Rugby Place, Brighton

Tucked away on a peaceful no-through road moments from the seafront, this beautifully presented period home offers a surprisingly versatile way of living across four floors. Recently decorated in soft, neutral tones, it feels fresh and ready to move into, while high ceilings, stripped floorboards, plantation shutters and original fireplaces bring plenty of character.

The lower ground floor is the natural heart of the house: an easy, sociable space designed around cooking, eating and spending time together. The kitchen has generous storage and workspace, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar for morning coffee or informal meals, with plenty of room beyond for a dining table. Two-zone underfloor heating makes this a comfortable space year-round, while a separate utility room keeps the practicalities neatly out of sight.

There is also a second entrance directly from the front of the house – particularly useful for bikes, beach gear, muddy shoes and everyday comings and goings.

At the back, doors open onto a private west-facing decked patio. Catching the sun from early afternoon into the evening, it becomes a natural extension of the living space through the warmer months, with room for drinks, dinner outside or simply somewhere to sit at the end of the day.

The raised ground floor gives the house much of its flexibility. Two beautifully proportioned rooms can be arranged as two bedrooms or, as they are currently, a bedroom and separate living room – creating a quieter place to retreat away from the main living space downstairs. Both retain lovely period detail, with stripped wooden floors, plantation shutters, fireplaces and built-in storage. A cloakroom sits conveniently on the half landing.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is an impressive dual-aspect room with enough space for a super king-size bed and freestanding furniture, alongside plantation shutters and a substantial original fireplace.

The bathroom is a real feature of the house. Generously proportioned and full of character, it combines a freestanding claw-foot bath with a separate rainfall shower and body jets, alongside another original fireplace.

Built into the pitch of the roof and accessed via a fixed ladder, the partially converted attic provides useful additional space with a Velux window. It is ideal as a creative space, children’s den, occasional homeworking area or simply excellent storage.

Additional property information

Property type: Terraced house
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: C
EPC rating: C
Parking permit zone: H
Sale position: Chain free

The area

Rugby Place is one of those tucked-away Brighton streets that gives you the best of both worlds: a peaceful no-through road, with the beach and the energy of Kemptown just moments away.

Madeira Drive is close by for morning swims, runs along the seafront and long summer evenings, with Sea Lanes, Beach Box Spa, Yellowave Beach Sports and The Reading Room all within easy reach. Head into Kemptown and there is an excellent mix of independent cafés, pubs, restaurants and everyday shops.

The Royal Sussex County Hospital is just down the road, making the house particularly well placed for anyone working at the hospital or within the wider healthcare campus.

Queen’s Park provides a welcome stretch of green space nearby, while Brighton Racecourse and East Brighton Golf Course sit above the neighbourhood. Brighton Marina and the city centre are also both easily accessible.

For somewhere so close to the beach and city, Rugby Place itself feels pleasantly removed from the bustle – a quiet residential pocket with much of Brighton life within walking distance.

Schools

The property is well positioned for a good selection of schools across Brighton.

Nearby primary options include St Mark’s CofE Primary School and Queen’s Park Primary School, while Dorothy Stringer, Varndean and Cardinal Newman are accessible for secondary education.

Brighton is also particularly well served for independent schools, with Brighton College, Brighton College Prep and Roedean School all within easy reach.

School catchment areas and admissions criteria can change, so prospective buyers should make their own enquiries with the relevant school or local authority.

Transport links

Despite its tucked-away setting, Rugby Place is particularly well connected.

Regular bus services along the coast provide straightforward connections into central Brighton and Brighton Station, as well as east towards Rottingdean and Saltdean. For shorter journeys, much of central Brighton can comfortably be reached on foot or by bike.

The A27 is approximately 15 minutes away by car, connecting with Lewes and the wider Sussex road network, as well as the A23 towards Gatwick and London. Brighton Station offers regular direct rail services to Gatwick Airport, London and destinations along the south coast.

Permit-holder parking is available locally within Parking Zone H.

Garden

Private west-facing garden with patio and raised decking.

Garden

Lower-ground floor front garden with space for plants and a small table and chairs.

Parking - Permit

Permit-holder parking is available locally within Parking Zone H.

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.