A fabulous, feel good retreat this Grade II listed one bedroom cottage with allocated parking is one of a kind, securely tucked away within a gated mews – which is a rare example of a surviving 19th century livery stable, where local legend has it that Maria Fitzherbert, morganatic wife of George IV (whose tomb is in the Regency Church opposite) kept her favourite horse. Brimming with character, this beautiful black and white, flint faced property is a hidden gem with a sociable ground floor where parquet flooring in a spacious reception invites guests to have free reign and French doors from the kitchen lead to a west facing seating area. Upstairs, sympathetic design has created a majestic principal suite with a light, generous bedroom and a contemporary shower room with a designer finish. Two minutes from the beach – on foot- with the international shopping, bars and restaurants of Upper and St James’s Street around the corner it is a unique first buy or great investment just a scenic stroll along the seafront from the legendary Lanes and within easy reach of the station serving the airports and London, whilst Brighton’s major employers Amex, the law courts, police station and the County Hospital are all within a 10 minute walk.
EPC: D
Council Tax: D
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Council Tax: D
History meets a chic coastal lifestyle in this unique opportunity to own a bijou home within a rare example of a surviving livery mews. Pretty flint and brick work properties line two sides of a large, cobbled yard, and painted a traditional black and white, this gated community has plenty of charm extending even to the allocated parking space, pinpointed by its own iron tethering post in the shape of a horse’s head, and which extends to the red brick markers so depending on your choice of car (although you won’t really need one in this fabulous location), there should also be space to sit in your own private corner in the afternoon sun.
Inside, Regency romance comes to life in a classically beautiful living/dining room, with a high ceiling and a parquet floor to invite company. Cottage by name but not by nature, this is a room for all seasons where windows line the west wall to bring in the Sussex sun and frame a picture perfect view of the listed homes opposite, whilst dimmer switches allow for a choice of lighting levels and a mist flame effect fireplace (which could stay, subject to circumstance,) adds warmth as well as character. There is plenty of floorspace in which to work, rest or play with extra room beneath the stairs, and a broad opening adorned by oak finials leads to the stylish kitchen. Sociable but not dominating the whole of the ground floor, the timeless kitchen has tall French doors to the seating area and ambient lighting. Good to go with solid wood shaker units and practical working surfaces, integrated appliances include a gas hob, oven and hood, a dishwasher and a wine cooler. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine, and the great news is that the vendors are relocating, so they are willing to discuss both the washing machine and other items currently in situ throughout the home- including the bell in the living room which buzzes in the kitchen, allowing your very own Downton moment!
Upstairs, the large principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary which stretches across the full width of this charming home. Once two decently sized bedrooms, it has ample space and character of its own, and with lushly thick silver/grey carpet and fresh decoration you won’t need to change a thing. Next door, the subtle attention to detail continues in the chic shower room which has a Regency influence in the cistern style w.c. and crackle glazed tiles – but there is nothing old fashioned about the high end shower over the double ended bath or the Italian marble, Fired Earth hand basin on a glass stand….
Agent says:
“Live our coastal city’s celebrated lifestyle to the full with pebble beaches, al fresco bars, cafés and restaurants, legendary festivals and international culture all on the doorstep – but return to privacy and security in this special gated mews cottage, on the market for the first time in 22 years.”
Owner’s secret:
“The beach is just a short stroll around the corner and you can be in a bar or restaurant within minutes. If you want live music or theatre, the Lanes are about a 10 minute walk either along the seafront or St James’s Street – which has plenty of its own bars and eateries to choose from. I love the balance between the liveliness of the city and the peace of the mews and the gates (and lovely neighbours) means it is very secure if you work away, as I often did during my 22 years here. This is the happiest home I have ever lived in, and I hope you will love it as much as I do.”
What’s around you:
Shops: Local a 2 minute walk, Marina 15 minutes, The Lanes 10-15
Train Station: Brighton Station 10-15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront is a 3 minute stroll, Queen’s Park is about 5 minutes
Closest schools:
Primary: St. Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean
Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High
Inside, Regency romance comes to life in a classically beautiful living/dining room, with a high ceiling and a parquet floor to invite company. Cottage by name but not by nature, this is a room for all seasons where windows line the west wall to bring in the Sussex sun and frame a picture perfect view of the listed homes opposite, whilst dimmer switches allow for a choice of lighting levels and a mist flame effect fireplace (which could stay, subject to circumstance,) adds warmth as well as character. There is plenty of floorspace in which to work, rest or play with extra room beneath the stairs, and a broad opening adorned by oak finials leads to the stylish kitchen. Sociable but not dominating the whole of the ground floor, the timeless kitchen has tall French doors to the seating area and ambient lighting. Good to go with solid wood shaker units and practical working surfaces, integrated appliances include a gas hob, oven and hood, a dishwasher and a wine cooler. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine, and the great news is that the vendors are relocating, so they are willing to discuss both the washing machine and other items currently in situ throughout the home- including the bell in the living room which buzzes in the kitchen, allowing your very own Downton moment!
Upstairs, the large principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary which stretches across the full width of this charming home. Once two decently sized bedrooms, it has ample space and character of its own, and with lushly thick silver/grey carpet and fresh decoration you won’t need to change a thing. Next door, the subtle attention to detail continues in the chic shower room which has a Regency influence in the cistern style w.c. and crackle glazed tiles – but there is nothing old fashioned about the high end shower over the double ended bath or the Italian marble, Fired Earth hand basin on a glass stand….
Agent says:
“Live our coastal city’s celebrated lifestyle to the full with pebble beaches, al fresco bars, cafés and restaurants, legendary festivals and international culture all on the doorstep – but return to privacy and security in this special gated mews cottage, on the market for the first time in 22 years.”
Owner’s secret:
“The beach is just a short stroll around the corner and you can be in a bar or restaurant within minutes. If you want live music or theatre, the Lanes are about a 10 minute walk either along the seafront or St James’s Street – which has plenty of its own bars and eateries to choose from. I love the balance between the liveliness of the city and the peace of the mews and the gates (and lovely neighbours) means it is very secure if you work away, as I often did during my 22 years here. This is the happiest home I have ever lived in, and I hope you will love it as much as I do.”
What’s around you:
Shops: Local a 2 minute walk, Marina 15 minutes, The Lanes 10-15
Train Station: Brighton Station 10-15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront is a 3 minute stroll, Queen’s Park is about 5 minutes
Closest schools:
Primary: St. Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean
Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High
