Stanford Avenue, Brighton

***Guide Price £625,000 - £650,000***

KNIGHT & KNOXLEY are delighted to present this substantial, lateral upper maisonette, occupying the entire upper floors part of a handsome, double-fronted Victorian end of terrace building on Stanford Avenue. With a desirable south-facing aspect, private entrance, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and expansive reception spaces, this exceptional home sits in the heart of the Preston Park conservation area.

Arranged over three light-filled floors and extending to over 1,740 sqft, this elegant property perfectly balances period grandeur with thoughtful modern design.

A private ground-floor entrance leads into a welcoming hallway and staircase, rising to the first floor. Here, a spectacular reception room spans the full width of the house, with three large sash windows, high ceilings, ornate cornicing and a striking marble fireplace. Flooded with natural light, this space exudes Victorian grandeur and is enhanced by parquet flooring, statement lighting and bold wall tones. It is a magnificent room for entertaining and family living.

To the rear of the property, the kitchen and dining room offer generous proportions. Requiring updating, this room is the perfect space for the next owner to add their touch to an already magnificent home.

Also on this level are two beautifully presented double bedrooms, one with a large bay window, alongside a stylish bathroom and a wet room finished with contemporary geometric tiling and a walk-in shower.

The second floor is home to a versatile bedroom with eaves storage. With generous dimensions, it provides rare flexibility and is ideal as a bedroom, home office, studio or guest space. Requires modernisation.

Externally, the maisonette benefits from a private garden terrace, a leafy retreat with mature planting, shaded seating areas and ample room for al fresco dining.

Throughout the property, period detailing is celebrated, from the intricate wrought iron balustrades on the staircase to decorative ceiling roses and original joinery. Carefully considered modern updates ensure the home feels both stylish and practical.

It is rare to find a maisonette of this scale and elegance, with its own private entrance, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, outside space and a south-facing aspect within such a fine Victorian building.

Stanford Avenue is located in the highly desirable Preston Park conservation area, a vibrant and much-loved community. Preston Park itself is just across the road, offering extensive green space, cafés, tennis courts and a velodrome. Blakers Park is also nearby, with a café and children's playground.

Saturday's Florence Road Market and Florence Road Café are within walking distance, as are the independent shops, cafés and pubs of Preston Drove and Fiveways, including the popular Park View and Preston Park Tavern. Brighton's famous Duke of York's Picture House at Preston Circus is also close by.

The area is exceptionally well connected, with London Road, Preston Park and Brighton stations all within walking distance, offering direct links to London and along the coast. The A23 and A27 are easily accessed by car for routes out of Brighton.

Families are particularly drawn to the area thanks to excellent local schools. Downs Infants and Juniors, Balfour Primary, Stanford Infants and Juniors, Dorothy Stringer and Varndean secondary schools are all close by, as is Varndean Sixth Form College.

This exceptional maisonette offers the perfect balance of period character, modern design and practical living in one of Brighton's most sought-after locations.

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Leasehold (150 years)
Service Charge: £100 per month