5 bed semi-detached house for sale

York Villas, Brighton, Brighton BN1

***guide price: £1.25M - £1.3M

an elegant semi-detached period residence arranged across four floors, featuring five well-proportioned bedrooms including A luxurious principal suite, A garage and A beautifully landscaped south-facing garden

Substantial Victorian townhouse located in the ever-popular Seven Dials location. This residence spans four floors, combining period architecture with contemporary design.

Ground Floor
To the front, a generous lounge offers a refined yet inviting space, framed by a bay window with bespoke shutters. A wood-burning stove set within a statement fireplace and intricate ceiling cornicing add warmth and character. Bi-folding doors connect seamlessly to the dining room, which opens directly to the garden through striking Crittall-style glazing, creating a fluid layout ideal for entertaining. At the rear, a modern kitchen/diner serves as the heart of the home, offering sleek design, generous storage, and direct access to the south-facing garden, perfect for summer gatherings and relaxed family meals. An integral garage provides secure parking and additional storage.

Lower Ground Floor
The lower level introduces a flexible room with some natural light, complemented by a guest w/c. It is well-suited to a gym, studio, or playroom, adaptable to the changing needs of modern life.

First Floor
Four well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged across the first floor, alongside a smart family bathroom and an additional cloakroom, ensuring both comfort and practicality.

Second Floor
The top floor is entirely dedicated to the principal suite. Following a skilfully designed hip to gable attic conversion, this private retreat offers a spacious bedroom, a dressing room or home office, and a luxurious bathroom, a sanctuary that balances function with indulgence.

Garden
South-facing and beautifully landscaped, this secluded retreat features a beautifully designed terrace, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in style. The striking green tiled flooring creates a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired backdrop, while the lush planting offers both privacy and a calming natural atmosphere.

In the Local Area
The streets surrounding Seven Dials offer the best of both worlds, combining a peaceful family friendly atmosphere with the hubbub of the many independent shops, bars and restaurants that include the Flour Pot Bakery, Small Batch Coffee and Le Gourmet Delicatessen. There is also easy access to The Laines and Churchill Square Shopping Centre.

The Prestonville Arms offers real ale and local art displays, while Upper Hamilton Road offers additional local amenities including the family-friendly gastro pub The Chimney House and the award-winning Joe’s Cafe and The Shakespeare's Head pub is close to hand, and very popular for its vegan menu as well as its Sunday roasts.

The green open spaces of St Ann’s Well Gardens and Dyke Road Park, with its open-air theatre and children’s playground and rose gardens 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 approximately half a mile away offering convenient commuter links.

The house is situated in parking zone Q and is in council tax band E, which is currently charged at £3,001.52 for 2025/26.