Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000--£750,000.

GRADE II LISTED PERIOD HOUSE OVERLOOKING PARK.

RARELY AVAILABLE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Opposite the leafy acres of the Level, this fabulous, 4 bed, 2 bath Georgian house with a party patio and iconic 1st floor balcony looking over the park is a sociable, central home close to good schools including Brighton College or brilliant investment/corporate BnB with swift access to major employers and the A23/A27 - and local legend has it that this Grade II listed beauty was built for surveyors during Nash’s revamping of the Royal Pavilion! Inside 161.2m2 (1763 sq. ft.) of inviting rooms brim with light and character, and it’s far quieter than you’d expect from its fashionable location in the vibrant London Road shopping district at the foot of the famous North Laine, 7 mins walk from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London and 15- 20 mins walk to the sea through the gardens and fountains of Victoria Gardens, or through the South Lanes if you prefer.

Inside the spacious living dining room has the wow factor with views over the park at the front and French doors to the patio at the back for fun in the sun, and the spacious home office, lined with windows and bookshelves, is a bridge to the first private double bedroom which looks across the patio and is ideal for visitors with a door to a little courtyard and secure twittern (also good for bikes). Downstairs, a characterful kitchen/breakfast room opens to the patio steps for easy, al fresco entertaining – and has a w.c. for visitors and utility area discreetly tucked away. Upstairs the central bathroom is a luxury refuge, and next door, the principal bedroom is a dream with a full height bow window to frame the ancient trees of the park – and open to the romantic balcony. Upstairs, bedrooms 3 and 4 are generous doubles which are not overlooked with the front room enjoying a chic en-suite shower room.

This location has a great buzz, its eclectic mix of exotic street food from around the globe, vintage clothing, antique shops, independent boutiques and fresh produce a magnet for locals and visitors. The Dome, Corn Exchange, Theatre Royal and Pier are within walking distance as are clubs and bars, whilst Ditchling Road’s buses will take you into the contemporary heart of the city, along the coast or out to open countryside.


In Brief:
Style Grade II 1815 terraced house opposite park
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + lower floor w.c., living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility
Area Victoria Gardens CA
Floor Area 1736 sq.ft
Outside Space Private patio, front courtyard, east balcony with park views
Parking Permit zone Y
Council Tax Band D

Why You’ll Like It:
Radiating charm in a prime location, this beautiful 1815 terraced house is set back from a wide street behind gated railings where steps rise to the front door or down to a small, east facing courtyard. Inside, the hallway gleams with a historic wood floor and staircase, and you get a sense of the size of this house with intriguing glimpses to distant rooms.

The sociable living dining room spans 3.17 x 7.66m (10’5 x 25’2) from front to back with a broad bow window at the front to frame the park whilst at the back, the room opens to a sun deck and steps to a brick paved patio ideal for friends to spill out to. Outside, the sunny patio becomes an extension of the house during summer – or parties. Paved for easy maintenance and hung with fruiting vines for a holiday feel, there is plenty of space for private al fresco dining.
At the end of the hallway is a quiet study, with attractive wooden shelving and broad windows which stretch across almost the full length of the wall looking over the garden. Light and private it offers 2.2 x 5.71m (7’3 x 18’9) to spread into.

Most unusually, this room connects to what we were told by the previous owners in 2016 was once a cockle shed which now forms the back of the property, the amalgamation of which has created a spacious, double bedroom with views of the patio and a unique entrance to a gated twittern, (to which you will have a key,) which runs along the back of this historic terrace.

Downstairs, the atmospheric kitchen breakfast room is full of soft light as the windows at each end are at chest height and has access to a door to garden steps ideal for entertaining. Well designed, the family friendly kitchen flows around a central island and solid wood units deliver ample storage and sturdy work surfaces. The fabulous multi fuel range could stay, there’s space in a cupboard for a fridge freezer and there’s plumbing for a dishwasher.

Tucked away at the far end of a lobby where you’ll find the door to the garden - and which is big enough to iron in - a discreet w.c is ideal for guests and there’s plumbing for a washing machine.

At the top of a gleaming, wood staircase the bathroom is large enough for both a bath and a separate shower in heritage style in keeping with the age of the house, although the heated towel rail would have been met with great approval from the original owners!

Next door in what would have been the principle reception but which is now a fabulous master bedroom, sunlight streams through a graceful floor to ceiling bow bay which frames the leafy Level and opens to an iconic Georgian balcony where you can bathe in the morning sunlight – and the unique atmosphere of this amazing location. Inside, a decorative cornice wends its way around the room high above your head and there’s 4.2 x 4.3m (13’9 x 14’1) and a stately marble fireplace to enjoy.

Private and peaceful the top of the house, the third double bedroom at the back is simple but stylish, and offers some fascinating views of Brighton, old and new, where the façade of St Bartholomew’s Church, known as the “Ark”, draws the eye up to the contemporary New England Quarter. At the front of the house, the fourth double room has restful views over the park and spans a generous 4.2 x 4.3m (13’9 x 14’1) across the full width of the building. Twin wardrobes are ready to fill and the en-suite shower room has a dual head shower and a chic finish.

Agent Says:
“This is THE place to be, opposite the Level which hosts events all year round, and just a step away from the amazing shopping of Lewes Road and exotic open market. The famous Lanes are within easy walking distance/cab ride where art venues, restaurants, theatres and beaches with bars to explore.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have lived in such a great location, close to everything Brighton has to offer – I don’t need a car and although there are buses I’ve never used one as you can walk everywhere! Inside is surprisingly quiet and the house is always light and inviting to return to, and the rooms are all good sizes. My teenage children and I love to socialise and the layout is ideal with a relaxed flow from the living dining room to the patio or down to the kitchen for sociable breakfasts with friends who love to come and stay in our wonderful coastal city. There is also plenty of space for us to spread out into, so we are not on top of each other all the time. My favourite places are to sit in the sunshine in the patio, and I love the view of the trees from my bed. We’ve experienced an amazing community here, with lovely neighbours, and a genuinely friendly local atmosphere with an excellent mix of local cafés, pubs, and restaurants. The Level is a protected green space with regular events, dog walkers, families, and a vibrant local spirit. Top-rated schools, including Brighton College, are conveniently close. "

What’s around you:
Shops: Lewes Road 1 min walk, Open Market & North Laine within 5 mins on foot
Train Station: Brighton 7 mins on foot
Seafront or park: The Level is opposite, seafront 10 mins walk,

Closest schools:
Primary: St Bartholomew’s, Middle Street
Secondary: Varndean/Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, MET, BIMM
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Lewes Old Grammar School

This sought- after location is 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 7 min walk and if you need a car, there is permit parking, zone Y.