Located directly overlooking Blakers Park in one of Brighton's most desirable and sought-after residential enclaves “Blakers House” and Number “79 Stanford Avenue” are completely unique adjoining residences, with Stanford Avenue being the former house of Sir John Blaker creator of Blakers Park. Plots of this stature rarely come to the open market. Steeped in history these beautiful properties are substantial in size and magnificent in all aspects. Designed in the most superior style with architectural and historical importance throughout.

This is an exceptional opportunity to own these phenomenal homes designed and refurbished by the multi-award-winning architectural practice Morgan Carn Architects who have been responsible for numerous prestigious development projects in the city and further afield.

Morgan Carn Architects are a leading multi-award-winning practice founded in Brighton & Hove over 60 years ago, who are responsible for numerous prestigious developments in the city and Sussex. MCA secured five Sussex Heritage Trust Awards in 2024 for their contemporary design style houses and recently for their Hannington’s Lane development in the city centre of Brighton Old Town alongside the beach café development at West Wittering.

These extraordinary properties are a combination of two beautiful houses. One is a six-bedroom double-fronted family home which stands on a substantial corner plot and the adjoining property is a completely unique Grand Design style home overlooking Blakers Park.

Stanford Avenue stands in an unrivalled location adjacent Blakers Park. The park is named after Sir John Blaker who was an extraordinary individual who built number 79 Stanford Avenue as his own home. In 1894 Blaker gave the land now known as Blakers Park to the people of Brighton. Blaker was also Brighton Mayor three times and received a Knighthood for his services. Blakers House, next door to 79 Stanford Avenue is also being marketed for sale for the first time in over 30 years. Both Blakers House and 79 Stanford Avenue are an important part of Brighton’s history and social fabric.

Blakers House, next door to 79 Stanford Avenue is also being marketed for sale for the first time in over 30 years. Both Blakers House and 79 Stanford Avenue are an important part of Brighton’s history and social fabric.

79 Stanford Avenue is situated on a substantial plot with level access. The property is hidden behind traditional brick and flint boundary walls and hedging with gated access, that opens onto beautiful, landscaped gardens that wrap around the house.

Blakers House is situated on a large plot with level access from the frontage of the property which can be accessed by two private entrances. The property is hidden behind bespoke designer fencing with gated access, that open onto beautiful, landscaped gardens that wrap around the house. Mature bamboo provides further privacy from the street. Mature trees on Southdown Road throw dappled shade onto the house’s white rendered façade and in the afternoon the west-facing patio is filled with sunlight.

Houses of this stature and size are rare to the open market. The unique setting in private gardens, so close to the city centre, offers the perfect family environment to let children run free and experience a quality of life not normally associated with city centre living.

Both properties are stand-alone adjoining homes, they can be easily internally connected to allow dual access if required. The perfect scenario/home should you need family altogether. Blakers House has the added benefit of mostly all ground floor living ideal for older generations who require no stairs/easy access around the home.

The properties are a short stroll from Fiveways where there is a selection of local independent shops. These include a greengrocer, butcher, Store (a zero-waste shop), a delicatessen, gift shop, and Preloved of Brighton (selling pre-loved fashion). There is also a small Co-op supermarket, the Fiveways pub, various eateries and takeaways and a specialist wine shop. The house is a short walk from the extremely popular Downs Infant and Junior schools and in the catchment area for Dorothy Stringer and Varndean secondary schools, both of which are very highly regarded. The Cleveland Arms on the west side of Blakers Park is your award-winning local, serving delicious food, prepared with locally sourced ingredients, seven days a week. On Ditchling Road, there is a choice of buses that run regularly into town. London Road station is a ten-minute walk, from where Southern services run into Brighton, or north towards Lewes, with connecting services to London. Preston Park Station Station is a fifteen-minute walk from where Southern services run direct to London.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: EV Charging, On Street, Residents
Garden details: Enclosed Garden, Front Garden, Private Garden, Rear Garden, Terrace