Victorian Villa, Brighton
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Min booking length
2 hr minimum
Max attendees
15 people
Cast & Crew
15 people
Square footage
4000 sq/ft
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This is a fantastic property with many diverse spaces to film in. It was far enough back from the street for noise to not be an issue and it benefitte
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We shot a fashion brand lifestyle shoot at this villa and the possibilities and choice of shots were endless. It is such a great property with so many
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A really fabulous and versatile location, lovely and quiet with lots of options! Sarah is so accommodating and a really lovely host. We will be back
About the Space
Wykeham Lodge is ideally located in a popular conservation area. It’s perfect for commuters being 5 minutes walk from Preston Park station (with links to Gatwick, London Victoria and London Bridge). Local bus services provide easy access to Brighton city centre and the seafront and there are shops and a Sainsbury’s close by. Preston Manor and Preston Park offer recreational facilities in 67 acres, including eight tennis courts, three bowling greens, four football pitches two cricket fields, two basketball courts, a cycle velodrome and a partridge on a Pear Tree! - also, plenty of paths for running/jogging and all within walking distance of Wykeham Lodge. Built in 1840, the villa, hiding behind wooden gates and a traditional brick/flint wall is South and West facing, rendered, unpainted, imposing and set well back from the road. It’s quite a rarified place. From morning til night it gets the most brilliant, beautiful, mercurial light, which casts extraordinary shadows. It has a large (presently wild) front garden with a private drive so there’s plenty of space to park. There’s a long hedgerow to the left as you enter and a large oak tree in the middle of the lawn, and a smaller hedgerow (fairly recently planted) to the right. Wykeham Lodge, now semi-detached, was built as an entertaining house circa 1840 and after about 30 years, it was split into two parts. It had lost many of its original features. Over the past 8 years it’s been lovingly restored (ongoing!) - there’s restored cornicing in each of the main Victorian rooms, ceiling roses, wooden doors and the house has double-glazed restoration hard-wood sash windows throughout. It’s set over 4 floors. The loft and the ‘bunker-basement’ (ground floor) are minimal and contemporary, built in concrete (as a nod to its former ‘basement ‘ incarnation) and ply, in dynamic juxtaposition to the “old house” - the bunker basement offers a snug, a wet room and a utility room, which would be ideal for preparing for shoots, make-up, costume etc.
Details
- Style Gothic/Victorian
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Property size (sq ft) 4000
- Lot size 7000
- Main floor number 3
Parking and Accessibility
- Available parking spots 3
- Truck/Motorhome parking On property
- Parking lot or structure is available nearby
- Access options Stairs, Street Level
Amenities
- Hair/Makeup area
- Wifi
Features
- Cove Ceiling
- Exposed Beams
- High Ceiling
- Ornate Ceiling
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Doors
- Concrete Floor
- Dark Wood Floor
Opening Hours
- Mon – Thu 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Fri 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
5 reviews- booked a filming
This is a fantastic property with many diverse spaces to film in. It was far enough back from the street for noise to not be an issue and it benefitted from lovely pockets of light through the many windows. The host was very friendly and easy to work with as well. Highly recommended!
- booked a photo shoot
We shot a fashion brand lifestyle shoot at this villa and the possibilities and choice of shots were endless. It is such a great property with so many interesting elements and rooms. The carefully curated furniture is wonderful and adds great character and class to the property. The host was extremely helpful and hospitable. This is a real hidden gem in the centre of Brighton. It a success all in all.
- booked an interview
A really fabulous and versatile location, lovely and quiet with lots of options! Sarah is so accommodating and a really lovely host. We will be back!
- booked a film shoot
This was one of the best locations I’ve ever got, Sarah and Jordan were more than helpful even before making the booking. Would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a Victorian/gothic and most importantly a very nice hosts, 100% this is your place.
- booked a photo shoot
We had an incredible personal brand photoshoot at this gorgeous property this week. The interior is absolutely stunning and the light through the large windows gave us no end of options for shots in exactly the style we were looking for. The owner's attention to detail and how everything was styled made it our photographer's dream. Jordan and Sarah who own this beautiful property were on hand to answer questions from the moment that we booked and Jordan was incredibly generous during the photoshoot itself, providing us with refreshments and his time. Would 100% recommend!
Questions
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What's the maximum attendees I can have at this location?
Sarah allows 15 attendees on location
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What types of activities are allowed at this location?
Sarah allows production, events and meetings
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How many square feet is the location?
Victorian Villa, Brighton is 4000 sq/ft
Location Rules
- Adult filming
- Alcohol
- Electricity usage
- Loud noises
- Outside catering/food
- Pets
- Smoking
Location
Exact location provided after booking.
from £70 /hr