Temple Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Immediately impressive, this Regency townhouse in Central Brighton has been expertly renovated, bringing it shining into the 21st Century. With three beautiful double bedrooms and two glamorous bathrooms spread over three generous floors it offers spacious and versatile living accommodation for families and professionals alike who will appreciate the open living space for both family time and entertaining. Originally built during the 1830s, it bears many period features which have been blended with modern design to offer the perfect balance between home comforts and a luxury lifestyle. Deceptively spacious, each room feels light and airy due to a sunny east to west aspect and wide bay windows, which have been replaced recently with timber framed, double glazed sashes. In addition, there is a sweet courtyard garden for alfresco dining which becomes a wonderful extension of the home during summer.

You cannot beat the location for the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle as this house is positioned on the border between the two, amidst their cultural and social centres, and just a few minutes from the beach and several popular parks and schools. The street itself is incredibly quiet, however, as there is no through traffic, so you get the best of both worlds. Brighton Station is an easy stroll and transport links are excellent, so it is sure to attract the attentions of families, investors and professional sharers alike. Either way, it needs to be seen to be admired.


Style: Regency townhouse (1830s)
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen, 1 study, 1 utility room
Location: Clifton Hill Conservation Area
Floor Area: 1414.58 sq.ft.
Outside: east facing walled patio garden
Parking: Residents Permit Zone Z
Council Tax Band: E

Why you’ll like it:
Brighton’s popularity soared during the early years of the 19th Century, bringing with it vast expansion, house building and tourism. This house was built during the 1830s, and like the neighbouring streets would have been a lodging house for visitors to the (then) town, being so perfectly positioned for both entertainment and the beach. Uniquely, many of these properties have remained single dwellings as family homes, remaining just as popular today for those moving down from London, looking to live close to the vibrant city centre and excellent schools.

From the front door you have a direct line of sight down the hill to the sparkling sea at the bottom, flanked by the curved facades of the Regency terraces lining the way, creating a hugely attractive cityscape. Immaculate in white, this house stands out with wide, shuttered bay windows and decorative black ironwork – all immaculately kept as an indicator for the fine finish you can expect inside.

Stepping in, you are welcomed into the main reception which feels far more spacious than expected. Oak flooring flows through, paired with white walls and the rust notes of exposed brick around the fireplace. French doors open to the garden to the rear, creating a circular flow during summer as the kitchen also has access to the outside. There is space for formal dining alongside the kitchen which is easily accessible from the main reception.

Passing under stair storage and a ground floor WC, the kitchen is streamlined and light, with a modern take on an older style. Shaker cabinetry sits below marble worktops with a range cooker seamlessly fitted within. A fridge freezer and dishwasher are also freestanding, so all appliances may be available by separate negotiation.

Outside, the garden is a great size for a city centre home, bearing the original brick patterned tiles below your feet and original flint walls on the borders. Thes are the perfect fixture for climbing florals which add colour and scents to the space – although it is also perfectly low maintenance, ready for the busy modern lifestyle. There is ample space for alfresco dining in the dappled shade of neighbouring trees – which is welcomed in high season as the garden is open to the south and bathed in sunlight.

Stairs rise to the first floor where bedrooms two and three sit alongside the main bathroom. This is first from the landing, stretching back through the house, designed in keeping with the original heritage of the building. Wall panelling in white pairs perfectly with dark wood flooring, where a freestanding roll top bath allows you to truly relax after a long week. There is a separate shower, and the utility room is tucked away at the back of the room – perfectly close to the bedrooms and away from the main living space.

Bedroom three is a tranquil double room with garden views, while bedroom two is larger with traditional wardrobes built-in to the alcoves around a period fireplace. The carpets throughout are immaculate in delicate dove-grey to complement the woodwork in muted shades of cornflower blue and sage on the upper floor.

Spanning the entire top floor, the air-conditioned principal bedroom suite is ultimately peaceful offering a huge amount of space for relaxation on a king size bed alongside two built-in wardrobes and a walk-in dressing room with ample clothes and shoe storage for two. The fine finish continues in the en suite where patterned floor tiles add a pop of colour to a gleaming white shower room with a contemporary vanity unit below the basin.

This striking house is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.