College Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Architect designed and revamped with a high-spec, glamorous finish this 3 bed Victorian house has a rare, south facing garden with a garden room/home office and plentiful permit parking with no list in sought after Kemptown Village. With Brighton College around the corner and access to a good state primaries nearby it’s ideal for families, professionals and investors with the al fresco lifestyle of the Village on the doorstep. The County Hospital is a 5 min walk, local beaches have café bars, a Lido, saunas, volleyball courts and Yoga centre, the Royal Pavilion and surrounding lanes are 10-15 mins on foot and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London are 7 mins by cab (15 by bus).

Inside, bright, versatile rooms over 3 spacious storeys combine historic proportions with a contemporary lifestyle.
Inside, the sophisticated double depth living dining room, which sweeps open to the patio and garden room, has so much space the rest of the house offers options without compromise and ensures a warm welcome with an open fire. Perfect for everyday but also for parties, the stunning, custom made kitchen also leads outside for seamless entertaining. A discreet utility room is also tucked away on this lower floor whilst upstairs all 3 bedrooms are light, stylish doubles, and the luxury bathroom has a fabulous finish.

One of the most exclusive locations in the city, the village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a Co-Op, butchers, deli, bookstore and weekly farmer’s market, a scenic 15 minute stroll along the seafront or St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) takes you either to the cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants and cinemas of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial refurbishment of Victorian walkways taking place along the seafront.




In brief:
Style Victorian terraced house, refurbished
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen, utility
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space South patio
Parking Permit Zone H, no list
Council Tax Band: C

Why You’ll Like It:
A tranquil retreat, this charming terrace of historic properties has a real sense of community as once discovered, people tend to stay. Set up and back from passers-by, new life breathes through this grand Victorian townhouse with double glazing, classic style radiators, oak or painted floorboards in the main rooms and restful decoration throughout in the calm hues of Farrow & Ball.

With an impressive front door and private, gated entrance to the sociable lower floor, all improvements have been unfailingly sympathetic to this graceful building where the sensitive blend of old and new begins in the inviting hallway, where the ceiling height is unspoilt and the solid wood, painted floorboards allow guests, children and pets free reign to roam.

With its own, gated entrance from the street for supermarket deliveries, built in an age reliant on natural light, the lower floor has plenty of it. Spanning from front to back with a big window at the front this living dining room is a beauty. With plenty of space for family time or to entertain, blonde oak allows a fuss free in/out flow and an open fire ensures it is inviting all year round. There are floating shelves built in for a contemporary finish and dimmer switches add ambience.

Separate but sociable, the custom made kitchen opens to the patio for easy al fresco dining. A stunning mix of historic, painted and inventive, ply board walls, high -spec lighting on three levels and black matt units and surfaces delivering ample storage and working surfaces. Good to go, integrated appliances include a touch induction hob, a combi/grill oven with a warming tray plus a fan oven and there is more storage in the spacious utility room.

Outside, the walled patio is a rare, south facing sun-trap for you to make your own. Child and pet secure, there is a garden room which offers versatile options from playroom to guest room or a completely private space from which to work from home.

On the ground floor, the first of the double bedrooms has the gracious proportions only period homes deliver, and would be ideal for guests or sharers as by the front door, they could come and go without disturbing the rest of the house. Simple but stylish with an open fire, it could easily become a 2nd reception or family room. Next door, the second double bedroom is quiet and private at the back with fresh decoration and painted floorboards.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a restful retreat, spanning the full width of the house with fitted storage to fill which includes an innovative, handmade copper system which sensitively reflects the age of the building. Next door, the beautiful bathroom is light, airy and large enough for both a stately bathtub and wet room style dual head shower – and the designer finish could have stepped out of a glossy magazine.

Agent Says:
“People tend to stay in this sought after location, so homes in these tranquil terraces, close to the sea, city centre and popular schools, are difficult to find. Good to go, this beautiful house has a sociable flow into the south patio and a versatile garden room.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We were looking for a family house within walking distance of the sea and the Lanes, but wanted plenty of local amenities and easy access to the station (15 by bus, about 25 mins walk), and instantly fell for this pretty, historic terrace- and how quiet this house is! The house is characterful with generous period proportions, and when we upgraded we made sure we kept all that charm as well as the light that streams through, so it’s very relaxing to come home to. All of the rooms are bright and spacious with plenty of space to spread into and have friends over to stay. Great for a couple, it’s also brilliant if you want a family with parks and primary schools within walking distance – and Brighton College, Roedean and Brighton Waldorf are close by. Inside, we wanted the house to be stylish but practical and we have enjoyed the lower floor and its easy flow into the patio, which is a sun trap. This is a great place to live with lovely neighbours and everything you could possibly need on your doorstep, including the countryside.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min on foot, The Lanes and Pavilion 15-20 minute walk
Train Station: Brighton mainline 15-20 minutes by bus, 7ish by cab
Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 5 mins, Queen’s Park 10 mins walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op and a chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches. The hospital, law centres and Amex are nearby and the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street – which also hosts Pride. Buses into the city, along the coast and to the universities are nearby and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, both the A23/27 and coast road are easy to reach and at the time of writing, permit zone H has no waiting list.