Marine Gate, Marine Drive, Brighton, BN2

**GUIDE PRICE: £400,000 - £450,000**

This elegant two bedroom apartment in Brighton’s iconic Marine Gate embraces the sun and the sea from its own rare, south facing garden and comes with residents permit parking as well as use of large communal grounds. Designed in 1939 for glamorous coastal living, on the prime southwest corner of the east wing, this light-filled, ground floor home is lined with windows to make the most of the magnificent cliff top setting at any time of year. Inside a sensitive eye has created a luxury home with an Art Deco influence opposite the Marina which has waterfront restaurants, cinemas and a health club, and there’s also a local high street. The al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown (on the Pride route) is on the doorstep with the cultural heart of the city a scenic 25 minute seafront stroll - or 7 minutes by cab.

The spacious living dining room has glass to the south and west to frame a view which sweeps to open water. The stylish, contemporary kitchen is also good to go with ample storage, sleek quartz surfaces and high spec integrated appliances. The central bathroom has the fabulous statement 1930’s ‘porthole’ window, and both bedrooms are comfortable doubles which do not share a wall - and the principal room has a chic shower room en-suite. A host of services include manicured grounds, seasonal heating, hot water, 24 hour security and a concierge, and ideal for professionals, those who travel and investors, an onsite team can usually deal with any emergency repairs. Ideal as a home or for holidays, this sought after, landmark building has an active community with a wide age range so you won’t feel isolated, bus routes take you into or out of the city, the hospital and Brighton College are a 4 minute drive – or 20 on foot- and the direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 15-20 minutes by bus.



In brief:
Style Ground floor apartment, Art Deco seafront complex, lift
Type 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), living dining room, kitchen, utility area
Area Kemptown seafront
Floor Area
Outside Space Sole use south garden, communal gardens. Library, luggage drop
Parking Resident parking permit
Council Tax Band C

Why you’ll like it:
Designed for a sophisticated lifestyle on the Sussex coast, the famous Art Deco façade of Marine Gate has roared into the 21st century with energy efficient windows, secure entrances around a formal central garden at the front and glorious, wrap around, landscaped gardens for the residents. Looking over the protective harbour and waterfront restaurants of the Marina to the English Channel it is one of the most sought after destinations in the city. Known for its discreet security and concierge to meet and greet, Marine Gate’s friendly, inclusive community stocks a swap library, holds monthly coffee mornings and seasonal celebrations as well as hosting various clubs, and if you are looking for a lock up and leave, the security patrol will check your apartment upon request.

Reached through the impressive entrance or via its own rare, gated garden by the parking, this ground floor apartment is on the southwest corner of the block and with only neighbours above, it is very private. Inside, the central hallway is light and inviting with discreetly expensive Karndean flooring and two big cupboards, one ready for coats and the other with concealed power and plumbing for utility machines.
Celebrating its exclusive coastal location, the elegant living dining room has a south wall of glass framing inspiring views over the garden to the sea and a picture window to the west to frame the sunsets over open water. Ideal for entertaining with plenty of space for sofas and a dining table, you can enjoy the Sussex sunshine and soak up the inter-continental atmosphere at any time of year, and it opens to the sunny, sheltered garden – 1 of only 3 sole use gardens in this iconic, Art Deco beauty.

Outside, you can enjoy your own, delightful sun trap with sea views which is sheltered from the coastal breeze and most passing traffic by mature planting. A delightful haven with access to the permit parking and a limited right of way across in the case of fire, the annual maintenance charge also allows you use of the manicured, wrap around communal gardens.

Across the hall, the contemporary kitchen is well planned with streamlined storage which reaches the ceiling and fabulous, quartz surfaces. Everything is to hand from an integrated touch induction hob beneath a hood, a combi oven and fan oven are at eye level to avoid heavy lifting and high spec integrated appliances include a fridge, a freezer and a dishwasher.

Quiet and comfortable, the first of the double bedrooms has open views and is currently used as a home office. Next door, the glamorous bathroom has the famous porthole window and sensor lighting where you can bathe in glory, become restored beneath the shower above the tub and enjoy the luxury of a lit mirror and warm towels. Big and bright with sea views over the garden, the principal bedroom is a dream come true, and comes with a chic shower room which has a designer finish.

Agent says:
“Opposite the Marina with substantial improvements underway on the neighbouring Black Rock seafront and a new open air pool and beach bars within a short walk, now is the time to buy this luxury, coastal apartment with glorious sea views and gardens to enjoy!”

Owner’s secret:
“Designed around the sea views, the apartment is a relaxing bolt hole for me and a glamorous retreat for my family and friends where we enjoy the gardens and proximity to the beach and waterfront restaurants of the Marina just at the bottom of the path opposite. You can get a cab or a bus (which stops close to the garden gate) to the historic Lanes and theatres of the city, just a few minutes away. There’s a friendly community here, the building is well run with a maintenance man on call – the first 30 mins are usually free if you want lightbulbs changing or a painting hung -and the security patrol gives peace of mind whilst you’re away. The only personal bill you have is the electricity as the monthly charge deals with everything else. With easy access into or out of the city, there are also plenty of friendly local shops and amenities you can walk to.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 minutes, Georgian Lanes a 7- minute cab ride
Train Station: Mainline about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront opposite, golf club and park 5- minute walk

Closest schools:
Primary: St Mark’s St Luke’s
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Brighton is known for its beaches, arts festivals and international shopping – but also for its unique history, picturesque cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Opposite the Marina and close to a park, golf course and the South Downs National Park, Marine Gate is tucked away from tourists with plenty of local shops, bars and cafés serving your every need. If you don’t want to walk or drive, bus stops are just a few steps from the garden gate to take you into the city and station or out along our protected coast. For those who commute by car, there is on-site permit parking and access to the A23/A27 is swift.