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Consort House26 Lewes Crescent | Brighton | BN2 1GB

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CONSORT HOUSELocated on the sweeping curve of one of Brighton’s most historic crescents, this immaculate white-stuccoed home has been completely renovated to an impeccably high standard.


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Superlative Grade I Listed Regency townhouse with westerly views over private gardens towards the sea.

GROUND FLOORThe portico doorway flanked by Doric columns is reached by chequered black and white tiling steps to form a distinctive entrance.


From the wide hallway the expansive kitchen/dining room extends over the majority of the ground floor and is laid with beautiful honey-toned parquet flooring. Large windows with stunning views is one of the home’s key themes which start straightaway in this room and are enhanced further from each subsequent floor.

An Asian influenced fire surround housing a gas fire designates the dining area to the front of the room while the kitchen has been designed towards the rear. This way, taller cupboards and integral ovens are discreetly hidden from view behind the alcove walls and even the extractor fan and hob dial are secreted away so that only clean lines are on show. The curves of the gold speckled granite work surfaces and island top follow those of the fitted units giving a sinuous grace to this sumptuous hi-tech specification kitchen.


Behind the kitchen and reached from the hallway is the modern conservatory. Overlooking the Italianate garden to one side and through windows back into the kitchen on the other it’s an unexpected additional sun room to this floor. A compact cloakroom sits at the end of the hallway.


FIRST FLOORSoft neutral carpets start on the stairs where on the half landing is the ideal home office or study with a tall arched window. The home’s standout room follows. Bountiful natural light pours in from three floor to ceiling windows into the capacious lounge and from where there’s a remarkable view over Kemp Town Enclosures and the English Channel.

French doors open out to the balcony running the room’s full width bordered by black wrought iron railings for adjoining outside space to this stunning lounge. Like the dining room below there is a gas fire nestled within the fireplace as a focus to the front part of the room while space towards the rear would be ideal as a library-cum-study or music room.


SECOND FLOOROn the half landing there is a second cloakroom before ascending to the bedrooms.

The enviable master bedroom faces west for refreshing sea views in the morning and warm evening sunsets at the end of the day. Its en suite shower and steam room is plush with luxury fittings and beautifully tiled and complete with under floor heating as are all the bathrooms in this exceptional home. A second adjoining double bedroom could be used as either a substantial dressing room or a further bedroom.


THIRD FLOORTwo of the three bedrooms have high vaulted ceilings, each with three electronically operated Velux windows. The front double bedroom has the home’s highest view point of the coastline while the two rear bedrooms have a rooftop outlook towards the Downs. The ample family bathroom is also on this floor with both a deep bath and a large wet shower area.


LOWER GROUND FLOORWith its own separate courtyard entrance the accommodation here is perfect for guests or live-in help. Also accessed from the ground floor hallway, it comprises a double bedroom, which looks out to the small courtyard, plus its own en suite bath and shower room. A revelation is the garden level glass-sided room which opens straight out to the patio through a wide sliding door. Laid with parquet flooring it has versatile use such as a cinema room, studio or gym, and connects the home to the garden. A further kitchen and cloakroom as well as under pavement storage are also usefully sited on this floor.

The utility cupboard and boiler room encase the nerve centre for state of the art lighting and heating systems operated remotely by i-Pad along with wifi, IT cabling and security systems.


OUTSIDEProfessionally landscaped, the secluded 65 ft long Italianate garden is planted with a range of sub-tropical plants. Bordered by white painted walls, a central artificial lawn and automatic irrigation system make it virtually maintenance free. A rear gate leads out to Arundel Place with a storage area beneath.

Private gardens of some six acres enclosed by the crescent are exclusively for residents’ use and from where a tunnel runs under Marine Parade to the undercliff esplanade, beach and marina.

MORE ABOUT THE AREAFamilies are drawn to the area’s close proximity to Brighton College, one of the leading private schools in the country, and to Roedean School. Only a few minutes walk away Brighton marina bustles with well-known restaurants and shops as well as a gym and cinema while Kemptown village in complete contrast is a showcase of Brighton’s panache in all its eccentricity and verve being jam-packed with independent cafes, delis and designer craft shops. Footpaths up to the wide-open landscape of the South Downs National Park start from the nearby golf course while walks along the seafront extend for several exhilarating miles in each direction. Why would you want to live anywhere else?


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 11.01.2016


Details and Specification

LOWER GROUND UP TO TOP FLOOR

Drains - the Basement/Lower Ground Floor has been excavated and a new foul water and rain water system installed

Damp Proofing in Lower Ground Floor - this entire area has been excavated and the walls prepared to install a John Newton plastic membrane damp proofing system with new sub floor. Consequently this area will never be damp, or smell of it. Guarantees are available.

Wood Worm and Dry Rot - none found, but precautionary treatment applied throughout the house. Guarantees are available.

