Kensington Place,
Brighton

Guide price £900,000 - £950,000. This exceptional four-storey townhouse is located on a desirable road in Brighton’s North Laine and offers contemporary and versatile living for the modern family.

The property

The Entrance and Living Room

This design-led family home in the heart of North Laine exudes charm from the moment you arrive. The front garden features elegant tiling, a striking palm tree, and an unspoiled exterior painted in a subtle, contemporary shade. Stepping inside, the welcoming hallway provides ample space for hanging coats and storing shoes, with stripped floorboards flowing seamlessly into the inviting living room.
A bay window with shutters offers views of the front garden and street beyond, while a stunning period fireplace with a built-in wood store takes pride of place, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. Toward the rear of the room, there’s a convenient space for a desk, perfect for working from home. The room opens effortlessly into the show-stopping kitchen and dining area, completing a harmonious ground-floor layout.

The Kitchen, Breakfast Room, and Garden

An eco-conscious extension, completed five years ago, elevates this home with a beautifully designed midnight blue shaker-style kitchen. The marble-effect worktops, polished cement flooring with underfloor heating, and vaulted skylights under a sloped ceiling create a modern yet timeless aesthetic. This well-appointed kitchen includes a 5-ring gas hob, a Bosch electric oven, and an integrated dishwasher, with plenty of space for a dining table to host meals beneath the natural light streaming in.

Bi-fold doors lead to a serene and private garden, featuring cedar wood decking and lush mature banana trees, offering a tranquil oasis in the city. The garden is a summer suntrap and includes a gate to the rear road, ideal for bringing in bikes. This versatile ground floor and garden layout is perfect for entertaining, relaxing with family, or enjoying peaceful outdoor moments.

The Guest Suite

Descending to the lower ground floor, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed guest suite. This calm and quiet retreat offers a beautifully presented bedroom and a chic en-suite shower room with high-end designer finishes. It provides a luxurious and private space, ideal for older children, and guests, or as a tranquil escape.

The First Floor

The first floor features a spacious and light-filled bedroom, complete with a bay window dressed with Plantation shutters that bathes the room in natural light. A charming fireplace with a cast iron ‘Hobbit’ wood-burning stove adds character and warmth. While currently used as a home office, this room could easily serve as the principal bedroom.

Adjacent is a stunning traditional bathroom, decorated in classic hues of blue and white. This airy space includes a clawfoot bath with a shower attachment, a custom-made cabinet beneath the hand basin, and a separate walk-in shower with a dual-head system and premium fittings, combining elegance and functionality.

The Second Floor

The top floor hosts two further beautifully presented bedrooms, each offering flexibility and potential. Whether used as additional bedrooms or transformed into a principal suite with a dressing room and/or en-suite bathroom, this floor provides the versatility to meet the needs of any growing family or lifestyle preference.

This property is Freehold and the council tax band is C.

The area

The North Laine in Brighton is a beloved destination for both locals and visitors, celebrated for its eclectic mix of independent cafes, shops, restaurants, and pubs. This vibrant area offers a distinctive village-like charm paired with a lively community spirit, making it a fantastic place to call home. Within a short stroll, you'll find the iconic Brighton Pavilion and its beautiful gardens, while the city’s famous seafront, complete with the historic pier, pebbled beaches, and scenic promenades, is just half a mile away. Key employers such as American Express, the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and Brighton University on Lewes Road are all easily accessible, just 15–20 minutes by bus.

Transport links

Just a brief four-minute stroll from Brighton mainline station, this property is ideal for London commuters or those who like to get out of the city on occasion. London Bridge can be reached directly in just under an hour and ten minutes and Gatwick Airport in half an hour. Plus, permit-holder parking spaces are available right outside the house for those with a car.

Schools

Brighton isn’t short of good schools for children of all ages and Kensington Place is well situated for easy access to a number of them. Brighton Girls Independent School is a fifteen-minute walk
away and Brighton College can be reached in eight minutes by car. Local state schools include St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Primary & Nursery School, St Paul’s C of E School, Cardinal
Newman Catholic School and Sixth Form, and BHASVIC College.