West Hill Street, Brighton

West Hill Street is tucked quietly away between Buckingham Road and West Hill Road, yet an array of cafes, delis, bars and restaurants can be found at nearby Seven Dials. Brighton Mainline Station is a short walk away with direct commuter lines to central London (London Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras and London Blackfriars) and Gatwick Airport. The seafront, shopping centres and cosmopolitan North Laine district with its eclectic boutiques and entertainments are also all easily accessible. Schools catering for all ages are well represented throughout the city.

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Offered for sale in what is considered to be very good order throughout, having been tastefully and sympathetically modernised in recent years by the current owners, the house offers a wealth of character and charm, immediately evident in original stripped wooden floors and doors, vintage light fittings and rich heritage colours. Outstanding features include a bespoke solid wood kitchen, spacious bathroom with claw foot bath, a loft accessed via a fixed library ladder' with large skylight windows offering far-reaching views and a delightful, secluded west facing rear garden.

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Entrance hall
High, corniced ceilings, stairs with central runner rising to the first floor with storage beneath, stripped original wooden floorboards and doors opening to

Living/dining room
Bright, dual aspect through room. South & east facing sash bay window to the front with attractive views of the front garden. Working open fireplace with deep fitted shelving each side. Archway through to dining area, stripped sash window overlooking the rear garden, original floor-to-ceiling fitted cupboards, second open fireplace and vintage French wall lights.

Kitchen
Bespoke solid-wood kitchen comprising a range of freestanding units, complemented by a ceramic butler sink, original larder, appliances including a range-style cooker and built-in dishwasher. Crittal window, wooden barn door leading to the side patio, glazed french doors opening to the rear flint walled garden. Vintage French tiled floor.

Returning to the entrance hall
Stairs rise to the half landing.

Bathroom
Painted original floorboards, freestanding claw foot bath with separate shower over. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Original decorative fireplace, cupboards and shelving. Vintage light fitting. Access to rear roof space. Fitted cupboard housing newly-installed combination boiler (covered by a seven-year guarantee).

Returning to the half landing
Stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Bedroom One
Bright and spacious master bedroom. South & east facing sash bay window to the front. Chimney breast and alcove spaces to sides ideal for wardrobes and extra storage.

Bedroom Two
Sash window overlooking the rear garden. Original storage cupboard/wardrobe. Fitted shelves to alcove.

Fixed bespoke wooden library ladder to

Loft space
Currently used as a meditation & yoga space. Two large double glazed skylight windows offering rooftop views towards the Downs. Newly-carpeted, fully insulated, power and lighting installed. Extensive under-eaves storage.

Outside

Front garden
Flint walled, planted with mature shrubs and bamboo.

Rear garden
Secluded west facing garden, variety of potted trees, shrubs and flowers, flint walls encircled with wisteria, jasmine and honeysuckle. Outside light and tap.