Property description

Evoking Brighton’s Victorian past, this picturesque 2 bedroom cottage in a characterful ‘twittern’ has spacious rooms, a cheerful east west orientation and delightful gardens at the front and the back -rare for this glamorous North Laine location. Tucked away in one of the most sought after areas of our vibrant city five minutes’ walk from the station with a dazzling array of boutiques, cafes and arts venues around the corner, on this historic pedestrian lane it is quieter than its fabulous setting might suggest. Inside is easy to live in balancing a social layout and period features with a modern kitchen, utility and bathroom, and your inner stylist will spot the opportunities where you can add value over time. The natural place for friends to meet to stroll around our legendary coastal resort from its cultural heart to the international shopping, bars and restaurants of Western Road and Hove, this unique property is also close to cool green spaces which host events during our festivals and in the summer you can hire a SoBi smartbike and be on the beach in 6 minutes.

With a prime address even within the exclusive North Laine Conservation Area, this exceptionally attractive cottage is full of light with surprisingly spacious rooms which brim with character. Approached through a gated, mature garden which is scented by roses with a palm tree for summer and holly bush for Christmas it has instant appeal and inside, high ceilings, fuss free wooden flooring and big windows which all frame verdant views both front and back, ensure each room is inviting.

Sliding doors are one example of a clever use of space and the first opens to a secluded living room with restful proportions, lovely leafy vista and a pretty, period fireplace with shelves of natural wood to each side. Cottage by name but not by nature there is space for elegant entertaining and next door, the kitchen is also big hearted with enough room for a table where guests can enjoy the patio at the back. Plentiful modern units provide good storage and practical working surfaces, and the freestanding gas cooker and undercounter fridge could stay, subject to circumstance. With extra shelving beneath the stairs, there is also a large cupboard in the lobby, which has access to the patio as well as plumbing for utility machines – a rare treat in these historic terraces.

Outside, the walled patio is an oasis of calm in the city. Pet and child secure, it faces west for the afternoon sun but is also open to the south, so it is an ideal spot for relaxing with a book or for the sociable, al fresco lifestyle our vibrant coastal city is known for. Paved for ease of maintenance with honeysuckle for the bees and fuchsia for the butterflies, it is easy to forget that the North Laine is just a few moments from the door.

Returning inside, the bathroom has all you need including natural light and a shower above the bath, and at the far end, the w.c. Is in its own space. Upstairs, the first double bedroom is a serene haven which looks over the patio and has a handsome fireplace with a fitted wardrobe on one side and Vaillant boiler on the other, which could easily be boxed in.

Spanning the whole width of the building, the principal bedroom is calm and quiet. The palm tree waving outside the window makes you feel as though you are on holiday and it is unusually private as it faces the frosted windows of the Post Office offices, which close at night. With stripped floorboards, beautiful fireplace and fitted wardrobes in traditional style it is simple, soothing and stylish, so you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent says:

“This thriving area of our world famous city attracts professionals and investors just 5 minutes from the station and 10 from the beach where you don’t need a car, and it is also suitable for a small family as there’s a good primary, swimming pool, library and a park nearby.”

Owner’s secret:

“We love the contrast between the classic, neat exterior and the Tardis like interior, ideal for comfortable living. You do feel a sense of history in this special twittern of well- kept characterful properties where all the neighbours are friendly. For the fashionable location it is surprisingly quiet and in the summer, we have enjoyed being able to retreat from the world in the gardens.”

What’s around you:

Shops: North Laine 1 minute walk

Train Station: Brighton Station 5 to walk

Seafront or Park: The beach 10 to walk, St Nicholas Rest Garden playground about 5

Closest schools:

Primary: St Paul’s C of E

Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean

Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High<br /><br />Five minutes from the station serving the airports and London and just one from the vibrant North Laine there are world famous boutiques, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres to explore on the doorstep and the beach is an enjoyable 10 minute ramble past even more! Close to green spaces which host arts events during our legendary, inclusive festivals, for those who love the outdoors, the South Downs National Park as well as the international amenities of the Marina are easy to reach by SoBi bike, local buses, car or cab.
Amenities

Terraced Cottage

2 Bedrooms

North Laine

575 sq. Ft

Rear patio and front garden

Permit parking zone Y