4 bedroom terraced house for sale

A 3-minute stroll from our famous beaches but tucked away from the tourist trail, this beautiful four-bedroom historic home enjoys a fashionable setting on the edge of Kemptown Village where you are never far from fresh coffee and a croissant -or a restaurant. With four generous levels, inside this majestic maisonette blends contemporary sophistication with precious period character including a wood burning stove in a classic reception where central doors open to reveal a private dining room, whilst a unique, craftsman-built kitchen is a gift for those who like to entertain. Upstairs, all four bedrooms are restful doubles with a glittering sea view from the top, a vaulted bathroom has a designer finish - and an enormous attic gives food for thought (next door have a roof terrace…) STC. In a sought-after quarter of our chic coastal city the Village has a laid-back vibe and hosts the County Hospital as well as the highly regarded Brighton College and a weekly farmers market. Beach bars and the waterfront restaurants of the Marina are easy to reach via the seasonal Dolphin lift, a scenic 15-minute stroll along the promenade takes you to the picturesque cultural heart of the city, the station serving the airports and London is easy to reach and NOW is the time to buy with major improvements underway on the seafront.

EPC: D
Council Tax: E


Just a 4 minute drive to the famous South Lanes, this is one of the most sought after areas of Brighton & Hove with a friendly community and local cafes a stroll. Pretty as a picture from its broad bays to the delicately carved decoration above the front entrance, inside the integrity of this understated building has been sensitively retained with unspoilt proportions and a fine Victorian staircase rising from an arch with period finials to an arch and finials of the landing above – which is a rare find. Beautiful oak parquet on the ground floor gives guests, children and pets free reign as well as concealing extra warmth and sound insulation, and bespoke wooden shutters at front windows provide peace of mind if you’re away.

The living and dining rooms:
Inviting company with a cast iron Contura wood burner within a grand marble fireplace and a sweeping bay window which fills the room with sunshine, the majestic living room soars to just over 3 meters (approx.) and overhead is adorned by irreplaceable original plaster work including a floral frieze and extravagant ceiling rose. Ideal for elegant entertaining on any scale, central doors open to reveal a spacious, secluded dining room with matching marble fire surrounds and ornate friezes, whilst dimmer switches in both spaces create ambient lighting.

The kitchen:
High end and hand built by a local craftsman this is a fabulous kitchen, level with the rest of the ground floor (unusual in a city built on hills) and lined with windows. Deceptively simple storage is ample and sophisticated – for example a deep, integrated larder is sensor lit with organised capacity as well as power. A mix of steel and granite working surfaces are stylish as well as practical and with a skilfully planned layout, the Smeg multi fuel range which is lit from above could stay subject to circumstance, as could the American style fridge freezer.

The first floor bathroom, cloakroom/utility:
Upstairs, this house really spreads its wings with a broad landing beneath glorious corbels and finials. Ahead, a vaulted bathroom has a luxury finish complete with a skylight, underfloor heating and wide window which opens in its entirety so you can enjoy the soft summer air. There is a sensitive Victorian influence to the stately tub, but there is nothing old fashioned about the designer hand basin and wet room style, walk in dual head shower.

Next door a second, chic w.c is always useful, and this one also has floor to ceiling cupboards with plumbing for utility machines and a hidden boiler.

The guest room and principal bedroom:
Shallow steps rise to the first of the double bedrooms which is perfect for guests with garden views, period fireplace and magnificent, custom built floor to ceiling closets where impressive features include pull down clothes rails.
Stretching the full width of the front of this substantial period property, the principal bedroom radiates charm with a handsome fireplace, soothing height and magnificent bay window as well as a sash which almost fill the south wall - and it is a calm refuge to return to where the floral frieze and handmade ceiling rose add a little Victorian romance….

Two top floor double bedrooms:
Up beneath a big window, the bright landing has access to an enormous attic. At the back, a pretty bedroom is simple but stylish with soothing open views across gardens to a private square – so it is quiet and surprisingly private. At the front, the fourth double bedroom has plenty of character of its own with an original fireplace, fitted storage and magnificent views over lower buildings and rooftops opposite to a glittering slice of sea.

Agent Says:
“Quiet but convenient for schools, parks and the city, this is a seriously exclusive area where homes just a few minutes’ walk from the Village and the beach sell fast! This magnificent maisonette has style and grace, and close to the hospital, Amex (and its new pedestrian plaza), legal quarter and National Park it is a solid investment.”

Owner’s secret:
“Although we are ready to embrace our next step, we shall miss our beautiful home which has seen many happy celebrations and has always given friends a warm welcome. All of the rooms are bright and comfortable with their own period charm and character, and guests always comment on the positive, relaxed vibe they get here. The street is convenient for the city and the station, and life is effortless with parks, good schools and shops all within easy reach.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 2 minutes, The Lanes 15-20 to walk, 7 by cab.
Train Station: Brighton 15 by bus.
Seafront or Park: Seafront 3 minutes on foot, park 3-5 minutes by car.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park, St Mark’s.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Steiner, Brighton and Hove High.

Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort bordered by beaches with a seasonal lift to deliver you to the sea – and beach bars and volleyball courts. Famous for its al fresco lifestyle, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a co-op, post office and chemist, Kemptown hosts the hospitals, good schools including Brighton College, law centres and Amex – as well as the glamorous horse racing course and waterfront restaurants of the Marina, but don’t forget that the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a 15-25 minute scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street! Buses serve the whole of the city of Brighton & Hove giving older children a degree of independence and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, both the A23/27 and coast road are easy to reach.