Kemp Town Mews, Kemp Town, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Enjoy your own piece of Brighton’s fashionable past in this elegant 2 bed mews house with a pretty patio and allocated parking space for a car and a motorbike/kayak also has plentiful permit parking for visitors along the quiet one way street. Within a gated, historic courtyard believed to have been built for Samuel Courtauld when he owned 16 Lewes Crescent in the 1850’s, with a Neo-classical Victorian stable, carriage house and laundry block, the site was converted into luxury homes just a few mins walk from the sea and the Marina with local amenities around the corner, the Lanes about 7 mins by cab (or a scenic 25 min seafront stroll). Good to go as a coastal retreat or great investment, the County Hospital an 8 min walk and Brighton Station’s direct trains to London are easy to reach.

Inside offers 57.06m2 (614 sq. ft.) of elegant rooms to explore where the sociable ground floor (with a w.c. for visitors and a hatch to the separate kitchen) sweeps open to a paved patio, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, both bedrooms are quiet and comfortable, the generous single also offering a place from which to work from home, and the luxury bathroom has a high end finish.

At the back of the famous Sussex Square, this is an easy going, convenient area. Always popular with locals seeking quality homes between the beach and the countryside – both within walking distance- investors are now noticing that this is a well-connected area with quiet nights, plentiful permit parking and buses to every part of the city. And now is the time to buy with substantial improvements underway along the seafront.


In brief:
Style: Freehold house in gated historic mews
Type 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom + GF w.c.), living dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space Patio, shed in main court
Parking Allocated parking space for car, 2nd smaller space for motorbike/kayak etc
Council Tax Band tbc

Why you’ll like it:
If you have a busy lifestyle this is the perfect retreat, tucked away in a well-connected, area with a laid back, social vibe. Approached through an attractive gated courtyard surrounded by the residents patio areas, or through the gated allocated parking to the side, this house is tucked into a sheltered corner of the mews.

Inside, the hallway introduces the classic tone of the interior, painted in the historic hues of Farrow & Ball, and there’s a discreet w.c. for visitors tucked away. Ahead, the elegant living dining room is light and inviting with French doors at the back which sweep out to the patio and plenty of floorspace to relax into or to enjoy with friends. Ingenious design has a large hatch to include the stylish kitchen into this space, so the cook can be sociable but the main clearing areas are out of sight.

Bright and cheerful, the kitchen is well planned with ample storage and practical working surface. Good to go, the gas hob and electric oven are integrated beneath a lit hood, plumbing is in place for a dishwasher and a washing machine and there’s designated space for an under counter fridge freezer (don’t forget you’re surrounded by cafés and restaurants here!).

Outside, the patio garden is perfect for friends to spill out to and becomes an extension of the house during summer. Designed for easy maintenance, so you’ll have more time to enjoy it, this charming oasis of calm has a large, paved area, perfect for al fresco summers where traditional fencing and a gate make it child and dog friendly.

Upstairs, both bedrooms are simple but stylish. The guest room is a comfortable single with an alcove for storage, whilst the peaceful principal is a restful refuge with plenty of character. Convenient for both rooms, the airy bathroom has all you need with a timeless white suite, a shower above the bath – and a flawless finish.

Agent says:
“Good to go, this secluded refuge with shops, the sea and parks only a few minutes away on foot, this luxury home is a great buy in a quiet but connected area of the city.”

Owner’s secret:
“Easy to live in with a free flow to all the rooms and to the balcony, the apartment is warm in the winter but light and airy during summer. Quiet and secure, the location has suited our busy lifestyles with easy access to local shops, cafes and restaurants as well as to the beach and all the rest that Brighton has to offer – and we also have almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 mins walk
Train Station: Brighton mainline best 10 mins cab ride
Seafront or Park: East Brighton Park & Nature Reserve 5 mins walk, seafront 5 mins walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Lukes, Woodingdean
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BIMM, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Close to the sea, the waterfront restaurants of the marina and with easy access to protected Downland and East Brighton Park’s sports facilities and café, this is a sought after area favoured by professionals, families and investors. Shops, cafes and bistro bars are nearby and the city centre is swift to reach. Nearby, Eastern Road takes you to the hospital and cultural heart of the city in about 7 minutes whilst Warren Road swiftly connects with the A23/A27 in minutes - a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities, Lewes or airports quickly. There’s a regular and rapid bus service covering the city and the coast, and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links London and Gatwick, is about a 10 minute drive or 15- 20 by bus.