Terraced house for sale in Stanford Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

*** guide price £1.3M - £1.35M ***

A substantial five-bedroom Victorian townhouse skilfully renovated with a good-sized rear garden and a roof terrace with far-reaching views located in the ever-popular Seven Dials location.

In Brief

With its distinctive pale cream frontage, bay windows, decorative corbels and cast-iron railings Stanford Road dates back to circa 1860. Reassuringly elegant, all rooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings and large windows for optimal natural light while original features of architraves, decorative ceiling cornices and numerous period fireplaces emanate period charm.

A cool colour palette compliments the refined welcoming décor of this considerable family home. Arranged over four floors, the property briefly consists of a sizeable double reception room, a sizeable newly-fitted kitchen/diner, a utility room and second reception room. There are five double bedrooms one with an en-suite shower room, a family bathroom, a contemporary shower room and an additional w/c. Set slightly back from the road the property has a private rear garden and a gorgeous roof terrace. With such a superb central location on the border between Brighton and Hove; this Seven Dials home offers all the excitement of city living whilst slightly set apart from the hustle and bustle of a busy town centre.

In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 we would like to disclose that this property is being sold by someone connected to Fine & Country.

In more detail

Upon entering the property, a beautifully embellished hallway receives you into this delightful home and offers access to all ground floor rooms. To the front is a generous double reception room divided into a comfortable family sitting area and a spacious dining room. Each well-defined area enjoys a wealth of decorative period features centred around two functioning fireplaces. At the rear of the property is a generously-sized home study with a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden; the room is fantastically versatile, easily modifiable to suit any future owner’s needs.

Stairs lead down from the entrance hallway to a recently renovated, extensive living area. Gorgeous parquet flooring features throughout the lower ground floor, alongside a classic heritage colour palette to create a wholly refined aesthetic. The real heart of this sympathetically-presented home is the newly extended statement kitchen and dining room. Fitted with striking Crittal style rear doors, light wells and floor-to-ceiling glazed walls, the room is exceptionally light lending itself particularly well to indoor-outdoor living. Well-defined cooking and dining spaces are connected by a central island unit, providing additional workspace and discreet storage without disrupting movement around the room. The kitchen follows a classic shaker-style design that seamlessly continues in the utility room adjacent. To the front is an elegant sitting room with a vast range of period characteristics united in brilliant white and set against sensational teal walls; a large west facing bay window pours light into the room accentuating the space with an intricate fireplace posing as a focal point. A generously-sized, newly fitted shower room features an exquisite Victorian influenced design and includes striking geometric floor tiles and a lavish walk-in shower.

Upstairs

A central staircase runs up from the entrance hall and gives access to all upstairs rooms from the landing. There are three double bedrooms on the first floor with the main bedroom to the front benefiting from a large bay window, a charming period fireplace and high ceilings; there is also a family bathroom refurbished in a vintage style in keeping with the character of the property, featuring both bath and shower facilities. The is an additional conveniently positioned w/c. The second floor is occupied by two further double bedrooms each is a good-size with an excellent amount of built-in cupboard space in the rear bedroom. The front bedroom is a larger double beautifully lit by Velux windows and with a modern en-suite shower room.<br /><br />Outside

To the rear of the property there is pretty, well-proportioned garden bordered by an attractive flint wall and a carefully-tended selection of mature plants and trees. Stepping out from the kitchen onto an immaculately-kept terrace, a large bucolic wooden step leads up to a raised plot of grass with a second charming patio positioned at the far end; the perfect spot to enjoy al fresco dining. On the top floor there is an additional roof terrace with far reaching rooftop views across Brighton.

Situated next to the popular Seven Dials and offering the best of both worlds, Stanford Road offers a peaceful family friendly atmosphere only moments away from the hubbub of the many independent shops, bars and restaurants.

The green open spaces of St Ann's Well Gardens and Dyke Road Park, with its open air theatre, are both only a short walk away and the seafront is within walking distance.

Regular bus services run into the centre of Brighton and out to Devils Dyke, while Brighton mainline train station is under half a mile away offering convenient commuter links.

Local schools include Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College (bhasvic), Bellerbys College Brighton, Stanford Junior School, Brighton and Hove High School, Lancing Prep and Windlesham School.