Sussex Square, Kemp Town, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

This magnificent Grade I listed Regency apartment, designed by celebrated architects Busby and Wilds, is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a home in one of Brighton’s most exclusive addresses. Situated on the top floor of a striking Sussex Square townhouse, it enjoys uninterrupted views across the famous Kemp Town Enclosures to the sea and expansive Brighton skies.

Generously proportioned, the 20ft living room is a true centrepiece of the home. With its easterly aspect, light streams through tall sash windows each morning, filling the space with warmth and atmosphere. A slightly raised dining area adds grandeur, offering the perfect spot to host guests while enjoying the ever-changing coastal views. The sandstone-tiled hallway runs the length of the apartment, leading to a bright kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Both bedrooms benefit from high ceilings and space for king-sized beds, while the bathroom is finished in contemporary white with a curved shower-bath and heated towel rail.


Style: Top floor Regency apartment
Bedrooms: 2
Living rooms: 1 spacious
Outside: Communal garden enclosures
Location: Kemp Town
Parking: Zone H permit

The Lifestyle
The Kemp Town Enclosures are at the heart of Sussex Square living. Landscaped in the 1820s as part of Thomas Read Kemp’s ambitious vision for a fashionable seaside resort, these private gardens extend to over six acres, filled with mature planting, winding paths, and sweeping lawns. Once the setting for Regency society’s promenades, today they remain beautifully maintained, offering residents both serenity and exclusivity. A private tunnel leads directly from the gardens to the beach, making the sea just moments from your front door.

The apartment also places you close to everything Brighton is celebrated for. Kemp Town Village is a short stroll away, known for its artisan bakeries, lively pubs, and boutique shops, while Brighton Marina offers a wide choice of restaurants, cinemas, and leisure facilities. For green open space, Queen’s Park is nearby with tennis courts, a playground, and café.

Brighton itself is a cosmopolitan resort famous for its beaches, the flamboyant Royal Pavilion, and year-round arts festivals. Alongside the historic Georgian Lanes, the city continues to evolve, with exciting new destinations like The Sea Lanes open-water swimming hub and the Reading Rooms on the seafront — a cultural library and community space blending heritage with modern living.

For professionals, the Amex, law courts, and city centre are within walking distance, while excellent bus routes, the nearby A23/A27, and fast train links to Gatwick and London make commuting straightforward.

Shops: Local 3 minutes, Georgian Lanes a 15- minute walk
Train Station: Mainline 15-20 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 2 minutes, Park 5 minutes on foot
Schools
• Primary: St Luke’s Primary, St Mark’s Primary
• Secondary: Dorothy Stringer, Varndean
• Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High & Roedean

Agent’s Thoughts
Few addresses in the city capture the essence of Regency Brighton quite like Sussex Square. This apartment combines elegance, history, and grandeur with modern convenience and Brighton’s unique lifestyle. With its generous proportions, ever-changing sea views, and access to private gardens and the beach, it offers a standard of living rarely found on the south coast.

In Summary
A rare blend of Regency grandeur, sea views, and Brighton’s most exclusive private gardens, this apartment offers more than just a home — it offers a lifestyle. Elegant, light-filled interiors meet a location that brings together history, culture, and the sea at your doorstep. Homes of this calibre in Sussex Square seldom come to market, so early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate its full charm and setting.

Within walking distance of the Marina with its waterfront restaurants, health club, shops and cinemas, this spacious apartment has use of 7.5 acres of Grade II listed gardens which have a tunnel to the beach which local legend says inspired the rabbit hole in Lewis Carrol’s ‘Alice through the Looking Glass.’ For the exclusive use of the residents of The Kemptown Estate they are private and secure, and a social focal point of a vibrant, inclusive community. With local shops and cafés, a 15 minute stroll takes you to the fashionable café culture of Kemptown Village which hosts the County Hospital and Brighton College, the arts venues and famous al fresco lifestyle of the Lanes are a five minute cab ride and close to several bus routes, the city and station serving City Airport, Gatwick and London are easy to reach.