Sillwood Road, Brighton

Positioned in the heart of Brighton on an attractive Regency street, this exceptional four-bedroom townhouse combines elegant period architecture with versatile living spaces, all moments from the seafront, independent cafés and the energy of the city centre. Offered to the market chain free, the house unfolds across four beautifully balanced floors, where grand proportions and original detailing sit comfortably alongside calm, understated interiors designed very much for modern day-to-day life. 

Tucked behind a secluded west-facing front garden, you enter through a well-presented front door into an entrance hall. Beyond, the house opens into a remarkable central hallway where the scale and character of the building immediately reveal themselves. Rising almost six metres overhead, a sweeping staircase winds dramatically through the centre of the house, drawing the eye upwards and creating an impressive sense of arrival rarely found in homes so close to the city centre. 

At the front of the ground floor, the principal living room feels both elegant and inviting – a wonderfully proportioned space centred around an open fireplace and framed by a wide bay window overlooking the front garden. High ceilings, decorative cornicingand original Regency detailing give the room its architectural presence, while stripped wooden floors and a softer decorative palette create an atmosphere that feels warm, relaxed and entirely liveable. Positioned just behind, a second reception room offers flexibility for quieter evenings, formal dining, reading or home working, depending on the rhythm of everyday life. A spacious family bathroom sits quietly to the rear of this floor, complete with both a full-sized bath and separate shower. 

An open wooden staircase descends to the lower ground floor, where the atmosphere becomes noticeably more sociable. The space feels remarkably bright and open, arranged around a generous kitchen and dining environment designed very much as the heart of the home – somewhere equally suited to slow family mornings, large gatherings or evenings spent entertaining friends around the table. 

Doors open directly onto a wonderfully peaceful rear courtyard garden, enclosed and unexpectedly quiet for such a central location. The space catches the morning sun beautifully, while remaining cool and shaded during the height of summer and is a natural extension of the living spaces during warmer months. Just beyond the kitchen, an additional garden-facing room with sliding doors creates a calm and versatile retreat, ideal for home working, yoga, reading or simply stepping away from the pace of the main house. 

Across the split-level first floor are three beautifully balanced bedrooms, including a particularly impressive principal room spanning the front of the house with elevated views along the Regency street below. From the landing, a door opens onto a private westerly facing roof terrace – an ideal setting for late afternoon sun, evening drinks and quieter moments outdoors above the city. 

Occupying its own upper level, the top floor bedroom suite feels notably private and separate from the rest of the house. Accessed via a small number of steps from a mezzanine-style landing, the room incorporates built-in storage and an en-suite wet room shower, creating a wonderfully self-contained space for guests, older children or independent living. 

Throughout, the house retains a rare sense of authenticity – grand yet comfortable, elegant without feeling formal, and deeply suited to long-term living in one of Brighton’s most vibrant and architecturally significant settings.

Additional property information  

Property type: Terraced house 
Tenure: Freehold 
Council tax band: G 
EPC rating: D 
Parking: On street permit holder parking in zone Z

The area

Sillwood Road is one of central Brighton’s most attractive Regency streets, positioned just behind Western Road and moments from the seafront. Characterised by elegant bow-fronted townhouses and a notably peaceful atmosphere despite its highly central setting, it remains one of the city centre’s most desirable residential addresses. 

The cafés, restaurants, independent shops and everyday conveniences of Western Road are all immediately nearby, including Waitrose & Partners Brighton, while the seafront and Hove Lawns sit only a few minutes’ walk away. This part of the city offers a particularly easy and walkable lifestyle – morning coffee, swimming, evening drinks and everyday shopping all comfortably on foot. 

Central Brighton is easily reached along the seafront or through the city’s network of independent lanes and period squares, giving the area an energy and convenience that continues to make it one of Brighton’s most sought-after locations. 

Transport links 

Brighton Station is approximately a ten-minute walk away, providing direct mainline services to London, Gatwick and along the south coast. London Bridge can be reached directly in around seventy minutes, while Gatwick Airport is accessible in approximately thirty minutes by rail. 

Regular bus services operate throughout the surrounding area, while the A23 and A27 are both easily accessible for travel further afield. 

Garden

Private rear courtyard garden

Balcony

Sun terrace accessed off first floor landing

Front Garden

Secluded west facing front garden

Parking - Permit

On street permit holder parking in zone Z

Disclaimer

All property details have been provided by the owners. While Number Twenty Four strives for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness or correctness of this information. Buyers and renters are advised to conduct their own due diligence before proceeding with a purchase or let.