Chesham Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Fashionably located in Kemptown Village 2 blocks from the sea, this beautiful 3/ 4 bedroom Victorian house with glorious period features, 154 m2 (1662 sq. ft.) of bright and beautiful rooms and a walled garden is stylish and quiet. The stylish kitchen breakfast room is perfect for those who like to entertain and opens to the wrap around garden for al fresco dining. Upstairs, one of the four double bedrooms is currently used as an elegant reception where guests can relax in front of an open fire, whilst the spacious principal bedroom is restful retreat with open views and the family bathroom has a luxury finish.

A prime location, there is something for everyone including the playground, café and sports facilities of East Brighton Park which leads to open countryside, bus routes take you into or out of the city in minutes and both the A23 and A27 for Lewes, Gatwick and M23 are easy to reach.


Inside, graceful proportions remain unspoilt and great care has been taken to keep the delicate balance between retaining the integrity of the building whilst enabling a modern social flow. The hallway, painted in the historic hues of Farrow & Ball with period finials frame the staircase and floorboards underfoot to allow an easy flow through the house to the garden, which you glimpse at the end of the hall.

To the left, sunlight streams through the broad front bow and large sash window of a classically beautiful space which has been opened to create an inviting living dining room of 8.54m x 4.01m (28’0 x 13’1), ideal for entertaining as well as for family time. An ornate fireplace in the living area now has an easy, coal effect gas fire within it and custom made shelving on each side, a beautiful frieze is high overhead and in the dining area, the original open fireplace has traditional cabinets built into the alcoves.

High end and skilfully planned, this fabulous kitchen breakfast room is level with the rest of the ground floor and French doors open to the garden. Deceptively simple storage is ample and solid work surfaces are user friendly. With a choice of lighting levels, the Smeg multi fuel range could stay subject to circumstance, plumbing is in place for a washing machine and a broad bay to the west with built in seating provides plenty of space for a family table. The garden is remarkably spacious for this location, well-lit and more private than most. Paved with locally sourced traditional Sussex brick, it wraps around to the west and with high walls it is a sun trap in the summer months, as well as being child and pet secure.

Returning inside, on the first floor landing the chic bathroom has an historic influence in keeping with the pretty, Victorian fireplace - but there is nothing old fashioned about the luxury fittings which include a shower above the bath, a cabinet beneath the handbasin and a warming rails for towels. As well as under floor heating and ample storage in the loft space above. Next door, the attention to detail continues in a cloakroom with natural light, a second w.c. and a handbasin.

Upstairs with a soaring ceiling adorned by a floral frieze, the guest bedroom is used as an elegant reception. Light and inviting, there’s an ornate fireplace within a marble surround where visitors can enjoy an open fire and the large radiator is big enough to warm the room even when the fire is not on. Next door, the second of the double bedrooms is a restful retreat with leafy views which change with the seasons and two fitted wardrobes to fill.

Quiet and comfortable on the second floor, the third double room at the back of the house looks over a tree-lined walkway and has a second access point to the loft. Spanning 5.22m x 4.81m (17’1 x 15’9), the principal bedroom has plentiful wardrobe space on each side of a handsome, open fireplace – and ample floorspace for more. A serene sanctuary with a window seat beneath the broad south bay which doubles as storage, it has open views across lower rooftops opposite towards the sea.

where it is...

Shops: Kemptown Village on the doorstep, The Lanes 20-25 min walk, 7ish by cab
Train Station: Brighton 15-20 by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 4 mins walk, East Brighton Park 2 by car, 10 on foot

Closest Schools:

Primary: St Mark’s, St Luke’s, Queen’s Park,
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, Brighton MET
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

owner's secret...

“We wanted a big family house close to the sea, good schools and local amenities but also needed to walk into the Lanes and have swift access to the station. We fell in love with this charming, bright house with beautiful period features, serene proportions and open fires which are very relaxing to come home to. After moving, we discovered just how close the parks are, especially East Brighton Park. This is a great place to live with lovely neighbours.”

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op, post office and chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches which have seafront bars, a lido, saunas, yoga, volleyball courts, kayak club….and the Marina is a stroll. The hospital, law centres and Amex are nearby and the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street – which also hosts Pride. Buses into the city, along the coast and to the universities are nearby and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, both the A23/27 and coast road are easy to reach and at the time of writing permit zone H has no waiting list.