Old Steine, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Big, bright and easy to live in, this two bedroom apartment is in a great position next to the Royal Pavilion and its gardens, less than 400 yards from the glittering Pier with the world famous shopping, restaurants and arts venues of the Lanes on the doorstep. Spanning the full depth of an impressive end of terrace period home and high above the traffic it spreads its wings from east to west so has the light all day, and the living room is spacious with a large hatch to a kitchen which has opportunity to add glamour so it is a good buy. Opposite the fountains of the Old Steine in the historic legal quarter of the city with commercial premises on the ground floor, it is also within walking distance of the courts, Amex and the station so it is ideal for professionals, investors or commuters.

Get that holiday feel every time you step out to fountains and gardens at the foot of the international shopping, bars and restaurants of the chic Georgian Lanes. Set well back from the street, a grand front door leads to a second secure entrance and a well organised communal hall shared by only 3 other homes – so there is only one apartment on each floor.

Up on the second floor it is surprisingly quiet for this central location, and ahead the spacious living room is inviting with fresh decoration and thick carpet which is right on trend. Two big windows frame historic views and the space invites company with scope for creating defined areas for seating and eating. Tucked into a separate room, the kitchen has been partially opened to make a hatch to the living area so the chef can be sociable whilst making as much mess as the recipe demands, unseen by guests. Budding designers will spot the chance to add value, but time is on your side as the kitchen is a classic black and white with an integrated gas hob, hood and oven, and plumbing is in place for a washer/drier.

Next door, the first of the double bedrooms also enjoys the fountains of the war memorial and leafy gardens of the Steine – which also hosts arts events during festivals – and a central bathroom has all you need including a swan neck shower above the bath and tiling to the ceiling. Quiet and calm looking over a little cul de sac at the back of the building, the second double bedroom has generous floorspace and the tall window reaches the ceiling – which is high.

Agent says:
“Light and spacious, this apartment is ready for your move and the location is ideal at the historic heart of our international city with the sea just a 5 minute stroll and the station only 15.”

Owner’s secret:
“You can reach the whole city easily on foot or by bus so you won’t need a car- and if you ever do there is a car club- and the shops, bars and cafes in the Lanes are really friendly so if you’re new to Brighton, you don’t feel isolated.”

what’s around you
Shops: The Lanes 1 minute to walk
Station: Brighton 10-15 minutes on foot
Seafront or Park: Sea 5 to stroll, Steine & Pavilion Gardens 1

closest schools:
Primary: Middle Street
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College

Ideal for commuters, trendsetters and investors this is a sought- after location within moments of fashionable shopping, restaurants, clubs, cinemas theatres- and a stone’s throw from the beach. Stylish and spacious, it is convenient for university buildings, art colleges and hospitals as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces but also host events in the numerous city festivals. Close to the commercial districts and cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and the station with its fast links to Gatwick Airport and London is a 15 minute walk.