Have fun in the sun in this bright and stylish one bedroom apartment on the ground floor of a substantial Victorian house in fashionable Kemptown Village. An ideal first buy or solid investment it’s 1 minute from a relaxed, al fresco lifestyle and Brighton College, 3 from the seafront with its beach bars, new Lido and Yoga centre, and 4 from the Royal Sussex County Hospital on foot, whilst Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 7 minutes by cab (15 by bus). Inside blends period proportions with a sociable lifestyle and precious features include a handsome fireplace in the elegant living room, which might be working as there is an open fire in the apartment above (subject to inspection). The contemporary kitchen is good to go, the luxury bathroom is all set to refresh, and the double bedroom tucked away at the back is private and peaceful.

One of the most exclusive locations in the city, The Village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a weekly farmer’s market, a scenic 15 minute stroll along the seafront or St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) takes you either to the cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place along the seafront.

EPC: C
Council Tax: B

One of Brighton’s most sought after addresses, the Village has independent shops, bars, as well as a Co-Op, Post Office and pharmacy, and there is a chic café and ice cream parlour just down the road from this light, airy and private apartment.

Outside, this stately building radiates Victorian charm, and it is set privately up and back from a one way street with plentiful permit parking although with bus routes along Eastern Road and the seafront covering the whole of the city, you won’t really need a car.

Inside, the communal hallway is clean and tidy with impressive plaster work high overhead, and its restful proportions continue into this ground floor apartment which has a sun-lit east/west orientation. A skilled conversion, the front door opens to a central lobby with the stylish bathroom opposite, convenient for guests and for sharers.

Ahead, sunlight streams through a spacious living room of classic beauty where an east bay almost fills the east wall, an original fireplace has a delicately carved surround, and a ceiling with elegant, swan neck coving and a ceiling rose soars overhead.

Separate but sociable, the streamlined kitchen is skilfully designed with ample storage and plenty of practical surfaces. Galley by name but not by nature as there is extra space beneath the stairs, everything is to hand from the central hob and oven, plumbing is in place for a washing machine and there is designated space for both a fridge and freezer – and don’t forget, fresh, local produce is on your doorstep and there’s a plethora of cafes, bistro bars and restaurants to choose from here.

Private and peaceful at the back, the double bedroom is a light and airy retreat which is not overlooked, and it is beautifully decorated with ample floorspace to enjoy even with a double bed in situ.

Agent’s Thoughts
“Just a 3 minute walk to the sea with fashionable shops, cafés and bistro bars on the doorstep but out of hearing, this light and spacious apartment is in a very chic spot nicknamed Chelsea by the Sea, where homes only a few minutes’ walk from the picturesque cultural heart of the city sell fast! Close to Brighton College, the hospital and Amex (and its new pedestrian plaza) it is convenient for local professionals and with bus routes to the station if you don’t want to walk, it is also good for commuters - and a solid investment.”

Owner’s secret:
“I have enjoyed the village for 17 years and have been very happy here, it’s a lovely place to live with a neighbourly community so you won’t feel isolated if you are new to the city. I love the location as not only can I have a coffee or an ice cream on my street, but everything I need is on the doorstep from fresh produce, (meat, vegetables, cheese, and fish at the farmer’s market) to books and lightbulbs - and we even have a dentist and a chemist. It is easy to entertain at home or in the restaurants in the village, although there is always something we can walk to in Brighton which has something for everyone, and you can be on the beach, at the Marina or walking the dog on the Downs in minutes.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 min, The Lanes 10-5 to walk, 5ish by taxi.
Train Station: Brighton Station 15 minutes by bus.
Seafront or Park: Seafront 3 mins on foot, Queen’s Park 3 mins by car, 8 on foot.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park, St Mark’s.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Steiner, Brighton and Hove High.

Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort bordered by beaches with a new seasonal lift planned to deliver you to the sea – and beach bars, volleyball courts and our new Lido. Famous for its al fresco lifestyle, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a co-op, post office and chemist, Kemptown hosts the hospitals, good schools including Brighton College, law centres and Amex – as well as the glamorous horse racing course and waterfront restaurants of the Marina. Don’t forget that the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a 15-20 minute scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street (which hosts Pride) too! Buses serve the whole of the city of Brighton & Hove, and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, both the A23/27 and coast road are easy to reach.