Sussex Square Mews, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Quietly tucked away in a stylish, gated mews this 3 bed contemporary home close to the seafront has a glamorous roof terrace with views to the sea and an allocated parking space. A luxury retreat ideal for professionals, a family or investors, local amenities are around the corner, the Lanes are 7-10 mins by cab (or a scenic 25 min seafront stroll) whilst Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 15-20 min by bus. Architect designed, inside offers a sophisticated lifestyle with light and spacious rooms to enjoy where starting at the top, the stunning kitchen breakfast room flows out to the big roof terrace for al fresco entertaining with glorious coastal views, the inviting dining living room opens to a balcony looking over the pedestrian court, the peaceful principal room with a dressing area and en-suite shower room forms the whole of the first floor whilst on the ground floor, two more quiet bedrooms are comfortable, one with access to a private patio which backs onto Brighton’s famous Secret Garden, and between them, so they don’t share a wall, the bathroom has a fabulous finish.

Quiet but convenient, this is an easy going, friendly area. Always popular with locals seeking quality homes with parking between the beach and the countryside – both within walking distance- investors are noticing that this is a well-connected area only 10 mins walk from the County Hospital, where good schools include Brighton College, with quiet nights and buses to every part of the city. And now is the time to buy with substantial improvements underway along the seafront and discussions taking place about residential housing on a plot which will be out of sight and hearing.


In Brief:
Style: Contemporary end of terrace house 2007, chain free
Type 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + top floor w.c., living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space West balcony, west roof terrace, east patio
Parking Allocated gated space, bike store
Council Tax Band E

Why you’ll like it:
If you have a busy lifestyle this is the perfect retreat, tucked away in a well -connected, gated community in a great area with a laid back, social vibe. Architect designed so the entertaining rooms are elevated for uninterrupted light and great views, this was the show home for the development and has a flawless finish with the wall of glass at the top recently refurbished and the high-spec en-suite bathroom installed about 4 years ago.

Inside, the hallway is hushed and the first of the quiet bedrooms is at the front. A generous single with open views across the pedestrian courtyard, it could be used as a private home office/consulting room where visitors wouldn’t disturb the rest of the house. Next door, the central bathroom has a shower above the contemporary bath, and touches of luxury include a bidet, warming rails for towels, designer tiling, downlit glass shelving and a lit mirror above the vanity unit.

At the back of the house, the guest room is light and inviting with plenty of space to unwind in. Sliding doors lead out to a private patio, which is pet secure and backs onto the leafy grounds of the Secret Garden, so it’s very quiet, too.
Luxuriate in the all the space offered by the 1st floor principal suite which embraces the Sussex sunshine, extending into a broad box bay where you can enjoy the sunsets. Spanning the full width of the building it is a calm, relaxing refuge. A stylish dressing area lined with streamlined storage leads to a chic bathroom, where high end fittings include a dual head shower system over the bath and a lit, heated mirror.

Shimmering in silver at the heart of the home, sunshine streams through the large living dining room – and there’s a west facing balcony ideal for friends to spill out to. A classic beauty with crisp white walls, floor to ceiling plantation shutters to screen the room from the mid-summer heat and engineered wood flooring which can be sanded underfoot, there is ample space in which to work, rest or play and it’s worth noting that the living room is big enough as it is to offer options without compromise -the dining area, once the 4th, double bedroom, could easily be restored.
With the wow factor the moment you walk in, the kitchen breakfast room on the top floor is spectacular. The west wall of glass sweeps open to the large roof terrace with views south to the sea and west across the peaceful courtyard – where no cars pass. With streamlined, high gloss units, practical working surfaces and a choice of lighting levels (don’t miss the mini spotlights which look like stars!) it’s good to go with space for an informal table. Integrated appliances include a gas hob and fan oven beneath a hood, a fridge and freezer - and a dishwasher and washing machine. Hidden away is a discreet w.c. for guests.

Outside, the roof terrace is a rare, west facing sun trap open to the south with glittering views to the English Channel. An oasis of calm, it’s the ideal spot to soak up the quietude of its unique mews location where it’s easy to forget that you’re within walking distance of the vibrant city centre, although it’s also perfect for the sociable, al fresco lifestyle Brighton is famous for!

Agent says:
“This luxury retreat with a stylish finish both inside and out is a great home or investment with the sea, parks and hospital only a few minutes away on foot and the city centre just a short drive. As the owners are relocating, it is chain free, and the vendors are willing to discuss certain items eg plant pots and light fittings, which were bought specifically for the house.”

Owner’s secret:
“Warm in the winter but light and airy during summer, this house is always welcoming and it is also easy to maintain. Private and quiet inside, the parking makes life easy and it suits a busy lifestyle as the mews is secure. The 8 houses own the management company so the site is well looked after. Although the patio is a lovely place to join guests for a relaxed morning coffee, my favourite place is being with friends on the roof terrace enjoying the view. Kemptown Village is on the doorstep where the beaches have an outdoor pool, yoga centres and café bars to explore, local shops, a supermarket and cafes are just around the corner and the waterfront restaurants, cinemas and health club of the marina are a short stroll. Local schools are nearby and include Brighton College, and there is easy access to all that Brighton has to offer -there is something for everyone- as well as almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3-4 mins walk, Brighton Marina and Kemptown Village 5 mins by car
Train Station: Brighton mainline best 10 mins cab ride
Seafront or Park: East Brighton Park & Nature Reserve 5-8 mins walk, seafront 2 mins by car, 6 on foot

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Lukes, Woodingdean
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BIMM, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton Girls

Close to the sea, the waterfront restaurants of the marina and with easy access to East Brighton Park’s sports facilities and café with footpaths to protected Downland, this is a sought after area favoured by professionals, families and investors. Shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby and the city centre is swift to reach. Nearby, Eastern Road takes you to the hospital and cultural heart of the city in about 7 minutes whilst Warren Road swiftly connects with the A23/A27 - a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities, Lewes or airports quickly. There’s a regular and rapid bus service covering the city and the coast, and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links London and Gatwick, is about a 10 minute drive or 15- 20 by bus.