3 bed terraced house for sale

Waldegrave Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £875,000- £925,000.

Sought after 'golden triangle' area.

Artist studio attic/loft room.

Internal viewings available on request.

Blending glorious period elegance with beautiful, contemporary design this super-stylish, 3 bed Victorian house with a large attic room, a sociable, sunny garden and plentiful permit parking with no waiting list is a special find. Between Fiveways and Preston Park, both given top spots in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide, it’s particularly suitable for professionals and families as the playground and café of Blaker’s Park are a 3 min walk, both primary and good secondary schools are within a 4 min drive – but walkable for older children -and close to the city centre and the beach, both Brighton and Preston Park’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 4 mins by cab or 20 mins on foot.

A happy home for 18 years, all improvements have been sympathetic to the history of this charming house, preserving precious period detail whilst creating a skilled balance between sophisticated spaces for contemporary entertaining and practical comfort. The elegant double depth living dining room has ample space for family time or entertaining, where you can relax in front of an open fire, the sun-lit kitchen breakfast room delivers high spec appliances and space for a big informal table- and French doors sweep out to a feel-good, al fresco lifestyle which you don’t need to travel for! Upstairs, the first of the bright double bedrooms, with space for study has inspiring garden views and an historic fireplace, and it’s next door to a luxury bathroom with a designer finish. On the first floor, the second double room is light and airy with built in storage by another original fireplace. Peaceful, private and bathed in sunshine, the principal bedroom is a soothing retreat with restful proportions, calm decoration and a wall of wardrobes to fill – and the large attic room overhead has two Velux with a glimpse of the sea.

With a local store just around the corner and within walking distance of the vibrant al fresco lifestyle of Fiveways ‘Village’, homes in this tranquil enclave of attractive terraces do not come onto the market often- and sell fast as this golden triangle has something for everyone from art festivals to outstanding sporting facilities. Ditchling Road at the top of the hill gives easy access to the picturesque heart of the city and the sea at one end or the National Park at the other, whilst London Road, at the bottom of the hill, takes you to the city centre or A23/27.

In Brief:
Style Victorian terraced town house
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, double depth reception, kitchen breakfast room, attic
Area Preston Park
Floor Area 1406 sq.ft
Outside Space Front and back gardens
Parking Permit Zone J, no list
Council Tax Band E

Why You’ll Like It:
Quiet but convenient with a friendly community, this attractive, tree lined street has plentiful permit parking, and is one of the most sought after in this popular conservation area. With immense charm from the kerb, this lovingly refurbished home is raised privately up and back from the quiet, tree lined street behind a waving palm, and broad steps tiled in original Victorian style rise to the impressive entrance.

The Entrance Hall and Living Dining Room:
Inside, the bright hall introduces you to the subtle blend of old and new. The decorative ceiling with intricate plaster work soars high overhead whilst underfoot, wooden floors continue into the elegant living room for an easy flow and a deep under stair cupboard offers plenty of space for coats and boots.

With gracious proportions, the living dining room is an inviting space in which to spread your wings. Ideal for family time or enjoying company, sunlight streams through the broad west bay, shaded by plantation shutters which will stay, whilst at the far end, a window frames the leafy garden. If you look up, there’s an intricate floral frieze around the ceiling, a ceiling rose and an original pediment over the door. Decorated in the historic hues of Farrow & Ball with designer wallpaper to add a discreet modern twist, the living area has an open fireplace where friends can enjoy a roaring fire and the dining area has a carefully sourced fireplace in keeping with the age of the house, although the chimney is capped.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room and Garden:
A sun-lit sanctuary which sweeps open to the feel-good garden, the kitchen breakfast room is a beauty, designed for everyday – but also perfect for parties. Bright and cheerful with large windows in two walls to bring the outside in, there is plenty of space for a big family table beneath the window to the south and there is a choice of ambient lighting, including in the plinths, for the evenings. Good to go, the streamlined kitchen is a classic black and white with sophisticated storage and practical working surfaces. High spec integrated appliances include a Neff 5 gas hob beneath a lit hood, a Neff grill/combi oven plus a fan oven at eye level, a dishwasher and washer dryer and the large fridge freezer could stay subject to circumstance.

