Vine Street, Brighton

Set in the cultural heart of Brighton, just a few minutes from Brighton Station within the fashionable North Laine District, this well presented three-bedroom townhouse is a gem in the city. It forms part of a modern terrace tucked away on a quiet road close to the Old Steine and within easy walking distance of the city centre shops. Uniquely within this location, these homes were built with integrated garages which is a huge bonus as parking is expensive and hard to come by in the North Laine with waiting lists for permits and no guarantee of a nearby space when you have one.

Externally the house bears architectural features from the Mid-Century with timber cladding and ample glazing, but they are believed to be a later build. This style is having a revival at present, so it’s on trend for new owners.

Stepping inside, the styling continues in the entrance hall with cool metro brick floor tiles leading down a few steps to the shower room, utility room and access go the garage. Turning stairs then rise to the first floor where the generous kitchen links through to the living room, although the two can be separated by double doors when needed. Wood flooring in the living area makes way for vinyl in the kitchen where there is space for a kitchen table. White country-style cabinets provide plenty of storage around an integrated oven and hob, leaving space for an under-counter fridge freezer. It is a perfectly functional space, yet it is here where you can add value with modernisation.

Next door, bedroom one shares the same aspect as the living room, looking out over the quiet street. While it is a slim room, it would house a small double bed, or it would be ideal as a home office.

Elevated higher on the second floor there are two further double bedrooms, both sharing the same wood floors as the rooms below, although painted white to brighten each space. The principal room has built-in wardrobes to maximise the floor space, and both share easy access to the bathroom which is classic in white with a rainfall shower over the bath.

While many properties in this area lack outside space, this one benefits greatly from a sizable roof terrace from which you can sit under the sun or stars, listening to the hubbub of this vibrant city. There is space for dining alfresco and entertaining friends with Brighton’s landmarks old and new shaping the landscape below open skies.

Vendor’s Comments:

“This is a cool area to live in the city. You can walk everywhere and there is so much to explore and enjoy on the doorstep. The garage is a huge bonus – either for parking and storage, as you barely need a car living so centrally with so many amazing transport links close by.”

Education:

Primary: Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

Good to Know:

With the completion of the London to Brighton train line in 1841, Brighton continued to expand at an exceptional rate and many of the houses in the area were 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. While this house was a later build, it sits within a rich historical landscape where not too much has changed in the last 200-years, as this area holds the same attraction for many today.
Ideal for commuters and busy city lovers, this superior home is in a popular, historical location in a bustling shopping district within the famously chic North Laine, so you can enjoy the innumerable boutiques, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres on foot. It's also conveniently located for the Pavilion Gardens which provide cool green spaces to relax during summer, and host numerous arts events all year round. For those who love the outdoors, the beach, surrounding downland and cosmopolitan Marina- with waterfront restaurants- are easy to reach, and for commuters, the station serving Gatwick (23 minutes) and London (55) is around the corner, and there's quick access to the A23/A27.