2 bedroom character property for sale

* Guide Price £735,000 - £750,000 *

Located in this highly sought-after Georgian Garden Square moments from the seafront is this absolutely stunning first-floor apartment with a balcony affording sea views and direct orientation over Brunswick Square Gardens. Forming part of this exceptional Palladian Regency building designed by renowned architects Amon Wilds and Charles Augustus Busby, who were instrumental in the construction and design of the finest addresses in Brighton and Hove between 1825 and 1830.

Known as Hove's finest seafront garden square this beautiful apartment benefits from light-filled living space, generously proportioned rooms, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, original features and a sun terrace/balcony with views directly over the square and towards The English Channel. This spectacular home is a must-view.

The current owner has completely refurbished the property, to the highest standards, including re-wiring and new plumbing, sound-proofed floors and ceilings, with the intention of living here for many years.

The stunning reception room of this property has double-height ceilings, oak herringbone floors and two extraordinary floor-to-ceiling sash windows overlooking Brunswick Square Gardens. From the central window, you can step out onto one of the balconies to enjoy the sea views. Beautiful decorative coving runs around the room and there are high skirtings and built-in joinery on either side of the chimney breast, providing a combination of cupboard space and bookshelves. A grand fireplace takes centre stage, with a marble surround, cast-iron insert and slate hearth.

There are two double bedrooms, the larger of the two is off the main hall and has a frosted window to the rear. There is another marble fireplace with cast-iron insert, this one with decorative tiles and the herringbone oak floor continues through to this room and into the second bedroom, which is at the front of the apartment. The second bedroom has a mezzanine sleeping area with an enormous storage cupboard underneath and at the front of the room is a floor-to-ceiling sash window with a balcony beyond.

The kitchen has contemporary-style cabinets, topped with wooden counters. White metro tiles with contrast grout have been used for the splashbacks and the sink is set under the window. There is an electric oven and gas five-burner hob, space for a washing machine/tumble dryer, and an integrated dishwasher. The floor is tiled in a contemporary design, with underfloor heating.

Finally, there is a wet room that has both a waterfall and a handheld shower and a modern suite including a wall-hung basin and WC. The bathroom also has underfloor heating.

Brunswick Square is known as Brighton and Hove's finest seafront square, benefitting from Grade I and conservation status. The beach and Hove lawns are moments away as is Church Road with numerous restaurants, cafés and bars as well as independent shops. Both Brighton and Hove train stations are a short stroll away and buses on Church Road run regularly into the city centre. If you stroll down to the beach and head west, the West Pier and the i360 are moments away. To the north of Brunswick Square is Western Road, where there are local shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. Buses run regularly from here and the number 7 bus will take you to either Hove station, eastbound, or to Brighton station on the westbound service.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Leasehold (999 years)
Service Charge: £3,500 per year