Outside, the garden is a tranquil oasis, facing east and open to the south, which is child and pet secure. Thoughtfully landscaped for a family friendly, al fresco lifestyle, beneath the dining room window, a seating area is sunny in the morning but also allows some respite from the mid-summer sun where you can work on a computer. At the end of the broad side return, a breakfast terrace looks over a lawn which is large enough for play surrounded by beds planted for all year interest and seasonal scents- and as they are easy to look after you’ll have more time for fun in the sun. At the far end, a sociable dining deck has a holiday feel, is raised to catch the sun and has space for a bike shed.

Two Family Bedrooms and Luxury Bathroom:
Upstairs, the first big, bright bedroom looks over a sea of gardens with a window so large you can enjoy them even from bed. A generous double with space for quiet study, it is ideal for growing children or guests as the luxury bathroom is next door. Lined with Travertine stone, the bathroom’s stylish finish is also family friendly with a shower above the contemporary, shaped bath, a down-lit mirrored cabinet, warming rails for towels and natural light.

Up a few steps, the second bedroom, also with glorious leafy views, is a quiet and comfortable double room ready to move into, with plenty of character and a fitted wardrobe by the original fireplace.

The Principal Bedroom and Attic Room:
Stretching the full width of this substantial building, the principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary with restful proportions and calm decoration to relax into. A tall sash and broad bay window bathe the room with light, where the owner’s sit and plan the weekends together in the evening sunshine, and there’s a whole wall of well-organised wardrobes to fill.

Overhead, a spacious attic, currently in use as an art studio but suitable for home working or a yoga space, offers versatile options with 3 under eave storage areas and sea views from the Velux in the west roof line. There is also there are 3 power sockets & lighting in the attic.

Agent Says:
“Light, spacious and easy to live in with beautifully decorated rooms and a sunny, sociable garden, this big, quiet house is convenient for the city, station, parks and schools, so perfect for a couple or a family who like to entertain.”

Owner’s secret:
“We have enjoyed bringing this beautiful, historic house back to life whilst respecting and protecting its heritage. This is a great location for getting into or out of Brighton or Hove in minutes by bus, car or train, and it has been a happy family home, close to good schools, shops and parks – and as the children grew we discovered there are plenty of activities for them to enjoy with cinemas, theatres and live music easy to reach. We shall miss the quiet elegance of the reception and the easy flow from the sunny kitchen to the garden which becomes an extension of the house during summer (we love our outside lounges!). There’s a friendly mix of professional couples and families in the area and Blakers Park – a 3 min walk- has a café, a playground and space to walk the dog, so it’s easy to meet people. The area has been ideal for us as we all enjoy the arts festivals (Pride, Foodie, art open houses etc) but we also make the most of what the area offers: We run, cycle and paddleboard. Preston Park, where the Marathon starts, is really close (2 mins in the car) with a velodrome and park fun runs and football on Saturday, and the sea is very easy to get to.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins walk, Fiveways 1 min drive, Sainsbury’s Local 3 mins by car
Train Station: Preston Park & Brighton Stations 4 & 8 mins drive
Seafront or Park: Blakers Park 3 mins walk, Preston Park about 8 on foot or 1 by car same parking zone in some areas, sea about 10 by car
Closest schools:
Primary: Balfour, The Downs Infant and Junior
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, bhasvic, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for those needing access to the airports and London as two stations with direct trains are within a 4-7 min drive, Fiveways is a favourite location known for its friendly shops, cafés and small Co-Op. Between family friendly Blakers Park and the expansive leafy acreage and sports facilities of Preston Park -which both host events during our legendary festivals- local schools are good and within easy reach, and the National Park bordered by beaches is just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all quick to get to by bus or by cab and for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone J has no waiting list.