Marine Parade, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Commanding a prime seafront position along Marine Parade, this exceptional Grade II listed Regency apartment offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine scale, elegance and historical significance.

Occupying an elevated third-floor setting within a distinguished former hotel—once home to the celebrated Dora Bryan—the apartment enjoys sweeping coastal views, dual-aspect light and an enviable south-facing orientation, all within one of Brighton’s most iconic terraces. The added benefit of lift access enhances both convenience and accessibility.

Style: Third floor Regency apartment (Grade II listed)

Type: Three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, grand reception room

Area: Marine Parade, Kemp Town, Brighton

Floor Area: Approx. 1,534 sq ft / 142.5 sq m

Direct seafront setting

Parking Zone H (No waiting list)

Residents’ parking

Tenure: Share of Freehold

Position: Third floor with lift access

Why You’ll Like It

From the moment you step inside, the sense of space is immediate. Spanning over 1,500 sq ft, the apartment has been thoughtfully arranged to maximise both light and flow, with a layout that feels both grand and effortlessly liveable.

The principal reception room is the undeniable centrepiece—an impressive, wide bay-fronted space measuring over 25ft, where full-height sash windows draw in uninterrupted sea views and flood the room with natural light throughout the day. The dual aspect enhances this further, creating a bright, uplifting environment that shifts beautifully with the changing light across the water.

Set to the rear, the kitchen is well-appointed and practical, offering ample storage and workspace, and positioned conveniently off the main living area while remaining separate for everyday functionality.

All three bedrooms are generous doubles, a rarity for seafront apartments. The principal bedroom is particularly striking, occupying a large curved bay with impressive proportions and its own en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom mirrors this scale with another elegant bay window and also benefits from its own en-suite. The third bedroom offers flexibility as a guest room, study or additional living space.

In total, the apartment features three bathrooms, including the two en-suites and a well-configured family bathroom, all conveniently accessed from the central hallway.

Further benefits include communal bike storage, adding a practical touch to this exceptional coastal home.

The Layout

The floorplan reveals a classic lateral Regency layout, with a central hallway connecting each room, creating a strong sense of separation between living and sleeping areas.

A substantial bay-fronted reception room sits to the front, perfectly positioned to capture the coastal outlook
The principal bedroom suite mirrors this curved frontage, adding symmetry and architectural elegance

Two further double bedrooms are set behind, offering flexibility and privacy
The kitchen and bathrooms are neatly arranged off the hallway, ensuring practicality without compromising the flow

This is a home designed not just for aesthetics, but for comfortable long-term living.

The Building

117–118 Marine Parade is an impressive Regency building of notable heritage, formerly operating as the Clarges Hotel and steeped in Brighton’s cultural history.

Today, it remains private, secure and exceptionally well maintained, with the added benefit of lift access — a rare and valuable feature for buildings of this era.

The Area

Perfectly positioned between the sea and the city, this apartment places you at the very heart of Kemp Town — affectionately known as “Chelsea by the Sea.”

A short stroll takes you into the vibrant Kemp Town Village, home to an eclectic mix of independent cafés, restaurants and boutiques, while The Lanes and central Brighton are within easy reach.

On your doorstep, you’ll find:

- The beach directly opposite
- Sea Lanes, with its open-air pool, saunas and wellness spaces
- Yellowave Beach Sports
- The ever-popular Reading Rooms and nearby Soho House

Transport

Excellent transport links are close by, with regular bus services running along Marine Parade into the city centre and beyond.

Brighton Station is easily accessible, offering direct services to London, Gatwick and further afield — making this an ideal home for both full-time living and weekend escapes.

Agent Says

“This is one of those rare seafront apartments that genuinely delivers on every level — scale, light, views and history. The proportions are exceptional, the outlook is breathtaking, and the building itself is steeped in Brighton’s heritage. Homes like this don’t come along often.”

TENURE
Share of Freehold
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Annual Ground Rent: Ask Agent
Annual Service Charge: Ask Agent
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