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Beautiful Victorian terraced seaside family house in Brighton & Hove

Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom
Preferred Destination: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Alternate Destination: Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025

Description

My husband taught politics and American Studies for over 40 years at the University of Sussex. I am a publisher and literary agent, now working part-time. We are both fortunate to be able to write and work from anywhere with good WiFi. Once or twice a year we travel, living in different countries for two or three months at a time. Our Victorian terraced house has been a delightful family home. Here we raised two children (now in their 30s) and enjoyed the proximity to the seaside (at the end of the road), friendly neighbourhood, plentiful local shops, cafes and restaurants, and the arty hipster vibe of nearby Brighton. The house is deceptively spacious. There is a large sunny sitting room with a wood-burning stove and the kitchen/dining area has French windows leading out to the garden. There are three double bedrooms, a study (or fourth bedroom), bathroom (roll-top bath, shower and WC), and separate WC. We can offer a car if useful. We have a resident cat, Zoe, and tortoise, Otis, who potters around the garden, foraging for himself. Zoe eats dried food twice a day and our neighbours are on standby to feed her so you wouldn't be tied down.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025

Minimum Stay

2 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Location

House in Brighton and Hove, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of Sussex

Nearby Universities
Kingston University Penrhyn Road Campus | University Of Surrey | University of Brighton City Campus | Goldsmiths, University of London
Neighborhood

residential, seaside

Nearby Cities

Chichester | London | Arundel | Brighton

Comments: Two minutes from the beach, two miles to the centre of Brighton, 40 minutes to Gatwick Airport, one hour to London, two train stations to London, excellent restaurants, cafes and independent shops, 20 minutes drive from the South Downs National Park.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Urban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Ocean or Lake
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

The cost of utilities can be discussed

A cleaning service can be discussed

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Smoking is not allowed

A car is available

Comments: We can offer the use of two iMacs

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with my pet(s)

We have one very independent cat and a completely independent tortoise plus neighbours who will help out with both.

I would like help with plants or garden

Watering plants in dry weather.

Comments: See more photos here: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap?hid=20434

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Fireplace

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Comments: Characterful property with dedicated work spaces, large kitchen, sunny garden, and helpful neighbours.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
4
2 Adults

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Closest University

University of Florence

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
2


Offices
1

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

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