Arundel Street, Brighton, BN2

On a quiet street with the sea – and Marina- at the end of it, this light and spacious 2 bedroom apartment has an enclosed, west balcony with uninterrupted views over the gardens of the landmark French Apartments, and an oblique glimpse of the Channel. Local amenities within a stroll include bistro pubs and a friendly High Street as well as the vibrant waterfront restaurants and bars of the Marina, and the al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown is close by with its hospital and Brighton College both within a 15 minute walk (or 4 by car), and it’s ideal if you need Gatwick or London, Brighton Station is a 15-20 minute bus ride. A great buy for professionals and investors, purpose built in 1971 this impressive building is private and secure with a resident caretaker to take in parcels or help deal with emergencies if you are away. Inside, sunlight streams through this sociable home, where the spacious living/dining room has plenty of room for company and access to the balcony. Next door, the modern kitchen is bright and cheerful, the bathroom has a luxury whirlpool bath with a shower above it and perfect for guests or if you work from home, the first of the double bedrooms opens to the covered balcony, whilst the unusually large second doesn’t share a wall, and has a bathroom en-suite big enough for a bath.

One of Brighton’s best kept secrets, this quiet enclave is more convenient than may first appear as the picturesque Lanes at the heart of the city are a scenic 25 minutes’ walk along the promenade or about 7-10 by cab. With plentiful permit parking and no waiting list, the coast road will swiftly take you into the heart of Brighton & Hove whilst nearby Wilson Road will take you up the hill to links to the A23 for London, or the A27 which will take you to the National Park or to the county town of Lewes. And now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place along this stretch of the beach, including restoring historic buildings and a new Lido, and discussions are on- going about a neighbouring site.

One of Brighton’s best kept secrets, this hidden street with plentiful permit parking is one which when found people tend to stay, and as homes here do not appear on the market often there is a friendly community, so you won’t feel isolated if you are new to the south coast. With an impressive, secure entrance and double glazed windows, this sunny apartment spans a generous 81.01m2 (871.98 sq. ft.) and designers will spot where you could ramp up the glamour over time.

Inside, the hallway is lined with storage which is a good start, and to the left, the light and airy living dining room has 5.40m x 3.54m (17’8 x 11’7) of versatile floorspace to enjoy. A large window almost fills the west wall to frame leafy, open views across the gardens of the Renaissance styled French Apartments to a glimpse of sea, and a door leads to the enclosed balcony, used as a utility room but with 4.71m x 1.40m (15’5 x 4’7) most apartments use it as a space in which to entertain – and appreciate the glimpse of the sea over the manicured gardens opposite.

At the heart of the apartment, so easy to reach, the kitchen is a modern classic planned to make the most of the space with efficient storage, practical working surfaces and an integrated gas hob and electric oven beneath a hood as well as plumbing for a washing machine.

Simple but stylish, the first of the bedrooms opens to the balcony for morning coffee, and with 3.73m x 2.60m (12’2 x 8’6) there is plenty of room even with a double bed in it. Next door, the bathroom has a luxury whirlpool bath with a shower above it, a vanity unit beneath the hand basin and a warming rail for towels.

Facing east for the morning sunshine and looking over a flowing metropolitan scene to the coast, you don’t feel hemmed in the big, bright principal bedroom with an astonishing 5.0m x 3.84m (16’4 x 12’7) in which to unwind and fitted wardrobes already, and the en-suite bathroom is big too, with a shower attachment on the bath, modern hand basin and heated rails for towels.

Agent says:
“With a café on the corner and a local high street, the beach, waterfront restaurants, a golf course and a park with sports facilities are also within walking distance if you don’t want to drive. It is worth noting that substantial improvements are taking place on the neighbouring Black Rock Beach and approach to the Marina, as well as discussions being underway relating to residential accommodation on the undeveloped land inland from the block.”

Where it is:
Shops: 2 minutes, Marina 10 minute walk, The Lanes about 25 on foot, 7-10 by cab.
Train Station: Mainline 15-20 minutes by bus.
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 minutes, Park 5 minutes on foot.

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Steiner, Roedean.