Campbell Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £675,000--£700,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Good to go in a fashionable location 4 mins walk from the vibrant shops, cafés, bars and cinema of Preston Circus, 5 from the sports facilities, fun runs and playground of Preston Park and just 7 from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, this 3/4 bed Victorian terraced house with a sociable garden is a great find. Big and bright, inside blends period charm with stylish design where three spacious storeys offer versatile accommodation. On the ground floor, the elegant reception has an open fire and the formal dining room is currently a home office/guest bedroom, although these two generous rooms are generally used as bedrooms in these historic terraces with a luxury bathroom, central to the house, nearby. Downstairs, a fabulous living dining room and kitchen has so much space the house offers options without compromise, and opens to a garden tiered to catch the sun. There’s separate access to the street, a utility room with a door to the garden and a discreet w.c tucked away. Up on the first floor, two more beautiful double bedrooms are ready for your move, the large principal with an en-suite cloakroom.

Prestonville is a great place to be between the sea and the National Park and it comes with an easy lifestyle as there is a choice of good primary, secondary schools and sixth form colleges both state and private within a 10 minute radius whilst London Road will take you into the city, the North Laine and the beach, or out to the countryside and the A23/A27 in minutes.


Style: Victorian terraced house
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + 2 separate w.c.’s (1 en-suite), reception, living dining room kitchen, utility
Area: Prestonville
Floor Area: 1379 sq.ft.
Outside Space: West tiered patio
Parking: Permit zone J
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
Far quieter than its fashionable location may suggest, this beautiful terrace of historic properties has a real sense of community as once discovered, people tend to stay. Set back from the one way street inside the hallway, painted in classic tones, has its original finials and impressive ceiling height whilst stripped floorboards underfoot give guests, children and pets free reign to roam.

Ideal for entertaining, the reception is a welcoming, versatile space where sunlight streams through the large bay window and visitors can enjoy an open fire. Next door, as is usual in these historic terraces, the formal dining room is used as a home office/ bedroom perfect for guests, sharers or teenagers as the occupants can come and go without disturbing the living area downstairs - and the bonus is that it is close to the luxury bathroom where you can bathe in glory beneath vaulted skylights.

A soothing sanctuary, the bathroom is a beauty with a high end finish. The contemporary, double ended bath has a shower wand at one end and warming rails for towels at the other and the room, of dual aspect, is large enough for a separate walk in shower.

Downstairs has its own gated entrance from the street for supermarket deliveries and fuss free, painted floorboards lead into the large kitchen/diner/living room. A bright, private retreat with a huge window at the front and French doors to the pretty garden at the back for an easy al fresco lifestyle, there is ample space for a sofa as well as for a family table at the heart of the space. Well designed, the kitchen area is sociable but doesn’t dominate this whole level. Good to go with streamlined units and working surfaces which look great but are also practical, integrated appliances include a Neff touch induction beneath a hood, a Neff micro-combi and fan oven in a tower, a tall fridge and a dishwasher.
Tucked away past an under stair storage area, the spacious utility is lined with windows and a glazed door opens to the garden. Ingeniously organised there’s plenty of extra storage, space for two utility machines and a freezer, and at the far end is a w.c with a hand basin.

Outside is a leafy oasis which is child and pet secure. Lovingly planted for all year interest and larger than many so close to the heart of a chic, central district, it is screened from neighbours by mature planting. Expertly landscaped and discreetly lit, there’s a quiet seating area by the house where a few shallow steps rise to a dining deck, and at the far end, a 2nd broad tier is paved for bbq’s and sheltered from the fierce summer heat by the delicate foliage of trees -and there is designated space for a shed.

Returning inside, on the first floor the third double bedroom is a restful refuge with leafy views. Simple but stylish it is ready to move into with stylish decoration and floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes to fill. At the front of this substantial property, the principal bedroom is a soothing sanctuary with the generous dimensions only period properties can deliver, twin custom built wardrobes delivering organised storage and both a broad bay and a tall sash to bathe the room in the morning light.

Agent’s Thoughts:
“This is a popular area full of professionals and families where you are never far from fresh coffee and a croissant -or a bistro pub. Preston Park, which hosts events in the arts festivals, the shops and cafés of Preston Circus and fashionable open air market and legendary North Laine are a short walk, the sports facilities and fun runs of Preston Park are a 5 minute stroll, and local buses take you straight into or out of the city.”

Owner’s Secret:
“We wanted a house close to the sea and the countryside, but needed to commute - Brighton Station is 5 mins walk and the A27/A23 are just minutes away! Inside we wanted an easy flow with versatile rooms to spread into whilst keeping the light, inviting nature of the house, and both it and the surrounds have seamlessly adapted to our changing lifestyle! When we arrived as a couple the house and garden were perfect for entertaining all our friends who would meet here to walk to all the local bars and restaurants and stay over. Now, with lovely spacious rooms and leafy spots to enjoy in the garden, it’s been a beautiful home for our young family – but still with space for friends to enjoy. We’re surrounded by parks with sports facilities and playgrounds – 3 in the same parking zone- and it’s great to stroll to London Road for fresh produce or restaurants in the North Laine and often meet friends at the local cafés for breakfast on Sundays. There really is a friendly community here and with plenty of bus routes, you won’t always be dependent on a car.”

Where it is:
Shops: London Road 4 mins walk, North Laine 10 mins walk, 2 by car (same zone in places)
Station: Brighton 7 mins walk or same by cab
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 5 mins walk, seafront 10-15 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infant School, Stanford Junior School
Secondary: Varndean High School and Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC, Newman 6th Form College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Waldorf, Roedean

In a sought after location with friendly local amenities including good schools and within walking distance of great shopping, restaurants, and bars, this stylish house offers easy access to the Brighton lifestyle – and to the train station if you commute. Convenient for the art colleges and universities it is well served for parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces, cafés and playgrounds, and also host events in our famous city festivals. Close to the commercial districts and the international cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus, rental bike or by car. Nearby, London Road takes you to the sea or to the A23/ A27 whilst Stanford Road sweeps up Fiveways Village and easy access to The South Downs National Park.