Princes Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

**Guide Price: £700,000 - £750,000**

A tranquil haven in a sought after location, this 4 bed Victorian house with a sun deck and idyllic oasis to enjoy at the back, seasonal sea views at the top and plentiful permit parking with no list offers the best of our fabulous coastal city. Close to the sea, local shops, Brighton Marina and a park with sports facilities and countryside walks it’s in a well-connected spot 12 mins on foot from the county hospital, 7 mins drive from the Royal Pavilion/Lanes and 10 from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London. Inside, 163.8m2 (1763 sq. ft.) of sunny rooms blend period grace with skilled design to create a beautiful family home with a contemporary social flow. Convenient for professionals, families and investors good schools include Brighton College, and bus routes take you into or out of the centre.
Balancing comfort with style there are working fireplaces in the living room which opens to a sun deck and picture perfect views over the stunning garden below to rolling hills, whilst downstairs a spacious kitchen dining family room is all about enjoying company, leading out to a part covered terrace for an all year al fresco lifestyle, and the feel good garden. Upstairs, 1 bedroom is a restful single which could be a home office, whilst the 3 other bedrooms are all inviting doubles. The principal is private at the top and lined with windows to make the most of the open setting, and both bathrooms have a high-end finish.
Homes in this tranquil enclave of pretty terraces within easy reach of our city’s major employers and beaches offering café bars, saunas and an open air pool are a rare find, and sell fast with Eastern Road nearby taking you to the picturesque heart of the city whilst Warren Road around the corner (out of hearing) links to the A23/A27 in minutes.


In brief:
Style: Freehold period terraced house
Type 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space West walled garden
Parking Permit zone H, no waiting list
Council Tax Band D

Why You’ll Like It:
Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle in this quiet retreat which is tucked away in a great area with a laid back, social vibe and a friendly community – which includes a garden society who create summer baskets to hang from the lamp posts of this ‘horseshoe’ set of streets which just lead back to the same road, so they aren’t used as a cut through. Outside, this late Victorian/ early Edwardian property has charm with painted architectural detail, box bays (now with energy efficient windows) and a sheltered front door, set back from the tranquil street behind a garden where the exotic plants within the light well could stay, subject to circumstance.
Inside is instantly inviting with generous proportions and a hallway with wood underfoot which continues through to the living room for a fuss free in/out flow. To the right, built in an age reliant on natural light, sunlight streams through the broad box bay of a beautifully proportioned living room where two rooms have become one to create an inviting space ideal for entertaining as well as for family time. Broad French doors open to a lit sun deck, large enough for a table and chairs, where picture perfect views sweep over a sea of gardens to rolling downland, whilst inside we’re told that the two handsome fireplaces are open to ensure a warm welcome at any time of year.
At the end of the hallway, the first spacious bathroom has a shower above the Kaldewei bath, and the designer finish includes a custom made dresser.
Downstairs, a dream family kitchen dining room is all about embracing friends, family and an al fresco lifestyle with the family area spanning an astonishing 5.40 x 4.90m (17’7 x 15’11) with the kitchen dining room adding a further 6.0 x 5.40m (19’10 x 17’7) in which to spread your wings. Perfect for everyday but also for parties, French doors in the east wall frame to the flowing landscape of the beautiful garden - and slate underfoot allows an easy flow.
Skilfully designed with space for sofas and a large table, this extensive, family friendly space is also a cook’s delight, with the kitchen area flowing around a sociable island where the fabulous Rangemaster gas range faces the dining table (and the vendors are willing to discuss it staying, subject to circumstance), with a stylish but hardy wood working surface, which also tops the custom coloured, wood units which lead from it to deliver more practical storage. For easy replacement of hard working appliances, there’s plumbing for a washing machine, designated space for an intercontinental fridge freezer and the dishwasher is integrated for you – out of sight of the dining table.
Outside, surrounded by a sea of gardens on each side, this garden is a private paradise, full of birdsong and expertly designed for both sun and shade. By the house, and level with it, (a feature hard to find in a city built on hills) the dining terrace basks in sunshine and has plenty of space for entertaining. Part covered so you can get some respite from the hot, high summer sun or just enjoy being in the fresh air whatever the weather, the terrace has lights for the evenings and its large enough for a greenhouse which delivers fruit and vegetables to the table. A tranquil haven larger than many this close to the city centre and the sea, it is child and pet secure behind walls with an arch adorned by a mature clematis to a lawn surrounded by beds scented by flowers for pollinators and exotic planting for a holiday feel - and all low maintenance so you will have more time to have fun in the sun. At the far end of the garden, there’s a seating area in the southwest corner and a rare gate to a pathway at the back for bikes – and space for a bike store.
Upstairs, the luxury shower room has high spec fittings from the marble floor to the sleek vanity unit beneath the hand basin, and the powerful shower is Hansgrohe. Along the landing, the first of the big, bright bedrooms has glorious open views over verdant gardens, and a generous double it has fitted wardrobes to one side of the period fireplace and an alcove for quiet study on the other. At the front of the house, the second bedroom is quiet and comfortable with an original fireplace, bespoke wardrobes and plenty of charm of its own. Next door, a single bedroom is a light and airy room for a child, but could also be a good spot in which to work from home.
Private and peaceful at the top of the house with plenty of floorspace and access to the eaves, the principal bedroom stretches over an impressive 5.30 x 5.10m (17’3 x 16’7). The east wall is lined with windows to bring in the morning sun and to frame the picture perfect view which reaches the rolling countryside by day whilst you can watch the lower city come to life at night, and in winter, you can also enjoy a glittering slice of the sea.