award winning powis villas oieo - 2,000,000
in brief Style: Corner Victorian Villa, attached to single garage on one side Bedrooms: 5 doubles Living rooms: 3 Large Outside: Wrap around statement gardens, private garden at the back Parking: Double garage, triple car port Location: Clifton Hill CA Sq ft 2,992 sq ft
Such is the attention to detail both inside and out, this house was awarded a prestigious conservation award by the Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Society in 2011..
With an easy, social flow, the spacious dining room is opposite the reception and is bright and cheerful with a large bay window and plenty of shelves and cupboards. Double doors sweep through into the kitchen, which keeps your options open when entertaining. The contemporary kitchen has sleek white units and a glamorous white Corian central island which doubles as a breakfast bar where friends can join you as you cook on the 5 ring gas hob which is integrated with the ovens into the run opposite, safely away from the flow in and out of the garden through the broad French doors. There's three levels of lighting, so you can choose your mood, and the space feels nice and uncluttered as there's a separate utility tucked away. Also on this floor, a chic shower room with underfloor heating is hidden away at the end of the hallway by a door to the garden and the door to two cellar rooms.
The distant sea sparkles through a bay window so large you can enjoy it even from bed. It's beautifully decorated with a marble fireplace and fitted wardrobes in place, so it's ready to move into, and the stylish en suite shower room has underfloor heating and glimpses of the English Channel.
With restful proportions, each of the double rooms have wardrobes and all are light and airy, so there shouldn't be any "lively discussions" relating to allocation. The luxury bathroom is at the back of the first floor and is large enough for a fabulous free- standing bath and a separate shower. There are twin hand basins and the pebble floor conceals underfloor heating. The w.c. is, usefully, in its own room with natural light. At the top of the house, the large guest bedroom is quiet and private, and with its own roof terrace, is sure to impress.
The exceptional standard of design continues even into the walled garden where a terrace by the house has a relaxing water feature. There's a decked area for dining and an outside kitchen, with water and gas, together with a row of manicured trees give the space a Mediterranean feel..
Bear in mind: These gracious Villas are rarely on the market. Owner s secret: "The location is quiet and friendly and couldn't be better for us as a couple as well as a family. The house is ideal for entertaining."
where it is Style: Shops: Churchill Square 2 minutes, The Lanes 10 minutes walk Train Station: Brighton mainline 9 minutes walk Seafront or Park: St Nicholas Rest Garden 2 minutes, seafront a 15 minute walk Closest Schools: Primary: St Paul's C of E Secondary: Cardinal Newman, Hove Park Upper, BHASVIC Private : Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High, The Steiner School, Roedean Brighton is a cosmopolitan coastal resort famous for its history and flamboyant Royal Pavilion as well as its beaches, Pier and glamorous Marina. Known for its festivals celebrating the arts and bohemian, café culture there are countless shops, restaurants and bars to explore along the seafront, in the characterful Georgian Lanes or in the fashionable central shopping districts, and all are easy to reach on foot from this elegant home. This exceptional Victorian Villa is just a stroll from the fashionable shopping of Churchill Square and the Georgian Lanes. A good primary school is 2 minutes away and Brighton College is easy to reach. The law courts and Amex are within walking distance as is St Nicholas Rest Garden, which hosts festival events, and St Anne's Wells which has tennis courts, a playground and café. The beach and the Downs are nearby. It is also just a stroll to Brighton station, which has fast links to Gatwick and London, and for those who need to commute by car, the A23 and A27 are both readily accessible. call: 01273 683111 110 St Georges Road, Brighton, BN2 1EA