5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £1,000,000--£1,100,000.

Beautiful period family home with gorgeous garden.

Additional annexe.
Offers versatile accommodation for either A large family home /home and income/working from home/ living with/caring for A relative


Rarely available.

Close to station schools and shops.

Internal viewings available on request.

A truly exceptional semi-detached Victorian villa, forming part of an elegant terrace of just six distinguished homes on this highly sought-after stretch of Ditchling Road, within a designated conservation area that preserves the architectural character and heritage of this attractive neighbourhood. Rich in history and character, this was originally the builder’s own residence - a fact reflected in the wealth of bespoke features and superior detailing found throughout the property, many of which are unique to this house alone.

From the striking oversized hallway mirror and intricate ornate cornicing, to the beautiful marble fireplace taking pride of place in the main reception room, this is a home with genuine provenance and presence.

Arranged across four levels and extending to over 2,300 sq ft, the accommodation is wonderfully versatile and perfectly suited to modern family life. The property effortlessly balances elegant period grandeur with warmth and practicality, offering a layout ideal for large families, multi-generational living, working from home, guest accommodation or those seeking an annex-style arrangement and income potential.

The ground floor provides superb entertaining and living space, with a magnificent bay-fronted sitting room featuring high ceilings, decorative detailing and large sash windows flooding the room with natural light. Further reception areas include a generous dining room and an additional family room overlooking the garden, creating flexible spaces for both formal entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen enjoys a pleasant outlook across the rear garden and connects beautifully with the living accommodation. The lower ground floor provides a particularly versatile additional space, currently arranged as a snug/home office with adjoining WC.

Offering a welcome degree of separation from the main living accommodation, this flexible room lends itself perfectly to a variety of uses, including a home office, studio, gym, cinema room, teenage retreat or guest accommodation. There is also further basement storage with exciting potential for a wine cellar or hobby space.

Across the upper floors are six well-proportioned bedrooms together with bath and shower facilities, all enjoying the charm and character synonymous with homes of this era. The upper levels provide adaptable accommodation for growing families, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated workspace from home.

Outside, the rear garden is a true highlight of the property - mature, private and beautifully established, with expansive lawned areas, patio seating spaces and colourful planting creating a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Rarely do homes of this style offer such a generous and secluded outdoor space. Lovingly owned by the current family for almost thirty years, this is a house that has clearly been cherished and enjoyed through generations of family life.

Now ready for its next chapter, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s most distinctive and historically interesting period homes. Ideally positioned close to excellent schools, local shops and green spaces, and just around the corner from London Road Station with convenient rail connections across Brighton and direct routes towards London, this remarkable home combines timeless elegance, fascinating provenance and exceptional versatility in one of the city’s most desirable residential settings.
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Preston Park is a highly sought-after residential area centred around Brighton’s largest green space, offering extensive lawns, landscaped gardens, sports facilities and cafés.
The park is a key focal point for community life, hosting a variety of events throughout the year including Parkrun, seasonal fairs, outdoor activities, the start of the Brighton Marathon, the Brighton Food Festival, and iconic Pride on the Park, alongside a number of other festivals and community events.

The area is particularly well placed for access to a strong range of outstanding state schools, including Downs, Balfour, Stanford, Dorothy Stringer, and Varndean Schools, along with being in easy reach of leading independent schools including Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean and Hurst College, making it especially popular with families.

It is also ideal for commuters, with Preston Park mainline railway Station providing fast and direct services to Brighton, Gatwick Airport and London.

Independent cafés, pubs and restaurants are located in and around the park and nearby Fiveways area which add to the strong community feel, making this area a desirable location that combines green space, convenience and lifestyle along with also being featured in the Sunday Times “Best Places to Live”.