Compton Avenue, Brighton

Located in one of Brighton's most desirable and sought-after residential enclaves, this exceptional period home is substantial in size and magnificent in every respect. Designed in the most superior style, with both architectural and historical significance, it showcases exquisite period detailing throughout. Grand principal rooms combine with a sympathetic and meticulous refurbishment, resulting in light-filled interiors and elegant living spaces, finished with the highest attention to detail and thoughtful design.

Set on Compton Avenue, the property forms part of a distinguished Victorian terrace, characterised by its white stucco façade, intricate ironwork detailing, and dentil cornicing.

Seven Dials is a historic and vibrant hub offering cafés, restaurants, and independent shops, and within easy walking distance of Brighton train station, providing fast, direct links to London. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home that perfectly balances period grandeur with modern comfort, in one of Brighton's most exclusive addresses. Houses of this stature rarely come to the market; this is an exceptional opportunity to own a phenomenal period home constructed circa 1860.

Impeccably presented throughout and in an enduringly sought-after central location, the property will appeal to buyers seeking a prestigious home that is both convenient for Brighton station and within easy walking distance of the North Laine.

The house sits back from the road behind a neatly planted front garden, approached via a black-and-white tiled path leading up to the front steps. Inside, the hallway makes a striking first impression. The floor has been restored with traditional Victorian-style monochrome tiles, and a graceful staircase with the original handrail and a sisal runner rises to the first floor.

On the raised ground floor, there are three reception rooms - a living room, dining room and home office. The living room, at the front of the house, has dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows complete with original shutters. A magnificent cast-iron fireplace, still inset with its Victorian tiles, is in working order, while the floor has been laid with oak parquet in a herringbone pattern. Crittall-style doors connect to the dining room, which features a matching fireplace and a large window overlooking the garden.

Further along the hallway, the home office is a charming space with wooden floors, direct access to the garden, and a glass floor panel offering a view down into the breakfast room beneath. From here, you can step out to the patio, then on to the lawn and the seating area beyond.

The lower ground floor is home to a beautifully crafted, hand-built kitchen, with cabinetry hand-painted in a contemporary pink and a Belfast sink set into a laminated plywood worktop. Open shelving above provides space for displaying crockery, glassware and other items. Oak-engineered floors with underfloor heating run seamlessly from the kitchen through to the breakfast room and throughout this level. The kitchen is filled with natural light, with a wide opening to the breakfast room where doors lead to a lower patio. A Rangemaster, incorporating an electric oven, gas oven and grill with a five-burner gas hob, sits at the heart of the room, complemented by integrated appliances including a Neff dishwasher and fridge, with ample space for a freestanding fridge-freezer. A generous larder cupboard and additional storage under the stairs complete the space.

The lower patio is laid with Bert & May tiles in a herringbone pattern, and a spiral staircase leads up to the main garden.

Off the hallway by the kitchen, a utility cupboard provides space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, while at the front of the house, a boot room with a secondary street entrance leads to a useful storage area in the former coal shed.

Also on this floor, a guest suite occupies the front of the property. This large double bedroom has underfloor heating, window shutters, an original fireplace with stone mantel, and an en suite shower room finished with Bert & May floor tiles, thermostatic shower with dual heads, hand basin and WC.

On the first floor, there are two bedrooms and the main bathroom. The principal bedroom spans the full width of the house and features stripped floorboards, shuttered windows, the original fireplace and built-in wardrobes flanking the chimney breast. The second bedroom, another generous double, also has stripped floorboards, its own fireplace, built-in wardrobes and a large sash window overlooking the garden.

From the first-floor landing, a short flight of stairs rises to a half-landing at the rear, creating a light and open feel at the top of the house. Here, the fourth bedroom enjoys garden views, shuttered windows and a narrow cast-iron fireplace. Slightly separated from the other bedrooms, this room has a notable sense of privacy.

Seven Dials is the bustling hub of this residential community, where pubs, cafés and restaurants with outside tables give the area its vibrant atmosphere. Choose between The Good Companions, The Cow, The French Horn and The Shakespeare's Head for a local pub night out, all of which do food. Alternatively, The Red Snapper and Thai Pad Thai both serve excellent Thai food and Murasaki offers Japanese cuisine. There is also a co-op supermarket and many local independent shops, including the Flour Pot Bakery, Ricci's Deli, a greengrocer, a florist and a health food shop. Commuters are only a short walk away from Brighton station and there are, of course, excellent bus services running from the Dials into the city centre. Renowned for its elegant Victorian and Edwardian architecture, excellent local schools, and thriving local scene, Seven Dials combines the best of city living with a strong community spirit - making it a consistently desirable place to call home.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold