College Place, Brighton

Owned by the same family for forty years, this beautiful Victorian 3 bed home, full of character, is hidden away in a quiet mews in a central Kemptown location. The vibrant al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village is just around the corner and it’s a five-minute stroll down to local beaches with café bars, a lido, sauna and gym. This is a rare find in such a location having both parking and an integral garage as well as a private south-facing roof terrace.

With period features and ceilings high enough for a horse from when the property was a tin smithy, this house radiates historic charm. A flagstone-paved courtyard provides a sheltered nook for plants by the front door and access to an outside store. Entering the property, you are greeted by a stunning arched window looking through to the kitchen breakfast room. With an open fireplace for cosy evenings and large sash windows bringing in morning light, the living/dining room is a lovely space in any season. Generous cupboards around the chimney breast give plenty of storage space. A modern family bathroom with natural light, completes the ground floor accommodation.

The stairs lead to a study (with more storage) which opens onto the sunny terrace. Sheltered from the sea breeze with space for a table and chairs, it’s the ideal place for friends to meet before a day on the beach or exploring the city at night. The terrace can also be reached by the external stairs giving the potential for separate use of the first floor (stnc) which was previously configured as a self-contained flat.

Used as a quiet home office, the first of the bedrooms is simple but stylish. Next door, the second bedroom is a comfortable double to retire to. At the end of the hall, there is a shower room with loo which becomes an en-suite simply by closing the lobby door. The principal bedroom is a delightful refuge with a period window almost filling the east wall.

The former engineering works that screens this house from the street has recently been granted the prior planning permission necessary to become 4 self-contained residential units (Local Authority Ref BH ). These changes will undoubtedly enhance the property’s mews setting.

The property is available with no onward chain.

OWNER’S THOUGHTS:

“Quiet but convenient the location’s within a short walk of the sea, local shops, the Lanes and General Hospital. As bus services are so handy you don’t really need a car here. You could use the garage as a workshop as it’s got power and water or even turn it into a bedroom if you wanted an annexe upstairs. Brighton Station is about 15 mins by bus or 7-10 by cab. Inside the rooms are light and airy, and the sun terrace is a great bonus. Kemptown Village is a great area to live with an fantastic community spirit.”

Education:

Queen’s Park Primary School
Varndean or Dorothy Stringer secondary schools
6th forms at Varndean, BHASVIC, City College, BIMM
Private schools: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove Girls, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Our coastal city is famous for its beaches, festivals, food and shopping– but also for its history, vibrant cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Bordered by the sea, surrounded by the South Downs National Park and with fantastic schools, colleges and universities we attract professionals, families, students and investors. Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market, and its beaches have cafés, bars, a Lido, yoga centre, crazy golf, playground and the Concord 2. Hosting the County Hospital and Brighton General, and it is within walking distance of the city centre and the station although there are local buses and plentiful permit parking with no waiting list in zone H.