Queensbury Mews, Brighton, BN1

Guide Price | £700,000 - £750,000 |

Undoubtedly the largest property within the terrace, Middle Cottage is so much more than its ‘cottage’ title. With six double bedrooms, a generous living room and two allocated parking spaces, this property is a hidden gem within the city. It sits on a peaceful road adjacent to Regency Square; just seconds from Brighton Beach and a few minutes from Brighton Station and the city centre. Spread over three sizable floors, it is deceptively spacious, offering versatile living accommodation for families, investors or holiday let landlords. It has been a happy home for the last 20-years, and has been renovated in areas, although there is plenty of scope for further modernisation to add value. While it has access to the garden enclosures within the square, it also boasts a private courtyard patio and a full width sun terrace on its easterly façade. With so much to entertain you on your doorstep, and with excellent schools nearby, this home will appeal to many as it offers the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea.

Style: Mews house on a Regency square
Type: Mews house
Area: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: 1769 sq ft
Outside Space: Courtyard garden and balcony
Parking: 2 private parking spaces

Why you’ll like it:
Queensbury Mews is nicely tucked away from the hubbub of Western Road and the seafront, while remaining sociably close to both. It was once the service road for the eastern side of Regency Square, but the coach houses and fisherman’s cottages have since been converted into beautiful seaside homes, which now sit on some of the most sought-after land in the country.
Shared with North Cottage, there is a large parking bay to the north of the mews, alongside the houses which has two parking spaces for each home.
Middle Cottage, is far more spacious than either of its neighbours, having had some Mid-Century alterations which are evident in the open room proportions and ample built-in storage which can be found throughout this substantial property.
You enter first into the private and surprisingly spacious courtyard garden where there is plenty of space for dining alfresco during summer. It is an attractive space with slate floor tiles and tall white walls which can be brightened further with climbing florals and garden furniture.
Stepping inside, there is an entrance hall with space for hanging coats and organising shoes, and a separate cloakroom WC – an essential in any shared space. From here, a second door opens to the living room where the scale of the property becomes apparent. This is a generous room with pale grey, wood-effect laminate flooring and dove-grey walls to complement, plus ample space for both formal dining and relaxation of a sizable corner sofa. The current owners also have a bar in here making it the ideal entertaining space. Bedroom six sits off this room, and while it is a smaller double, it would also work well as a tranquil home office.
Moving further through the property, the kitchen is up a step or two and is another bright and contemporary room with streamlined, handle free cabinetry, glossy worktops and an integrated oven and hob. Space has been left for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer, and a breakfast bar provides extra workspace and storage. The hot-pink vinyl floor adds a pop of colour while the entire room offers a second space for entertaining.
A flight of stairs leads down to the lower floor where there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The largest room shares the same cool colour palette and modern finish as the living room and has plenty of built-in storage as well as a seating area and two beds, without compromising on floor space. The second bedroom is currently being used as a home gym, but it is a good size double with built-in wardrobes and dark wood laminate flooring. Between the two rooms, the shower room has classic monochrome tiling and a spacious cubicle, plus a vanity unit for your toiletries to keep the space clutter free.
Returning upstairs to the first floor, the double height stairwell has a mirror tile wall which adds to the feeling of space. From the galleried landing there is yet more storage built in for linens and towels, and there are three further double bedrooms – this time with carpet underfoot and all with double glazing so you can ensure a truly restful night’s sleep – even this close to the city centre. To the front, bedroom two has access to the balcony which runs full width across the house. This looks out to the urban landscape and is a lovely place to sit out in the morning sunshine during summer.
These rooms share use of another modern shower room with a roomy cubicle, a rainfall shower head and a tall heated rail for your towels.

Agent’s thoughts:
Not only is this house incredibly spacious and versatile, it is also brilliantly located in the city. There is so much to entertain you nearby, and to have two parking spaces is almost unheard of and is a massive selling point for this property.

Owner’s secret
“20-years ago I stepped into this house and fell in love with it immediately. It is so quirky and spacious, and it was perfect for me to host both students and full-time lodgers due to the number of bedrooms, which generated a healthy income. We have adored living so close to the beach and all the bars and restaurants of the city and can honestly say it is really quiet here as it is tucked away off the beaten track. We no longer need so much space so we are looking to move further along the coast to downsize, but it will be a wrench to leave here as it has been a fantastic home for us.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 8 min walk
Train Station: Hove and Brighton Stations 12 min walk each
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 10 min walk, Seafront 1 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This impressive house is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to both Brighton and Hove Stations which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.