In an exclusive period terrace looking over the leafy playing fields of Brighton College, this elegant ground floor garden apartment is an ideal first buy, high end investment or attractive trade up. Gracious proportions and soaring ceilings deliver a sophisticated, open plan lifestyle with a designer finish inside and a secluded, sunny garden is ideal for al fresco entertaining. With a bright and cheerful east/west orientation there is the bonus of a peaceful home office with space and plumbing for a utility machine whilst leafy views from front and back ensure it is both private and unusually quiet, even though it is just a 5 minute walk from the Royal Sussex County Hospital! Local shops and a popular bistro pub around the corner serve your every need, and it is within minutes of the relaxed cafés, restaurants, beaches- and beach bars/volleyball courts- of Kemptown Village. Nearby bus routes take you to the whole of the city and the station serving Gatwick and London, the tennis courts and green spaces of Queen’s Park (which also hosts events during our legendary festivals) are a short walk, and the picturesque cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants of Brighton Marina are a scenic 15 seafront stroll or easy to reach by bus or cab.

Council Tax Band - B
EPC - E

Tucked away from the tourists who flock to our international coastal resort, this impressive bay fronted beauty is in a sought after terrace looking over the trees and playing fields of one of the best schools in the country. Quiet and private the gracious, historic apartments in this prestigious area are particularly popular with health, flight and teaching professionals as the hospital is a 5 minute stroll, friendly local shops open at good hours, there’s a plethora of schools all easy to reach and there is almost 24/7 access to the airports if you do not drive. Outside has beautiful Victorian railings and broad steps leading to a grand front door secured by answerphone, whilst inside has only one apartment per storey to retain the refined essence of the original building and the communal hallway is spacious with original features -so it’s a good start.

Inside, a long hallway has a deep under stair cupboard and room for organised storage, and ahead, the inviting reception is full of sunshine which streams through a beautiful bay which almost fills the west wall to frame leafy, open views which change with the seasons. Original wood shutters provide peace of mind whilst you are away, high grade oak flooring is underfoot, and soaring to a magnificent 3.34m overhead the ceiling is still adorned by a floral frieze, whilst a carefully sourced ceiling rose awaits a chandelier. With plenty of floorspace for work, rest or play the stylish kitchen is tucked behind a sociable peninsular island, so although there’s an easy flow it doesn’t dominate the whole room.

Streamlined matt units and user friendly working surfaces are right on trend, and it is well planned with high end fittings which include an integrated touch induction hob, oven, hood, fridge, freezer and smart resin sink.

Quiet at the back, you will sleep well in the romantic principal bedroom, which is a tranquil refuge with lofty dimensions, exotic holiday theme and custom made wardrobes in alcoves on each side of a stately marble fireplace. The views over the garden to little known woodland ensure it is unusually private for this historic quarter and it is easy to forget you are just a 15 minute walk to the centre of a world famous coastal resort. Along the hall, a luxury shower room has a spa like feel with a dual head shower system, sleek vanity beneath the hand basin and a lit mirror above it, and a sculptural steel rail will warm your towels.

At the far end of the apartment, a light and airy room is big enough to serve a dual purpose – of both a utility room (a rare find in historic property conversions) and a restful home office with a fitted workstation and shelving which opens to the garden when work is done. Outside, the paved patio is raised to catch the sun and lit at night. Backing onto secret woodland walks it is an oasis of calm to retreat to with space for secluded, al fresco dining and there’s a beach hut style shed to store the bbq. Perfect.

Agent says:
“Ground floor garden apartments in this quiet, convenient location by one of the best schools in the country- and close to the hospital- do not appear on the market very often.”

Owner’s secret:
“Close to the sea, local cafes open early and the shops stay open late, ideal if you’re called out on an emergency shift and it’s a pleasure to return to the peace and open views, so you don’t feel hemmed into a city even though its picturesque centre is literally only a 15 minute walk.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 2 minutes, the Lanes about 15 minute walk
Station: Brighton 10-15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Sea 10 minutes max, Queen’s Park about 5
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf

Between the beach, beach bars and volleyball courts of Kemptown Village (reached by seasonal lift) and tennis courts of Queen’s Park which also hosts arts events, there are local shops serving your every need. On the doorstep, the al fresco café culture of the Village also includes a Boots, Post Office and a Co-op as well as a farmer’s market on Fridays. The cinemas, waterfront restaurants and health club of the glamorous Marina are within walking distance, and the picturesque heart of the city is a scenic 15 minute seafront stroll or easy to reach by bus or by cab. By Brighton College, woodland walks and access to the Downs are close by and for commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is 15 minutes by bus and there is no waiting list for parking permit zone H.