4 Bed Terraced House For Sale Port Hall Mews, Brighton, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: 1,250,000.

VACANT POSSESSION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.



On a tranquil, tree-lined terrace with the playground, tennis and open air theatre of Dyke Road at the end of it, new life breathes through this majestic 4 bedroom Victorian house with skilfully landscaped gardens front and back, a big, sunny roof terrace with views to the sea and plentiful permit parking with no waiting list - although there is also the possibility of negotiating a lease on a garage nearby, which we can help with. Good schools and an outstanding 6th form college are within walking distance, friendly local amenities are around the corner and it is also convenient for direct trains to Gatwick and London with both Brighton and Preston Park Stations 10 mins on foot, 5 - by cab.

An architectural gem with elegant detail on the front of the building -and a discreet electric car charging point, ‘Woodlands’ is unusually private as there is no building opposite and a quiet, small scale mews behind. Inside a sensitive but thorough refurbishment blends classic grace with sophisticated, contemporary design and high end fittings. A sun-lit 164.3m2 (1768 sq. ft.) over 3 storeys includes a luxury living room of glorious proportions with a Stovax wood burning stove, an inviting, versatile family space/home office with French doors to the garden and a discreet utility area, and a high-spec kitchen breakfast room which folds open to a private, walled oasis with a water feature, lit planting and built in seating for parties. Upstairs, a spacious refuge for guests is by a bathroom and separate w.c. and on the first floor, two more beautiful double bedrooms have original fireplaces. Spanning the entire top floor, the principal bedroom suite is a stunning sanctuary with views to the sea and a design-led shower room, and there’s easy access to the roof terrace which has ample space from which to enjoy the view, the sunsets or a relaxed Sunday breakfast.

Port Hall is a top favourite with professionals and families within walking distance of good schools both state and private, and an outstanding 6th form college. There’s a choice of parks – as well as Dyke Road, both Preston Park and St Anne’s Wells Gardens sports facilities and green spaces are easy to get to and the vibrant North Laine, city centre and sea are within a 20-25 minute stroll. Ideal if you commute by bus or car, Dyke Road will take you into or out of the city in minutes, and close by the 7 Dials has 7 ways to get to the whole of Brighton and Hove.


\rStyle Late1880’s terraced house
Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, games room/study/utility
Area Port Hall
Floor Area 1768 sq.ft.
Outside Space Front garden, west landscaped garden
Parking Permit Zone Q
Council Tax Band E
Why you’ll like it:

By leafy Dyke Road Park with easy access to the sea as well as into or out of the city, this is one of the most desirable areas of our vibrant city. Properties in this particular tree lined terrace are larger than most within this tranquil, historic enclave and do not appear on the market often. There’s pedestrian access to Stanford Junior School from nearby Coventry Street, Stanford Infant and Windlesham Prep are also a stroll and local amenities include a convenience store, café and bistro pub – out of hearing. This stately house with immediate appeal has unique architectural detail and the front garden is planted with striking, evergreen New Zealand Cactus, Red-robin trees and white heather for scent.

Inside, all of the improvements are stylish – but also thorough with a high quality of finish. A full list of work undertaken is available but here’s a brief taste: the full roof is brand new, the renewed flat roof is asphalt, the rear, sloping roof is Welsh slate and all of the original sash windows have been refurbished. The working chimney has been re-rendered, high grade insulation is installed to roofs and floors, internal walls are dry lined and both energy saving lighting and high speed fibre optic internet is available throughout the property.

The Entrance Hall:
Inside has a clear commitment to style, comfort and practicality and it begins in the entrance lobby with rush matting underfoot where a door with original stained glass above it opens to a hushed hallway with discreet, organised storage for coats and bags tucked away and intriguing glimpses through the house to the garden.

Beautiful period proportions remain unspoilt with a ceiling which soars to 3.3m, there’s a fine example of a broad, sweeping staircase and the calm colour choice and lush, thick carpet to hush every step are instantly restful.

The Living Room and Family Room/Home Office:
Uninterrupted sunshine streams through a classically proportioned living room of understated elegance. Easy to live in come rain or shine, plantation shutters on the south bay shield the room from the heat during high summer whilst there’s a Stovax Chesterfield 5-wide multi-fuel wood burning stove for guests to enjoy in the evenings.

Next door, a relaxed, versatile room is bright, cheerful and totally private with French doors to bring the outside in. Used as a home office with a discrete area for utility machines, this room could also be practical playroom or a space for teens to entertain.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room and Garden:
All about embracing friends, family and an al fresco lifestyle, this sun-lit kitchen breakfast room spans 4.09 x 5.85m (13’5 x 19’2). Skilfully extended with the chimney breast converted into ingenious storage, this dream space works well for everyday but is also perfect for parties with floor to ceiling folding doors opening to the dynamic landscaping of the garden - and solid oak underfoot ensures a fuss free flow.

