Stanford Avenue, Brighton

***Guide Price £1,350,000 - £1,400,000***

This handsome red-brick Victorian semi-detached house is full of period charm, featuring a sun-filled south-west-facing garden and expansive, elevated views to the south from the rear of the property. Extending to over 275 square meters, this is a substantial and beautifully proportioned family home arranged thoughtfully over four floors.

Approached via a tiled path from a tree-lined street, the property is set behind a pretty walled front garden with a central blossom tree. The original porch, complete with decorative tiling and stained-glass top glazing, frames the front door. Inside, a small entrance lobby leads to a bright and spacious hallway with high ceilings, original cornicing and mouldings, and wood panelling up to the dado rail. The stripped pine floorboards and doors throughout the house are original, contributing to the home's authentic character.

The front reception room, located to the right, is a beautiful space featuring three- metre-high ceilings with a decorative rose, tall sash windows that flood the room with light, deep skirting boards, and ornate cornicing. A striking fireplace with its original marble mantel, cast iron insert, tiled hearth, and side panels serves as a focal point. Adjacent is a second generous reception room, also featuring an impressive original fireplace and large sash windows with views onto the garden. At the rear of this floor is a study with a charming garden outlook and a WC. The proportions throughout this level immediately reflect the overall scale of the house.

The lower ground floor is accessed via a staircase with stripped wood treads and a Roger Oates runner. This level opens into a breathtaking, light-filled open-plan space featuring a Harvey Jones kitchen with a large central island and breakfast bar with Welsh slate countertop. There is a lounge area at the front, and a spacious dining area at the rear. Double doors on either side of the dining area open directly onto the garden, creating a fantastic indoor-outdoor flow. The floor is laid with reclaimed parquet, adding warmth and texture. The kitchen is finished with solid Iroko wood worktops, in-frame cabinetry with Welsh slate knobs, a large Mercury five-burner range cooker with two ovens and grill, an integrated dishwasher, and space for a full-height fridge-freezer.

A utility room off the kitchen provides plumbing for a washer and dryer, along with additional storage. On the opposite side, a small lobby offers space for coats and boots and leads directly to the garden. There is a WC/cloakroom off the lobby, and the combi boiler is also housed here.

Moving up to the first floor via stripped wood floors again with a Roger Oates runner and stair rods, there is a lovely wide landing leading to four bedrooms. The bedroom at the back has built-in wardrobes and views overlooking the garden. Next to this is a spacious double which also has garden views, limewashed-effect floorboards, a sink set into a pretty louvre-door cupboard and a built-in wardrobe.

The original main double bedroom at the front retains its beautiful wide original sash windows with shutter features and an elegant fireplace with a marble mantel, cast iron insert, and Victorian tiles. Another front-facing bedroom includes a sash window and bespoke fitted wardrobes.

Located on the half landing between the first floor and the top floor is a large family bathroom with a sash window overlooking the garden, fitted shutters, a walk-in shower with thermostatic controls, an original fireplace, and built-in shelving beside the chimney breast.

The top floor, converted less than ten years ago, adds further generous accommodation, bringing the total internal space to just under 3,000 sq. ft, forms an impressive principal bedroom. Filled with natural light from three Velux windows, the room enjoys elevated views across surrounding gardens and down towards the sea. It benefits from built-in cupboards and useful storage within the eaves, while a shower room on this floor creates a private and well-appointed retreat.

Even with the loft conversion, the house retains two further loft areas accessed via ladders, providing excellent additional space.

Situated on Stanford Avenue, the flat is close to Preston Park, which has large open spaces, tennis courts, a velodrome and two places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat - the Rotunda Café or the Chalet Café. The Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton's much-loved and oldest cinema, is moments away at Preston Circus, screening a huge variety of films throughout the week. St Augustine's Art's & Events Centre, which has a yoga studio and a café, is a few moments away. A stroll down London Road will bring you to the vibrant Open Market, which is home to independent shops, artist's studios and plaza traders, with stalls selling handmade arts and crafts and delicious food. There are great local pubs and restaurants, including the Open House, Signalman, Jolly Brewer, Preston Park Tavern and the Roundhill, all close by. Brighton Mainline station is a 15-20 minute walk, with direct services to London Bridge and Victoria. London Road station is a ten-minute walk, with services to Lewes and beyond. Several bus routes run close by, including the 5, 5A and 5B, which will take you straight into town.

Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold