Lewes Crescent, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Paradise found, this quiet 1 bed apartment with use of 7.5 acres of manicured gardens and a tunnel to the sea is a fabulous 1st buy or high end investment complete with ample permit parking with no wait list. Opposite beaches with café bars, a lido, sauna spas and yoga centre to explore, this private apartment on the lower floor of a majestic building in Kemp’s Grade I Lewes Crescent spans a spacious 55.06m2 (592.66 sq. ft.) – and built in an age reliant on natural light it has plenty of it. Offering a great work/life balance, the County Hospital is just a 9 min walk, The Royal Pavilion and surrounding Lanes are 5-7 mins by cab (or a scenic 25-30 min walk along the promenade or St James’s Street -on the Pride route) and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London about 7-12 mins drive (15-20 by bus).

With classic interiors, a spacious living dining room invites company with a Regency style fireplace to enjoy whilst the high spec kitchen is within its own space behind folding doors, cleverly designed to be sociable whilst the working areas are out of sight. There’s a discreet w.c. for guests and the commitment to comfort continues in both the modern bathroom and the generous double bedroom, which is a restful refuge with fitted wardrobes to fill.

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 Lower ground floor apartment in Grade I Regency garden square 1823-27
Type 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom + 2nd w.c., living dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floorplan
Outside Space Use of Grade II garden enclosures with tunnel to beach
Parking Permit zone H no waiting list
Council Tax Band: A

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 Lewes Crescent is one of our coastal city’s finest address and has one of only a few private gardens for the residents which has a tunnel to the beach, which you will have access to for a reasonable annual fee.

One bed apartments are difficult to find in this sought after spot and this building looks over the sunny, garden enclosure. The impressive entrance is secure and this quiet apartment is quietly tucked away on the lower floor. Inside, the hallway introduces you to the classic tone of the interior design, painted in the historic hues of Farrow & Ball, and the ceiling rises to an impressive height, which continues throughout the apartment. A guest w.c. is discreetly hidden away and there is generous storage.

Ahead, double doors sweep open to the spacious living dining room. An inviting retreat where sunlight streams through large windows which line the far wall, you can relax or entertain in elegant seclusion in front of a Regency style fireplace. Tucked into its own space with doors which fold to reveal (or conceal) it, the stylish kitchen is cleverly designed so the clearing areas are out of sight of the dining area. A timeless pairing of shaker units topped by user friendly surfaces of solid wood, the electric hob and oven are integrated beneath the lit hood and plumbing is in place for a washing machine.

Private and peaceful at the back of the apartment, the bedroom is committed to quiet comfort with the restful proportions only Regency properties can deliver. Bathed in soft light which filters through the window to a light well, 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. En -suite, the light and airy bathroom has a shower above the modern tub, and there are also warming rails for towels.

Agent says:
“This apartment has a great balance with a quiet, private bedroom but plenty of space for sharing with friends, including the courtyard – and don’t forget you will have use of the beautiful, landscaped gardens leading to the beach.”

Owner’s secret:
“We have loved the quality of light in the apartment – sunny in the entertaining areas and gentle in the bedroom and it is wonderful to have the choice between the gardens and the sea away from the tourists, although the city centre is easy to reach when we want it.”

Where it is:
Shops: 2 mins, Marina 10 min walk, Lanes 7 mins by cab
Train Station: Brighton 15-20 mins by bus, 7-12 by cab
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 mins, Park 5 mins on foot

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Roedean

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.