College Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

**Guide Price: £250,000 - £275,000**

Beautifully refurbished, this bright 2 bed split level apartment is a great buy or investment. On the first floor of a substantial Victorian house, the relaxed al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village is at the end of the terrace and it’s also just 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 and stylish finish there’s 43.78m2 (471.24 sq. ft.) to enjoy and ideal for professionals, investors and sharers, it has a sociable, open plan layout, two comfortable, double glazed bedrooms which don’t share a wall and a fabulous shower room with a designer finish.

One of the most exclusive locations in the city, the village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a Co-Op, butchers, deli, bookstore 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 Royal Pavilion and the Lanes or waterfront restaurants of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place along the seafront.


In brief:
Style 1st floor apartment in period terrace house
Type 2 bed, 1 bath, open plan living dining room kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit Zone H, no list
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
In a fashionable location, this elegant apartment 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 property is spacious and secure with a grand front door secured by an answer system, and this apartment is on the first floor with rare, open views at the back.

Inside blends classic proportions with a stylish contemporary finish where the open plan living room has a vast west bay which almost stretches from floor to ceiling to bathe the room with light. Elegant coving is high overhead, guest friendly, stripped floorboards are underfoot and there’s 5.14m x 4.7m (16’10 x 15’5) for friends and family to join you. Great design has a super- efficient, streamlined kitchen lined along one wall, so it doesn’t dominate the whole space whilst having ample storage and working surfaces, and integrated appliances include an electric hob and oven beneath a hood to keep things fragrant, a fridge freezer and a wine cooler.

Central to the apartment, the well appointed bathroom is private with a dual head shower above the bath and the designer finish includes on-trend tiling and warming rails for towels.

Ideal for guests or if you want to share, the first of the double rooms is freshly decorated in calm hues, good quality carpet, and looking across a courtyard belonging to a retirement complex, it’s quiet and has surprisingly open views for this historic quarter of the city.

Private at the foot of broad steps, the principal bedroom is a peaceful retreat where you can relax in rare seclusion as this tranquil room is not overlooked, and with crisp white walls and thick silver grey carpet, you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent says:
“Kemptown Village is very popular with health workers, local professionals and those who work from home as it is a quiet but central location with easy access to main employers including the hospitals, legal quarter and Amex – and families love the good schools, proximity to parks and the famous al fresco, coastal lifestyle of the village.”

Owner’s secret:
“There are plenty of cafés, bistro pubs and restaurants to choose from just around the corner. Inside all of the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and big windows, so we don’t feel hemmed in even though we are within minutes of the historic city centre. The neighbours are friendly and considerate and there are plenty of places to choose from both along St. George’s Road and St. James’s Street if you don’t want to walk or bus into the Lanes (so you can be car free if you want to be as well). It’s worth exploring the Marina (within walking distance) as it has cinemas, waterfront restaurants, a casino and a health club, and you can stroll to the Royal Pavilion in 15 mins and cab back in 5.’

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min on foot, The Lanes and Pavilion 15-20 minute walk
Train Station: Brighton mainline 15-20 minutes by bus, 7ish by cab
Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 5 mins, Queen’s Park 10 mins walk

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

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op and a chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches. The hospital, law centres and Amex are nearby and the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street – which also hosts Pride. Buses into the city, along the coast and to the universities are nearby and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, both the A23/27 and coast road are easy to reach and at the time of writing, permit zone H has no waiting list.