35B

*Guide Price £425,000-£475,000*

An inviting coastal retreat blending generous Victorian proportions with a contemporary lifestyle, this elegant 3 bed apartment spans a restful 105.63m2 (1136.99 sq. ft.) over the 1st (top) floor of a magnificent double fronted Villa. In fashionable Kemptown Village it’s ideal for professionals or families 2 mins walk from Brighton College Prep, 3 from the sea and 4 from the County Hospital. There’s a vibrant café culture around the corner, the lanes are a 15-20 minute stroll along St James’s Street (on the Pride route) and Brighton’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 9 mins by cab.

In a stately terrace on a tree-lined street which steps down to the sea and offers plentiful permit parking with no waiting list, inside delivers a sophisticated lifestyle. An impressive living room has a period fireplace and the luxury bathroom has both a large bath and walk in shower. All 3 bedrooms are generous doubles, and of similar size, you are spoilt for choice. The flat includes a right of storage in the roof space and, subject to separate negotiation with the freeholder, the potential to develop the large roof space for additional accommodation.

The Village has plenty of amenities including a weekly farmer’s market and a new Lido, cafés and bars on the beach and the area is well served for green spaces which hold events during our legendary festivals. a 15-20 minute stroll along the seafront will take you to the picturesque cultural heart of our famous coastal resort or to the waterfront restaurants of the Marina and nearby, Eastern Road will take you into the city and links to the A23/A27, or out to links to the National Park or Lewes.


Style: FF (top) Apartment in double fronted Victorian Villa
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen
Area Kemptown Village
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit Zone H no list
Council Tax Band C

Why You’ll Like It:
Enjoy an elegant lifestyle in this sought after conservation area in a fashionable spot where local amenities include cafés, bistro pubs, a butcher’s and a bookstore as well as a post office, a pharmacy and a weekly farmer’s market. This spacious Victorian property is quietly located between Eastern Road, which hosts Amex and the legal centre, and the Coast Road, which takes you to the National Park, and both deliver you into or out of the city within minutes.

Set up and back from the tree-lined street, the grand entrance is secured by answer phone and the communal hall is shared by only 1 apartment. A door opens to a private staircase which leads to this expansive property which with no-one above, feels very quiet and private.

On the first floor, a broad central hallway has a high ceiling overhead. Ahead, of classic proportions and understated elegance, the beautiful living room has a stately bay window to frame the leafy, historic street and high above the street it is a comfortable refuge with versatile space of 4.27 x 4.0m (14’0 x 13’1) to welcome friends and family and a period style fireplace to enjoy.

Next door, the bright and cheerful kitchen is perfect for every day but also for entertaining with ample storage and practical work tops, and it’s good to go with an integrated gas hob, electric oven and plumbing for a washing machine.

Private and peaceful at the back of this substantial property with garden views, two generous double bedrooms have the restful proportions only period homes can deliver, one with fitted wardrobes in place, the other with alcoves, and both have space for a workstation. A secluded eyrie high above the street at tree top level, the third, inviting bedroom, used as the principal, has a beautifully high ceiling, designer wallpaper and a gracious bay to bathe room with morning light.

At the far end of the maisonette, the airy bathroom has a high-spec, contemporary finish where the bathtub has a shower wand and there is space for a large walk in, dual head shower.

Agent Says:
“The majestic apartments on this terrace close to the amenities of Kemptown Village and just one block from the sea do not appear on the market very often.”

Vendor’s Comments:
“With an east/west orientation all of the rooms are big and beautifully bright all day. The building it is so large that we feel very private here. We love the grand proportions and the fact that the layout is so versatile. 15-20 mins’ walk from the Dome, theatres and the Royal Pavilion, friends love to visit and they enjoy being so close to the sea. There are plenty of activities along the nearby seafront or in Queen’s Park and East Brighton Park which are both within walking distance, and Brighton has something for everyone from enjoying boat trips, picnics on the beach, exploring the beach bars or exploring the vast choice of restaurants and festivals.”

Where It Is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 mins walk, The Lanes 15 mins walk, 5 by cab
Train Station: Brighton 10 -15 by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 mins walk, Queen’s Park 6

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

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op, post office and chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches which have seafront bars, a lido, yoga, volleyball courts, kayak club…. 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.