Charlotte Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

With the sea at one end of this beautiful Regency terrace and the alfresco, village lifestyle of Kemptown at the other, this two bedroom apartment blends elegant period proportions and a contemporary finish. An ideal first buy, trade up or rental with a cheerful east/west orientation it spans the whole of the ground floor of a handsome, historic building with a total of 48.1m2 (518 sq ft) in which to spread your wings, and the layout is practical but perfect for glamorous seaside living with an open plan living room at the front which has a stylish, fitted kitchen. Central to the apartment the deluxe shower room is fabulous and both of the double bedrooms are tucked away at the back with ample storage – and do not really share a wall. A fashionable area with a new Soho House, this surprisingly quiet quarter of the city is the perfect place for friends to gather to stroll to the vibrant theatres and festivals of out legendary party resort, and attracts professionals, commuters and international investors as it is within a 10 minute walk of Amex and its new pedestrian plaza, the County Hospital and The Lanes, and the station serving London and Gatwick is easy to reach by bus or cab.

EPC: C
Council Tax: B - £1,818.49/£1,363.87 (SINGLE)

Bay fronted, this stately building on a one way street with permit parking leading to the sea has an impressive frontage, and its grand entrance is secured by answer phone entry. Inside, the communal hall is tidy, and it is rare to find ground floor apartments available in this sought after location.

Inside, the hallway is welcoming with light coming in from the front and back. Ahead, the reception is light with glorious proportions and a broad bay in the west wall to bring in the Sussex sunshine, whilst the blonde wood flooring and spotlights overhead bring a sophisticated, contemporary finish to a room ideal for entertaining with a generous 5.89m x 3.98m (19’4 x 13’0) to work with. Tucked away behind a peninsular island, the streamlined kitchen is sociable but does not dominate the whole room and integrated appliances include a touch induction hob, electric oven and a hood to ensure the room remains fragrant, and there is a choice of lighting level if the evening is to be one of romance.

Past a chic shower room with a designer finish, the first of the double bedrooms is simple but stylish with fitted wardrobes and at 2.92m x 2.86m (9.7 x 9’5), it has space for a workstation. Either of the bedrooms could be used as the principal, or are good for sharers as at the far end of the passageway, the second of the double rooms is also ready to move into with two windows in the south wall, a wardrobe and high, fitted storage above the bed.

Agent says:
“You can enjoy our sophisticated Brighton lifestyle to the full from this exclusive location which is far quieter than its central position may suggest. Ideal as a home, if you are looking for an investment it is a sensible one near major employers and university buildings, so a car wouldn’t be necessary, and there is also an opportunity to purchase all three apartments which form the upper part of the building.”

Owner’s secret:
“You can reach the whole city easily on foot or by bus, and the shops and cafes along Upper St James’s Street and St James’s Street are really friendly, so if you’re new to Brighton, you won’t feel isolated!”

What’s around you:
Shops: Upper St James’s Street 1 minute
Train Station: 15-20 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 1 minute, New Steine Gardens 3 minutes

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

60 seconds from the seafront or cafes and bars, access to world famous shopping, restaurants, clubs and bars is swift, and just a few minutes’ walk from St James’s Street (on the Pride route) this sought after location offers an instant introduction to the glamorous and inclusive Brighton lifestyle. 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 and schools are good – including Brighton College. 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 25 minute walk- or 5 by cab. If you need a car, parking permit zone C has no waiting list.