6 bed semi-detached house for sale

East Drive, Brighton BN2

A stunning red-brick semi-detached home, rich in character and beautifully proportioned, this much-loved house has been a wonderful family home for the past 20 years and now offers an exciting opportunity for the next chapter.

From the moment you step into the light-filled entrance vestibule, the tone is set. Stained glass windows provide the first glimpse of the many period features that flow throughout the house. The main hallway is equally impressive, with decorative plasterwork above the doors, ornate coving, striped wood flooring and a beautifully crafted banister. Practicality is thoughtfully tucked away too, with generous understairs storage for coats and shoes, along with a guest cloakroom.

To the front of the house sits the formal lounge, a bright and elegant space with high ceilings, picture rails, box bay sash windows and a striking open fireplace with marble surround. Park views flood the room with light and greenery. Opposite, the reading room offers a more tranquil retreat, complete with its own feature fireplace and peaceful garden views through a large picture window and glazed door.

The kitchen is a fabulous family hub, spacious and well-designed, with extensive black granite worktops, a gas range cooker and integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A breakfast bar is perfect for children to perch and do homework, while the extended dining area beyond is ideal for family meals and entertaining. This extension, completed around 15 years ago, features a vaulted ceiling, underfloor heating and doors and windows that open directly onto the garden, seamlessly connecting inside and out.

The garden itself is arranged over two low-maintenance patio areas, perfect for alfresco dining and family gatherings. Established bamboo planting and shrub borders provide year-round greenery and privacy. Directly opposite the house is the park, offering a children’s play area, tennis courts and an ornamental pond, a wonderful extension of the lifestyle on offer.

The garage benefits from power and lighting and provides excellent storage for busy family life by the sea. To the rear of the garage is a dedicated laundry room, a practical and useful space for both washing machine and dryer.

Back inside, the journey upstairs is filled with natural light, with uninterrupted parkland views. On the first floor there is access to a flat roof area, a space that other owners have successfully enhanced into a balcony. The principal bedroom sits to the front of the house, enjoying high ceilings, beautiful park views through sash windows and an en-suite shower room. Two further peaceful bedrooms on this floor overlook the garden. The family bathroom is a bright, relaxing space with a roll-top bath for long soaks, a separate shower and a side window bringing in plenty of light.

The second floor offers three further bedrooms. The front bedroom is particularly special, with stunning park views framed by decorative gable-end woodwork and a balcony – the perfect spot to sit with a drink or two and enjoy distant sea views.

A truly elegant period home, perfectly positioned opposite parkland and moments from the sea, offering generous family accommodation, character in abundance and a lifestyle that’s hard to beat.

The location is hard to beat, Queens Park itself offers wide green spaces, tennis courts, a playground and café. Families will appreciate being within the catchment for highly regarded schools, including the ever-popular St Luke’s Primary. Private school Brighton College is a short walk away and Roedean is very easily accessible by car. Kemp Town village with its independent shops and cafés is just 0.5km away, while Brighton Station is just over a mile, making London commutes straight forward. Excellent local bus routes add to the convenience