Meters and Mains - have all been replaced for gas, electricity and water.

Mains Cupboard - this large four door cupboard holds the electrical

heart of the house via a three phase mains distribution board, including the I-Pad operable fully integrated Helvar lighting system, telephone and alarm systems, and TV and communications hub.

Plant and Utility Room - managing the heating requirements, with a hot water tank and two separate Worcester boilers for heating and hot water, under floor heating system, stop cocks and controls, plus space for a washing machine, drier and freezer.

Under Floor Heating (from the boiler) - is installed throughout the Conservatory and Lower Ground Floor.

Kitchenette - Providing sink, fridge, worktop and cupboards.

Original Red Brick Paviers - retained in the Lower Ground Floor hallway, as required by English Heritage.

Under Street Cellars - two of these are accessed through a door in the Lower Ground Floor. They originally provide cold storage for the house, and now provide a wine cellar option, and house the gas and electric meters. A third one, once the coal hole, and separately accessed down the steps through the lower courtyard, provides further storage e.g. bikes; recycling etc.

Garden - the original rectangular style has been retained. A range of plants including sub-tropical have been designed and planted in conjunction with Architectural Plants, with an automatic irrigation system. The lawn is artificial, and therefore the entire garden is maintenance free. Steps have been built to provide a separate rear entrance, with garden storage below, and matching arched gates. There is mood and practical lighting.

Double Storey Glazed Extension - designed and manufactured by Fineline Aluminium Ltd, this provides maximum glazing with minimum framing. On the Lower Ground Floor, three huge glass planes face the garden, with the central one sliding to provide access. This is repeated on the Ground Floor above, with a discreet but robust glass balustrade fir safety.

Parquet Flooring - new herring bone design parquet flooring with boarders put in throughout the ground floor, and in the garden facing rooms of the Lower Ground Floor.

Banham Locks and Alarms - the main access doors have been fitted with Banham locks, and the alarm system provides detectors within the house. Setting the alarm is through a simple panel and fob system, and is linked to Banham’s Control Centre.

26 Lewes Crescent is a traditionally appointed and structurally sound Regency Grade I Listed townhouse, with all the benefits of the modern high spec conveniences, and the latest in ideas and technology.


Kitchen Breakfast Bar / Cocktail Bar - matching the kitchen units and work surface, and flowing out from the kitchen, this curved elliptical extension can seat four people on bar stools.

Kitchen - “Metris” kitchen with textures surfaces and curved cupboards. This is part of an arch-connected dining/family room, but has been designed so that the “working parts” are mostly discreetly out of view.

All appliances are top of the range Neff, the fridge, fridge freezer and dish washer being integral. The extractor fan by Elica is flush in the work top behind the hob, and brought up into use electronically when required. The visible parts are the oven, microwave, pan warmer and coffee maker, and the Franke sink and filter tap and Quooker taps/boiling water system. The work surface is granite, with coloured glass splashbacks.

Fireplaces - there is a working gas fire on the ground floor, with a further one in the first floor lounge above, both with new flues on the chimney.

Helvar System - operated from room panels around the house or remotely from an i-Pad, this system enables all manner of lighting control options: e.g. coming on in sequence and dimmable, and is re-programmable. It also remotely operates the heating and hot water systems, and can be adapted for other uses.

En suite Steam Room / Shower Rooms / Bathrooms - all have under floor heating and generally contain Villeroy and Boch fittings, with items by Keuco and Zahnder amongst others, and shower and tap fittings principally Majestic and Hans Grohe.

Flat Roofs at Rear - have both been renewed and new mineral felt and lead flashing applied.

New Roof - the roof has been completely re tiled with the rafters and joists below replaced or strengthened as required. All of the gullies have been asphalted, and a new drainage system installed.

Roof Lights - six new electronically operated rain sensitive Velux windows have been installed in the vaulted ceiling of two of the bedrooms, and a further Velux above the landing is for roof access.

THROUGHOUT

Brickwork and Lintels - have been replaced where found necessary.

Re-enforcement Steels and Channels - these have been inserted to strengthen floors where required.

Insulation - thermal insulation has been installed to Buildings Regulations requirements.

Doors and Windows - refurbished where possible, otherwise replaced to exact period design.

Ceiling Roses and Coving - mostly original, and all restored.

Electrical - completely rewired, including lower level lighting sockets, and TV, telephone and Internet sockets in all rooms.

Plumbing - completely re-plumbed, including under floor heating to lower floors.

Redecoration - completely redecorated throughout, using Regency colour schemes.

Flooring - apart from retention of the period paviers, all flooring is new throughout, either as parquet, tiling or carpet.

Parties Involved - The whole development has been overseen by a project director; and architect; Brighton & Hove City Council’s Building Control, Planning and Conservation Departments, English Heritage; a structural surveyor, and an independent building surveyor, whose report is available.


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