and it’s a rare blank canvas to make your own.

Returning inside, the sleek contemporary bathroom has a designer finish which includes a stately bathtub, a separate walk in shower as well as a vanity below the hand basin and film star mirror above it.

Upstairs, guests or sharers will love the first of the characterful double bedrooms quietly tucked away at the back of the house with an ornate fireplace, and with inspiring garden views it could also double as a comfortable home office. At the front of the house, stretching a full 5.02m x 2.27m (16’5 x 9’1) the principal bedroom is an oasis of calm with restful proportions, simple but stylish decoration, a beautiful fireplace and two big window to bring in the Sussex sunshine for cat naps in the afternoon.

Agent says:
“People are beginning to realise that Hanover delivers quiet, spacious homes with swift access into or out of the city. Ready to move into, this bright, stylish house also offers plenty of space if you work from home or if you commute, the station is easy to reach.”

Owner’s secret:
“All of the rooms are generous sizes and nice and bright. We love the social, open plan lifestyle and the garden is a tranquil, sunny retreat where it is easy to forget just how close to the city centre it is! The street is friendly with a mix of singles, couples and families as this a great spot bridging Kemptown’s beaches, Queen’s Park and the North Laine/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 3 mins, North Laine across the fountains of Victoria Gardens 8-10 to walk.
Train Station: Brighton mainline 18 on foot, 7 by taxi.
Seafront or park: Queen’s Park a 10 mins walk. Seafront about 3 mins by car or 8 on foot.

Closest schools:
Primary: Queen’s Park, St Luke’s, Elm Grove.
Secondary: Varndean/Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean, Brighton Girls.

Hanover is known for its organic shops and bistro pubs and Queen’s Park, which holds events during the arts festivals, is full of locals enjoying the green spaces, playground and cafes. Within walking distance of good schools including St Luke’s and Brighton College, it is ideal for professionals as bordered by beaches (with a new lido), Kemptown is on the doorstep which hosts Amex and the hospitals, and has a relaxed café culture as well as useful amenities like a post office, Co-Op and pharmacies. The famous Lanes, international business district and cosmopolitan Marina are all easy to reach. For commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is about 15 minutes by bus and there is no waiting list for C zone parking which extends to the seafront, Queen’s Park and to the bottom of St James’s Street opposite the Royal Pavilion.