CHAIN FREE!

The fourth house from the sea with chic St James’ Street (on the Pride route) at the other end of this listed Regency terrace, this fabulous one bedroom apartment is tucked quietly away at the back of this substantial building with a west facing Juliette balcony for friends to enjoy and an off street parking space – like gold dust in this fashionable location. In Kemptown, famous for its al fresco lifestyle, County Hospital, Brighton College – and new waterfront bars and Lido-the location is ideal as a first buy, for holidays or a high end investment with the Pier and legendary Lanes a short walk, and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London 5-8 minutes by cab.

Inside, a sensitive conversion has created a light-filled retreat with a glamorous, contemporary finish where the spacious double depth living/dining room has French doors which sweep open above the airy, central light well whilst the streamlined kitchen is off centre stage but sociable. Peaceful and private, away from the living areas, the double bedroom is a generous size, and the bathroom is a secret escape with a designer finish. The perfect place for friends to gather to stroll past the fountains of Old Steine to the vibrant theatres and festivals of our legendary party resort, this bohemian quarter of the city is sought after, close to Soho-House and particularly popular with health, flight and teaching professionals as the hospital is a 10-15 minute stroll, local shops open at good hours, and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements underway on the promenade.

EPC: C
Council Tax: B

In a great spot where you can enjoy the Brighton lifestyle to the full, this fabulous, chain free beauty less than 300 feet from the promenade with a view of glittering, open water every time you turn into the terrace which was once a Regency pleasure garden, friendly local amenities deliver fresh coffee and fresh produce, but also include a small Co-Op, a pharmacy and a post office.

Set well back from the road behind the off street parking which is a rare find in this historic quarter- and one space is exclusively yours- (you can buy parking permits for guests), the entrance to the building is secured by an answer system. Up on the first floor, this split level apartment offers 49m2 (527.24 sq. ft.) of light and stylish rooms which are all ready to move into.

Quiet at the back of the building, the layout of this home is practical as the bedroom is by the front door, ideal for a couple if one works occasional nights at the hospital or Gatwick, as it is well away from the living rooms so doesn’t share a wall. With fitted wardrobes already in place it is a restful 3.03m x 3.12m (9’11 x 10’2) and it looks across the lightwell to the living room, so it is unusually private.

At the end of a long passageway at the foot of the stairs, the bathroom is a classic which will stand the test of time with designer tiling and cabinet beneath the hand basin, and a spa-like, dual headed walk in shower.

With French doors which open to a Juliette balcony, the streamlined living and dining room is light, spacious and inviting. Ideal for contemporary entertaining, oak is underfoot, the walls are painted in chic tones and there is a vaulted skylight above the dining area, so guests can relax in complete seclusion beneath the Sussex sun. Off centre stage, but sociable, the fitted kitchen is perfect for everyday, but also for parties with plenty of storage and practical working surfaces, and integrated appliances include a touch induction hob and electric oven beneath a sculptural hood, plumbing for two machines, a hose tap and there is designated space for a tall fridge freezer.

Agent says:
“One of the most sought after destinations in our city, Kemptown bridges the picturesque cultural heart of the city (and pier and clubs!) to the waterfront restaurants of the Marina, and the National Park. This property is good to go as a first step on the ladder as a homeowner or investor, and close to green spaces which hold events during festivals, the seafront has plenty on offer with beach bars, volleyball courts, a Yoga studio, So-Ho House and a new Lido.”

Owner’s secret:
“A great location just moments from the beach, there is something for everyone on the doorstep, whatever you’re into! The shops, cafes, bars and restaurants along St James’s Street are friendly and inclusive, so if you’re new to Brighton, you will soon meet people. Between the Lanes, Queen’s Park and the Marina, all within a 15 minute walk, you can reach the whole city easily either on foot or by bus, and there is something for everyone on the doorstep, whatever you’re into!”

What’s around you:
Shops: St James’s Street 2 mins on foot.
Train Station: 10-15 minutes by bus, about 20-25 on foot through the famous North Laine.
Seafront or Park: Seafront 1 min walk, New Steine. Garden 2 mins, Queen’s Park tennis courts and pond 6 mins on foot.

Closest schools:
Primary: Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean.

1 min walk from the seafront, this sought after location offers an instant introduction to the glamorous Brighton lifestyle with access to shopping, restaurants, clubs and bars at the far end of the terrace. Convenient for the art colleges, Amex (and its pedestrian plaza) and hospitals, Kemptown is also well served for parks which provide cool green spaces and host events in our legendary city festivals. The international cultural heart of the city is a 10 minute scenic stroll along the seafront or enjoyable ramble down St James’s Street, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and the station with its fast links to Gatwick Airport and London is a 20-25 minute walk- or 5 by cab. If you need a car, parking permit zone C has no waiting list and the coast road will take you into or out of the city in minutes.