Upper Abbey Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Sunny and stylish with a west facing garden this beautiful 4 bed Victorian house is tucked away in a great area within walking distance of Brighton College, the County Hospital and the sea. The al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village is around the corner and inside, great care has been taken to create a sophisticated family home where a restful 132.2m2 (1423 sq. ft.) combines period character with a contemporary, sociable lifestyle- and great views from the top. A double depth living dining room offers a warm welcome with a wood burning stove in one of the two fireplaces, and a versatile home office leads to the garden. Design-led, the kitchen breakfast room bathes in sunlight and the far wall of glass folds away to the dynamic landscaping of the garden. Upstairs 3 family bedrooms are bright, quiet and stylish, the principal with a balcony looking down to the sea and fitted wardrobes to fit, and the bathroom has a fashionable finish. At the top of the house, the guest room is a quiet refuge with under eave storage and a chic en-suite.

Just 5 mins by cab from the Royal Pavilion and surrounding Lanes, and 7-10 mins from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, fashionable Kemptown Village is a great place to be with a weekly farmer’s market in the grounds of St George’s Church (which also hosts arts events during our festivals), cafés, bistro bars and independent shops as well as a small supermarket -and buses run along Eastern Road to the city centre and the station if you don’t want to walk. Close to the marina, the countryside of East Brighton Park and St James’s Street which hosts Pride, local beaches have an open air pool, a sauna, yoga centre and café bars and now is the time to buy with substantial restoration of the Victorian walkways taking place on the seafront.


In brief:
Style Victorian terraced house
Type 4 double beds, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + gf w.c, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, study
Area Kemptown Village
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space West landscaped garden
Parking Permit Zone H, no list
Council Tax Band TBC

Why You’ll Like It:
Tucked away on a friendly street where the permit parking has no list this appealing box bay fronted house with timbered gables, discreet double glazing and small front garden has been sympathetically upgraded over the years to create a light and airy home with a flawless finish which you can move straight into. On the ground floor, the living/dining room has been opened up so there’s plenty of space for relaxing or enjoying with friends. A room for all seasons, there are two handsome fireplaces, one with a wood burner adding warmth and character. In the far wall, French doors open to a private study where a tall glass door frames the fabulous, landscaped garden.

The stylish kitchen/diner has a west wall of glass which folds open to the garden, bringing the outside in. A timeless classic of white units with black granite surfaces it won’t date – and check out the plinth storage! Ready to party with high spec integrated appliances which include a touch induction hob and two ovens placed so the cook can be sociable, there’s also a dishwasher and washing machine. An under stair cupboard keeps things clutter free, and a cloakroom for visitors is hidden away.

A peaceful oasis child and pet secure behind brick walls, the black and white theme continues in the beautiful garden, perfect for al fresco dining with tumbled limestone paving and lighting behind raised beds. Ideal for soaking up the sun – and you can tell it’s a suntrap by the size of the figs- it’s scented by a pear tree and planted for all year interest and ease of maintenance, so you’ll have more time to enjoy it.

Up on the bright landing, the first of the double bedrooms is quiet with garden views and next door, a contemporary bathroom has all you need including a glamorous lit mirrored cabinet. On the first floor, the second double bedroom is also peaceful at the back and has pretty period features and character of its own. At the front, spanning the whole of the front of the building, the spacious principal bedroom has a whole wall of wardrobes and access to a balcony where you can enjoy a glimpse of the sea at the bottom of the hill. Private at the top, the inviting guest suite has built in storage, a chic en-suite and stunning coastal views sweeping from the glittering pier to the surrounding downs.

Agent Says:
“Families stay in this popular location until their children have grown up and moved on, which makes homes in these attractive terraces, close to good schools difficult to find, and this beautifully extended house is good to go with a family friendly flow, sociable layout and stylish, landscaped garden.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We came to view the property because we were looking for a family house but wanted to be able to walk to work, to the sea and local shops, and instantly fell in love with the pretty terrace and how calm this house felt inside. The house is characterful with serene period proportions, and when we upgraded we made sure we brought as much light as possible into the house, so it’s very relaxing to come home to. The flowing layout and big, bright rooms are perfect for young children as well as for entertaining and there is plenty of space for us to spread into, and we have enjoyed many happy celebrations in the garden. After moving, we discovered just how convenient the house was for the Pavilion, arts venues and the famous Lanes as well as for Queen’s Park tennis courts, playground and café and schools.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 3 mins walk, Royal Pavilion/Lanes 20-25 mins walk
Train Station: Brighton about 15 by bus, 25-30 to walk through the North Laine
Seafront or Park: Seafront opposite, East Brighton Park to downland 3 mins drive, same zone adjacent, Queen’s Park 5-10 mins walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BIM
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market- and it is bordered by the sea. The local beaches have a host of amenities including a sauna spa, lido, volleyball courts, yoga centre and cafes. Within a few minutes good schools including Brighton College it’s also close to the international shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatres of the historic heart of the city. Convenient for the County, General and Nuffield Hospitals, Amex, the law courts and universities the area is well served for parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces and host arts events in the numerous city festivals. The whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car, the station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is easy to reach and if you need a car permit zone H has no waiting list.