3 Bed Terraced House For Sale

GUIDE PRICE: £580,000--£600,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

KITCHEN WITH SIDE RETURN DONE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

As its name suggests, ‘Roundhill’ is characterised pretty Victorian terraces encircling one of Brighton’s famous hills. This attractive three-bedroom house is perfectly positioned on the cusp of the hill, benefitting from far reaching views across the city in the east towards the South Downs and the sea. It has been a much-loved home and has been well-maintained in this time, being careful to retain and restore its many period features. New additions include a fantastic rear kitchen extension, a new bathroom and a third bedroom within the loft space, ensuring there is plenty of space for the family to grow. The rooms are well-proportioned and naturally light, and the garden offers plenty of outside space, bathed in sunshine from the east and south.

You can walk into the city and to the station from here, plus the local schools are excellent and the sense of community is palpable. With so many positive attributes, this house is sure to attract many.



Style: Victorian terraced house
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 through living/dining room, 1 kitchen/breakfast room, 1 bathroom
Location: Roundhill Conservation Area
Floor Area: 1187 sq.ft.
Outside: East and south facing rear garden
Parking: Residents’ permit zone J
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
It is understandable why Roundhill has held its appeal, year on year, with many families and professionals moving to the area for its favoured location and attractive period properties. This house sits on the easterly side of the hill, with open views at the rear towards Brighton Racecourse and the South Downs National Park. While you are just ten-minutes from the North Laine Shopping District on foot, it feels perfectly peaceful here – indeed it is hard to believe you are so well-connected to the city.

Stepping inside, the ceilings are high throughout, and many original period features remain, including corbels, decorative plasterwork cornicing and deep skirting boards. The original wooden floors are sanded and varnished in light honeyed tones which continue into the living room and dining room to the left. Once two rooms, they have since been opened to create one bright and versatile space with room for relaxation, entertaining and working from home. For families, there is space for a playroom for small children or a study area for teenagers, depending on need. The fireplace has been opened to provide space for a wood-burning stove, bringing warmth and atmosphere on wintery evenings. There is also space to dine in here, although the kitchen has been extended into the side return to become the ideal room for family time and meals.

Stepping down to the kitchen and dining room from both the living room and hallway gives the ground floor a lovely sense of flow. French doors then link with the garden which becomes a natural extension of the home during summer. Inside, the bespoke ply and hardwood kitchen brings both style and function to the space, providing plenty of storage while leaving room for a range cooker and tall fridge freezer, which may be available by separate negotiation.

Stepping outside, the garden offers a space of complete sanctuary with lush green and mature borders alongside pretty trellis planting. A circular brick patterned patio area offers the ideal space for drinks and dining alfresco, and the entire garden is paved to be low-maintenance, ready for the busy modern lifestyle.

Returning inside, there are two double bedrooms on the first floor: one with far-reaching views across the garden and the other spanning the front of the house, looking out to the peaceful street. The principal room has built-in wardrobes and views of the sea from its wide bay window, while the second room has space for wardrobes or chests of drawers within the alcoves. Both have easy access to the bathroom on the upper landing where there is ample space for relaxation in the freestanding claw foot bath, or for bath time with little ones, and a separate shower is in place for when time is of the essence. The washing machine is also housed in here, alongside the gas central heating boiler – nicely away from the main living areas.

A second flight of stairs takes you to the third bedroom on the second floor which is lit via Velux skylights, so you can stargaze as you drift off to sleep. From here the views only improve and the city lights up at night under vast, open skies.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is an incredible area for families and professionals alike. The local schools are amazing and there is so much to enjoy within walking distance. Homes in this area do not stay on the market for long.

Owners’ thoughts:
‘There is a wonderful sense of community here and the location is ideal for schools, parks and the London commute. The proximity to the town is also a blessing as you can access so much on foot, saving a fortune on parking, and even locally there are lots of amenities with Fiveways and Lewes Road shops close by. We have lived here for years and love both the house and the location – but it is time for our next move now even though it will be a wrench to leave.”

Where it is
Shops: Local 2 min walk, North Laines 10 min walk
Station: London Road 5 min walk Brighton 12 min walk
Seafront or Park: The Level 4 min walk, seafront 15-20 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This is a wonderful home in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, the South Coast, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.