2 bedroom flat

Quintessentially ‘Brighton’, this luxury seafront apartment benefits from some of the most iconic views in the city. With glazing running continuously along its southern elevation framing the entire coast line from east to west, the exceptional vista takes your breath away every time you enter.

Ever-changing land, sea and skyscapes form an incredible back-drop to every room, taking in both piers, the bandstand, the i360 viewing tower, Regency Hove and Hove Lawns, so you can watch the world go by along the prom.

The interior is immaculate and stylish with a vast living and dining room, and there are two generous double bedrooms including the principal bedroom suite. Designed with both entertaining and comfort in mind, it offers the best of both worlds with space to work, rest and play, plus it is ideally positioned between the promenade and the fashionable bars, restaurants and boutique shops of Western Road. There is a concierge who ensures the security of the building which has key coded lift access, plus the heating and hot water are included in the maintenance, and secure parking is available to rent below the building. For London commuters, Brighton Station is an easy walk, so for professionals, investors or second home owners, looking for a secure lock-up-and-leave, or simply those looking to live in luxury by the sea – this is the place to be.

In brief:
Style: luxury purpose-built 6th floor apartment
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; 1 en suite, 1 large living/dining room, 1 kitchen,
Location: Brighton Seafront
Floor Area: 1225 sq ft
Outside: Beach on your doorstep
Parking: potential to rent secure underground parking spaces on separate negotiation

Why you’ll like it:

Elevated high about the seafront promenade in a striking Mid-Century building; this incredible apartment enjoys uninterrupted views along the coast; taking in some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, both old and new.

It is found within a Modernist development: Bedford Towers, which was the work of ‘Swiss-British’ architect Richard Seifert in 1967, built on the site of the old Bedford Hotel.

The hotel has retained the lower five-floors, but the upper eleven are for private resident use – where no holiday lets are allowed, so there is a long standing, welcoming community who live here.

Well-managed and maintained by a 6-days per week porter and concierge, the entrance lobbies are well looked after (please note; they are due for a refurbishment), and a lift with private code takes you to your floor.

Your door is clearly numbered along a well-lit, mahogany lined corridor, but you can stop off first at the secure storage cupboard for this flat which has ample space for water sports equipment and bikes – which also fit perfectly in the service lift.

Reception room:

Stepping inside, you are bowled over by the incredible vista, visible from the entrance hall via double doors opening to the main reception room. It is immediately clear this is a stylish and immaculate apartment designed to take full advantage of the beachfront location. The current owners extended the main reception room to include the balcony space, increasing the footprint of the living room considerably, providing a large dining area with a built-in banquette, plus there is space to relax on sumptuous furnishings. The windows wrap around the room on the easterly edge bringing in views across the rooftops and chimney stacks of the historic city centre to the north, while taking your line of sight towards Brighton Racecourse in the east which sits on the edge of the South Downs National Park. These views change with the seasons, but also throughout the day from the orange skies of sunrise, to the deep pinks of sunset, followed by the city lights and stars of the night-time – simply breath-taking!

Wood effect Karndean flooring flows throughout the room and along the hallway to the bedrooms, while the walls are pale in dove-grey with two luxury feature walls for added interest. Naturally warm, light and incredibly spacious, this room invites entertaining, but also time for relaxation and contemplation as it is wonderfully quiet due to its energy efficient double glazing.

Kitchen:

Easily accessible next door to the living room, the kitchen is streamlined and modern with plenty of handle-free, white gloss units at both wall and base levels. Gleaming floor tiles and sparkling stone worktops add a flourish of luxury, and the sink has been thoughtfully placed below the window, so there are sea views to wash up to. For larger loads, there is a slimline dishwasher, plus space for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer and an American fridge freezer which may be negotiable with the sale. The Smeg oven and induction hob are integrated, and a pull-out larder provides a vast amount of storage for dry food stuffs and seasonings.

Bedroom 2 and bathroom 2:

Passing a deep storage cupboard for coats, shoes and household items, bedroom two and bathroom two sit opposite one another so they feel en suite making them ideal for guests or professional sharers. The bedrooms run along the easterly side of the building, so a beautiful morning light filters in to gently wake you – although there are black-out blinds fitted within bedroom two should you prefer a weekend lie-in. While oblique, this room still has an uninterrupted sea view which is a joy to wake up to. It is a lovely double room with a built-in wardrobe to maximise the floor space, bringing versatility should you need a home office (for one or two) or a twin room perhaps.

Chic and stylish, the shower room is fresh in white with mahogany wood panels behind the wall mounted WC and encasing the contemporary vanity unit below the basin. Glass shelves sit within a useful alcove for toiletries and ornaments, plus there is a heated chrome rail for towels.

Master bedroom suite:

From the hallway, a door was added to separate the principal bedroom and bathroom at the rear of the apartment to form a suite. The bedroom is an impressive size with glazing running along the easterly wall, continuing the striking vista from the living room and bedroom two. Even with a king size bed, floor space is not compromised and ample space for wall cabinets to maximise the storage solutions. Further to this, there is space for bedside tables, and a door opens to a brilliantly designed walk-in wardrobe with ample clothes and shoe storage for two.

Nearby the spa-like shower room would not look out of place in a luxury hotel. A wet-room walk-in shower with a ceiling mounted, over-sized rainfall shower head will truly revive you in the morning, while slate-grey wall tiles and contemporary mirrored cabinets ensure the space is streamlined. A de-misting mirror with LEDs and low-level lighting also set the mood.

Agent’s thoughts:
Simply stunning, this apartment offers a luxury lifestyle by the sea. It is secure and spacious with unarguably the best views in the city, plus it is clear no corners have been cut in the interior design. This apartment needs to be seen to be admired.

Owners’ secret
“From the moment we stepped through the door when viewing the property five-years ago, we were sold on the views alone. They never fail to take our breath away ,and the convenience of living so close to the beach is something we cannot live without now. We love to paddle board when the seas are calm. It’s lovely watching the daily sea swimmers from the warmth of our home, or simply watching the world stroll by along the promenade. During the autumn and winter months we also get superb views of the murmuration over the West Pier. It’s a 5km run along the seafront to the Rockwater Restaurant and Café and back, or you can carry on further along the coast. We walk to the plethora of restaurants on Western Road for a meal out, the theatres and cinemas of the city are just 15 minutes away, so we will miss our time here hugely.”

Where it is:
Shops: Western Road 4 min walk, city centre 5 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and the seafront are opposite
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary School, Middle Street Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This exceptional apartment is situated in a popular area with plenty of local amenities and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts; the many restaurants and theatres within the town, and several popular parks and schools are also within easy reach, and Brighton Station is a stroll away for those requiring fast links to the airports and London.