Brunswick Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Prime Hove sea front location: A beautiful Grade I listed apartment arranged over four floors with direct sea views

Description

Built in the 1820’s, this exceptional, Grade I listed house was one of the first properties designed by renowned Regency architect, Charles Busby.

Along with others in this particular terrace, the house was used as a showhouse for the rest of the Brunswick Estate. As a result, the house includes unique Regency decorative features not found in other homes on the development.

The proportions and architectural detail encapsulate the fashions of the Regency era; hinting at extravagance and the desire and capacity for formal entertaining. Angel House has enjoyed a unique and interesting history.

Its custodians include Z Cars actress, Sidonie Bond, who lived in the house in the 1970s, and author, Nigel Richardson, who wrote Breakfast in Brighton whilst living at the property in the late 90s. The current owner first rented the house, using it as a creative community space, before buying it and painstakingly restoring it over a three year period. The property has since hosted weddings, editorial photo shoots and elements of the Brighton Festival.

This carefully restored property is a piece of Brighton’s history, offering the combination of architectural heritage, voluminous internal space, sea views and beautifully presented interiors.

The Upper Maisonette is a superb four/five bedroom leasehold property. The raised ground and upper floors of the property afford splendid principal reception spaces and an impressive principal bedroom suite, characterised by generous ceiling height and floor to ceiling windows that maximise the iconic sea view. There is access from the kitchen down to the courtyard garden.

There are four further double bedrooms (one currently a study), two shower rooms and a bathroom. A lower ground floor level store room is useful for bikes and bulky items.

Location

1 Brunswick Terrace is located in the Brunswick Town Conservation Area, on the old boundary between Brighton and Hove, most clearly marked by the King Edward Peace Statue which straddles the border and is visible from the windows of Angel House. Brighton beach is immediately opposite the property. Staggered along the beach are numerous cafes and places to sit and enjoy the sea views and city backdrop. Within half a mile (0.8 km) of the property there is a plethora of coffee shops, supermarkets, restaurants and boutiques. The popular shopping districts of The Lanes and North Laine are within 1.2 miles (2 km) of the property. Brighton Station, which is approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from Angel House, has services to London Victoria and London Bridge from 60 minutes, via Gatwick Airport.

Brighton and Hove is a thriving seaside city, with a rich tapestry of interesting architecture and superb educational and lifestyle opportunities. It is a vibrant centre for culture, creativity, education, the arts and entertainment There is an excellent range of highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including; Cardinal Newman, St Christopher’s prep school, Brighton College, Kings Brighton and Brighton and Hove High School (GDST) and Roedean. The University of Brighton and University of Sussex provide excellent further education opportunities.
All distances and journey times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,889 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 106 years remaining.


Additional Info

Council: Brighton & Hove City Council

Council Tax Band: E

Services: Gas fired central heating, all mains services.

Tenure: Leasehold - Upper Maisonette from 21.7.2006
to 24.6.2131.

The Freehold title for 1 Brunswick Terrace will be included as part of this sale. A new 999 Leasehold for Upper Maisonette (Ground, First, Second and Third floors) will be created on completion of the sale. The Leasehold title for Lower Maisonette (Basement and Ground Floors) is not included.