Brigden Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £650,000--£700,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Big and bright, this Victorian 3/4 bed house with a rare south facing garden and an easy flow blends stylish design with elegant, historic proportions whilst charming period features throughout this evolving home include Art Deco, working fireplaces. This tranquil terrace is within walking distance of a popular junior and infant school as well as friendly local amenities including the playground, tennis courts and open air theatre of Dyke Road Park, and it is also convenient for Brighton Station’s direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London (10-15 mins on foot).

Inside 132m2 (1427 sq. ft.) over 4 spacious storeys offer versatile accommodation. On the ground floor, guests can enjoy a roaring fire in an elegant reception, although this inviting room is generally used as a bedroom in these historic terraces with a large, luxury bathroom, central to the house, next door. Downstairs, a fabulous living dining room and kitchen, with another working fireplace, has so much space the house offers options without compromise, and opens to a leafy sun trap for al fresco summers – and there’s also a discreet shower room tucked away. Up on the first floor, two beautiful double bedrooms are ready for your move, the restful principal with another Deco fireplace, and a secret staircase leads to a quiet bedroom with good ceiling height, plenty of floorspace and a south Velux.

Prestonville is a top favourite with professionals and families within walking or bus distance of good schools, both state and private, and an outstanding 6th form college. There’s a choice of parks – as well as Dyke Road, both Preston Park and St Anne’s Wells Gardens sports facilities and green spaces (which host events during our festivals) are easy to get to and the vibrant North Laine and city centre and sea are within a 15-20 minute stroll. Ideal if you commute by bus or car, Dyke Road will take you into or out of the city in minutes, and 7 Dials, just up the road has 7 ways to get to the whole of Brighton and Hove.



Style Victorian terraced house
Type 3/4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining/living room kitchen
Area Prestonville
Floor Area 1427 sq.ft.
Outside Space Rare south garden
Parking Permit Zone Q
Council Tax Band C

Why you’ll like it:
Far quieter than its fashionable location may suggest, this prettily painted terrace of Victorian properties with permit parking and local amenities around the corner has a real sense of community as once discovered, people tend to stay. Inside the bright hallway, with designer wallpaper around the two landing windows, introduces you to the classic style of the interior, and has impressive ceiling height whilst floorboards underfoot give guests, children and pets free reign to roam.

Ideal for entertaining, the reception is a welcoming, versatile space where sunlight streams through the large bay window and visitors can enjoy an open fire in the Art Deco fireplace – although the vendor would recommend sweeping/checks as they haven’t used them for a while. Usually in these historic terraces, this room is used as a home office or a bedroom perfect for guests, sharers or teenagers as the occupants can come and go without disturbing the living area downstairs or bedrooms upstairs - and the bonus is that it has the luxury bathroom next door.

A soothing sanctuary, the bathroom is a beauty with an historic influence in the choice of high end fittings. The chunky, roll top bath has a shower above it in Parisienne style, there’s a traditional Savoy hand basin and a w.c. with a pull chain cistern, and even the warming rails for towels is in keeping with the age of the building.
Downstairs is a bright, secluded retreat with a huge window at the front, French doors to the pretty garden at the back and Travertine stone underfoot for a fuss free in/out flow. There is ample space for a sofa as well as for a big family table at the heart of the space by another, working fireplace and two deep cupboards keep the space clutter free. Well designed, the kitchen area is sociable but doesn’t dominate this whole level. Good to go with streamlined units, a plate rack and practical working surfaces, there’s space and plumbing for 2 machines plus a dryer, room for a tall fridge freezer and the vendors are willing to discuss the freestanding oven beneath the fitted hood.

Outside the restful, leafy oasis is a south facing sun trap – a rare find as most period houses are built obliquely to the sea. Child and pet secure it has been planted for all year interest and larger than many so close to the heart of this chic, central district, it is screened from neighbours by mature planting. Thoughtfully landscaped there’s a quiet, covered seating area by the house and the long lawn is ideal for entertaining.

Returning inside, there’s a spacious shower room on this level with all you need including natural light.

Returning inside, on the first floor the double bedroom at the back is a peaceful refuge with garden views. Simple but stylish it is ready to move into with alcoves for wardrobes and a fireplace in situ. At the front of this substantial property, the principal bedroom is a beauty with generous dimensions and a wonderful fireplace, an entire wall for wardrobes and a tall bay window to bathe the room in light.

On the landing, a secret door opens to a private staircase to a bright and cheerful bedroom with plenty of space to enjoy, a large Velux in the south roofline and access to extra under eave storage.

Agent’s thoughts:
“Families stay in this quiet but convenient location until their children have grown up and moved on, which makes homes in these sought after terraces close to good schools difficult to find, and this versatile house has plenty of space and a south facing garden.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Easy to live in as well as to welcome friends with spacious, versatile rooms and a social flow to the garden, family life is made easy with parks, good schools and shops all within easy reach (and both The Prestonville Arms and The Chimney House a few mins walk - do great food, too!). The house is warm in winter and airy in summer with lots of storage, and we have enjoyed the privacy of the garden which is our go-to place after work as we can sit beneath the shelter at any time of year. This is a great place to live with a friendly community, and the al fresco lifestyle of 7 Dials – and its 7 ways to the entire city – is a 3 minute drive, or under 10 mins on foot. If you enjoy the outdoors, the sea, Hove Lawns with keep fit classes etc., the water sports of the Lagoon and the National Park are all about a 10 mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins walk, 7 Dials 7 min walk, 3 by car, North Laine 15-20 on foot
Station: Brighton 10-15 to walk, approx. 7 by cab
Seafront or park: Dyke Road Park 5-10 mins walk, Preston Park 5 by car, St Anne’s Wells 6, seafront under 10 mins

Closest schools:
Primary: Stanford Junior, Stanford Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Varndean
Private: Brighton Ballet School, Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Lancing College Brighton Waldorf

10-15 mins walk from the station with direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London with local buses covering the whole of Brighton and Hove, this quiet enclave has its own good infant and junior schools as well as shops, café, bistro pub and a park around the corner. Just minutes from the al fresco lifestyle of 7 Dials and North Laine, the picturesque Royal Pavilion, its historic Lanes and surrounding arts venues are easy to reach. For those who love the outdoors, the beach, surrounding downland and marina with waterfront restaurants are quick to reach. If you commute by car, Dyke Road gives swift access into the city centre or out to the National Park or to the A23/A27 for the coast, Lewes, Gatwick and London.