Kingscote Way, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

** Guide Price £350,000 - £375,000 **

Feel on top of the world in this chic, central two bedroom apartment where a private balcony has a glimpse of the sea and a large communal roof garden is perfect for parties. At the pedestrian only heart of the award winning New England Quarter it is unusually quiet, and up on the top – second- floor, it has fabulous, open views so you don’t feel hemmed in. Three minutes from the station and the vibrant al fresco lifestyle and shopping of North Laine this eco sensitive home has a big open plan living room which spans from east to west to follow the sun from its rise to its setting, which you can enjoy with friends when you spill out to the sheltered balcony. Perfect for investors, family or if you want to share, a central bathroom is ready to refresh and restore and both bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room, are inviting doubles. Soaring above a peaceful garden courtyard and walkway, the local pedestrian square has a Sainsbury’s, a Japanese store and a restaurant so people like to gather here for lunch in the sun, and 2 minutes from a popular primary school and just 10 -15 minutes from the beach, it will be easy to meet people if you are new to the city.

** Guide Price £350,000 - £375,000 **

In one of the premier blocks within the development with a pedestrian walkway at the front and planted courtyard at the back, this top, 2nd floor apartment is quiet and sunny, and one of only two apartments which share a broad walkway it is also very private and secure. Inside, the hallway has two big cupboards, and introduces you to the high ceilings which come with the exclusive top floor position and continue throughout this spacious home.

Light and airy, the sun filled living room offers sophisticated open plan living with large windows almost filling the east wall to frame open views which sweep over the communal rooftop garden to the striking façade of ‘The Ark’ (Wagner’s church of 1874) and on to the hills of Hanover. There is plenty of room for work, rest or play and in the far wall, a door opens to a west facing balcony with space for a table and chairs and views over a glittering cityscape to an open horizon and a shimmer of sea. Safely tucked away from the in/out flow behind a social peninsular island where the hob and oven are facing the dining area, the streamlined kitchen is well planned and good to go with a Bosch touch induction hob and oven beneath a hood offering a choice of lighting levels, a fridge and freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine.

Central to the apartment, the luxury bathroom is bright and cheerful with a shower above the bath and sleek storage beneath the hand basin. Close by, the first of the double bedrooms is simple but stylish with plenty of floorspace to work with and fitted wardrobes, and looking over a pedestrian walkway there is no passing traffic. Not to be outshone, the peaceful principal bedroom is also ready for your move with calm décor, ample built in storage, generous space even with a double bed in situ and a chic en suite shower room.

Outside, the roof terrace is large and sunny with wonderful views to share and beautifully designed to get the sun all day, there are plenty of more sheltered areas as well as scope for private suppers or larger gatherings.

Leasehold – 146 years remaining
EPC – D
Council Tax Band - D

Agent says:

“One of the first of its kind in our innovative, coastal city this exciting development re imagines the way we live, offering an eco- sensitive, traffic free environment in a fabulous location.”

Owner’s secret:

“We needed to be close to the station and fell in love with the peaceful environment – it is super quiet with no traffic at the front or the back, and we do feel a little continental when we sit with a glass in hand and people watch over the main square. Our neighbours are friendly and we often join them on the roof terrace which has amazing views. The square is sociable, as lots of locals sit there for lunch who always say hello and it is very useful to have Sainsbury’s on the doorstep which opens early and closes late if you work at the hospitals or commute.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Sainsbury’s 1 minute, North Laine/Queen’s Road/London Road 3 to walk

Train Station: Brighton 3 minute stroll

Seafront or Park: The Level 5 minutes, Seafront about 10

Closest schools:

Primary: St Bartholomew’s

Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean

Private: Brighton College, Brighton and Hove High

Three minutes from the station serving Gatwick and London and with world famous boutiques, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres to explore on the doorstep you will enjoy the best of the Brighton lifestyle as the beach is also easy to reach. Close to green spaces which host arts events during festivals, local schools are good – and there is a wide age range within this development. For those who love the outdoors, the South Downs National Park as well as the waterfront restaurants and yacht club of the Marina are easy to reach by bus or cab – and don’t forget our famous horse race days! If you need a car, there is a secure car park nearby the current vendors use, and it is well connected for the A23/A27.