St. Georges Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

**Guide Price: £350,000 - £375,000**

A sunny eyrie in fashionable Kemptown Village, this 2 bed maisonette forms two upper storeys of a beautiful, Grade II listed building on a quiet one-way lane where permit parking has no waiting list. Private with a stylish finish in every room, shops and cafés are at the end of the terrace and it’s just 3 mins walk from the County Hospital and beaches with café bars, a Lido, volleyball courts and Yoga centre. Amex is 10 mins on foot and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Lewes, Gatwick and London are 7 mins by cab (15 by bus). Inside, a generous 77.1m2 (830 sq. ft.) combine period proportions with a contemporary lifestyle, where a spacious living dining room has a period fireplace to enjoy and the streamlined kitchen has a high-spec finish. The airy bathroom is good to go, and both bedrooms are comfortable doubles, the principal with built-in wardrobes ready to fill.

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 refurbishment of Victorian walkways taking place along the seafront.

In brief:

Style 2nd and 3rd floor maisonette in Grade II terrace house
Type 2 beds, 1 bath, living dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Parking Permit Zone C, no waiting list
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:

Remarkably quiet for its chic location within walking distance of the sea and picturesque heart of the city, this bow fronted beauty is one of 5 Grade II listed buildings, built to face south and embrace the Sussex sunshine. Spanning two whole floors at the top of the building there is no-one above you, and all improvements have been sympathetic to the property which has kept its integrity. With unspoilt proportions, the living dining room is a private retreat where the broad, south bay bathes the room with light. There’s a beautiful period fireplace to enjoy, elegant coving and a ceiling rose high overhead, and even the radiator is in keeping with the age of the building -and ensures a warm welcome.

Across the hallway – which has a deep cupboard - the kitchen is bright and cheerful with streamlined units delivering great storage and user-friendly solid wood surfaces to work with. Well planned, it’s good to go with a high-spec 5 ring gas hob beneath a hood, a fan oven at eye-level and plumbing is in place for a washing machine.

Next door, the modern bathroom has all you need including a shower above the bath, natural light, smart tiling and spacious shelving. Upstairs, the landing has a cupboard whilst at the back, the guest bedroom’s simple but stylish with good ceiling height and calm decoration. Spanning the whole of the front of the building, the principal bedroom is a restful refuge, light and airy with space for quiet study and ample, custom built wardrobes to fill.

Agent says:

“Kemp Town Village is very popular with health workers and local professionals as it is a quiet but central location with easy access to main employers including the hospitals, Brighton College and Amex – and they also love the proximity to the sea, parks (East Brighton Park has football and leads to the Downs) and the famous al fresco lifestyle of the village.

There are plenty of cafés, bistro pubs and restaurants to choose from just around the corner. Inside all of the rooms have generous, Regency proportions with high ceilings and big windows, so the apartment is always light and inviting. 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.