* Guide Price £1,200,000 - £1,300,000 *

Soaring above 7.5 acres of garden enclosures for the residents with a secret tunnel to the beach, this award winning three-bedroom penthouse in Grade I listed Sussex Square has stunning views of the English Channel at the front and restful countryside views from the sunny, 93 square metres of glamorous roof terrace at the back. With a garage where the owners can also apply for annual parking permits plus visitor parking permits. This magnificent Regency building once home to Thomas Kemp himself has roared into the 21st century under the expert guidance of Beaumont House Ltd – a dream team who specialise in luxury conversions of buildings of significant heritage. No expense has been spared to create a uniquely beautiful home which offers sophisticated, open plan lifestyle with a lift which sweeps directly into the apartment. Design led, the streamlined kitchen is high end, and a spacious home office has a flawless finish- which extends even to the private roof terrace with power for parties. Majestic period proportion has been replicated in the 2011 extension at the rear built to house the three quiet, double bedrooms where full height doors rise to an impressive 2.6m (approx.) and all the bedrooms, including a fabulous principal suite enjoy spa-like en suite bathrooms. One of the finest addresses in the city close to the waterfront restaurants of the Marina, there is a friendly local high street, the al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown which hosts the hospital and Brighton College are on the doorstep (an 8–10-minute walk), and the cultural heart of the city is a scenic 25-minute seafront stroll or a 7- minute cab ride.

Council Tax: E
EPC: Listed Building

* Guide Price £1,250,000 - £1,350,000 *

Grade I listed Sussex Square is acknowledged as one of the finest Regency developments within the UK- and is one of only two in our coastal city which have private gardens for the residents. A prime address made even more special as Thomas Kemp chose this building to be his home from 1827-1837, although just minutes from the historic cultural heart of the city, returning past the manicured grounds it feels a world away…And then you step into the discreet lift, key in the security code and sweep up to a VIP lifestyle.

THE OPEN PLAN RECEPTION, HOME OFFICE/COCKTAIL BAR

A perfect fusion of spectacular sea views over gardens which change with the seasons and classic interior design which will stand the test of time, the open plan living room is stunning. Spanning the majority of the top floor of this expansive apartment which spreads its wings over two spacious levels, it is not overlooked so guests can relax in rare seclusion. A room to enjoy come rain or shine with ample floorspace for sophisticated entertaining, the sensitive design has placed a living flame gas fire within a grey marble fireplace – synonymous with Regency style – but with sleek, contemporary lines. L shaped, the stylish fitted kitchen is off centre stage but sociable, perfect for parties with high end streamlined units, stone working surfaces and twin ovens to cater for large numbers. Siemens appliances include a 5-ring touch induction hob beneath a pull-out hood, a dishwasher, a free-standing fridge freezer which dispenses filtered water – which will stay- and the attention to detail adds a Quooker hot water tap.

Linking inside to the outside, the airy home office transforms into an intimate cocktail palace with sea views at the weekend and leads out to one of the largest roof terraces in this historic square.

THE ROOF TERRACE

93m2 of sun-soaked loveliness embraces open, panoramic views which sweep across our glittering city to the rolling countryside of our verdant National Park – reached via an exclusive 72 par golf course or the lush acres of East Brighton Park.

With plenty of space in which to celebrate life, friends and family, hardwood decking is underfoot, power points in 3 walls provide refrigeration, light and sound, and there is a water source as this amazing space is a real sun trap – and if you look south, the sea is framed by the triple windows of the living room. Perfect.

PRIVATE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, CLOAKROOM, UTILITY AND LUXURY BATHROOMS

By the lift, the imaginative rear extension is carefully tucked away from the sociable living areas. True to the original scale of this magnificent building designed by the legendary Regency partnership of Busby and Wilds, sleek walnut doors line the corridor and rise to an impressive 2.6m. There is a chic guest cloakroom and access to the fire escape, and a streamlined utility room houses two machines and two boilers (the washing machine and tumble dryer are included in the price), and it is worth noting that the heating is split between the two floors.

Designed with luxury in mind, the first of the generous double rooms looks south for the sunlight and like the rest of the apartment it is wired for sound, and the speakers are included. At the back of the apartment, the glamorous guest suite is not directly overlooked with relaxing open views. The soothing bathroom becomes en suite simply by closing the door to the passageway and has underfloor heating, steam proofed mirrored cabinets and drench head shower above the bath.

THE PRINCIPAL SUITE

All about relaxing in sumptuous surroundings, the peaceful principal bedroom has space, grace and views which roll to Downland, and the broad dressing area has a wall of wardrobes which conceal sophisticated storage solutions. Large enough for both a contemporary bath and a wet room style walk in shower, the spa like en suite is a serene sanctuary where discreetly indulgent features include a wall mounted TV at the end of the bath, underfloor heating and steam free mirrors.

AGENT’S THOUGHTS

“Within a famous garden square leading to the beach, this spacious apartment is a stunning reimagining of the Regency dream which delivers a fabulous coastal home, with the largest roof terrace. When converted in 2011, these apartments were the most expensive to be sold in the Square.”

OWNER’S SECRET

“Grade I listed, the square is beautiful, and we have enjoyed the balance between being sociable in the glorious, gated gardens but also being able to entertain privately on the roof terrace. It has been an absolute pleasure to live here and we love the mix of old and new in the apartment where we have views of both the sea and the countryside – daily reminders for us to go out and enjoy them. We have had great fun spending time in this vibrant seaside city where there is so much to do, whatever you are into, and local amenities include a High Street and our favourite café and restaurant Marmalade and bistro bar Busby & Wilds around the corner.”

LOCATION:

Shops: Local 3 minutes, Georgian Lanes a 20-25 minute walk, 7-10 by cab

Train Station: Brighton about 15 minutes by bus

Seafront or Park: The beach is reached through the tunnel in the gated gardens

Closest schools:

Primary: St Mark’s, Queen’s Park

Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer

Sixth Form : Varndean, BHASVIC, MET

Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High

In one of Brighton’s most sought after locations within walking distance of the Marina with its cosmopolitan waterfront restaurants, health club, shops and cinemas, this uniquely beautiful apartment has use of 7.5 acres of Grade II listed gardens which have a tunnel to the beach said to have inspired the rabbit hole in Lewis Carrol’s ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’. For the exclusive use of the residents of the Kemptown Estate they are not only private and secure, but also a social focal point of a vibrant and inclusive community. A 15 minute walk past the County Hospital (8 minutes) and award winning Brighton College (10) takes you to the heart of Kemptown with its fashionable al fresco lifestyle, patisseries, bars and restaurants, whilst a scenic 20-25 minute seafront stroll – or 7 minute cab ride- takes you to the picturesque cultural heart of our legendry coastal resort.