Sussex Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

With a big, private garden and use of 7.5 acres of manicured gardens with a tunnel to the sea, this beautiful 1 bed ground floor apartment is in Kemp’s Grade I Regency masterpiece, Sussex Square, one of the UK’s most important architectural treasures. Inside combines glorious Regency proportions with sophisticated design whilst outside there is ample permit parking with no waiting list. With a rare, private gate to Eastern Road and its bus routes into or out of the city, it’s ideal for professionals or investors with the County Hospital a 7 min walk, The Royal Pavilion and surrounding Lanes 6 mins by cab (or a scenic 25-30 min seafront stroll) and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London about 7 mins drive. Opposite beaches with café bars, a lido, yoga centre, and sauna-spa to explore, the café culture of Kemptown Village is around the corner and major employers are easy to reach.

With classically elegant interior design, none of the rooms are overlooked and sensitive improvements to the apartment include high grade oak flooring in all the main areas for an easy flow, and there’s also a 2nd w.c. for guests, great storage and a utility area discreetly tucked away. Lined with windows, the elegant living dining room invites company and looks across the large, landscaped garden to the spire of St Mark’s Church, whilst the high spec kitchen is within its own space and opens to the garden for al fresco entertaining. Quiet and private, the bedroom is a generous double with stylish decoration and opposite, the contemporary bathroom has a luxury finish.

This prime location in historic Kemptown offers an international al fresco lifestyle you don’t need to travel for and plenty of amenities including supermarkets, pharmacies and even weekly farmer’s market. The waterfront restaurants and boat trips of the marina are a short walk and the area is well served for green spaces which hold events during our legendary festivals – and nearby, East Brighton Park leads directly onto the South Downs.


In brief:
Style Ground floor apartment in Grade I Regency garden square 1823-27, SOF
Type 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom + 2nd w.c., living dining room, kitchen, utility area
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floorplan
Outside Space Large west garden, use of Grade II garden enclosures with tunnel to beach
Parking Permit zone H no waiting list
Council Tax Band: B

Why You’ll Like It:
Conceived by Thomas Kemp and built by Thomas Cubitt between 1823-1827 as Belgravia by the Sea, Grade I listed Sussex Square is one of our coastal city’s finest address and has one of only a few private gardens for the residents which has a private tunnel to the beach.
Ground floor apartments are difficult to find in this sought after square and this building looks over the sunny, south facing enclosure. The impressive entrance is secure and this quiet apartment is tucked away at the foot of a magnificent Regency staircase. Inside, the hallway introduces you to the classic tone of the interior design where a ceiling rises to an impressive height and both it and the high grade oak flooring continue throughout the apartment. A guest w.c. is discreetly hidden away, there is a huge under stair cupboard to fill and a second deep cupboard conceals power and plumbing for a washer dryer.

Ahead, the living dining room is an inviting retreat where sunlight streams through large windows which line the west wall, and with the wow factor when you walk in, you can relax or entertain in total privacy as the room looks across its big, walled garden to Grade II listed St Mark’s Church.

At one end of the room, a stylish kitchen is sociable without dominating the whole living area and opens to the garden for easy al fresco entertaining. Bright and cheerful, it showcases expert, efficient planning with ample storage and user friendly wood working surfaces – which also look great. Good to go, the high-spec induction hob and oven are beneath a hood, a microwave is at eye level, and the dishwasher, a fridge and a freezer are also all integrated for you.

Outside, the garden is an oasis of calm in the city, lit and landscaped for entertaining in style - and for ease of maintenance - so you’ll have more time to enjoy it. There’s plenty of space for seating and eating as well as a water source and power for parties. A feature hard to find, the gate leads to Eastern Road where nearby bus stops take you to the city centre and to Marmalade café which does lovely breakfasts, afternoon tea and even homemade ready meals if you don’t want to cook!

Returning inside, committed to quiet comfort, the principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary with the restful proportions only Regency properties can deliver. Bathed in soft light which filters through a frosted window, swan neck coving is high over your head, there are alcoves for wardrobes and the décor is calm, so you won’t need to change a thing. Across the hallway, the secluded bathroom has a high end finish where touches of luxury include a dual head shower above the contemporary tub whilst the hand basin has a vanity unit below it and a lit mirror above.

Agent says:
“In a prime location with both a private garden and use of the famous, gated enclosures which lead to the beach, this luxury ground floor home is in a beautiful building where Regency features remain unspoilt. All of the apartments are SOF and owner occupied, and yes! We’re told pets are allowed.”

Owner’s secret:
“The square is beautiful, and you can be sociable in the gardens or entertain privately inside. The apartment is unusually private and peaceful with a bright, easy flow and plenty of space for people to mill around in and the neighbours are lovely as well as friendly. This is a special, historic setting set around manicured gated enclosures with direct access to the beach – and we have plenty of permit parking with no waiting list! There is always something to enjoy here whatever you’re into and whatever age you are. Local amenities within walking distance include a High Street as well as popular café Marmalade and bistro bar Busby & Wilds around the corner, the nearby park leads to the open countryside of the Downs and there are new beach bars/cafés, a Lido, and a yoga centre to explore on the Kemptown seafront.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 3 minutes, Georgian Lanes a 20-25 minute walk, 7-10 by cab
Train Station: Brighton about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: The beach is reached through the tunnel in the gated gardens
Closest schools:

Primary: St Mark’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High

In one of Brighton’s most glamorous locations within walking distance of the Marina’s waterfront restaurants, health club, shops and cinemas, this beautiful apartment has use of 7.5 acres of Grade II listed gardens for a reasonable charge which have a tunnel to the beach. For the exclusive use of the residents of the Kemptown Estate they are not only private and secure, but also a social focal point of a vibrant and inclusive community. Past the County Hospital and award winning Brighton College, a 15 min walk takes you to the heart of Kemptown with its fashionable al fresco lifestyle, patisseries, bars and restaurants and hosts Pride, whilst a scenic 20-25 minute seafront stroll – or 7 minute cab ride- takes you to the picturesque cultural heart of our coastal resort.