Ideal as a home, for holidays or investment, this inviting two bedroom apartment with a rare south facing patio is in fashionable Kemptown Village. 1 minute from an al fresco lifestyle, 3 from the seafront, its new Lido and Yoga centre, and 5 from the Royal Sussex County Hospital on foot, Brighton Station with its direct trains to Gatwick and London is about 7 minutes by cab (15 by bus). There’s a sophisticated open plan living room with graceful historic proportions and a streamlined contemporary kitchen, and both double bedrooms look over the south facing patio which is a blank canvas at present but perfect for friends to spill out to! One of the most exclusive locations in the city, The Village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a weekly farmer’s market, a scenic 15 minute stroll along the seafront or St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) takes you either to the cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place along the seafront.

EPC: D
Council Tax: A

One of Brighton’s most sought after addresses, our friendly Village has independent shops, bars and an ice cream parlour as well as a Co-Op, Post Office and pharmacy, and this fabulous apartment is good to go with a sociable layout and two bedrooms which don’t share a wall.

Inside, the hallway has great storage and at the front of this substantial building, the open plan living room invites company with 15’7 x12’ (4.75m x 3.65m) to share. The metropolitan streamlined kitchen is tucked into one corner of the space, so it doesn’t dominate the whole room, and it’s fully fitted with an integrated electric hob and oven beneath a hood, and space for a tall fridge freezer if you like to entertain.

Central to the home, a chic shower room is a classic black and white, and next door, quiet at the back, the principal bedroom has is ready for your move with fitted wardrobes, and you won’t feel hemmed in despite its fashionable, central location as it looks over the patio. Along the hallway, the guest room is private and peaceful. At 13’10 x 6’8 (4.22m x 2.04) with a big storage area at the end all you need is a bed, and a door to the patio makes it light, airy and also a comfortable place from which to work from home.

Outside, the brick paved patio is a blank canvas to ignite your exotic plans as it has space to entertain – and this location is ideal for friends to gather here before a day on the beach or walking down to explore the city.

Agent’s thoughts:
Just a 3 minute walk to the sea with fashionable shops, bistro bars and cafés on the doorstep but out of hearing, this spacious apartment with a rare, south patio is in a great area where homes also just a few minutes’ walk from the city sell fast! Close to Brighton College, the hospital and Amex (and its new pedestrian plaza) it is convenient for professionals and investors.

Owner’s secret:
“Kemptown is the jewel of the South Coast with something for everyone no matter what you’re into, and it has an intercontinental, alfresco lifestyle you don't need to travel for. The area adapts as you change your mood-from clubs and beaches to restaurants, theatres and the waterfront Lido – and Queen’s Park with tennis courts and a friendly community of joggers and dog walkers also hosts events in the arts festivals. In a fantastic location within walking distance of the Dome, theatres, the Royal Pavilion and its gardens, inside is ideal for relaxing or fabulous evenings with friends as people like to meet here before or after exploring the city.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local is 1 minute away, The Lanes 10-15 minutes to walk, 5ish by taxi.
Train Station: Brighton 15 by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 3 mins on foot, Queen’s Park 3 mins by car, 8 on foot

Closest schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park, St Mark’s.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Steiner, Brighton and Hove High.

Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort bordered by beaches with a new seasonal lift planned to deliver you to the sea – and beach bars, volleyball courts and our new Lido. Famous for its al fresco lifestyle, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a co-op, post office and chemist, Kemptown hosts the hospitals, good schools including Brighton College, law centres and Amex – as well as the glamorous horse racing course and waterfront restaurants of the Marina. Don’t forget that the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a 15-20 minute scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street (which hosts Pride) too! Buses serve the whole of the city of Brighton & Hove, 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.