Bennett Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

A secret retreat, minutes from the seafront with local amenities around the corner and the Lanes 7 mins by cab (or a scenic 25 min seafront stroll), this characterful 2 bed Victorian house has beautiful proportions, an easy flow and a secluded garden with raised decking area. With a rare B grade energy certificate and solar panels which feed into the national grid, inside this architecturally designed house you will find an open plan living space perfect for entertaining in all weathers complete with working period fireplaces. A stylish kitchen, which faces East opens to the Mediterranean garden. The bathroom is a beauty with a chic finish and upstairs, both bedrooms are comfortable, quiet doubles. The attic above raising the possibility of extending up, as some neighbours have done, stnc.

Tucked away in a tranquil enclave of period terraces on a tree lined street just a short walk or 3 min drive from the County Hospital (same parking zone) it’s ideal for health professionals, and families with good primary, secondary schools and 6th form colleges – including Brighton College.

Council Tax Band C.



Quiet but convenient, this leafy enclave of tranquil, well-kept streets is in an easy going, unpretentious area. Popular with professionals seeking swift access to the city, families with its excellent schooling, investors are now noticing that this is a well-connected area with attractive, historic homes with plentiful parking. The area is well connected with buses to every part of the city as well as Sussex University, and the Lanes only 7-10 minutes by cab. With substantial improvements underway along the seafront and discussions taking place about residential housing on a plot which will be out of sight and hearing, now is the time to buy.

This historic, terraced house with gracious box bays and timber framed double glazing has real appeal, set back from a quiet tree-lined road with plentiful permit parking, the pretty front garden is large enough for a bike store. Inside, the living dining room is a classic beauty with graceful proportions and an open fireplace to enjoy. There’s plenty of room for sofas and a large family table and there is ample storage between the two chimney breasts to link the seating and dining areas, and also beneath the stairs. With a sunny, east west orientation there’s a large box bay at the front with inviting views through the length of the house to the verdant garden through the original back wall window which thanks to sympathetic, contemporary design now rises to bring the kitchen extension in.

Architecturally designed, the sociable kitchen has a wall of glass opening to the garden and a skylight overhead to ensure it always light and inviting. User friendly with a sensible layout and practical working surfaces it is good to go with a central gas hob beneath a hood, a combi grill/oven and fan oven at eye level, and plumbing for a washing machine.

Outside, a sun deck has views over a sea of gardens to the south. Steps to the exotic, private oasis below, cleverly organised for both sun and shade. A gazebo is shaded by a fruiting vine and an elder tree for high summer lunches, and there’s a secret spot for breakfast in the sunshine, too.

Secure behind walls and full of birdsong, it’s easy to forget that you’re just a few minutes from the centre of a thriving city.

Returning inside, you can bathe in private glory beneath a skylight in the contemporary bathroom, where there’s a dual head shower above the bath, a warming rail for towels and the w.c. is discreetly tucked away behind a glass wall. In its inner lobby, floor to ceiling storage is well organised.

Upstairs, the landing has access to the attic, giving food for thought stnc. At the back, the first of the double bedrooms has space, grace and character with a period fireplace of its own. At the front, the principal bedroom is a light and airy refuge which spans the whole front of this surprisingly large home. The ceiling is high, the big windows bring in the evening sunlight and it already has a wall of custom built wardrobes for you to fill. Perfect.

Agent says:
“This is a rare chance to buy a stylish home just minutes from the sea and a nature reserve, but which still gives swift access to the city, universities, hospitals and the airports. With friendly local amenities, you get peace, privacy and parking- and it also offers an increasingly rare opportunity for a growing family to extend up and/or out, stnc!”

Owner’s secret:
“We have a busy lifestyle so needed a quiet house where you could park without problems within easy reach of the city, the station and the A23/27. We fell in love with the big, bright rooms, easy sociable flow and the restful garden, and we love the period features and open fireplace. It was only after we moved that we discovered how close it is to the sea, shops and downland walks! Although there’s plenty of space as it is, there is a big attic which many neighbours have extended into, stnc. Local bus routes means visiting friends can be independent from a car for the duration. Everything you may need- schools, restaurants, water sports, a health club, Lido and cinemas are all nearby, and during the buying process we discovered the original paperwork for the house including the first, handwritten conveyance of the land passing to Mr. Bennett in 1893, which we would love to pass on to you.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 mins walk, Brighton Marina and Kemptown Village 5 mins by car
Train Station: Brighton mainline best 10 mins
Seafront or Park: East Brighton Park & Nature Reserve 5-8 mins walk, seafront 2 mins by car, same zone, 8 on foot

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Lukes, Woodingdean
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BIMM, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Close to the sea, the waterfront restaurants of Brighton Marina and with easy access to protected Downland and East Brighton Park’s sports facilities, this is a sought after area favoured by professionals and families with good local schooling on offer close by and the city centre is easy to reach.

Nearby, Eastern Road takes you to the hospital and the cultural heart of the city in about 7 minutes. Within close proximity, Warren Road connects with the A23/A27 in minutes, which is a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities, Lewes or airports quickly. There’s a regular and rapid bus service covering the city, coast, and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links to London and Gatwick, is 10 minutes away.