A sought after, seafront landmark once home to Sir Laurence Olivier and Joan Plowright, the iconic Georgian homes of Royal Crescent are rarely on the market. Within the prime south facing centre and spanning the whole first floor, this Grade II* two bedroom apartment has a beautiful balcony to embrace panoramic sea views, a sunny, gated garden for the residents and a gracefully proportioned interior where just a little TLC will deliver your fantasy coastal home. Ceilings rise to over 3 metres in the gracious reception and principle bedroom, you won’t need to change a thing in the contemporary kitchen and bathroom, and the second bedroom, tucked away at the back is ideal for sharers or as a home office. Fashionably located around the corner from the lively al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown Village, it is ideal for professionals, investors or a small family as Brighton College and the County Hospital are a stroll (at 5 and 8 minutes respectively) and both the picturesque Regency heart of the city and cosmopolitan Marina are a scenic 10-15 minute walk along the promenade.
Pre-dating the Royal Pavilion and the brainchild of an international entrepreneur who recognised Brighton’s potential as a glamorous resort with health benefits, Royal Crescent was the first development built to face the sea and form a coherent whole, set well back from the promenade and sea breeze behind a garden. Faced by fashionable black mathematical tiles with grand angled bays and intricate canopied balconies to make the most of its seaside setting this unique curved terrace is one of our city’s finest addresses.
Each grand entrance to every building is discreetly different, this one classically elegant with a semi-circular fan light above a front door now secured by answer phone. Inside, a second security door leads to a tidy communal hall where the integrity of the building has been kept with only one apartment on each floor.
On the first floor, the front door opens to a special find which offers the understated elegance only a Georgian property can provide. Successive arches span a spacious lobby which introduces you to the timeless interiors of this classic beauty, where double doors sweep you through to a sun filled, majestic reception with glorious views over manicured gardens to the sea. Spanning the full width of the building, the south wall is almost all glass, the large sash window and broad bay stretching up over 3 meters overhead, each opening to a canopied balcony ideal for al fresco dining whilst enjoying a glittering vista which sweeps from east to west. Inside, the majestic living room has plenty of room in which to relax or to share with friends and the Adams style fireplace has alcoves to both sides, adorned by plaster shells to enjoy.
Peaceful and private next door, an evocative principal bedroom has generous floor space, restful height and a large window almost filling the far wall to ensure it is always inviting and airy. With stylish mirrored wardrobes there is all the clothes space you could dream of, although there is ample room for more.
Down a few steps but central to the apartment, the chic shower room has natural light, a designer finish and Bristan Joy shower – so water pressure shouldn’t be an issue. Next door, the discreet attention to detail continues in the well planned, contemporary kitchen with cashmere units, practical work surfaces and west views over gardens so you don’t feel hemmed in. Integrated appliances include a touch induction hob, electric oven, microwave, hood, fridge and freezer and there are also a washing machine and separate drier, so it is good to go.
Tucked quietly away at the back, the second bedroom has open views to the characterful, no through mews built to serve the Crescent at the rear of the property, the comfortable dimensions making it an ideal guest room where visitors could relax in secret seclusion or a bright home office which you could lock up and leave at the end of the working day.
Agent says:
“Now is the time to snatch up this beautiful seafront apartment in one of our finest seafront terraces, acknowledged as one of the best in the UK with its Grade II* listing and which offers a rare opportunity to make it your own - although the hard work has been done.”
Owner’s secret:
“Walking home from work along the beach and watching people having fun together or playing with their dogs is both relaxing and invigorating. The Crescent is simply stunning and neighbours always say hello in the gardens, where we residents have annual parties, (not compulsory!), so you won’t feel isolated if you’re new to Brighton, Set back from the seafront it is private and quiet here and the balcony is the perfect place for friends to enjoy the exciting location whilst deciding which part of the city to explore.”
What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 minute, Georgian Lanes or Marina 15-20 to walk
Train Station: Brighton about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: The sea is opposite, Queen’s Park’s a 5 minute walk
closest schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Steiner, Roedean, Brighton and Hove High
Each grand entrance to every building is discreetly different, this one classically elegant with a semi-circular fan light above a front door now secured by answer phone. Inside, a second security door leads to a tidy communal hall where the integrity of the building has been kept with only one apartment on each floor.
On the first floor, the front door opens to a special find which offers the understated elegance only a Georgian property can provide. Successive arches span a spacious lobby which introduces you to the timeless interiors of this classic beauty, where double doors sweep you through to a sun filled, majestic reception with glorious views over manicured gardens to the sea. Spanning the full width of the building, the south wall is almost all glass, the large sash window and broad bay stretching up over 3 meters overhead, each opening to a canopied balcony ideal for al fresco dining whilst enjoying a glittering vista which sweeps from east to west. Inside, the majestic living room has plenty of room in which to relax or to share with friends and the Adams style fireplace has alcoves to both sides, adorned by plaster shells to enjoy.
Peaceful and private next door, an evocative principal bedroom has generous floor space, restful height and a large window almost filling the far wall to ensure it is always inviting and airy. With stylish mirrored wardrobes there is all the clothes space you could dream of, although there is ample room for more.
Down a few steps but central to the apartment, the chic shower room has natural light, a designer finish and Bristan Joy shower – so water pressure shouldn’t be an issue. Next door, the discreet attention to detail continues in the well planned, contemporary kitchen with cashmere units, practical work surfaces and west views over gardens so you don’t feel hemmed in. Integrated appliances include a touch induction hob, electric oven, microwave, hood, fridge and freezer and there are also a washing machine and separate drier, so it is good to go.
Tucked quietly away at the back, the second bedroom has open views to the characterful, no through mews built to serve the Crescent at the rear of the property, the comfortable dimensions making it an ideal guest room where visitors could relax in secret seclusion or a bright home office which you could lock up and leave at the end of the working day.
Agent says:
“Now is the time to snatch up this beautiful seafront apartment in one of our finest seafront terraces, acknowledged as one of the best in the UK with its Grade II* listing and which offers a rare opportunity to make it your own - although the hard work has been done.”
Owner’s secret:
“Walking home from work along the beach and watching people having fun together or playing with their dogs is both relaxing and invigorating. The Crescent is simply stunning and neighbours always say hello in the gardens, where we residents have annual parties, (not compulsory!), so you won’t feel isolated if you’re new to Brighton, Set back from the seafront it is private and quiet here and the balcony is the perfect place for friends to enjoy the exciting location whilst deciding which part of the city to explore.”
What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 minute, Georgian Lanes or Marina 15-20 to walk
Train Station: Brighton about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: The sea is opposite, Queen’s Park’s a 5 minute walk
closest schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Steiner, Roedean, Brighton and Hove High
