New Steine, Brighton, BN2

***GUIDE PRICE £325,000 - £350,000***

In a beautiful Regency Garden square which frames the English Channel, this one-bedroom apartment on the prime first floor of a Grade II listed building has a west facing balcony from which to enjoy the central gardens, its fabulous coastal location, and its chic position off famous St James’s Street. An ideal first buy or high-end rental with a luxury finish – and a storeroom on the landing beneath with natural light and power, this spacious home blends classical proportions with a designer finish. An elegant living room enjoys floor to ceiling windows in the broad bay which opens to the balcony and the sea, a stylish kitchen has space for a bistro set and the double bedroom is both quiet and private at the back, with a glamorous shower room next door. The perfect place for friends to gather to stroll past the fountains of Old Steine to the vibrant theatres and festivals of our legendary party resort. This bohemian quarter of the city is a fashionable area close to the pier and Soho-House particularly popular with health, flight and teaching professionals as the hospital is a 10-15 minute stroll, local shops open at good hours, there’s a plethora of good schools all easy to reach and there is easy access to the station serving Gatwick and London.

EPC: C
Council Tax: A

In one of the few Regency Garden squares on our historic seafront, you get that holiday feel every time you leave the front door of this fabulous, period beauty less than 400 feet from the promenade with a view of the glittering pier whilst the shops, bars and restaurants of St James’s Street are at the other end of the one-way terrace.

Always popular because of its vibrant location, this part of the city has become even more fashionable as we have a new Soho-House, a Lido on a nearby beach is almost complete, significant improvements to the Victorian arches are under discussion and the Amex pedestrian plaza has plans to include shops, cafes and arts venues. This beautiful building is listed, and through an impressive entrance now secured by an answer phone system, the communal hall is cared for. Up a sweeping staircase past a surprisingly spacious storeroom which has a window and power, interesting if you want to work from home perhaps, stnc, this first-floor apartment opens to a hushed lobby with space for coats and bags.

With the wow factor from the moment you step in, the impressive reception celebrates Brighton’s Regency heritage with west facing triple windows stretching from the carpeted floor to a glorious, high ceiling so you can enjoy the vista even when sitting, or friends can spill out to the beautiful balcony. Stretching the full front of the building this is an ideal spot to relax in the Sussex sunshine, watch the sea and enjoy the changing of the seasons in the gardens inside or out! Indoors, precious period proportions are unspoilt in a room of historic charm, designed for stylish entertaining sometime after 1776 when the square surrounding the original ‘pleasure gardens’ on the site began to be laid out. The lighting can be dimmed, and the decoration is sophisticated – so you can move straight in.

Next door, the bright and cheerful kitchen has a great view over the gardens and their famous statue by Romany Mark Bruce. Streamlined units conceal organised storage solutions, plentiful working surfaces are practical, and the layout is skilled so that the washing areas are out of sight of the main room, so the current owner has removed the connecting door so the cook can be sociable. Integrated appliances are high spec and include a Bosch gas hob and electric oven, there are a choice of lighting levels, and the dark oak flooring is easy on the eye as well as easy to clean.

Quiet and private at the back of the building, the restful double bedroom is simple but stylish with ample room for wardrobes even with a double bed in situ. Looking over double depth gardens you won’t feel hemmed in, and it is also unusually private. Central to the apartment which spans the whole first floor, the attention to detail extends even to the glamorous shower room with a dual head shower, a smart hand basin with a mirrored cabinet above and painted cupboard below, a shaving/toothbrush point and a warming rail for towels.

Agent says:
“You can enjoy our famous Brighton lifestyle to the full with the beach, the garden which hosts events during festivals, and vibrant shops and bars on your doorstep.”

Owner’s secret:
“You can reach the whole city easily on foot or by bus, and there is plenty on offer, whatever you’re into! The shops and cafes along St James’s Street are really friendly, so if you’re new to Brighton, you will soon meet people.”

What’s around you:
Shops: St James’s Street 1 minute walk.
Train Station: Brighton Station is 10-15 minutes by bus.
Seafront or Park: Garden and seafront 1 minute walk.

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

Two minutes from the seafront and opposite the leafy gated garden, this sought after location offers an instant introduction to the glamorous Brighton lifestyle with access to shopping, restaurants, clubs and bars at the end of the square. Convenient for the art colleges, Amex and hospitals, Kemptown is also well served for parks which provide cool green spaces and also host events in our legendary city festivals. The international cultural heart of the city is a 10 minute scenic stroll along the seafront or enjoyable ramble down St James’s Street, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and the station with its fast links to Gatwick Airport and London is about a 15 minute walk- or 5 by cab. If you need a car, parking permit zone C has no waiting list.