Property description

Guide Price | £600,000 - £650,000 |

Brimming with character and sitting on one of the prettiest streets in Central Brighton, this four-bedroom Regency townhouse is a real gem. This area is steeped in history, and while you are just a moment’s walk from the City Centre and Beach, Spring Street is peacefully tucked away from the hubbub. Having been sensitively renovated to retain many original period features, this property is beautifully presented and feels deceptively spacious with bright, open rooms spanning three floors. It offers the perfect amount of space for families and professionals alike, and the east-facing courtyard garden is a lovely summer extension of the home. Some of the cleanest beaches on the coast are within easy reach, as are the best primary schools in the city, plus Brighton Station is within easy walking distance for the London commute. With so many positive attributes, this house will appeal to many.

Style: Regency terraced house (1820s)
Bedrooms: 4/5 double
Bathrooms: 1 plus WC
Living rooms: 2 including dining area
Area: 1243 sq.ft
Outside: East facing courtyard garden
Location: Clifton Hill Conservation Area
Parking: Residents Permit Zone Z

Why you’ll like it:
Peacefully positioned on the road, set well back from Western Road shops, this house is immaculate on approach with a pale-cornflower façade and its architectural features picked out in white. Built during the 1820s, these townhouses were some of the first to be constructed during the development of Clifton Hill Conservation Area. Brighton ‘town’ was about to experience an incredible transformation; becoming one of the most fashionable and sociable cities in the UK – and that momentum hasn’t stopped. Fast-forward 200 years, and they stand on some of the most sought-after land in the country.

The exterior is a fine indicator for the quality finish found inside, where the original character of the house has been blended with a contemporary palette and fittings. You are welcomed in to a vestibule for hanging coats, then into the main reception room which is far more spacious than the exterior implies. Warm wood flooring runs through the space, complemented by white walls which brighten the room further, and natural light streams right through from the east via glazed French doors from the dining area extension. To the front, a wide, multi-pane window brings in light from the west during the afternoon, and an open fire warms the room during the cooler seasons. There is ample space in here for entertaining and relaxation, while the dining area sits in the garden room alongside the kitchen.

Light streams in from above and from the east as another beautiful sash window frames views of the courtyard garden. Slate affect flooring takes you through to the kitchen which has been well designed to provide plenty of storage at both wall and base levels. Cream gloss cabinets have been paired with solid oak worktops and the gas hob and oven have been seamlessly integrated, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer, a washing machine and a breakfast bar.

Further back is another ground floor room which could be purposed in any number of ways. It would be ideal as a peaceful home office or as a teenage snug, or potentially as bedroom number five if needed. It has a window looking out to the patio so it feels perfectly private and would fit a small double or a sofa bed.

Outside, the original flint and brick walls have been painted white and the patio is paved so it is a functional space which could be brightened up with colourful plants and garden furniture. It becomes a welcome extension of the home as the weather warms and is perfect for alfresco dining.
Up on the first floor, the bathroom is first from the landing and has a modern take on a period style. With dual aspect windows it is incredibly light, and again, the views are private. Both form and function have been considered in this stylish space with a freestanding claw-foot Victorian bathtub in electric blue, and a separate shower cubicle for when time is of the essence. There is a second WC next door – perfect in any shared space, and bedrooms one and two are further along the landing.

The larger of the two bedrooms on the first floor, spans the front of the property with a westerly aspect, so a warming light filters in during the afternoon. The second bedroom looks out over the garden, and both rooms have space for double beds and freestanding furnishings. Built-in wardrobes then serve to maximise the floor space further still.

Up on the second floor, there are two further bedrooms with built-in storage which echo the footprint of the bedrooms below them. All four bedrooms are double, and all have soft grey carpet underfoot, adding to their warmth and comfort. Sweet Victorian fireplaces have been reinstated but are for decoration only, bringing added character to each room.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a home which feels warm and welcoming from the moment you enter. It is deceptively spacious for a historic townhouse and has been beautifully maintained by the current owner. This is a hugely popular location for so many, so we don’t expect it to sit on the market for long.

Owners’ secret:
“I cannot fault living here. The convenience of the location means you can walk or cycle everywhere, and the house is a real haven to come home to. The Western Road thoroughfare is far enough away for it not to be a disturbance, so sitting in the sunshine in the courtyard, you feel a million miles from the city. With St Ann’s Well Gardens up the hill and the beach just a few minutes down, you have the best of all worlds here.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 1 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 8 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 7 min walk, Seafront 5 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary, St Mary Magdalene rc
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College<br /><br />This beautiful home offers a fantastic opportunity to grab a slice of the city’s rich history as it sits uniquely positioned, just minutes from the coast and the city centre. To the south, you find the main shopping thoroughfare including Churchill Square Shopping Centre, and to the north Dyke Road leads you to Seven Dials. This house also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.
Amenities

Regency terraced house (1820s)

Bedrooms: 4/5 double

Bathrooms: 1 plus WC

Living rooms: 2 including dining area

Area: 1243 sq.ft

Outside: East facing courtyard garden

Location: Clifton Hill Conservation Area

Parking: Residents Permit Zone Z