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This private, two-bedroom luxury maisonette is in one of the most impressive historic houses on Brighton’s seafront and has a private balcony as well as access to glorious communal gardens. Attributed to Charles Barry, who went on to design the Houses of Parliament, Tamworth House is Grade II listed to acknowledge its statuesque beauty. Restored to its former glory in 2004, a painstaking restoration created just six spacious apartments which share a gym and a secret tunnel to the beach. Inside blends glorious period proportions with the best of contemporary fittings including timber framed double glazing throughout, solid oak flooring, design led bathrooms and a fabulous Italian kitchen diner which can be opened to the living room. Ideal if you work from home or want to share, the two double bedrooms are on different levels and the principal ensuite opens to the balcony and an expanse of gardens. With 89.6m2 (964sq ft) to play with, the location is fashionably close to Soho House and St James’s Street, and only a 10-minute walk to the legal centres, Amex, County Hospital, and Brighton College. Attracting international investors, small families and professionals, a short, scenic stroll by the sea will take you to the picturesque Lanes, art venues and legendary clubs of our vibrant coastal resort, and if you need swift access to the airports or London the station is just 8 minutes by cab.

EPC: C
Council Tax: D

Graceful historic buildings line Marine Parade, built for those seeking a luxury, but healthy lifestyle by the sea. Tamworth House looks across Brighton Pier, West Pier and the pier at Worthing, so you can enjoy following the sun to its setting every time you return to this secure building which is thought to be designed by Charles Barry between 1820-1840’s. Tucked up and away from the crowds with a street lined with friendly amenities including one of Brighton’s oldest brew pubs, shops, cafés and a weekly farmers market around the corner, this impressive property is in a sought after area particularly popular with health, flight and teaching professionals as the hospital is a 10 minute stroll, a plethora of good schools are easy to reach, and there is almost 24/7 access to the airports if you do not drive.

Inside has roared into the 21st century with the wow factor only a blend of period proportions and dynamic 21st century interior design can deliver, and it begins in the communal atrium where one of the finest restorations of a Regency staircase sweeps to the top of the building beneath a vaulted roof light – and to the front door of this elegant home. Lined with windows, the hallway of this apartment is light and very inviting. Designed to be a practical as well as stylish home, gleaming oak is underfoot to invite company and just behind the door a boot room also has plumbing for a washing machine – so biking kits/beach towels can go straight into the wash. To the west, there is a guest bathroom so you don’t have to share. A private sanctuary, it is ready to refresh and soothe with a shower above the bath and ingenious storage above and below the hand basin. Next door, the first of the double bedrooms is a bright and charming refuge, currently used as a comfortable home office with a handsome fireplace, built in wardrobe and a generous 3.8m x 3.3m (12’7 x 10’10) to enjoy.

At the far end of the hallway, this property really spreads its wings as the kitchen diner and living room can fold open to each other to create a fabulous space for entertaining, each with windows framing a sea of gardens which are so tall you can enjoy the view even when seated. A gift for gourmets, the Italian kitchen is ideal for parties with plenty of streamlined units and cool white surfaces so you can cater for friends and family with ease, and a central island has a sleek Neff grill/fan oven as well as a power point for whizzing up cocktails. Safely away from the social flow to the dining table and living room, the gas hob is beneath a hood and high spec integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, and a dishwasher, so you are good to go! With leafy views over gardens, the living room has 4.1m x 3.6m (13’5 x 11’11) in which to relax in comfortable seclusion as it is not overlooked. Airy during summer, this beautifully decorated room in the heritage hues of Farrow & Ball transforms during winter into a welcoming haven when you close the doors, where dimmer switches offer ambient lighting, and a classic styled fireplace is perfect for candles.

Blissfully private with French doors opening to a romantic balcony to embrace the leafy, large gardens below to which you have access, the large principal bedroom is a rare, quiet sanctuary with a soaring ceiling, restful decoration, and a chic en suite shower room with a Raindance jet shower and a designer finish. The principal bedroom also comes with built in wardrobes providing the property with more storage space. Outside, the summer morning sun warms your private balcony for breakfast coffee and broad, iron steps lead down to big, sunny communal grounds. Carefully landscaped to provide separate seating areas which catch the sun at different times of day, the garden is expertly planted to provide all year interest – and low maintenance.

Agent says:
“Chic and central, this high end, split level apartment has a private balcony and access to large gardens as well as a room on the lower ground used as a gym, a shared storeroom in the basement and a rediscovered tunnel to the beach which will be reopened when work is completed on the Madeira terraces. Homes in this exceptional building do not appear on the market often, so it is best to let us know of your interest sooner rather than later.

Owner’s secret:
“The location has easy access to almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports, and the beach, restaurants and art venues of the city are all on the doorstep – but inside is peaceful and private.”

Where it is:
Shops: St James’s Street 1 minute, South Lanes and Marina 10 minute walk, 5 by cab
Train Station: Brighton about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 1 minute, Queen’s Park 5 minute walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Lukes, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton & Hove High, Roedean

Kemptown has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants, farmer’s market and other local amenities like a Co-Op and pharmacies– and it is bordered by the sea with a seasonal lift down to the beach, beach bars, Concorde II and a 50m Lido opening soon. Within a 10-minute walk of legendary shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatres of the picturesque heart of the city it is conveniently located for the hospital, Amex and law courts as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces and hold arts events in the numerous city festivals. Surrounded by the rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park, Kemptown also hosts both the waterfront restaurants of the Marina and world famous racecourse and has easy access to the whole of the city on foot, by bus or by car. The station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is quick to reach and if you need a car, parking permit zone C has no waiting list.