Blenheim Place, Brighton

Introducing: Blenheim Place – A Regency Hidden Gem in Historic North Laine

Set in the cultural heart of Brighton, just a few minutes from Brighton Station, close to the fashionable North Laine; this deceptively spacious and stylish three-bedroom Regency townhouse is a hidden gem. Not only does it provide versatile living space in a superb location, but the potential is there to use the lower floor to generate an extra income from its self-contained studio apartment with its own street entrance. This could of course be incorporated as one, three-storey dwelling as the staircase has been retained and the potential for reconfiguration is huge. There is a wealth of period features throughout each floor, combined with a stylish palette and modern fittings to create a homely space to return home to each day. It also boasts a sunny roof terrace and private courtyard patio, plus the Pavilion Gardens are a mere stroll away if you need to stretch your legs
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This pedestrianised street is nicely tucked away from the hubbub of Grand Parade. As with many properties in this historic area, this sweet terrace of homes have retained their character and charm since being built in 1840. They bear architectural detailing of the period with plasterwork features and wide, multi-pane bow windows which have been picked out in white against the pale lilac façade.

You can enter down a few steps to the lower ground floor, or up a few steps to the raised ground floor entrance, depending on how you are using the space. Starting with the latter, you are welcomed first into an entrance hall, and then to the first living room to the right. From here it is clear the house is far more spacious than its sweet exterior implies, stretching back through the kitchen and bathroom with gracefully high ceilings. French doors make the space double aspect, opening to a delightful courtyard garden where natural light streams in from the south through the bow window, dressed in café shutters for added privacy. There is an open gas fire to warm you during the cooler months, and ample space for comfortable seating and formal dining in each side of the room. In keeping with the period of the property, traditional bookshelves and cabinets have been built-in along the westerly wall, and the floors are wooden throughout.


Easily accessible from the dining area; the kitchen has bespoke, retro furnishings forming freestanding units, into which the sink and other appliances have been fitted. Some pieces are vintage and therefore negotiable as to whether they will stay, but being moveable, this room could just as easily be used as a study with the main kitchen downstairs

To the rear of the house, the bathroom has a contemporary finish with urban concrete wall tiles alongside those in a print alongside the shower over the bath. From the kitchen you also have access to the patio area which has a glass floor panel bringing light down to the lower level, but also has plenty of space for dining alfresco during the summer.

A lockable door leads from the kitchen to the lower ground floor staircase where the studio flat is currently being used as a successful holiday let. This is a fantastic size with clearly defined areas for sleeping, relaxing and dining. Partially open to the room is the beautifully designed kitchen which is on trend with white units topped with bamboo worktops. Below these, the dishwasher, fridge and freezer have been integrated, while space has been left for a washing machine and a cooker, lit from above by the vast skylight. Another chic shower room sits at the far end with a wet room style shower and plenty of storage, plus there is access to a lower ground patio if need be.

Returning upstairs and to the first-floor landing, the generous roof terrace is a delightful urban escape, with views over rooftops to the east and west and a seating area bathed in sunshine. This can be seen from bedroom two which also overlooks the patio garden and is a double room with a calming décor and plush carpet underfoot. This is also found in the master bedroom spanning the front of the house and has two full height wardrobes built into the alcoves. Sharing the southerly orientation of the living room below, this is a tranquil and sunny room, and being peacefully positioned away from the traffic of the city ensures you a restful night’s sleep.