🌟 5-BEDROOM VICTORIAN STUDENT HMO | 16 COLEMAN STREET, HANOVER, BRIGHTON 🌟
A characterful, bright, and generously proportioned 5-bedroom Victorian terraced student house situated on popular, peaceful Coleman Street in the heart of Hanover, Brighton.
Hanover is one of Brighton's most popular, friendly, and vibrant student neighbourhoods; famous for its colourful painted streets, community spirit, and fantastic selection of independent pubs (The Geese, The Village, Haus on the Hill), local cafes, and organic grocers. Positioned between Elm Grove and Queens Park, with quick downhill access into central Brighton, The Level, and direct 24-hour bus routes to both university campuses.
🛋️ COMMUNAL LIVING & FACILITIES
• SEPARATE BASEMENT LIVING ROOM: A dedicated communal social hub (not cramped into an open-plan kitchen). Furnished with two matching 3-seater black leather sofas, wooden coffee table, twin side tables, central heating radiator, and authentic Victorian lightwell sash window. Perfect for house movie nights, unwinding, and group study sessions.
• FULLY EQUIPPED COMMUNAL KITCHEN: Fitted with 4-burner gas hob, electric oven with stainless steel extractor hood, under-counter washing machine, microwave, toaster, ample food-prep laminate worktops, and stainless steel sink with draining board. Bright casement window overlooks the rear garden.
• MODERN COMMUNAL SHOWER ROOM: Modern enclosed walk-in shower cubicle with bi-fold glass door and polished chrome frame, chrome handheld shower head on riser rail, white shower tray, ceiling extractor ventilation, and radiator.
• EXTRA DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM / WC: A vital second toilet with wall-hung ceramic washbasin, mirror, and frosted privacy window. Having two separate toilets eliminates morning bathroom queues before 9 AM lectures!
• PRIVATE REAR COURTYARD GARDEN: Paved concrete patio, mature tree, flourishing perimeter ivy, authentic Victorian flint and brick boundary wall, and outdoor washing line. Perfect for summer barbecues, outdoor study in the sun, and secure bike storage.
📍 LOCATION & STUDENT COMMUTE (16 COLEMAN STREET, HANOVER, BN2 9SQ)
• University of Brighton (Grand Parade / City Campus): ~12–15 min walk (0.7 mi) downhill.
• University of Brighton (Moulsecoomb Campus): ~15–20 min walk or a 7-minute bus ride along Lewes Road.
• University of Sussex (Falmer Campus): 24-hour direct 25, 25X, and 23 buses run from nearby Elm Grove / Lewes Road straight to the campus doorstep (~15–20 mins).
• Brighton Mainline Railway Station: ~15–18 min walk (regular fast trains to London Victoria, London Bridge, and Gatwick Airport).
• Supermarkets & Local Shops: 3 min walk to Elm Grove Co-op convenience store; 10 min walk to big Sainsbury's on Lewes Road.
• Parks & Leisure: 5 min walk to Queens Park (lake, tennis courts, cafe) and The Level; 20 min walk to Brighton seafront and The Lanes.
📋 KEY TENANCY DETAILS & COMPLIANCE
• Contract Start: September 2026
• Group Preference: Whole group of 5 students preferred on a joint AST (individual student inquiries also welcome).
• Total Rent: £550.00/week total (£2,383.33 per calendar month).
• Deposit: £467.00 per student (protected in a government-approved custodial scheme: DPS / TDS, fully compliant with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 cap).
• Bills: High-speed fibre broadband available. Utilities can be managed directly by tenants or via student all-inclusive packages (e. g. Split The Bills, Fused, UniHomes).
• Safety & HMO Standards: Certified HMO with fire doors, interlinked smoke & heat alarms, annual Gas Safety Certificate, and EICR electrical inspection certificate.
• Council Tax: Band C (100% exempt for full-time students).
• EPC Rating: Rated D / C
📞 VIEWINGS & HOW TO APPLY
Both in-person viewings and live virtual video walkthroughs are available by appointment.
To book a viewing, please send a message via SpareRoom including:
1. Your group size (e. g. group of 5 friends)
2. What university & course/year you are studying
3. Your preferred days and times for a viewing
We look forward to meeting you and showing you around 16 Coleman Street!
- House to rent
- Brighton
- BN2
£550 pw (whole property)
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Suggested rent split
- Double room
- £110 pw
- Double room
- £125 pw
- Double room
- £100 pw
- Double room
- £120 pw
- Double room
- £95 pw
Availability
- Available
- Available now
- Minimum term
- 6 months
- Maximum term
- None
Extra cost
- Security deposit
- £467.00
Amenities
- Furnishings
- Furnished
- Parking
- No
- Garage
- No
- Garden/patio
- Yes
- Balcony/roof terrace
- No
- Disabled access
- No
- Living room
- own
New tenant preferences
- Smoking OK?
- Yes
- Pets suitable?
- No
- Occupation
- Students only
- References?
- No