Picton Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

GUIDE PRICE: £550,000 - £600,000

On a pretty, painted no through terraced road, this prime 4 bed Victorian home at the far end, next to William Clarke Park, has a south east facing patio garden and roof terrace.. It is a double fronted property, one of the larger houses on the street, which has plentiful permit parking and pedestrian only entrance to the park, it’s an ideal home with a generous 109.0m² (1173.0 sq ft) of light, inviting rooms , with two bathrooms. It offers a sophisticated lifestyle just 5 minutes walk from the vibrant Lewes Road shopping district, a choice of good primary schools within 2 – 6 minutes radius on foot, whilst Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 6 minutes by car and the sea is a scenic 25 – 30 minute stroll through fountained green spaces – or the famous Lanes.

Inside has a social flow from the elegant living room, through the dining area, to the bright and cheerful kitchen which opens to the sunny patio, whilst upstairs all four bedrooms are quiet, comfortable double rooms, one opening to the fabulous south facing roof terrace overlooking the park. Although this property is quietly tucked away, with no through traffic, this area still has a great buzz, its eclectic mix of exotic street food from round the globe, vintage clothing, antique shops, independent boutiques, arts venues and fresh produce a magnet for locals and visitors. The Royal Pavilion and surrounding Dome, Corn Exchange and Theatre Royal are 6 mins by cab, clubs, bars and gyms are an easy, hill free walk or cycle through the verdant green corridor recently created from the Level to the sea, whilst Lewes Road and its buses will take you to the city centre and its beaches or out to the A27 and National Park, and the A23 is also easy to reach.


In Brief:
Style Victorian end of terrace house circa 1880’s by Samuel Denman
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living dining room, kitchen
Area Elm Grove
Floor Area Please see floorplan
Outside Space Private southeast patio garden, southeast roof terrace, park views
Parking Permit zone V, no waiting list
Council Tax Band C

Why You’ll Like It:
The sought after historic terraces of the Elm Grove area rise from the Level, which is a large central park at the heart of the city, hosting events during festivals. The area extends to Brighton General Hospital and the glorious open countryside at the top of the hill and this property has pride of place in a hidden enclave where just two streets have pedestrian access to the well kept secret of William Clark Park, known as the Patch.

Outside, this Victorian house, designed by renowned architect Samuel Denman in the 1880s, has charm and it has an attractive double fronted façade. Inside a spacious hallway opens to an inviting living room of understated elegance. With 6. X 3.2m ( 21’4 x 10’11) for sofas and chairs, and a separate dining area, there is an easy balance between the private comfort and enjoying company.

Bathed in sunshine, the sociable kitchen has a door to the beautiful, patio garden so it’s super airy. At 3.8 x 2.8m (12’8 x 8’2) there’s plenty of space for people to mill around in. Refreshingly practical and designed to cater for friends and family, this well -planned kitchen is good to go with an integrated gas hob and oven beneath a hood, plumbing for a washing machine and designated space for an under counter fridge.

Outside, the raised garden patio is a spacious suntrap, child and pet secure behind painted walls and surrounded by the park and neighbouring gardens, it is a tranquil oasis of calm at the heart of the city. With ample space for an al fresco lifestyle, the central dining area is surrounded by raised beds planted for all year interest, and it is easy to maintain so you’ll have more time to enjoy it.

Returning inside, the ground floor bathroom is simple but stylish with all you need including a shower attachment on the bath and natural light.
Upstairs, the second bathroom is light, and large enough for a luxurious corner bath and separate, walk in shower. Two big double bedrooms are on this level, each ready to move into whilst the room at the back would also be a great place to work from home as it opens to a glamorous roof terrace with park views, perfect to spill out to when work is done. Private and peaceful at the top of the house, bedrooms three and four are also quiet and comfortable doubles with calm decoration and oblique views to park.

Agent Says:
“With charm, a stylish interior with an easy flow and two, rare, south facing spaces outside to enjoy, this spacious period home is in an exclusive park side location within a few mins walk of shops and schools with easy access to a station and the A23/A27.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have lived in such a great location, with fuss free parking yet so close to everything Brighton has to offer. On the edge of the multi-million pound Valley Gardens regeneration zone, the area has transformed into a vibrant green corridor—perfect for scenic (and level!) walks or bike rides to the Lanes, city centre, or seafront. We love being next to the park which is perfect if you have a dog – and it’s good for children obviously too! The house is always quiet, light and inviting to return to, the rooms are all good sizes and it’s ideal for entertaining with a relaxed flow through the house to the garden or to the roof terrace where you can enjoy the evening birdsong. There’s a real sense of community here, with lovely neighbours, and a genuinely friendly local atmosphere with an excellent mix of local cafés, pubs, and restaurants to stroll to. The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome, and Corn Exchange are just a 6-min cab ride or a 20-25 min walk through the historic Lanes. We’re also perfectly positioned with a choice of primaries to choose from which are all within walking distance, there are buses into or out of the city (and to secondary schools and universities) and both the Level and Preston Park are easy to reach which have regular events, dog walkers, families, and a sociable local spirit.

What’s around you:
Shops: Lewes Road 5 mins walk, Open Market & North Laine approx. 10 mins on foot
Train Station: Brighton mainline about 20 on foot, 8ish by cab or cycle
Seafront or park: The Level 10 mins on foot, seafront 25-30 mins walk, 10 by car or cycle, 15 by bus

Closest schools:
Primary: Fairlight, Elm Grove, St Martin’s C of E
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, MET, BIMM
Secondary: Varndean/Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Lewes Old Grammar School

Quiet but connected, this sought- after location within minutes of shopping, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres is also within easy reach of our famous pebble beaches and coastal attractions. Conveniently located for major employers it is surrounded by parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces but also host events in our fabulous festivals. Close to the picturesque Lanes at the cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and the station with its fast links to the airports and London is a 20 min walk- or 8 by cab- and if you need a car, parking zone V has no waiting list for permits.