6 bed semi-detached house for sale

College Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

A Rare Six Bedroom Home With A Remarkable Garden And Garage

Set in the sought-after Kemptown Village, just a short stroll from Brighton’s seafront, independent shops and much-loved cafés, this impressive sky-blue Victorian villa has been cherished as a family home for more than two decades.

Offering over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation arranged across four floors, the property combines generous living space with a substantial private garden, a highly sought-after garage and permit parking on a wide road where there is currently no waiting list. This is an unusually complete package for a home so close to the centre of Brighton.

Brighton Station, Queen’s Park and the seafront are all within easy reach, making this a wonderfully connected home for enjoying everything the city and coast have to offer.

Throughout the house, original Victorian features have been thoughtfully combined with a striking contemporary aesthetic. High decorative ceilings, marble fireplaces and elegant bay windows provide a wealth of period charm, while the lower ground floor introduces a dramatic modern kitchen and living space.
The kitchen features a sleek poured-resin floor, bespoke full-height handleless timber cabinetry, a substantial sculptural island and expansive glazing overlooking the terrace and garden. On the ground floor, engineered oak flooring complements the original character of the property, while the principal bedroom retains its original pine floorboards, carefully restored and sanded to reveal their natural warmth and texture.

Whether entertaining friends, accommodating a growing family or simply enjoying quieter weekends at home, the property offers an exceptional amount of flexibility.

The ground floor – reception rooms, family space and garden access

The character of the house is immediately evident upon entering the ground floor. Two impressive reception rooms sit either side of the central hallway, both benefiting from generous proportions, wide bay windows and ornate original plasterwork ceilings.

The main living room is particularly elegant, centred around a carved marble fireplace and filled with natural light from the broad bay window. The second reception room is equally versatile and could be used as a family room, playroom, music room, home office or teenage retreat, depending on the needs of its next owners.
An extension at this level adds a practical boot room, further wardrobe storage and a bathroom. It also provides direct access to the rear garden - an exceptionally useful feature in central Brighton - with a further route through to the rear of the garage.
The lower ground floor – kitchen, dining, utility and cellar

The lower ground floor provides a striking contrast to the more traditional rooms above. Here, the kitchen, dining and breakfast area forms the real centre of family life.

This exceptionally generous room is filled with natural light and features a seamless poured-resin floor, full-height timber cabinetry and a substantial central island with a quartz worktop and integrated induction hob. Bar seating creates an informal spot for breakfast or morning coffee, while the generous layout provides plenty of room for family dining and entertaining.

Eye-level double ovens and carefully planned storage make the kitchen as practical as it is impressive. Full-height glazing brings the garden into view and opens onto the slate-paved terrace, with a spiral staircase leading upwards into the garden.

A separate utility room and WC are conveniently positioned nearby, together with a useful storeroom and a characterful wine cellar.

The garden – a private city oasis

One of the property's greatest attractions is undoubtedly the garden.

Beyond the sheltered slate terrace, which provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and summer entertaining, a generous lawn extends towards the rear of the plot. Mature trees, established shrubs and well-stocked planting borders create an exceptional sense of privacy and make it difficult to believe that the property is situated so close to central Brighton.

At the end of the garden, raised beds and a productive kitchen garden sit alongside a garden shed and sunny gravelled area, creating the atmosphere of a traditional country garden within the city.

The garden is secure for both children and pets and also benefits from rear access to the wide garage, which is equipped with an EV charger. A garden of this size, privacy and versatility is an increasingly rare find in this part of Brighton.

The first floor – principal bedroom and further bedrooms

The first floor offers three generously sized double bedrooms, all enjoying the high ceilings and well-proportioned rooms associated with a substantial Victorian house.

The principal bedroom is a particularly peaceful space, with an east-facing outlook across the garden, high ceilings and beautifully restored original pine floorboards. The natural texture of the timber adds warmth and character to the room.

The second bedroom is currently being used as a study and faces west, making the most of the afternoon and evening sunlight. A well-appointed shower room serves the floor, while a further bedroom provides excellent flexibility as a nursery, dressing room or additional bedroom.

The second floor – three further bedrooms and family bathroom

The uppermost floor provides three further double bedrooms, creating an excellent level of accommodation for a larger family, guests or flexible home-working arrangements.

All three rooms benefit from the natural light and generous proportions found throughout the house, while a beautiful family bathroom completes this peaceful and adaptable upper floor.

Location

Kemptown Village is one of Brighton's most distinctive and sought-after neighbourhoods, combining an unmistakable village atmosphere with the energy and convenience of the city.

Independent cafés, bakeries, bookshops and local businesses sit alongside the seafront, while the Marina and South Downs National Park are also within easy reach. Brighton College is practically on the doorstep, with St Luke's and Varndean schools also nearby.

For commuters, the A23 provides straightforward access towards Gatwick and London, while Brighton Station is within easy reach on foot or by a short taxi journey.

With its exceptional garden, rare garage, generous accommodation and enviable position close to both the city and coast, this is a genuinely special family home - combining the character of a classic Brighton villa with the space and flexibility required for modern family life.