Clifton Hill, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Generous proportions, period features and a south facing, landscaped rear garden are just a few of the elements which make this four-bedroom Grade II listed townhouse stand out. Peacefully positioned in the most prestigious conservation area in the city, this characterful home offers versatile living accommodation over four spacious floors which have been renovated throughout. Even below the stylish and immaculate aesthetic, the very workings of the house have been renewed during the last eight years to include a full re-wire and plastering, so you can rest assured it will last for many years to come. It is abundant with original features which have either been restored or reinstated then combined with contemporary design for a refined finish, ideal for both family time and sophisticated entertaining.

Brighton City Centre, the beach, St. Ann’s Well Gardens and Brighton Station are just five-minutes away on foot and cosmopolitan Seven Dials is on your doorstep. There are several popular schools, both state and private, within easy walking distance, so this house will attract commuters, professionals and families alike – all wishing for that quintessential Brighton lifestyle by the sea.


Style: Victorian townhouse c.1840
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 kitchen/breakfast room,
Location: Clifton Hill and Montpelier Conservation Area
Floor Area: 1768 sq.ft.
Outside: south facing walled rear garden
Parking: Permit zone Y
Council Tax Band: F

Why you’ll like it:

Undoubtedly the most attractive and prestigious conservation area in the city, Clifton Hill is characterised by striking individual homes on tree lined avenues, each with distinctive architectural features and far-reaching views due to their hillside position. Perched at the top, this house sits equidistant between the beach and Seven Dials, yet it is tucked away from the main roads in a tranquil spot, so you feel a million miles from the city when inside or in its beautiful walled garden.

Even on approach, the immaculate exterior is a fine indicator for the quality finish you find inside. The façade is fresh in white with restored, multi-pane bow windows while the railings and original front door and have been retained and repainted. Traditional tiled steps lead to the sage front door which opens to a welcoming entrance hall with decorative corbels high above your head. It is immediately clear the current owners have a refined eye for interiors, colour and a respect for period properties. Wall panelling below the dado rail sits picked out in sage and sun streams down the stairwell from the south.

The renovations in recent years are clearly of the finest quality as every surface looks like new, yet the original character of the house has been retained.

The soft, neutral palette flows from the entrance hall and into the main reception room on the ground floor. Once two rooms, they were opened to create one bright, dual aspect space which is ideal for relaxing, entertaining or working. Classic plasterwork features were reinstated in here while the fireplaces are original and both in full working order. To the south side, the cast iron insert has its original Georgian saucepan rests, and both have grand marble mantelpieces. Light bathes the room through a tall sash on the southerly elevation and a wide bow window to the front, dressed in white shutters adding privacy from the street. There is ample space for comfortable furnishings and formal dining, although there is also space to dine within the open plan kitchen breakfast room downstairs. This flexible layout is often ideal for families with older children who may want space of their own to entertain on occasion.

At the end of the entrance hall, bedroom four has direct access to the garden via double-glazed timber-framed French doors. This is another multi-functional space which makes a relaxing garden room, peaceful home office, studio or bedroom.

Stepping into the garden is a real joy as both form and function have been considered in its design. South facing it is a real suntrap, so plants of all varieties thrive, inviting a host of wildlife including woodpeckers, butterflies and bees. Tall mature trees line the borders within neighbouring gardens ensuring you are barely overlooked. Close to the house, a sandstone patio is ideal for alfresco dining while an area of lawn is ideal for children to play in safety as the garden is completely enclosed. It is much larger than many city gardens which makes it a unique selling point for this property.

Downstairs, the kitchen and dining room offer a second sociable space where family and friends can come together for food and conversation around the dining table or kitchen island which doubles up as a breakfast bar. Again, these rooms were opened so natural light from the south can permeate right through the house, and with a second patio area to the rear, it doesn’t feel lower ground. Dark wood Karndean flooring flows right through the space to complement the cool-grey Shaker style kitchen with marbled quartz worktops. Into these the sink has been seamlessly cut-in, while the Rangemaster gas cooker has been perfectly fitted, alongside an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer.

To the front of the lower ground floor, there is a separate street entrance leading through to a vestibule where you have access to the original coal bunker – ideal for storing wines or bikes etc. To the rear of this floor is a separate utility room with a separate shower cubicle, WC, space for appliances and additional kitchen storage.


On the first floor there are two sizable double bedrooms with the principal room spanning the front of the house looking out over the historic street via a gracious bow window to mirror the one in the living room below it. Natural floorboards have been varnished in honeyed tones which compliments lime wash effect walls and gleaming white woodwork. Wardrobes built-in to the alcoves maximise the floor space, easily allowing a king size bed or larger.

Bedroom two has a peaceful outlook over the gorgeous garden and both have easy access to the family bathroom to the rear. This glamorous room has patterned floor tiles in keeping with the era of the property, but otherwise it is a contemporary space with a shower over the bath and a chic vanity unit below the basin.

Upstairs, bedroom two spans the entire second floor, and again is dual aspect with a vast amount of glazing on the south facing dormer window which brings light right down the stairwell and into the house. The views only improve the further up the house you go, now take in the rolling hills of the South Downs to the north over the roofline of the houses opposite.

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This charming, listed townhouse is perfectly situated in one of Brighton’s finest locations, with the beach, St Ann’s Well Gardens, and the cafe culture of the Seven-Dials on your doorstep. A mere five-minute walk from the cultural and commercial heart of the city, this peaceful home also offers easy access to Brighton Station and the A23, which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.