Chichester Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Peaceful and private, this one bedroom apartment’s in a Grade I Regency house and has a charming patio as well as use of exclusive garden enclosures with a tunnel to the beach. Built in an age reliant on natural light, this stylishly decorated home on the lower floor has plenty of it, and as the Marina, Lanes and station are easy to reach, it’s a perfect first buy as well as of interest to weekenders and investors.


Facing the sea, the Grade I listed Chichester Terrace was the last to be completed in the Kemp Town Estate designed by Busby and Wilds for Thomas Kemp in 1825. Set back from the coast road by a wall, gardens and service road with permit parking, these glorious buildings with giant Doric porches surmounted by belvederes rise over five storeys, and this private apartment is quietly tucked away at the back.

Inside, the hallway’s inviting and lined with cupboards, so you know that storage isn’t a problem here, and there’s also a guest cloakroom thoughtfully hidden away. To your right, the elegant reception is beautifully decorated and provides ample space in which to relax or to entertain in style. The high ceiling is decorative, there’s a stately fireplace and broad French doors open to the surprisingly spacious patio, paved for ease of maintenance and which becomes another “room” of the apartment during summer.

Central to the apartment and looking over the patio, the kitchen is literally at the heart of the home and is a study in petite perfection with enough grey and white units as the wall units stretch right up to the ceiling. The electric hob and oven are integrated and there’s space for an under counter fridge, although don’t forget that there are a myriad of cafés, bars and restaurants on your doorstep to explore!

In the far wall, the door leads to the quiet double bedroom, simple but stylish with white walls and silver- grey carpet and the large window brings in restful views of the leafy patio. En suite, the bathroom’s tiled from floor to ceiling in a calm, natural colour to help you to relax and there’s a heated rail for towels, so you’ll feel properly pampered.

Agent's thoughts

"You have the best of all worlds as the Downs and the beach are nearby, local shops, cafes and bistro pubs serve your every immediate need and the enclosures have a lovely sense of community, but when you’re ready to chillax, you can retire to your private patio."

Owner's secret

“This location suits a busy lifestyle but you’ll enjoy the peace when you close the door behind you.”

Where it is

Shops: Local 2 minute walk, The Lanes a 5 minute cab ride

Train Station: Brighton Station about 15 minutes on the bus

Seafront or park: Garden enclosures 1 minute with tunnel to the beach

Closest schools

Primary: St Marks

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College, The Steiner School, Brighton and Hove High

This flat is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.