Guildford Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Feeling deceptively spacious spread over three storeys with three double bedrooms, this Victorian house is immediately appealing. It sits in a hugely desirable location, just a short stroll from the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Seven Dials and mere seconds from Brighton Station, Brighton Beach and the city centre.

Well-presented throughout with a fresh décor using a range of bold colours, designer papers and neutrals, this property is ready to move straight into. While it has retained much of its original period charm, much of the house has been modernised using streamlined fixtures and fittings. Ideal for family time or entertaining, there is plenty of space to spread out, with the lower reception room leading out to a sweet and secluded rear courtyard garden to become an extension of the home during summer.


In brief:
Style: Victorian terraced house
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 sitting room, 1 kitchen dining room
Location: Brighton Station/West Hill Conservation Area
Floor Area: 915 sq.ft.
Outside: east facing courtyard garden
Parking: Permit parking zone Y
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:

Perfectly positioned close to Brighton Station, the vibrant North Laine and the beach, this beautiful home provides everything you need to live the quintessential Brighton lifestyle by the sea.

With the completion of the London to Brighton train line in 1841, Brighton continued to expand at an exceptional rate, with many houses in West Hill being built at this time. The mid 19th century was an exciting time to live in Brighton with the fashionable and wealthy taking up residence here in great numbers. Almost 200-years later, this area holds the same attraction for many.

Classical in white with multi pane windows and a traditional front door, this house is attractive yet unassuming from the front. Appearing as a two-storey home, it feels far more spacious when stepping inside to reveal a generous living room with stairs leading both up and down.

Immaculate white walls and wood floors greet you in the living room where there is ample space for homely furnishings. Facing west, the wide picture window looks out to the street which is incredibly peaceful for somewhere so close to the city centre, with low traffic as it is not a cut-through.

Moving through to the rear of the ground floor, bedroom three is a small double room, but is currently dressed as a music room and study for working from home. It is a peaceful room looking out to the courtyard garden, with easy access to the shower room next door, where blue and white mosaic tiles line the walls around the roomy shower cubical.

Stepping down to the lower level, it feels naturally light due to a light well at the front and a wealth of glazing on the easterly wall with both doors and windows framing leafy views of the courtyard garden. Slate tiles line the floor bringing both form and function to the space, paired with white cabinetry and dark granite effect worktops. Within these, the gas hob has been integrated with dual fan ovens below it, leaving space for a dishwasher and an American fridge freezer. The utility room is tucked away to the rear with space for two machines. There is ample space for formal dining or a second seating area down here, while the courtyard garden is a fine size for summer soirees.

With tall white walls topped with leafy planting, it feels wonderfully private out here, and perfectly low maintenance, ready for the busy modern lifestyle. While it is simply paved, there is scope for adding colour and scent with potted and climbing florals which will thrive due to the easterly and southerly aspects to the space, allowing natural sunlight to bathe the space during the day.

Returning inside, there are two double bedrooms on the first floor. The second bedroom looks out over the road via a wide picture window allowing warm afternoon light to filter through. Zesty yellow walls serve to brighten the room, while a wall of built-in wardrobes maximises the floor space.

Next door, with far reaching views over the historic city landscape over Brighton Station, the principal bedroom enjoys a feature wall of tropical designer wallpaper and more built-in storage alongside space for freestanding pieces. Both main bedrooms have soft carpet underfoot and double-glazed windows, so you can always ensure a restful night’s sleep.

This smart and spacious family home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and the parks are within easy reach, and this spacious house also offers easy access to Brighton Station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.