With soothing symmetry, soaring ceilings and sunny east west orientation, this private two bedroom apartment is an inviting sanctuary with a beautiful walled garden for entertaining. Spanning the entire lower floor of a double fronted period Villa, built in an age reliant on natural light there is plenty of it and inside, harmonious proportions are complemented by stylish decoration and an easy flow. With its own gated entrance, it provides an elegant lifestyle with the master bedroom en suite, and the terrace in which it is set has award winning Brighton College at one end and the vibrant café culture of Kemptown Village just one block down. 400 yards from the sea in one of the most fashionable areas of our international city, you can walk to the station and world famous shopping, bars and restaurants of the Georgian Lanes – although there are buses- and ideal for professionals, small families and investors, local schools are good, Queen’s Park is nearby and the County Hospital and Amex are easy to reach.

Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after spots in our world famous city with a cool but unpretentious vibe and variety of local amenities. You are never far from fresh coffee and a croissant- or the beach- and tucked away from the crowds, you really do leave the noise of the city behind when you step down the gated stairs to this private front door.

Inside, this big, bright home spreads its wings with an inviting central hallway so broad it is effectively another room, and it also sets the deceptively simple tone of the interior design with clean lines and discreet storage. Light floods in from the front and back and the solid wood underfoot continues into a beautiful living room of classic proportions at the front of the building. Sunlight streams through the west wall where a large window stretches almost the full breadth and depth of the west wall. Bookshelves line two walls from floor to ceiling – which soars to an impressive height- and an Art Deco fireplace provides warmth and acknowledges the evolvement of this historic building.

Next door, the kitchen diner has plenty of charm and floorspace of its own with aqua coloured units topped by natural wood to match the wood block floor. Opening to the garden for seamless al fresco entertaining it is thoughtfully planned, tucked away from the social flow with the electric cooker at its heart. Plumbing for both a dishwasher and washing machine is in place, and there is space for a tall fridge freezer. Outside, a wide, partly covered side return is food for thought and leads to a scented sun trap of a garden, planted for all year interest and child and pet secure, with walls which are open to the south.

Returning inside, the family bathroom has all you need including natural light and Mira shower above the bath, and is perfectly placed at the back between the kitchen and the first of the generous double bedrooms which has restful garden views and shimmers in designer paper. At the front of the apartment, the large master bedroom is an airy retreat to return to. The handsome marble fireplace has floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes to each side and designer paper above it, and the private en suite is stylish and large enough for a bath.

Agent says:

“Bright and spacious, this garden apartment is a rare find in this very popular part of the city with a friendly, village atmosphere.”

Owner’s secret:

“Although very private and peaceful, you are never far from a coffee or a freshly baked croissant and the village has everything else you need from a barbers to a hardware store, but you can also stroll to the arts venues and restaurants of the Lanes.”

Where it is:

Shops: Kemptown Village 2 minutes, The Lanes and Pavilion 10 minute walk, 5 by bus

Train Station: Brighton mainline 10 minutes by bus

Seafront or Park: Seafront is less than 5 minutes, Queen’s Park is about a 10 minute walk

Closest Schools;

Primary: Queen’s Park

Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College

Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmers market- and it is bordered by the sea with a seasonal lift down to the beach. Within a few minutes of the international shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatres of the historic heart of the city it is conveniently located for both Amex and the hospital as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces and host arts events in the numerous city festivals. The whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car, the station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is easy to reach and if you need a car permit zone H has no waiting list.