Sussex Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

A secret sanctuary with a private patio to enjoy, this beautifully refurbished one bedroom apartment is a sociable find in Kemp’s Grade I listed Sussex Square, which also has use of the famous gated enclosures with a tunnel to the beach. Ideal as a luxury retreat or high end investment 10 mins drive from Brighton Station’s direct trains to London and about 7 from the cultural heart of the city, this spacious home offers a sophisticated lifestyle over 74.9m2 (806.2 sq. ft.). On the lower floor of a building within the prime south facing terrace of this magnificent Regency square, built in an age reliant on natural light it has plenty of it, and it also has a gated entrance. Inside an elegant open plan reception has plenty of space should you wish to work from home, there is a guest bathroom and the tranquil principal bedroom enjoys an en-suite shower room. One of the finest addresses in the city close to the waterfront restaurants of the Marina, there is a friendly local high street, the al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown which hosts the hospital and Brighton College are on the doorstep, and the famous lanes are a scenic 20-15 minute stroll along the promenade or St. James’s Street (on the Pride route).

In brief:
Style LGF apartment in Grade I listed seafront, garden square 1823-27
Type 1 double bedroom, 2 bathrooms, open plan reception, hall with storage
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space Private patio, Grade II gated garden enclosures with a tunnel to the beach
Parking Permit zone H no waiting list
Council Tax Band: B

Conceived by Thomas Kemp and built by Thomas Cubitt between 1823-1827 as Belgravia by the Sea, Grade I listed Sussex Square is recognised as one of the of the UK’s most important Regency treasures and is one of only a few in our coastal city which have private gardens for the residents, and is possibly the only listed Regency, garden development on a south facing seafront.

This private apartment is in a magnificent building in the exclusive south facing terrace, once home to Thomas Kemp himself, opposite the first of two gated gardens for the residents. With an entrance tucked privately away behind a gate, inside the hallway is a classic with plentiful built in storage, a guest shower room with a w.c. and limed oak flooring which continues into the spacious open plan reception.

With two large windows to bring in the light, there is a feature fireplace with exposed bungaroosh – the fabric of the Regency house- to enjoy. Classic proportions are inviting and there is generous ceiling height, ambient lighting available and 7.06 x 4.75m (23’2 x 15’7) of floorspace when you want to share. Freshly refurbished with a high end finish, the streamlined kitchen area is behind a sociable breakfast bar with marbled surfaces and splashbacks of aquamarine to gently remind you that you are in a seafront square. There’s ample storage with practical working surface and integrated appliances include a touch induction hob and electric oven beneath a hood as well as a micro/combi oven at eye level.

Quiet and comfortable at the back, the principal bedroom is a tranquil sanctuary with 3.89 x 3.84m (12’9 x 12’7) in which to unwind and both a window and a door to the patio making it light and airy. With plenty of charm and fashionable custom made plywood storage around the bed it is ready for your move and with a fabulous en-suite bathroom of 2.50 x 2.4m (8’2 x 7’10), you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent says:
“In a prime but quiet location within an iconic Regency square leading to the beach, this spacious apartment would suit professionals who work in the city/commute or investors as it is only a 7 minute walk to the County Hospital – 4 by bus – with major employers, the station to Gatwick and London and the cultural heart of the city within a 10 minute radius by bus or cab.”

Owner’s secret:
“The square is beautiful, and you can be sociable in the gardens or entertain privately in the patio. The apartment has a light and easy flow with plenty of space both inside and out, and this is a magnificent historic setting set around manicured gated enclosures with direct access to the beach – and plenty of permit parking! This is a vibrant seaside city where there is always so much to do whatever you’re into and whatever age you are. Local amenities include a High Street as well as a popular café and restaurant Marmalade and bistro bar Busby & Wilds around the corner, the nearby park leads to the Downs and there are new beach bars/cafés, a Lido, and a yoga centre to explore on the Kemptown seafront.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 3 minutes, Georgian Lanes a 20-25 minute walk, 7-10 by cab
Train Station: Brighton about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: The beach is reached through the tunnel in the gated gardens

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

In one of Brighton’s most glamorous locations within walking distance of the Marina with its cosmopolitan waterfront restaurants, health club, shops and cinemas, this beautiful apartment has use of 7.5 acres of Grade II listed gardens which have a tunnel to the beach said to have inspired the rabbit hole in Lewis Carrol’s ‘Alice through the Looking Glass’. For the exclusive use of the residents of the Kemptown Estate they are not only private and secure, but also a social focal point of a vibrant and inclusive community. A fifteen minute walk past the County Hospital and award winning Brighton College takes you to the heart of Kemptown with its fashionable al fresco lifestyle, patisseries, bars and restaurants, whilst a scenic 20-25 minute seafront stroll – or 7 minute cab ride- takes you to the picturesque cultural heart of our legendry coastal resort.