Skilfully designed to flow around a central island with power for appliances and a granite block set into the wood top for cutting vegetables or rolling pastry, custom coloured units by Farrow & Ball provide ample storage as well as plenty of working surfaces. Good to go, high spec integrated appliances include a touch induction hob and oven beneath a hood and a dishwasher. There’s a breakfast bar with garden views and space for a big family table beneath one of the large windows which line this inviting room.

Outside, with gardens to each side and a one storey mews behind, the tranquil garden is a rare, west facing sun trap. A delight to return to, and larger than many this close to the city centre and the sea, it is a private retreat which is child and pet secure behind walls. Expertly landscaped to be sociable, a lit terrace level with the house has space for a BBQ, and shallow steps rise to a large dining area with built in, underlit seating, a sleek steel water feature and streamlined raised beds planted for scent, fruit and all year interest. Designed to be low maintenance, you will have more time to take pleasure in it.

The First Floor Landing Bedroom and Bathroom:
At the top of stairs lushly carpeted with thick underlay so you won’t hear a thing, the first of the bedrooms is bright and cheerful with inspiring garden views – and it is not directly overlooked. With 4.09 x 2.77m (13’5 x 9’1) it is a generous size for a teenager, visitor or an au-pair as it is on the first landing, so the occupants can come and go without disturbing the main bedrooms - and the bonus is that it is next to the luxury bathroom.
With a classic, high end finish the bathroom is light and airy with a shower above the bathtub, natural light, a warming rail for towels and a glamorous lit mirror, and there is a separate w.c. with its own designer finish next door, ideal for a busy household.

The First Floor Bedroom and Principal Room:
Up a few steps, the second double bedroom has plenty of character and space of its own with a built in wardrobe on one side of a period fireplace and garden views.

At the front of the house, the third double bedroom spans the full width of this substantial property with 5.28 x 4.51m (17’4 x 14’10) in which to unwind. With the restful proportions only a period home can deliver and a handsome fireplace, the decoration is in soothing historic hues and a broad bay window as well as tall window almost fill the front wall to flood the room with uninterrupted light as this room looks along a pretty period terrace set at 900, making it unusually private.

The Roof Terrace and Principal Suite:
A sociable 4.34 x 5.78m (14’3 x 18’11) the west facing roof terrace is open to the south with views of the sunsets and to the coast. There is plenty of space to spread your wings and enjoy this unique eyrie as a couple or with friends.

Blissfully quiet and completely private at the top of the house, the principal suite is all about relaxing in a spectacular setting. Light pours through the bedroom through windows so large that you can see the sea over the trees of the park and rooftop of BHASVIC college. The ceiling is lofty with spotlights and the room a restful 5.38 x 3.91m (17’8 x 12’10), and next door the shower room is a beauty, acknowledging the history of this historic home with painted panelling, broad ceramic hand basin and traditional cabinet whilst embracing the best the 21st century has to offer in the powerful showerhead, a bidet, a warming rail for towels and a glamorous lit mirror.

Agent Says:
“Homes in this tranquil enclave of beautiful period properties do not appear on the market very often, and this unusually spacious house has rare open views at the front and back. Inside is exceptionally stylish so you won’t need to change anything, and convenient for the city and stations serving Gatwick and London, family life is also effortless with parks, good schools and vibrant café culture of 7 Dials on the doorstep.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Easy to live in as well as to welcome friends with spacious, versatile rooms and a social flow to the garden, family life is made easy with parks, good schools and shops all within easy reach (and The Chimney House around the corner – out of hearing- does great food, too!). The house is warm in winter and airy in summer with lots of storage, and we have enjoyed the privacy of the garden which is unusually quiet in the evenings and at the weekends. The roof terrace is a wonderful bonus with glorious views over the trees of the park to the sunsets, the sea and the distant South Downs. This is a great place to live with a friendly community, considerate neighbours and the al fresco lifestyle of 7 Dials – and its 7 ways to the entire city – is a 3 minute drive, or under 10 mins on foot. If you want a healthy lifestyle, the sea, Hove Lawns with keep fit classes etc., the water sports of the Lagoon, boat trips and berths of the Marina, and the National Park are all about a 10 mins drive.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins walk, 7 Dials 7-10 min walk, 3 by car, North Laine 20 on foot
Station: Brighton 15-20 to walk, approx. 7-10 by cab
Seafront or park: Dyke Road Park 1 min walk, Preston Park 4 by car, seafront under 10 mins
Closest schools:
Primary: Stanford Junior, Stanford Infant
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Varndean
Private: Windlesham, Lancing Prep, Brighton Ballet School, Brighton College, Brighton Girls

15-20 mins walk from the station with direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London with local buses covering the whole of Brighton and Hove, this quiet enclave has its own good infant and junior schools as well as shops, café, bistro pub and a park around the corner. Just minutes from the al fresco lifestyle of 7 Dials and North Laine the picturesque Royal Pavilion, its historic Lanes and surrounding arts venues are easy to reach. For those who love the outdoors, the beach, surrounding downland and marina with waterfront restaurants are quick to reach. If you commute by car, Dyke Road gives swift access into the city centre or out to the A23/A27 for the coast, Lewes, Gatwick and London.