Portland Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

**Guide Price: £300,000 - £325,000**

An ideal home or high end investment this 1 bed luxury retreat with a private entrance at the front and tranquil courtyard at the back is within Busby’s 1826 Grade II listed Portland Place which steps down to frame the sea. Inside 59.60m2 (641 sq. ft.) of stylish rooms blend classic proportions with elegant contemporary design. The al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village is around the corner, both Brighton College and the County Hospital are within a 5 min walk and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 10 mins by cab – 15 by bus. With large windows and high ceilings, built in an age reliant on natural light this lower floor apartment has plenty of it. The elegant living dining room has beautiful proportions and a large picture window to bring the outside in, there’s a separate but social kitchen which leads to the courtyard, the bathroom is stylish and the beautiful bedroom is restful with a walk in closet.

The Village has plenty of amenities including a Co-Op, grocers, butchers, bookstore, pharmacy and a weekly farmer’s market, the local beaches have café bars, yoga, open air pool and a sauna, and the area is well served for green spaces which hold events during our legendary festivals – and the Royal Pavilion and art centres are a 15-20 minute stroll along the promenade.


In Brief:
Style Lower floor apartment in Grade II Regency terrace 149 yrs on lease
Type 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floorplan
Outside Space Private courtyard
Parking Permit zone H, no list
Council Tax Band: B

Why You’ll Like It:
One of Brighton’s finest addresses at the heart of Kemptown Village with independent shops, cafés and bars on your doorstep but out of hearing, this light and airy apartment is a Grade II listed beauty, with its own grand, gated entrance.
Inside, the hushed hallway is a timeless classic where discreet built in storage includes an unusually spacious box room and at the far end of it, the elegant living dining room is light and airy. With 5.05 x 4.52m (16’7 x 14’10) there is ample space for work, rest or play and simple but stylish decoration keeps the focus on the large window which brings the outside – and plenty of sunlight- in.

There’s an easy flow to the separate but sociable kitchen which opens to the courtyard for seamless entertaining, and perfect for every day but also for parties it has ample storage, practical layout and sensible surfaces. Good to go, integrated appliances include an integrated touch induction hob, oven and fridge, and plumbing is in place for a washing machine.

Outside, the courtyard is an oasis of calm at the end of a busy day in the city or on the beach, and with space to share, it’s the obvious place for friends to gather before walking out to explore the village or enjoy the famous historic heart of the city.

Returning inside, the chic bathroom has shower above the bath and a designer finish in the metro tiling and vanity unit beneath the hand basin.
With charm, character and two big windows to bring in the morning sunshine, the principal bedroom at the front has 3.25 x 3.2m (11’10 x 10’6) in which to unwind and a large walk in closet to keep the space relaxed and uncluttered.

Agent says:
“Bright and spacious, this glamorous 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. The seafront is at the end of the terrace and the local beaches have a lot to explore. The Village has all you need, including St George’s Church which hosts music events and talks during festivals, and it has an abundance of good restaurants and bistro bars to try although you can also stroll to the arts venues and restaurants of the Lanes or to the waterfront restaurants, casino, health club and cinemas of the Marina – or take a cab or bus. Queen’s Park has a pond and tennis club whilst East Brighton Park leads to fantastic countryside walks and has a café for breakfast after, and although you don’t really need a car here, the bonus is that zone H has no waiting list.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min, The Lanes and Marina 10-15 mins walk
Train Station: Brighton about 15 by bus, 30 to walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 1 mins, 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, yoga centre 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 the County, General and Nuffield Hospitals, Amex, the law courts and universities 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.