Percival Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

In a fashionable, seafront location this beautiful, first floor, 2 bed balcony apartment looks obliquely to the sea. On the prime, southwest corner of a beautiful Grade II listed Regency terrace and reached by lift, this glamorous sun-lit home is a spacious find and offers an elegant, Mediterranean lifestyle just 10 mins drive from Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London and about 7 by cab (or a scenic 20-25 min seafront stroll) from the picturesque cultural heart of the city. Opposite beaches with café bars, a lido, yoga centre, and sauna-spa to explore, the café culture of Kemptown Village, which hosts the County Hospital, is around the corner and other major employers are also easy to reach.

Inside, every room enjoys glorious Regency proportions – and great interior design. Twin windows in the grand reception rise to over 3 meters to bring the stunning seaside location in, and rise to an iconic, wrought iron balcony ideal for friends to spill out to and enjoy the Sussex sunshine. Sociable but within its own space, the stylish kitchen is right on trend with a high-spec finish. Quiet at the back of the building, both bedrooms are good size doubles, the guest room, big enough for a king size bed, by a luxury shower room, and the blissful principal bedroom, which houses a super king size bed, is a restful retreat which has ample space in which to unwind and fitted wardrobes to fill.

Tucked away from the tourists with a weekly farmer’s market in the grounds of St George’s Church (which also hosts arts events during our festivals), the village is a great spot to be with cafés, bistro bars and independent shops including a bookstore and ice cream parlour as well as a small supermarket and a pharmacy. A few mins from the Marina, St James’s Street which hosts Pride or the South Downs National Park– on foot, by bus or car, now is the time to buy with substantial restoration of the Victorian walkways taking place on the seafront.


In Brief:
Style 1st floor balcony apartment in Grade II Regency terrace, lift
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living/dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown seafront
Floor Area Please see floorplan
Outside Space West balcony
Parking Permit zone H, no list
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
On Kemptown’s famous seafront with astonishing sea views this glamorous apartment is tucked well away from the coast road behind a lawn and a service road with plentiful permit parking with a grand entrance, tucked away on a side street secured by an answer phone system, and inside the smart communal hallway has a rare – and discreet- lift.

A hushed inner lobby leads only to this apartment where the hallway has organised storage for coats and bags, its ceiling rising over 3 meters which continues into the magnificent reception ahead. Sunshine streams through full height, twin windows which follow the graceful west frontage of the building and open to an iconic Regency balcony, ideal for sophisticated entertaining. With the wow factor when you walk in, you can enjoy sea views even whilst seated in the bow bay, and there is plenty of elegant space where you can relax with friends and family.

An arch leads to the sociable kitchen which is tucked into its own space with a big window so it doesn’t dominate the living area. A study of stylish, efficient planning it is lined with ample storage and practical quartz working surfaces, which also look great beneath ambient lighting. Good to go, integrated appliances include a Bosch gas hob and Bosch oven beneath a hood as well as a washing machine, and the vendors are willing to discuss the fridge freezer in situ.

Central to the apartment, the luxury shower room is a timeless classic with a double length shower, vanity unit beneath the hand basin and mirrored cabinet above it and warming rails for towels. Next door, quietly tucked away from the living areas, the spacious guest bedroom is a peaceful refuge with a huge window stretching almost to the ceiling to bring in open views across gardens, so it isn’t overlooked.

Also with surprisingly open views, the private principal bedroom is a majestic refuge with all the custom built wardrobes you could dream of and it faces east for the morning sunlight.

Agent says:
“This luxury apartment is a rare find in an exclusive seafront terrace which combines period grace with contemporary comforts. Opposite the beach and between the pier and marina, this is a very fashionable area of the city with a friendly, village atmosphere – but within an easy walk of the Royal Pavilion and picturesque, historic centre.”

Owner’s secret:
“Inspiring views change every day and during summer, it is like being on holiday with sunshine pouring in and people having fun on the beach! The Village has all you need, a small supermarket, an organic produce store and St George’s Church which hosts music events and talks during festivals. There are also plenty of good restaurants and bistro bars to try although you can also stroll to the arts venues and restaurants of the Lanes or to the waterfront restaurants, casino, health club and cinemas of the Marina – or take a cab or bus. A short walk from the apartment to the seafront and you can have coffee, lunch or dinner at the reading room with a large outside terrace looking onto the sea and opposite volks electric railway station, where you can also hop onto the electric train for a short ride down to the pier! Soho beach house is also a 15 minute stroll along the seafront where you will also pass the amazing sea lanes outdoor swimming pool. Although you don’t really need a car here, a great bonus is that zone H has no waiting list and you can also buy visitor permits for guests.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min walk
Train Station: Brighton about 15 by bus, 30 to walk through the North Laine
Seafront or Park: Seafront opposite, East Brighton Park to downland 3 mins drive, same zone adjacent

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market- and it is bordered by the sea. The local beaches have a host of amenities including a sauna spa, lido, volleyball courts, yoga centre and cafes. Within a few minutes of the international shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatres of the historic heart of the city it is conveniently located for the County, General and Nuffield Hospitals, Amex, the law courts and universities as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces and host arts events in the numerous city festivals. The whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car, the station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is easy to reach and if you need a car permit zone H has no waiting list.