Studio

*Guide Price: £160,000 - £175,000*

Spacious and split level this bright studio apartment with a separate kitchen, bathroom - and luxury finish is good to go as a great 1st buy or high end rental/bnb in fashionable Kemptown Village. On a quiet one way lane where permit parking has no wait list, it is in a great spot with shops and cafés at the end of the period terrace, and just 3 mins walk from the County Hospital -and beaches with café bars, a new Lido, volleyball courts and Yoga centre. Amex is 10 mins on foot and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London are 7 mins by cab (15 by bus). Inside, 24.02m2 (258.54 sq. ft.) delivers a contemporary, sociable lifestyle in a historic building once Hampden Home of Rest for Women.

One of the most exclusive locations in the city, the village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a Co-Op, butchers, deli, bookstore and 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 Royal Pavilion and the Lanes or waterfront restaurants of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial refurbishment of Victorian walkways taking place along the seafront.

In brief:
Style 1st floor landing apartment in period terrace house
Type Studio room, 1 bath, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit Zone C, no list
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
Chic, central and secure, this charming studio is in an attractive building, built as one of an impressive pair of square bayed Villas. Outside the grand entrance means first impressions are good, and the studio is found on the first floor landing, with a fire alarm system already wired in for peace of mind.

Beautifully refurbished, studio room is quiet and comfortable with unspoilt proportions. The ceiling is high and the big window bathes the room with light - and gives a great feeling of space. With 4.93 x 2.92m (16’2 x 9’6) you won’t feel hemmed in, and the decoration is fresh with carpet underfoot so you can move straight in.

At the foot of a few shallow, curved steps, meticulous design delivers a stylish kitchen where streamlined units provide ample storage, solid wood surfaces look great but are also user friendly and the touch induction hob and electric oven are beneath a discreet hood. Bright and cheerful with a large west window and ambient lighting, there’s plumbing in place for a washing machine and there is a sociable bar to enjoy.
Lined with marbled tiles, the luxury bathroom next door has a high end finish with a rainfall shower over the bath, and touches of luxury include warming rails for towels, a vanity unit below the hand basin and a mirrored cabinet above it.

Agent says:
“Kemptown Village is very popular with health workers, local professionals and those who work from home as it is a quiet but central location with easy access to main employers including the hospitals, Brighton College and Amex – and they also love the proximity to the sea, parks (East Brighton Park has football and leads to the Downs) and the famous Mediterranean lifestyle of the village.”

Owner’s secret:
“There are plenty of cafés, bistro pubs and restaurants to choose from just around the corner. Inside the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and big windows, so we don’t feel hemmed in even though we are within minutes of the historic city centre. The neighbours are friendly and considerate and there are plenty of places to choose from both along St. George’s Road and St. James’s Street if you don’t want to walk or bus into the Lanes (so you can be car free if you want to be as well). It’s worth exploring the Marina (within walking distance) as it has cinemas, waterfront restaurants, a casino and a health club, and you can stroll to the Royal Pavilion in 15 mins and cab back in 5.’

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min on foot, The Lanes and Pavilion 15-20 minute walk
Train Station: Brighton mainline 15-20 minutes by bus, 7ish by cab
Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 5 mins, Queen’s Park 10 mins walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op and a chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches. The hospital, law centres and Amex are nearby and the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street – which also hosts Pride. Buses into the city, along the coast and to the universities are nearby 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 and at the time of writing, permit zone H has no waiting list.