Warleigh Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Guide Price £725,000

Warleigh Road lies between Preston Park and Fiveways, with the character of both neighbourhoods close at hand. Arranged across three floors, this three double bedroom period house retains the proportions and detail of the original building, while creating a more open and sociable home for everyday life.

At the front, the original reception room remains a more intimate place to retreat to. High ceilings, a broad bay window and the fireplace give the room a quiet sense of occasion without making it feel formal. It is a space for slower mornings, reading, films and evenings with friends.

The rear of the house has a different energy. Here, the kitchen, dining and living spaces come together around a generous central island, creating a room that feels naturally sociable. Rooflights draw in the daylight, while large glazed doors open directly onto an easily managed garden. It is easy to imagine everyday life unfolding here, from breakfast around the island and homework after school to longer lunches that carry on into the evening.

Across the upper floors are three proper double bedrooms, one large family bathroom and convenient separate loo. The principal bedroom occupies the top floor and, unusually, forms part of the original house rather than a later loft conversion. That distinction matters. The room has the scale, ceiling height and character of the architecture itself, giving it a sense of permanence rarely found in comparable houses.

Life here extends comfortably beyond the front door. Preston Park is close enough for morning walks, weekend runs and unplanned afternoons outside. Curio Cafe and Bar works for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine later on, The Joker is nearby for drinks and fried chicken, while The Set restaurant offers something more intimate for dinner.

Fiveways, Preston Circus and Brighton Station are all within easy reach, with the station around fifteen minutes away on foot. Yet the real appeal is the neighbourhood itself: good independent places, familiar faces and a part of Brighton that feels connected without losing its local character.

For us, this is a house with warmth and substance. It has been thoughtfully updated without losing sight of what made it special in the first place, creating a generous family home that still feels personal, characterful and unmistakably Brighton.