Southdown Place, Brighton

Sitting within the prestigious ?Golden Triangle? district close to Fiveways stands this beautifully renovated four-bedroom detached house. Having been built in a later era than its Victorian neighbours, it benefits from light, airy rooms offering 1368 sq. ft. for families to evolve and grow. From the moment you enter, it is clear the current owners have a refined eye for colour and interiors, celebrating the natural light and proportions of the space while combining them with contemporary, bespoke finishes. The walled garden feels private, becoming a lovely extension to the kitchen and dining room during summer, ideal for children to play in complete safety.

It is the location, sitting opposite the glorious green environs of Blaker?s Park, which will appeal to families who will also appreciate the proximity of several excellent schools. Transport links, both in and out of the city, are also within easy walking distance and the plethora of local amenities and eateries will be adored by all.

Set back from the road behind border walls and a neat front garden, the house is classic for the 1950s era with a linear form in red brick with wide picture windows to bring the outside in. Stepping inside, you come first to a useful porch for hanging coats, then through to the entrance hall where wood flooring and tall white walls greet you. There is a deep storage cupboard alongside a separate WC ? an essential in any shared space.

Engineered oak flooring flows across the threshold into the exceptional living room spanning the depth of the house. Dual aspect from east to west, the walls feel almost entirely glazed framing leafy views over the gardens and park. There is a wealth of space for both relaxed furnishings by the contemporary wood burning stove, or for dining alongside the kitchen which sits recessed to the right while remaining open plan. Bi-folding doors link this room seamlessly with the outside, so it becomes a natural extension of the home as the weather warms in spring.

Seamless handle-free cabinetry in white provides a huge amount of storage in the kitchen alongside integrated appliances and a breakfast bar for two. Dual ovens are placed in a tower for easy access, while space has been left for an American fridge freezer and a second door opens to the green house extension, so your kitchen garden is on hand for seasonal produce when cooking.

Brighton houses tend to have modest gardens, yet this one is more spacious than most. Slim battening fences ensure it doesn?t feel overlooked and with both an easterly and southerly orientation, it is a real sun trap. Currently set up with children in mind, there is a summer house and a children?s swing set on the lawn, yet there are grown up areas too with two patio areas for dining in the first and last of the sunshine. Side access allows you to bring muddy boots, paws and buggies through to the rear of the house, rather than traipsing them through and there are several sheds and storage areas for wood and winter storage for bikes and gardening equipment or furniture.

Returning inside, wooden stairs rise to the first-floor landing where a tall window on the stairwell brings in light and views across the local landscape. There are three double bedrooms on this floor with the largest of the three enjoying a wall of built-in storage. They share use of the main shower room; contemporary in white with stylish oblong wall tiles and a wall mounted WC adding to the feeling of space. In addition, the washing machine and tumble dryer are cleverly concealed in a laundry cupboard, away from the main living areas.

A further flight rises to the bedroom suite spanning the top floor with large Velux windows now framing views across rooftops and trees below open skies. With a bed positioned below, you can star gaze or watch the clouds float by in complete tranquillity ? indeed this is a wonderful room for children who need complete peace and quiet to sleep. Wardrobes are built-into the eaves and there is space to play, relax and sleep up here. The bathroom is en suite with a bathtub, so you can bathe little ones or recline in some bubbles after a long and taxing day.