Sussex Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

With use of 7.5 acres of listed gardens for the residents with a tunnel to the beach this elegant, 1 bed apartment in Kemp’s masterpiece Sussex Square discreetly blends Regency proportions with a contemporary lifestyle including a home office which could double as an occasional bedroom for guests. Just 10 mins drive from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London and about 7 by cab (or a scenic 25 min seafront stroll) from the picturesque cultural heart of the city, this property is very quiet on the 1st floor, and has 54.81m2 (589.36 sq. ft.) of sun-lit rooms in which to spread your wings.

Inside all of the rooms have high ceilings and big windows and the kitchen, at the heart of the home, is well organised. Quiet and comfortable the dual aspect bedroom is light and inviting, and the modern bathroom has all you need and a vintage finish. Grade I listed to acknowledge its classic beauty, there are friendly local shops, cafés and bistro bars close by and the County Hospital is an 8 min walk. Historic Kemptown has an al fresco lifestyle and plenty of amenities including a weekly farmer’s market, and the area is well served for green spaces which hold events during our legendary festivals.


In brief:

Style 1st floor apartment in Grade I listed Regency garden square 1823-27
Type 1 double bedrooms, study/guest bedroom, living room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floorplan
Outside Space Grade II gated garden enclosures with a tunnel to the beach
Parking Permit zone H no waiting list
Council Tax Band: TBC

Why you’ll like it:
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.
Adorned by Doric columns an impressive secure entrance opens to a hushed communal hall. Precious period detail includes a fine example of a Regency staircase which sweeps up to the first floor where this apartment is quietly located at the rear.

Through the front door, an inviting room decorated in a calm colour with plenty of storage has 3.75m x 2.66m (12’3 x 8’8) of versatile space which could be a dining area and a study as well as an occasional bedroom for guests as it has the airy bathroom with a shower over the bath next door.

There’s an easy flow along the level hall to the spacious kitchen. A welcoming social space, it is bright and cheerful and it is well planned with a central electric hob and oven, practical storage and working surfaces and plumbing for a washing machine.

Ahead, the living room is a generous 3.78m x 3.18m (12’4 x 10’5) and it is a peaceful retreat to enjoy come rain or shine.
Private and peaceful at the back, sunlight streams through a principal bedroom of dual aspect which has the serenity only a creative combination of classic dimensions and sensitive eye can deliver whilst fuss free decoration keeps the focus firmly on the open view at the back

Agent says:
“Uniquely private, this spacious apartment comes with gated gardens for use of the residents for a reasonable annual fee. In one of the most sought-after locations in the city it will attract professionals, investors and families, and now is the time to buy with improvements underway along the seafront.”

Owner’s secret:
“Grade I listed, this historic environment is a beautiful place to live and we have loved being so close to the sea and the use of the leafy enclosures which we enjoy all year around to appreciate the change of the seasons and there is an easy balance between being sociable in them but also being able to entertain privately inside. Close to the Marina, the Royal Pavilion and the National Park we have had great fun spending time in this vibrant seaside city where there is so much to do whatever you like to do, and local amenities include a High Street and our favourite café and restaurant Marmalade and bistro bar Busby & Wilds around the corner.”

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 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. There’s a local al fresco lifestyle and a fifteen minute walk (or local bus routes) takes you past the County Hospital and award winning Brighton College into the heart of Kemptown with its fashionable patisseries, bars and restaurants, whilst a scenic 20-25 minute stroll along the seafront or St James’s Street (on the Pride route) – or a 7 minute cab ride- takes you to the picturesque cultural heart of our legendry coastal resort.