House For Sale £570,000
Sutherland Road, Brighton, BN2

Once a corner shop with a beautiful frontage to prove it, this 3 bed Victorian house brims with light and character. 3 minutes’ walk from Queen’s Park’s playground, tennis courts and café, 5 from an outstanding primary school and Brighton College, the County Hospital’s just a 10 min stroll and its garage, like gold dust in this location, has been used to house an eco-friendly log-burning heating system. Solar panels on the roof provide much of the electricity needed. In a great location with a Budgens on the next corner and a Bistro pub nearby, the al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown and its beaches are within a 12-15 min walk. Fusing a contemporary lifestyle with period charm, its unspoilt character includes a sun-filled, tiled reception with the original shop windows, and a wood burning stove in the spacious living room. Nearby bus routes take you to the whole of the city and Brighton Station, and the picturesque cultural heart of the city is a 25 min stroll – or 4 by car as permit zone C runs to the bottom of Eastern Road, opposite the Pavilion.

On a popular street with access to St. Luke’s Primary and Brighton College a stroll, this charming period house set behind a little front garden is in a sought after location. Bus routes into or out of Brighton give older children some independence, and nearby Eastern Road will take you to the Royal Pavilion, the A23/A27 or the County Hospital in minutes.

Outside radiates charm, complete with a stained glass window above the ‘shop’ door, although the family use the side door which opens into a quiet hallway. At the front of the house, sunlight streams through the reception where vast windows almost fill the south and east walls. With 5.9m x 3.7m (19’4 x 12’1) it impresses with room to share, wooden shutters on the windows and tiling in keeping with the age of the building, and the high ceiling is beautifully decorative. At the heart of the ground floor, with access from both the hall and the reception, the living room is quiet and comfortable with plenty of character of its own and a wood burning stove to enjoy. Bright and cheerful, the kitchen diner opens to a porch where a guest w.c. is tucked away and which leads to the patio area which inspires ideas.

A modern classic, the kitchen is black and white with granite worktops, ample storage and freestanding appliances which could stay subject to circumstance. With 4.9m x 3.8m (16’ x 12’5) to play with, it is perfect for friends or family time with plenty of space for a big, sociable table. Upstairs, the first of the double bedrooms is light and airy. At 4.0m x 3.80m (13’1 x 12’5) it is ideal for visiting family, an au pair or for teenagers on the first landing, so occupants can come and go without disturbing the main bedrooms - and the stylish bathroom is next door. Cool and contemporary, this spacious bathroom includes a shower above the bath and a hand basin resting on a wooden cabinet.

Simple but inviting, the second double bedroom is a generous double with built in storage on each side of the chimney breast, ready for your move. Unusually private and with the restful proportions only a period home can deliver, the third, principal bedroom is a beauty, bathing in the morning sunshine which pours through triple windows which frame a view sweeping across the pretty terraces of Bakers Bottom to woodland. With 5.8m x 3.7m (19’0 x 12’1) in which to unwind, there is useful shelving on each side of a wonderful, Art Deco fireplace which reminds you that this is an evolving family home, which will easily adapt to your own lifestyle.

The property is in need of some renovation and redecoration, but the space on offer in such a convenient and sought-after location provides fantastic potential.

What’s around you:

Shops: Local 1 min, the Village 10 on foot, Lanes about 20-25 minute walk, 5 by cab
Station: Brighton 15 mins by bus
Seafront or Park: Sea 10-15 mins walk, 4 by car (part of seafront same C zone), Queen’s Park 6 on foot, 1 by car – same permit zone on some surrounding streets

Closest Schools:

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

Between the beach, Lido, beach bars and volleyball courts of Kemptown Village and the tennis courts of Queen’s Park, this historic terrace looking over ‘Bakers Bottom’ has local shops and a bistro pub to serve your every need. On the doorstep, the al fresco café culture of the Village -10 mins on foot or 2 by car- also includes a Post Office and a pharmacy as well as a farmer’s market on Fridays. Nearby bus routes take you into the city or to the cinemas, waterfront restaurants and health club of the Marina, the vibrant St James’s Street (on the Pride route) is easy to reach and the picturesque heart of the city is a reasonable 20-25 minute stroll or a short bus or cab ride. 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 need a car, access to the A23/A27 is swift and permit zone C has no waiting list at the time of writing.

owner's secret...

“We love the historic, quirky character of the house where all of the rooms are spacious and inviting. Designed for an easy, everyday lifestyle as well as for sophisticated entertaining, (our friends love the reception!) the bedrooms are surprisingly 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.”

Between the beach, Lido, beach bars and volleyball courts of Kemptown Village and the tennis courts of Queen’s Park, this historic terrace looking over ‘Bakers Bottom’ has local shops and a bistro pub to serve your every need. On the doorstep, the al fresco café culture of the Village -10 mins on foot or 2 by car- also includes a Post Office and a pharmacy as well as a farmer’s market on Fridays. Nearby bus routes take you into the city or to the cinemas, waterfront restaurants and health club of the Marina, the vibrant St James’s Street (on the Pride route) is easy to reach and the picturesque heart of the city is a reasonable 20-25 minute stroll or a short bus or cab ride. 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 need a car, access to the A23/A27 is swift and permit zone C has no waiting list at the time of writing.