Gordon Road, Brighton, BN1

Brought to the market by Alexandra Hearn, our Brighton specialist, this stunning home is set back from the street behind a beautifully hedged front garden, creating an immediate sense of privacy and welcome. Be sure to watch our video tour to fully appreciate the property. A path leads to the front door and into a welcoming hallway, where the home’s wonderfully considered character begins to unfold.

At the heart of the home is the impressive through lounge and dining room, a generous space designed for entertaining, with twin fireplaces, high ceilings and walls painted in a rich, deep blue. A box bay double-glazed sash window, and French doors opening into the garden flood the room with natural light, while useful storage beneath the painted staircase keeps everyday life neatly tucked away. The kitchen sits conveniently just off this sociable space.

The kitchen has been beautifully renovated with dark blue-painted solid wood cabinetry, cleverly concealing the integrated appliances and combination boiler. A high-quality marble worktop and Belfast sink add a timeless finish, while the generous proportions make this a practical and inviting room for anyone who enjoys cooking. A window overlooking the garden brings in plenty of light and keeps the garden within view.

Just off the kitchen is the family bathroom, refitted with quality traditional-style fittings. There is a full-sized bath for long, lazy soaks, with a shower over for everyday convenience, alongside a wash basin and WC.

Outside, the garden feels like a little oasis. Painted decking immediately outside the French doors creates the perfect spot for morning coffee leading through established, richly planted borders with a wonderfully jungly feel. Banana plants add an exotic touch, while at the rear of the garden, a covered seating area, with further planting enjoys the sunshine throughout the day despite it being technically north facing — an idyllic place to settle in with a book or gather with friends.

Upstairs, the first floor provides two large double bedrooms. The principal bedroom at the front of the house is a calm and spacious retreat, centred around the large bay sash windows and complemented by a built-in wardrobe and beautifully painted floorboards. The second bedroom overlooks the garden through its sash window and offers access to the loft via a pull-down ladder. Far more impressive than the average loft, this space has been carpeted and benefits from Velux windows, and is currently used by the owners as a cosy snug - a wonderfully useful additional room. There is also lapsed planning permission for a loft conversion (BH2015/01947), offering the exciting potential to create an additional bedroom and ensuite, subject to the necessary consents being reinstated and approved.

This is a beautiful, turn-key home with bags of character and flexibility, a house that feels ready to enjoy from day one, while offering plenty of scope for a growing family to make it their own.

Gordon Road is particularly well placed for family life, being close to Balfour, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding school, while Preston Park station is approximately half a mile away. For those who love the outdoors, the wide-open spaces of Preston Park and the nearby Hollingbury Golf Course are both within easy reach.

A characterful home, beautifully finished and thoughtfully laid out, with a garden that feels worlds away from the street. This is the kind of house that makes you want to stay a while.