Paston Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

In a chic, sought after area 2 mins walk from the sea and the al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village, this unusually private Victorian 4 bed house has a sunny patio garden to enjoy and fuses great contemporary design with period charm. Ideal for a family and health professionals, the Royal Sussex County Hospital is at the top of the street, it is within walking distance of parks and good schools including Brighton College, and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 7 mins by cab (15 by bus). Inside has been sensitively extended and improved to create a beautiful home with 131.10m2 (1411.14 sq. ft.) of versatile, sun-lit rooms to enjoy and elegant decoration throughout. Designed for a sophisticated contemporary lifestyle, the lower floor has been opened to create an inviting living room with an open fireplace, a chic wet room and a stunning kitchen dining room where triple doors open to a spacious oasis which backs onto a sea of gardens. Upstairs, the second bathroom has a designer finish and separate w.c. and all four bedrooms enjoy glorious period proportions and each have open views so they are not overlooked – very rare in this historic quarter of the city.

The Village has plenty of amenities including a weekly farmer’s market and a new Lido, cafés and bars on the beach and the area is well served for green spaces which hold events during our legendary festivals. a 15-20 minute stroll along the seafront will take you to the picturesque cultural heart of our famous coastal resort or to the waterfront restaurants of the Marina and nearby, Eastern Road will take you into the city and links to the A23/A27, or out to links to the National Park or Lewes.


Why You’ll Like It:
Kemptown Village is a great area of our fabulous coastal metropolis with an easy going, unpretentious vibe and all the local amenities you need. Only a stone’s throw from the sea and between the Pier and Marina you are tucked away from the tourists in a sought after spot where properties do not come onto the market often, and sell fast. Outside, this big, beautiful house radiates period charm from the broad bays to the traditionally tiled steps which rise to front door with coloured glass. Inside, there’s a sensitive design approach where classic grace has been subtly reinvented by its creative owner, fusing old and new throughout the three, spacious storeys.
The Entrance Hall and Ground Floor Bedrooms:
Inside has a clear commitment to style, comfort and practicality and it begins in the entrance lobby where rush matting gives way to gleaming floorboards which continue through into the spacious hallway for a fuss free flow.

Beautiful period proportions remain unspoilt with a ceiling which soars to over 3m., there’s a fine example of a sweeping staircase and the calm colour choice is instantly restful.
The Living Room and Wet Room:
At the foot of a remodelled staircase, the living room of 4.9 x 3.1m (16’0 x10’0) is quiet and comfortable. There’s a wood burning stove in the open fireplace, which could stay subject to negotiations with the vendor and a discreet cupboard stretches to the under pavement coal hole, to keep the space clutter free.

Central to this floor a chic wet room has a rainfall shower head and a designer finish.
Kitchen Dining Room and Garden:
All about embracing friends, family and an al fresco lifestyle, sunlight streams through this stunning kitchen breakfast room which spans 4.30 x 3.1m (14’1 x 13’5). Skilfully extended and with the chimney breast removed, this dream space works well for everyday but is also perfect for parties with floor to ceiling double glazed French doors plus a third door by the spacious dining area opening to the landscaped garden.
Lining one wall, skilled design ensures that the kitchen, although sociable, is out of sight of the living room and underfloor heating is beneath the wood floor. Custom coloured units provide ample storage, marbled surfaces look great but are also user friendly and the salt glaze sink acknowledges the history of this stately building. Good to go, high spec 21st century integrated appliances include a touch induction hob and oven beneath a discreet hood, a fridge and a freezer on each side of the oven, and a dishwasher.
Outside, backing onto gardens the tranquil garden is a delight to return to - and larger than many this close to the city centre and the sea. Sunny and secure behind painted walls it is a private retreat landscaped to be easy to manage, and it is level with the house – a feature difficult to find in a city built on the South Downs.

The Bedrooms and Luxury Bathroom:
You are spoilt for choice of a principal bedroom in this elegant home as all of the bedrooms are big, bright and beautifully decorated. On the ground floor, at the front, the first of the bedrooms is used as a home office and a gym, and the broad west bay looks along the side face and gardens of St George’s Church, so it is very private. Across the hall, a peaceful bedroom looks over a sea of gardens, so it is equally private, and there is a wall of organised storage.

Grand proportions and meticulous attention to detail continue on the top floor. At the heart of this level, the luxury bathroom is light and airy with a hand basin resting on a customised cabinet and a shower over the bath. Metro tiling adds a flawless finish and tucked behind the door, a cupboard conceals plumbing and space for a washing machine and a dryer. Next door a separate w.c. is ideal for busy mornings.
At the back of the house, the third double bedroom is a serene sanctuary with garden views and at the front, the fourth bedroom is also private with triple windows to frame the church and open views.

Agent Says:
“Homes along this friendly no through terrace do not appear on the market very often, and this house has a rare offering of open views at the front and the back. Inside is exceptionally stylish so you won’t need to change anything, and convenient for the hospital, the city and the station serving Gatwick and London, family life is also effortless with parks, good schools and vibrant café culture and beaches of the Village all within a stroll.”

Owner’s Secret:
“2 mins walk from the beach we swim in the sea or run along the coastal cliffs most days. 10-15 minutes’ walk from the city centre along the seafront or St James’s Street (which also hosts Pride), there are also plenty of local cafés, bars and restaurants to choose from, so friends like to come here whilst we decide where to explore – and the house is ideal for entertaining as the rooms and outdoor space all flow well. We have loved the light which streams uninterrupted through the house, and the versatile rooms which are all big and bright. Keeping the integrity of this elegant, historic house was important to us, but we wanted the house to be stylish but comfortable for a modern lifestyle, and we hope that you enjoy what we have done as much as we have.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 mins walk, The Lanes 15 mins walk, 5 by cab
Train Station: Brighton 10 -15 by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 mins, Queen’s Park 6

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton Girls, Roedean

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, yoga, volleyball courts, kayak club…. 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.