This wonderful three-bedroom Victorian home in Brighton, East Sussex, has been subject to a sympathetic renovation in recent years. The interior spaces have been decorated with a considered palette of materials, including oak, raw plaster and exposed brick, which cleverly combine with generous sash windows to create a comfortable and contemporary light-filled home. On the lower-ground level, an east-facing private terrace unfolds from the kitchen, creating a wonderful sense of extension from the interior plan. Centurion Road sits only a five-minute walk from the station and North Laine, one of the city’s more sought-after shopping areas.

The Tour

Painted a muted grey, the house’s façade is characterised by its neat proportions and large triple bay sash windows. The front door opens directly into a long corridor grounded by newly laid oak flooring, with walls painted a warm off-white. The home is uniquely configured; the main living areas are positioned on the lower levels, while the bedrooms unfold across the ground, first and second floors.

A staircase descends from the ground floor to the spacious lower-ground living space, which is beautifully bright owing to its dual-aspect configuration. At the rear, a Juliette balcony offers a beautiful vantage point to enjoy the view.

A further set of stairs leads down to the kitchen on the bottom floor. Here, custom-made oak cabinetry adds a sense of warmth to the overall palette and complements the room’s original features, including a beam overhead and exposed brickwork. Arched shelving creates plenty of easily accessible storage while offering a distinctive feature. Bi-fold doors slide open, adding a seamless sense of flow between the kitchen and the terrace. There is also a shower room tucked neatly in the corner of this floor.

On the ground floor, a spacious double bedroom sits at the front of the plan. Here, large sash windows allow an exceptional quality of natural light to pour through. Also on this level is a well-proportioned bathroom and a single bedroom, currently configured as a studio space.

Two further double bedrooms lie on the first floor; the largest of the two includes plenty of storage in the form of floor-to-ceiling cupboards. The house’s main bathroom has a separate walk-in shower, double sinks and an oval bath, with views across the rooftops beyond. There is also a loft space with large amounts of storage.

Outdoor Space

A charming decked terrace leads from the kitchen, with a built-in seating area and shingle-laid boarders. Slatted fencing around the parameter encloses the space allowing a sense of privacy, making it an ideal spot for outdoor dining.

The Area

Centurion Road is within easy walking distance to North Laine and The Lanes, two sought-after independent shopping areas famous for their vast array of antique and retro shops and independent boutiques, including Utility, Snooper’s Paradise and Our Daily Edit.

Slightly further afield is Kemptown, known for its cafes and delis, bars and pubs. The Open Bakery sells freshly baked bread and pastries along with brilliant coffee. It also runs baking courses on Sundays. Busby and Wilds and The Ivy offer great options for dinner, with more award-winning independent and traditional restaurants in Brighton’s centre. There is also Brighton Beach House, part of the Soho House Group.

The area is well-renowned for excellent schooling options; Brighton College, with its prep and award-winning senior school (awarded School of the Decade), is within walking distance, as are the much-revered Roedean girls. St Margarets’s CofE, and Our Lady of Lourdes RC primary schools, are in the catchment area, alongside Cardinal Newman RC secondary schooling.

The train station is easily reached on foot in 5 minutes. Direct services from Brighton to London London run regularly, with journey times of around 50 minutes. There are also fast links to Gatwick airport, and the A23 and A27 are readily accessible.

Council Tax Band: D

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.