West Drive, Brighton

Nestled within a prestigious period building, this immaculately presented three-bedroom apartment spans nearly 2000 sq ft, seamlessly merging classic elegance with contemporary allure. Recently refurbished, the property exudes sophistication and style, offering a serene retreat tucked behind mature gardens, opposite the picturesque Queen’s Park. Boasting a private patio and access to a communal garden, it epitomizes luxurious urban living at its finest.

•Ground floor apartment in a Victorian villa
•2 bedrooms & a large study / cinema room / games room
•Beautiful open plan reception room and kitchen
•2 bathrooms
•2 allocated parking spaces
•Private patio, communal gardens and own entrance
•Exquisite interior design and generous proportions

The Property: - Sweep up to Queens Park Villa along a private drive, tucked away from Queens Park but surrounded by manicured gardens and mature trees. This elegant apartment can be found within the ground floor of the villa, bearing the incredible proportions, tall windows and original features of the period. Attractive on approach, the canopied, stuccoed façade is architecturally striking, having been expertly maintained since its inception in 1851 as a single dwelling for a prominent lawyer of the time. It was then converted during the 1980s into sizable apartments which have held their appeal and value over the years, offering a tranquil and luxurious lifestyle for the residents.

For professionals and families alike, this beautiful home offers space for entertaining and relaxation in a vast, open plan reception room, and both king size rooms are exceptionally spacious. For those working from home, the home office has space for two, and socialising can spill outside during the summer.
Stepping inside, it is immediately clear this property has been renovated by those with a refined eye for interior design and a respect for period property. The private front door opens to a wide and welcoming entrance hall with space for furnishings and deep cupboards for hanging coats and concealing household items. A natural light well and spotlights illuminate the space which passes the versatile study, then turns, leading to the incredible living room.

Streamlined in white with freshly painted walls and woodwork to complement wood flooring, the neutral yet stylish palette works with many styles of furnishing. With so much space, the room can be arranged as you please with defined areas for formal dining, relaxation and cooking. Seamless, handle-free cabinetry provides a wealth of kitchen storage alongside premium integrated appliances and a generous breakfast bar with seating for informal drinks and meals. A vast sash window and glazed door frame verdant views over the garden, opening to the full width patio which becomes a welcome extension of the home for alfresco dining during summer. This steps down to communal gardens which are seldom used, so feel perfectly private and have been beautifully maintained, forming a glorious backdrop to the room.

While incredibly spacious, the bedrooms also feel homely with soft grey carpet underfoot and space for sumptuous furnishings. Bedroom two enjoys access to a walk-in wardrobe with ample clothes and shoe storage solutions for two, plus Jack & Jill access to the main bathroom, lined in pale stone with both a wet-room shower and a gleaming white bath suite. The principal bedroom has a private en suite in the same chic design but with a double width shower and dual basins.

Vendor’S Comments: - “We were blown away by the light, space and privacy within the apartment when we first viewed it and have enjoyed making the space our home in the years since. It has been fully renovated within the last 4-years, using only fine quality materials, so we are really happy with the results and feel confident they will last the test of time.

The location is amazing with Kemptown, Queens Park and the beach nearby. This area has a unique culture of its own and a vibrant energy, then during the summer it comes alive with festivals and music.”

Good To Know: - Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 20 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min bus ride
Seafront or Park: Queens Park 1 min walk, Seafront 8 min walk

Education:

Primary: Queens Park Primary School
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College and Prep, Montessori School

This attractive apartment sits just minutes from the seafront and fashionable Kemp Town Village with its eclectic shops, cafes and bars, the theatres and Lanes are also just a short walk. The lush green spaces of Queens Park are within easy reach and there are regular buses to the mainline station with its excellent links to Gatwick and London. The new Soho Brighton Beach House, Sea Lanes open air swimming pool, and beach sauna are within walking distance and there are a plethora of restaurants and gastro pubs in both Kemptown and nearby Hanover.