St. James's Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Rise and shine in this bright studio apartment with a separate kitchen and bathroom good to go as a great 1st buy or high end rental/bnb in fashionable Kemptown. 1 block from the sea where beaches have café bars, an open air pool, saunas -and So-Ho House- this spacious studio soars above St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) with its vibrant and inclusive vibe -the perfect place to enjoy with friends. Surrounded by shops, cafes and bars there’s a secret park around the corner whilst an enjoyable stroll down St James’s Street or along the seafront will take you to the fountains of Old Steine, the Lanes, art venues and clubs. Convenient for investors and professionals it’s a 3 minute walk to the legal centre, 4 to Amex and 15 to the County Hospital, with Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London just 5 minutes by cab.

In brief:
Style Studio apartment in period terrace house
Type Studio room, bathroom, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit Zone C, no list
Council Tax Band: A

Why You’ll Like It:
Just a stroll to the seafront with a walled park and Amex pedestrian plaza around the corner for lunch in the sun, this stylish home looks south for the sunshine and delivers 20.47m2 (220.33 sq. ft.) of spacious, private rooms. Rising above the sought after, 1 way street with bus routes to every part of the city and plentiful permit parking with no list, this spacious studio apartment is reached via a secure side entrance and sensor lighting guides you to this inviting eyrie within a period building which has commercial premises on the ground floor.

With a fire alarm system already wired in for peace of mind, the lobby has good storage and it is here that you find the contemporary shower room, just across the hall from the studio room. The studio is stylish as well as comfortable with generous, historic proportions. The ceiling is high and the broad bay window bathes the room with light - and gives a great feeling of space. With 4.05 x 3.80m (13’3 x 12’5) you won’t feel hemmed in, there’s fitted shelving as well as an alcove for a wardrobe, and the decoration is crisp with thick carpet underfoot.

Next door, a modern kitchen of 1.85 x 1.49m (6’0 x 4’10) becomes sociable just by leaving the door open. An area which you could easily glam up to add value, it’s good to go as it is, well planned with streamlined units to provide ample storage and practical working surfaces, and the freestanding electric oven could stay, subject to circumstance. Perfect.

Agent says:
“Chic, secure and central with easy access to the sea and famous al fresco lifestyle of St James’s Street, this studio’s great as a home, rental or for holidays with main employers including the hospitals, Brighton College and Amex within walking distance.”

Owner’s secret:
“Ideal as a home or investment, the studio apartment is spacious enough to share and is lovely and light. The location suits a busy lifestyle, and you can start the day with a take- away coffee and a 3 min walk to the sea. Brighton is famous for its shopping as well as festivals celebrating our inclusive community and during Pride St James’s Street comes alive, but hidden away up here, although there is a good view you can close the windows and relax.”

What’s around you:
Shops: St James’s Street 1 min on foot
Train Station: 10-15 mins by bus
Seafront or Park: Both within 5 mins walk
Closest schools:
Primary: Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High

This sought- after location within minutes of shopping, restaurants, clubs, cinemas and theatres is also just a stone’s throw from our famous pebble beaches. Conveniently located for the Law Courts, Police Station, Amex and the hospitals it is surrounded by parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces but also host events in our fabulous festivals. Close to the picturesque Lanes at the 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 the airports and London is a 15 minute walk- or 5 by cab- and if you need a car, parking zone C has no waiting list for permits.