Get the party started in this sophisticated three bedroom maisonette at the heart of chic Kemptown Village, popular with professionals, families and international investors as it a 3 minute walk from the beach, 4 from the Royal Sussex County Hospital and 2 from the famous Brighton College. Inside is designer from top to toe with a social layout and a choice of spaces from which to work from home, and the sophisticated finish includes a wood burner and limed oak flooring in the living/dining room, and a spacious master bedroom which is en suite. With a cool and inclusive vibe, you are never far from fresh coffee or a glass of wine in this sought after area where a scenic stroll along the seafront will take you to the vibrant cultural heart of our cosmopolitan resort, whilst the station for those who need swift access to the airports, London or Portsmouth just 5 minutes by cab.

Tucked away from tourist crowds but convenient for all our world famous party resort has to offer, this light and airy maisonette faces south for the sunshine and only a stone’s throw from the sea, the historic terrace in which is set is well positioned behind a front garden, surrounded by the al fresco cafes and amenities of the Village which include a bakery, butchers, deli, book and wine store as well as a pharmacy, small Co-Op and Friday farmer’s market.

With its own private entrance it feels like a house and inside, you will breathe in the peace of a hushed hallway where Fired Earth tiles, crisp lines and high, spot lit ceilings introduce you to the inviting interior design throughout this spacious home.

Designed to welcome friends and family, the original ground floor has been opened up to create a spacious living/dining room, full of light with windows at each end and a room for all seasons with a wood burning stove to enjoy with company. Beautiful features include exposed brick and limed oak flooring and the stylish kitchen area is sociable but discreet with the working areas carefully away from the living space. Opposite runs of wood to one side and steel on the other are expertly thought through, with everything to hand from the AEG touch induction oven, which could stay subject to circumstance, and a choice of lighting levels adjusts the mood.

Past deep under stair storage, an L shaped room at the back of the home offers flexible options, once used as a home office lined with east facing windows and power points leading to a private formal reception facing south for the sun, this space has recently been used as a bedroom, ideal for guests or an au pair who need space to study or to sit with friends, but do not want to disturb the main house.

Upstairs, a vaulted bedroom spans 2.04m x 4.20m (6’8’’ x 13’9’’), so lofty that there is a quiet mezzanine sleeping platform and there is ample fitted storage providing unusually generous capacity.

Up to a broad landing with cupboards and a skylight to a loft (it is worth noting that a neighbour has a loft extension), a spacious bathroom is a classic beauty with a remarkably large bath with attractive shower attachment, a wide hand basin with a traditional cabinet beneath it and sliding doors reveal even more space for toiletries.

Spanning the whole of the front of this substantial Victorian building, the master suite is all you could dream of with a large south window to bring in the sun and secondary glazing to mitigate any traffic noise, whilst extensive wardrobes, shelving and cabinets along opposite walls are handmade to maximise storage, and there is even a luxury shower room en suite where you can relax and refresh in total privacy beneath a high end Grohe shower head.

Agent says:

“Kemptown Village is bordered by beaches and affectionately nicknamed Chelsea by the Sea, it attracts professionals and international investors as well as families as it hosts the County Hospital, and good schools and is close to the legal district and Amex as well as the city centre.”

Owner’s secret:

“Brighton is famous for its shopping, oyster bars and cultural centre as well as festivals celebrating our inclusive community, and the village is quietly tucked away from the crowds of tourists with plenty of local cafés and amenities to choose from but just 10-15 minutes’ walk from the Lanes, so friends will gather here whilst deciding where to explore.”

Where it is:

Shops: Kemptown Village outside, The Lanes 15 minute walk, 5 by cab

Train Station: Brighton 10 -15 by bus

Seafront or Park: Seafront 3 minutes, Queen’s Park 8

Closest Schools:

Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park

Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College

Brighton & Hove is a party resort known for its beaches, arts festivals and international shopping – but also for its unique history, cosmopolitan cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Built on hills and surrounded by the South Downs National Park we attract professionals and families seeking fresh air, good schools and a vibrant lifestyle. Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market and it is bordered by the sea with a seasonal lift down to the beach. Hosting the County Hospital and world famous Brighton College, it is within walking distance of the city centre, although there are local buses and plentiful permit parking with no waiting list in zone H.