College Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Good to go as a chic 1st buy or investment, this big, bright studio on the raised ground floor of a substantial Victorian house is in fashionable Kemptown Village. A stroll from an al fresco lifestyle and opposite the leafy façade of Brighton College, it’s 2 blocks from beaches with café bars, a new Lido, volleyball courts and Yoga centre. For professionals, the County Hospital is a 3 min walk, Amex, the law courts and police station are 10-12 on foot and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London are 7 minutes by cab (15 by bus). Light and airy with classic proportions there’s 24.6m2 (265 sq. ft.) to enjoy with a sociable, open plan layout in the inviting studio, and the shower room plenty of space and natural light.

One of the most exclusive locations in the city, The Village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a Co-Op, post office and weekly farmer’s market, a scenic 15 minute stroll along the seafront or St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) takes you either to the cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place along the seafront.

In brief:
Style First Floor studio apartment in period terrace house
Type Spacious studio, shower room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit Zone H, no list
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
In a fashionable location, this elegant studio has easy access to all the city has to offer – and an ice cream shop and café on the corner of the street. Tucked away from the tourist trail the studio is spacious and secure with a grand front door secured by an answer system and this apartment, with generous proportions, is on the ground floor which is raised above the street for light and privacy.

Inside, the hushed hallway has space for coat hooks and ahead, spanning 4.5m x 4.93m (14’9 x 16’2) with a large bay window to frame the tree-lined façade of Brighton College, the studio room is a classic beauty with ample floorspace in which to create defined areas where you can relax or enjoy time with friends and family. The ceiling is high, so the room is restful and the stylish kitchen is tucked into one corner of the room, so although sociable it doesn’t dominate the whole space.

Well designed to deliver plenty of storage, streamlined kitchen units are topped by practical working surfaces. There’s an integrated hob and oven beneath a hood to ensure the space stays fragrant and there’s designated space for a fridge freezer if you like to entertain at home– although don’t forget the village has plenty of cafes, bistro bars and restaurants to choose from.

Across the entrance hall, the chic shower room has all you need including natural light, a warming rail for towels and at 2.86 x 1.58m (6’1 x 5’2) there is plenty of space for storage.

Agent says:
“Bright and spacious, this fabulous studio apartment is a rare find in this very popular part of the city, bordered by beaches with a friendly, village atmosphere and just a few minutes’ walk from major employers including the County Hospital.”

Owner’s secret:
“The shops open early and close late if you’re a health professional or flying in from Gatwick, and although the Village has all you need, you can stroll to the arts venues and restaurants of the Lanes or to the waterfront restaurants and cinemas of the Marina.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min walk, The Lanes and Marina 10-15
Train Station: Brighton 10-15 by bus, 25-30 to walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 5 minutes, Queen’s Park about 8

Closest Schools;
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market- and it is bordered by the sea. The local beaches have a host of amenities including a sauna spa, lido, volleyball courts and cafes. Within a few minutes of the international shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatres of the historic heart of the city it is conveniently located for Amex, the law courts, Brighton University and the hospital as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces and host arts events in the numerous city festivals. The whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car, the station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is easy to reach and if you need a car permit zone H has no waiting list.