*GUIDE PRICE: £300,000 - £350,000*
In one of the most fashionable areas of the city with the al fresco lifestyle of St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) at the end of the terrace and the sea at the bottom of the Steine Gardens just one block down, this fabulous 2 bed patio apartment is the perfect coastal retreat or high end investment. Beautifully refurbished with a stylish finish, double glazing and a social flow, on a one way street it’s tucked quietly away with its own entrance on the lower floor of a charming Regency house built in an age reliant on natural light, so has plenty of it. 10-15 mins bus ride from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London (or 15-20 on foot), it’s within a 4 min walk of Amex and legal centres and 10-15 from the County Hospital.
Inside, the spacious living room has space to work, rest or play and opens to the patio for entertaining, and great design puts the streamlined kitchen at the heart of the home – and between the two double bedrooms so they don’t share a wall. At the back, the guest room has a dressing area with fitted wardrobes to fill, the principal bedroom is big and bright, and the luxury shower room is a soothing refuge. This is a sought after location where an enjoyable ramble down St James’s or scenic stroll along the seafront/Eastern Road will take you to the picturesque Lanes, famous art venues or clubs, local beaches have café bars, a yoga centre and open air pool, the tennis courts of Queen’s Park are a 5 min walk and the whole of the city and surrounding countryside is easy to reach by bus or car.
In brief:
Style LGF apartment in period terrace house
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area
Outside Space East patio with 2 storage cupboards
Parking Permit Zone C
Council Tax Band B
Why you’ll like it:
Far quieter than its fashionable setting might suggest, this spacious apartment has its own entrance on the lower floor of a bay fronted house and with a rare balance between quietude and vibrant amenities around the corner, tucked away from the tourist trail you leave any tensions of the day behind as you step through the front door. Inside, a hushed lobby opens to hallway with great storage and ahead, the high ceiling and wood flooring continue into the elegant living room for an easy flow.
Light and inviting the living dining room has 4.44 x 3.41m to spread into, with a feature fireplace, shelving and plenty of space for sofas and a big table by the French doors which sweep open to a secluded, lit patio. Outside becomes an extension of the living room during summer, and it’s the perfect place for friends to meet before a day on the beach or exploring the city at night.
Next door, at the heart of the apartment, the streamlined kitchen is good to go with a big window and glazed door to ensure it’s always bright and cheerful and the added bonus of a waste disposal. A classic black and white which won’t date, integrated appliances are good to go and include a touch induction hob and oven beneath a hood, a dishwasher and a standalone fridge freezer which will remain.
Private and peaceful at the back, guests will love the double bedroom which is simple but stylish where the main room has 3.15 x 2.35m (10’4 x 7’8) in which to relax, and a connected dressing area is lined with a custom made wardrobe which also houses a plumbed in washing machine and tumble dryer.
Along the passageway, the luxury shower room has a designer finish and at the front of the apartment, with the restful proportions only period properties deliver, the majestic principal bedroom spans a generous 4.55 x 3.81m (14’11 x 12’6) with a handsome fireplace, and lining the west wall, the plantation shutters at the triple windows will stay.
Agent says:
“Close to but tucked away from the internationally celebrated pride route, this apartment is in the heart of the city with the sea, a garden square, pedestrian plaza and Royal Pavilion only a few minutes away on foot. Good to go as a home or a rental, major employers including the Royal Sussex County Hospital are in walking distance.”
Owner’s secret:
“Although a fantastic, central location, with a spacious patio at the back and the sea just a few minutes’ walk you won’t feel hemmed in and people living or working locally meet in the Pavilion Gardens at the bottom of the hill for lunch in the sun, so there is a friendly community, and you won’t feel isolated if you’re new. Tucked away from the tourists on a one way street the apartment is surprisingly quiet even with the cafés, bars and restaurants on St James’s Street at the end of the street, most of which are independent and are all very welcoming-and you can walk to all the famous landmarks like the Royal Pavilion, Dome, Corn Exchange and Pier in 5-10 minutes.”
What’s around you:
Shops: St James’s Street 3 mins walk
Train Station: 10-15 minutes by bus, 15-20 walk
Seafront or Park: Both within 5 mins walk
Closest schools:
Primary: Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, School, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High
This sought- after location within minutes of shopping, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres is also just a stone’s throw from our famous pebble beaches. Conveniently located for the Law Courts, Police Station, Amex and the hospitals it is surrounded by parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces but also host events in our fabulous festivals. Close to the picturesque Lanes at the cultural heart of the city, 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 the airports and London is a 15-20 minute walk- or 5-10 by cab- and if you need a car, parking zone C has no waiting list for permits.