St. Mary's Square, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

With the grace of a Georgian original but flawless finish of a luxury 20th century home, this elegant 3/4 bed townhouse with a sociable garden, big garage and off street parking is tucked away in an exclusive gated square 4 mins walk from the County Hospital and 2 mins from the sea where beaches have café bars, saunas, yoga and lido to explore. A sophisticated retreat ideal for professionals, a family or investors in fashionable Kemptown Village, good schools include St Lukes and Brighton College, 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.

3 sunny storeys deliver 152.99m2 (1646.75 sq. ft.) of versatile accommodation and start with a light and airy room and spacious utility on the ground floor both opening to the garden- ideal if you wanted to share, to work from home or are thinking of creating an integral annexe for family/income. The first floor has entertaining at its heart with a streamlined kitchen and elegant living dining room, and guests needs are discreetly met with a w.c. Private at the top, all 3 bedrooms are beautiful doubles, two with glamorous en-suite bathrooms.

One of the most exclusive areas in the city, the village is tucked away from tourists where amenities include a Co-Op, butchers, deli, bookstore and weekly farmer’s market, a scenic 15 minute stroll along the seafront or St James’s Street (which hosts Pride) takes you either to the cultural heart of the city or waterfront restaurants and cinemas of the Marina, and now is the time to buy with substantial refurbishment of Victorian walkways taking place along the seafront.


In brief:
Style Terraced townhouse in Georgian style gated square
Type 3/4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms en-suite + w.c., living dining room, kitchen, utility
Area Kemptown Village
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space Walled garden
Parking Garage, allocated off-street
Council Tax Band: F

Why You’ll Like It:
Enjoy a champagne lifestyle in this immaculate home tucked privately away behind impressive gates in one of the most exclusive locations of our vibrant coastal city. With a blend of classic beauty and contemporary features including energy efficient windows, it’s a feel good retreat with waving palms for an instant holiday feel on one side of the entrance with parking and a garage to the other. The lit front door is secured by answer phone and inside, the hushed hallway sets the sophisticated tone of the interior design.

Ahead, the garden room is currently used as a comfortable study, but is often used in these houses as a guest bedroom. Light and airy, the far wall of glass fills the room with sunlight and central French doors open to an exotic oasis perfect for friends to spill out to. Paved, lit and child and pet secure, outside has plenty of space for entertaining either on the dining terrace by the house where an awning provides shade on hot summer days, or on the sundeck which is raised to catch the first – and last - of the sun’s rays.

There is also a door to the garden from the ground floor utility room, (larger than some kitchens in the city!). With plentiful storage and plumbing for a washing machine it raises interesting possibilities if you’re looking for inter-generational accommodation or possibly an income, and we understand that some of these houses have incorporated part or all of the garage into the living space….

Shimmering in sunlight at the heart of the home, the large living dining room is a classic beauty with crisp lines, plantation shutters to screen the room from the mid-summer heat and engineered wood flooring which can be sanded underfoot. Perfect for quiet time or entertaining it stretches an impressive 7.27 x5.20m (23’10 x 17’0).

Next door, the bright and cheerful kitchen has a deep oriel bay as well as a sash window, so it’s always light and inviting. Well planned with a custom built organised larder, streamlined units deliver even more storage with practical working surfaces, and lights in the plinths add ambience. Good to go, the space flows from the central gas hob and electric oven beneath a hood which are integrated for you. Discreet on this level, a guest cloakroom is tucked away.

Peaceful at the top, the first of the double bedrooms at the front is used as a dressing room, and you are spoilt for choice of a principal refuge: A beautifully decorated double bedroom at the front looks across the square and has a chic en-suite shower room. At the back, the third bedroom is also a calm, comfortable double which has a fabulous, marbled bathroom with twin hand basins, lit mirrors, warming rails, and a bath which has both a drench head and a wand shower.

Agent says:
“Enjoy the luxury lifestyle this stylish home has to offer and bear in mind that modern homes with secure parking, a garage and both front and back gardens are a rare find in this sought after, historic neighbourhood by the sea.”

Owner’s secret:
“Quiet, private and close to the sea, the square has a friendly, inclusive community which does not intrude but we all enjoy our occasional get togethers, and it has suited our busy lifestyles as it is secure, with easy access to all that Brighton has to offer as well as almost 24hr transport links to the station, airports and Newhaven with its direct ferries to Dieppe. We have enjoyed the Village’s cafés and amenities including the organic farmer’s market and occasional arts events at St George’s Church, and a scenic walk along the seafront takes you to the picturesque Lanes or restaurants of the Marina so you don’t have to drive, although there are buses or cabs too if you’re out late.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, The Old Steine 20 -25 mins, 12 by bus
Train Station: Brighton mainline about 10 by cab, 20 mins by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 min walk, East Brighton Park 2 by car

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op and a chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches. Hosting the County Hospital, good schools include St Luke’s and Brighton College whilst the tennis courts and playground of Queen’s Park, and East Brighton Park’s sports facilities and downland walks are easy to reach. The theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street – which also hosts Pride. Buses into the city, along the coast and to the universities are nearby and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, the coast road is around the corner and the A23/27 are just minutes away.