An artist's retreat, you can imagine the quality of light purposefully introduced throughout this remarkably private two bedroom apartment which also has generous entertaining space, a dreamy master suite and a private courtyard - all discreetly located moments from the seafront and with access to the exclusive Sussex Square enclosures.

EPC: D
Council Tax: A

A bright, broad gate on a peaceful street opens onto a path leading to stairs down into a wide private courtyard in front of what looks like a house, with soaring windows and sky lights, and the owner's artistic eye is evident in their choice of decoration and planting in the courtyard, and gives a hint of the exceptional standard of the design within.

On the left of the entrance hall is a large cupboard for coats and bags whilst on the right a smoothly tiled corridor doubles as a discreet storage area with plumbing for a washing machine tucked away out of sight. Heading into the main apartment, tiles give way to oak which continues into a stunning vaulted living room with a window stretching up over four metres to your left, and a glass surrounded mezzanine floor with sky lights is high above your head. With views over the courtyards at the front and the back, the room is bathed in light and there is ample room for relaxing and for entertaining. The giant fireplace refers back to the probability that this space would have been the kitchen for the Regency Mansion to which it is attached, but now separated from, and on the left a door leads through to the dining area. This area also has big windows on multi levels and leads through to a contemporary kitchen which looks across the front court. White gloss units reflect the light, whilst lighting in the steel plinths can be used to set the atmosphere at night. The room does not feel clinical as the work surfaces, which run along three walls, are solid wood. The electric hob and oven are sociably integrated in the centre and the fridge and freezer are also both integrated into the units. Although there is a decent sized ceramic sink, there is plumbing for a dishwasher.

Returning to the living room, the bespoke staircase leads up to the romantic, airy master bedroom with a walk in closet to the right and a luxurious bathroom at the end of a galleried walk way. Decorated in natural colours and with a large bath and contemporary hand basin, this room feels very restful and there is both plenty of storage and deep shelving as well as a gorgeous heated towel rail.

Heading downstairs, you open the door behind the staircase from the bright vibrant living room into the quiet guest bedroom, where soft light filters through a window looking over the inner court yard which is reflected off the gently shimmering designer paper on a feature wall. There is a darkly lustrous en suite shower room at the far end whist at the other is a walk in wardrobe. There is also a door leading out into the inner courtyard, perfect for a peaceful morning coffee or quiet nightcap.

what’s around you

Shops: Local 2 minute walk, The Lanes a 5 minute cab ride
Train Station: Brighton mainline about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: The beach is through the tunnel in the gardens opposite.

closest schools

Primary: St Marks
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, The Steiner School, Brighton and Hove High

The beach can be reached through a tunnel within the manicured acres of the gated Kemptown Enclosures opposite and there’s a local High Street around the corner with all you need. The relaxed café culture and independent shops of Kemptown Village, which hosts the County Hospital and Brighton College is within a stroll and the cosmopolitan Marina with its health club, cinemas, casino and waterfront restaurants is also a short walk. The cultural heart of the city’s about 5 minutes by taxi, a park, 72 par golf course and access to the Downs are moments away, and Brighton Station serving Gatwick (30 mins) and London (55) is easy to reach by car, cab or bus.

Owner's secret

“In the summer we enjoy the choice of picnics in the beautiful gardens or sunbathing with a barbie on the beach”

Agent's thoughts

"Properties of this calibre do not come onto the market very often, and this one still has arched caverns in the court yard which some people have converted into another bedroom with en suite, or even a gym and steam room."

The beach can be reached through a tunnel within the manicured acres of the gated Kemptown Enclosures opposite and there’s a local High Street around the corner with all you need. The relaxed café culture and independent shops of Kemptown Village, which hosts the County Hospital and Brighton College is within a stroll and the cosmopolitan Marina with its health club, cinemas, casino and waterfront restaurants is also a short walk. The cultural heart of the city’s about 5 minutes by taxi, a park, 72 par golf course and access to the Downs are moments away, and Brighton Station serving Gatwick (30 mins) and London (55) is easy to reach by car, cab or bus.