Arundel Terrace forms part of Kemp’s vision of ‘Belgravia by the Sea’, one of the UK’s most important Grade I Regency treasures. This beautiful three bedroom maisonette is on the prime, southeast corner of the end of terrace building with stunning coastal views, and you will also have access to gated gardens with a tunnel to the beach. Inside, ceilings soar in the vast open plan reception where a streamlined kitchen is social but not dominant and also in the guest bedroom, which watches over the English Channel. Downstairs, both bedrooms are private and bright and the principal has a walk in closet and en-suite large enough for a bath. With a cloakroom on the ground floor and bathroom on the lower floor, ‘front’ doors on both levels raise interesting possibilities should you wish to work from home or share. In such a great location it was the magnificent Bush Hotel from 1826 – 1850, this area attracts professionals, families and investors with the County Hospital and Brighton College each under a 10 minute walk with buses to the station for direct trains to Gatwick and London (about 15-20 minutes). Local amenities include a High Street, cafés and bistro pubs and a park leads you to The Downs even though the picturesque Lanes are 20-25 minute scenic seafront stroll or 7 minutes by cab.

EPC: E
Council Tax: C

One of Brighton’s finest addresses in an iconic Regency landmark of our coastal resort with the sea and gated landscaped gardens for use of the residents on your doorstep, this stunning ground floor maisonette is a rare and special find. The grand entrance has Doric columns and secure entry system and inside, a communal entrance is impressive – but the wow factor does not stop there as ahead, you sweep into an uplifting inner sanctum, once the foyer to the hotel, serenely lined with Ionic columns where the original entrance (not in use) and a large window frame the English Channel– and a lift is to the left.

Tucked away on the southeast corner, sunlight streams through this unusually spacious and quietly sequestered home which offers a blend of glorious proportions and sophisticated lifestyle only a Regency property can provide. Inside, an inner lobby has a cloakroom/utility and space for coats and it opens into an absolutely stunning room: the ceiling, adorned by triple friezes, soars to almost four meters overhead and four, magnificent windows, three to the south and one to the east, fill the room with sunshine and the sea. The big, open space invites company, and guests can enjoy the glory of the cliff lined coast and open water even when seated. Tucked into the east corner, the kitchen area is sociable but does not dominate the whole room and has sophisticated storage, a practical layout and integrated appliances include a central gas hob and oven beneath a hood.

Next door, the guest bedroom is a dream come true, embracing its unique, waterfront location with lofty dimensions and 13’11 x 10’9 (4.23m x 3.29m) in which to unwind in a fabulous setting.

Downstairs, the long landing is lined with storage and there is a door to the lower floor hallway – right by the lift for moving things in. The second generous bedroom is private and peaceful, and at the end of the hallway, a modern bathroom has all you need including a shower above the bath. A secret sanctuary, the principal bedroom is restful and ready for your move with a deep, walk in closet and a glamorous en-suite large enough for a three piece suite where there is also a shower over the bath.

Agent says:
“A jewel in our coastal crown and acknowledged as one of the best Regency terraces in the UK with its Grade I listing, this luxury maisonette opposite the beach with sea views comes with use of famous, gated garden enclosures, and 1496 sq.ft. (139m2) of elegant rooms to enjoy.”

Owner’s secret:
“We love Regency architecture and still get a thrill when we walk along the seafront and see our beautiful terrace. We fell in love with the building and the restful proportions of the rooms, which are all light and spacious. The gardens are beautiful all year round and we’ve made the most of them, and there is nothing to beat a great night out in the city and returning to our own peaceful, private retreat to enjoy a night cap watching the sea.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 3 minutes on foot, Georgian Lanes 7 minutes by taxi, 20-25 min stroll by the sea.
Train Station: Brighton Station is 20 minutes by bus.
Seafront or Park: The beach is reached through the tunnel in the gardens opposite.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, MET, BIMM.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High.

Opposite the sea but quietly tucked away from the tourists, this sought after Regency terrace 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 exclusive use by residents they are not only secure, but also a social focal point of a vibrant, inclusive community. Close to the beach, schools, park and golf course, there are plenty of local shops, bars and cafés serving your every need including Marmalade Café & Deli, Busby & Wilds Restaurant and Daddy Long Legs Bistro Bar. Kemptown Village also has plenty of amenities including a farmers market, and the waterfront restaurants and cinemas of the Marina are also just a short walk if you don’t want to drive. The famous cultural heart of the city is about 5 minutes by cab, there is a regular bus service close by that runs past the hospital and Brighton College to the station and for commuting by car, access to the A23/A27 is swift and zone H has no waiting list for permits.