The Brighton Regency townhomes which line the coastline are as fashionable today as they were in the 19th Century when they were built for wealthy Londoners flocking to live in this vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Now, many have been converted into luxury apartments such as this one which has also been fully renovated to exacting standards bringing it shining into the 21st Century.

Percival Terrace

Style: Regency maisonette over 4 floors

Bedrooms: 2 very large en suite + study

Bathrooms: 2 en suite + WC

Living rooms: 1 exceptional

Outside: South facing roof terrace

Location: Kemptown Seafront

Parking: Permit parking zone H

Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:

It is split level over four floors from the ground floor to the top, so it feels more like a house than an apartment. The upper floors contain two vast and elegant principal bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, while the first floor is devoted to relaxation and entertaining with a beautiful living room and a generous kitchen.

There is a study on the entrance level which is ideal for those working from home, but it would work equally well as a guest bedroom. Stepping up to the first floor, the ceilings are spectacularly high and the living room enjoys a southerly aspect so it receives natural light from sunrise to sunset due to three tall sash windows which follow the natural curve of the building. There is ample space for formal dining in here and the kitchen is conveniently next door. This room has the feel of a professional kitchen with stainless steel cabinetry and wooden worktops, plus a range cooker and several integrated appliances.

Spanning the entire second floor, the principal bedroom enjoys the same southerly aspect and generous proportions of the living room with uninterrupted sea views which are a joy to wake up to each day. A wall of glass reveals the contemporary en suite bathroom; lined in stone and ply with a freestanding bath with a shower attachment. This is adjacent to a stylish dressing room and there is a hidden utility room to the rear too. Bedroom two spans the top floor with incredible views along the coast and over the city. It also has an en suite shower room and plenty of clothes storage, plus a space for a sitting area which gives it the feel of a studio apartment - ideal for professional sharers. This room spills out to the roof terrace which looks out to sea and is a fine size for summer barbecues and lunches. The sunsets are beguiling and with the windows open you can wake to the gentle sound of the waves lapping the shore.

The eclectic mix of shops, cafes and restaurants of Kemptown are very close by, as is Brighton Marina with yet more amenities and places for entertainment, so this stunning property is sure to be hugely popular.

In a fashionable area this stylish and spacious property has the beach to the front and bohemian shops and cafés behind it. The cultural heart of the city with its theatres, bars and historic Lanes are within walking distance and the buzz of the central district and harbourside amenities of the Marina are both easy to reach. Queen’s Park with a playground, pond and cafés is not far and ideal for professionals, Kemptown hosts the hospital, Amex and law courts as well as one of the top 10 schools in the country – Brighton College. For those who need to travel, the mainline station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is about 15 minutes by bus. If you use a car, this charming flat is in permit zone C which has no waiting list.