Quiet and private in a prime seafront Regency terrace, this elegant one bedroom apartment with a secluded courtyard is an ideal first buy or a high end investment opposite a beach with a fabulous waterfront Lido, volleyball courts, Yoga centre and bistro bars. Set well back from the coast road behind first come parking, just a 15 minute scenic stroll along the promenade takes you to the legendary Lanes or vibrant Marina, and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 7 minutes by cab. At the back of this substantial building, once Clarges Hotel owned by actor Dora Bryan inside, 650.24 sq. ft. (60.41m2) of beautifully proportioned rooms deliver a luxury coastal lifestyle. Not overlooked, the graceful, bow fronted reception is perfect for sophisticated entertaining with a stylish kitchen next door, there is a chic, central bathroom and the spacious bedroom is tucked quietly away at the back with views over a courtyard large enough for dining with friends. With the fashionable, al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village around the corner, The County Hospital and Brighton College are a 4 and 6 minute walk respectively with the Law Courts and Amex easy to reach, and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place along the seafront.

Council Tax: B

One of Brighton’s finest addresses in the Village with independent shops, cafés and bars on your doorstep but out of hearing, this beautiful apartment was once part of Clarges Hotel, owned and lived in by Brighton actor Dora Bryan. With local permit parking with no list, there is also a big 1st come car park useful for unloading. Through an imposing communal entrance, this apartment is found on the lower floor, where built in an age reliant on natural light, this home with high ceilings and big windows has plenty of it.

Inside, an inviting lobby has an unusually large cupboard and ahead, the lounge/dining room is a classic beauty with oak flooring underfoot, a fireplace as a focal point and downlit shelving with cabinets. There is 20’6 x 14’1 (6.27m x 4.30m) of floorspace to enjoy, where guests can relax in complete seclusion and enjoy the courtyard views through two large windows which follow the graceful curve of the bay.

Next door, the stylish kitchen has a designer finish and is well planned with everything to hand from the central hob and oven beneath a hood, and a choice of lighting levels. There is ample smart storage and practical working surfaces, plumbing is in place for a dishwasher and washing machine, there is designated space for a tall fridge freezer and there’s an easy flow along the hallway to the door to the courtyard for al fresco entertaining.

Outside, the courtyard is a serene sanctuary, paved and lit with plenty of space for dining, and a blank canvas to inspire ideas it also has a garden store.

Past a chic bathroom with all you need including a shower at one end of the bath and a heated rail at the other, the double bedroom is a restful retreat which is completely private – a rare and valued commodity in this historic quarter of our seaside resort. With 18’0 x 9’4 (5.51m x 2.86m) in which to unwind, it looks east across the courtyard with space beneath the window for a dressing table and plenty left for the wardrobes of your dreams.

Agent’s Thoughts
“By the sea, this restful apartment with a quiet courtyard is in an exclusive area where Regency homes just a few minutes’ walk from the city sell fast! Close to the hospital, Amex (and its new pedestrian plaza) and legal quarter it is convenient for professionals, and with bus routes to the station with direct trains to Gatwick and London if you don’t want to walk, it is also a solid investment.”

Owner’s secret:
““We fell in love with this beautiful Regency building and the light, spacious rooms which are private, quiet and easy to live in. Grade II listed, the building is well-maintained, and the neighbours are friendly. We have enjoyed the coolness of the courtyard where friends and family love to sit after a hot day on the beach and we have enjoyed many parties inside as well! We have loved it here with so much on offer -spending time on the beach, strolling around the village shops, or walking into Brighton for the theatre. We hope you enjoy it here as much as we have.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 minute, The Lanes 15 to walk, 7ish by cab.
Train Station: Brighton 15 by bus.
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 minutes on foot, park 3 minutes by car.

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.