Classically beautiful and by the beach, this elegant Grade II listed Regency house embraces glorious views of the English Channel and has a sunny, south facing balcony to fully enjoy it. New life now breathes through this historic home in a sensitive restoration where harmonious proportions and precious features – including beautiful fireplaces- are allowed to shine. No expense has been spared to create a stunning four bedroom home which also has a one bedroom guest apartment with its own entrance and courtyard on the lower floor, which becomes a self-contained haven by closing an internal door. Upstairs, four generous storeys deliver impressive rooms for entertaining including a glamorous kitchen/diner looking across open water on the ground floor and a majestic, 1st floor reception which opens to the sun and the sea. There is a fabulous home office with a custom made bar for when work is done, and a garden room leading to a secluded roof terrace is an oasis of calm to return to- but also perfect for parties. Designed for luxury living and as a practical home, the spacious family bedroom/nursery is quietly tucked away at the back close to a shower room and the remaining three double bedrooms, all ensuite, have glamorous dressing areas – including the principal which also has picture perfect views. A sought after area of our fashionable coastal city with an al fresco lifestyle, Kemptown Village hosts the County Hospital and good schools including Brighton College. Beach bars, volleyball courts and the waterfront restaurants of the Marina are easy to reach via the seasonal Dolphin lift, a scenic 15-20 minute stroll along the seafront takes you to the picturesque cultural heart of the city, and the station serving the airports and London are easy to reach on foot, by bus or by cab.
EPC: D
Council Tax: H
EPC: D
Council Tax: H
This classic, seaside beauty is a rare find as it is one of only a few listed homes which spans all of the original five storeys, offering an astounding 3910 square feet (363.55m2) in which to spread your wings. Radiating charm from the delicately wrought balcony and decorative windows to the imposing lion knocker on the front door to the main house – the lower floor has its own discrete, gated entrance- inside the integrity of the building has been sensitively retained with unspoilt proportions and a sweeping staircase. But this high end refurbishment has been thorough with new electrics, new plumbing and subtle inclusion of the best the 21st Century has to offer in the underfloor heating concealed beneath the tiling in the grand entrance hall and principal en suite bathroom, for example.
The ground floor kitchen diner and utility:
With the understated elegance only a Georgian property can provide, sunlight and sea views stream through a fabulous kitchen/diner. This inviting space of double depth has a Tumbled Oak blonde parquet floor and plenty of room for a large table for entertaining where guests can dine enjoying the sea or children can join you as you bake the incentive to finish their homework. A slender window in the west wall frames the sun setting over the pier in the bay of Worthing, and the handsome black stone fireplace we are told, was brought from the Sherborn family seat of Fawns Manor in Bedfont. High above your head, an intricate frieze remains as do the wooden shutters along the windows, which give peace of mind when you are away. At the far end of the room, the custom made kitchen with a choice of lighting levels is traditional in style – but there is nothing old fashioned about the sophisticated storage solutions, magnificent, Arrebescato marble surfaces and high end appliances which include a multi fuel range, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
At the end of the hallway the meticulous attention to detail continues in the unusually large utility room which has been designed with care and has an extra oven and American style fridge freezer well as extra storage, natural light and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.
The garden room and roof terrace:
At the top of the stairs, the garden room is a quiet refuge, and opens to a roof terrace which is the ideal spot to relax and read a book in the morning sun whilst enjoying its unique glimpse of the historic Belgrave Place to the west, although as it extends for 16’8 (4.88m) it transforms in a blink of an eye at the weekends into a place to party.
The first floor reception and home office:
With Regency proportions and a ceiling which soars above your head, the reception is the crowning glory of this beautiful home. Spanning a majestic 22’8 x 18’4 (6.9m x 5.6m) there is ample space in which to relax or entertain. Twin windows with lovingly restored original shutters lead out to a quintessential balcony with glorious views over open water, where you can follow the sun from its rise to its setting. As the windows stretch from the intricate frieze to the thickly carpeted floor you can also introduce visitors to our coast’s dramatic winter storms whilst gathered around the marble fireplace.
Next door, the peaceful home office also has a handsome fireplace, and timeless lit cabinets have been custom made to incorporate a discreet sink with a brushed brass filtered tap, wine coolers, a dishwasher and mirrored t.v.
The second floor double bedroom/nursery, shower room and principal suite:
The second floor is all about relaxing with a bright family bedroom of 15’5 x 10’8 (4.7m x 3.25m) close to a chic shower room, ideal as a nursery perhaps. At the front, the principal bedroom suite makes the most of its stunning setting. A private paradise, sea views pour in through large windows at the front of this substantial house. The ceiling is lofty, and the room is restful with an attractive fireplace and walls decorated in the soothing tones of Farrow & Ball. A wall of wardrobes open to ingenious storage and lead to a glamorous, high end bathroom where you can bathe in glory and complete seclusion in a silver, roll top bath or be refreshed and revived beneath a separate, walk in shower. If that is not enough, the subtle touches of indulgence include twin hand basins a warming rail for towels and underfloor heating.
Two top floor bedroom suites:
Up a private staircase to what would have once been staff quarters, a central cloakroom is by a deep cupboard. At the back, the big, bright third bedroom is a generous double with painted panelling and serene décor. A dressing room has 9’10 x 8’10 (3.0m x 2.7m) to work with and the en suite shower room ramps up the glamour.
At the front, and not sharing a wall with the other bedroom, the fourth bedroom is irresistible with windows in both the spacious bedroom and dressing area to bring in the sea and our famous starry skies, and the wood panelled bathroom also has plenty of character of its own with a gleaming copper baignoir.
The guest apartment, lower ground floor:
Light and airy, the guest apartment is ideal for visitors, an au pair or inter-generational living with its own access to the street as well as via an internal staircase, and has a cellar. Simple but stylish, the lower floor is good to go with a spacious bedroom next to a central shower room, there is a streamlined, fitted kitchen and a charming living room has French doors to the patio at the back.
Agent says:
“Steeped in history, this Regency property is a once in a lifetime buy as very few of this size and quality have retained the layout of the original house from the ground floor to the top – in this case 5 whole storeys. And now is the time to snap it up with planning discussions about the famous arches of Madeira Drive and work underway to rejuvenate the biodiversity of the beaches and restore the Regency buildings in the cliffs of neighbouring Black Rock.”
Owner’s secret:
“We fell in love with the character of the house which has been a very happy, welcoming and comfortable home. Although we designed it for entertaining, we also realised how the space also gives us some privacy from each other – we can each claim a floor – and every room is light and inviting. Outside, there is something special about reading the newspaper whilst enjoying the sea and the roof terrace is an ideal, secluded refuge. We love the Brighton lifestyle and go to the beach every day and enjoy the fact that we can be car free as we are so close to the Lanes, and the walk home from the station is great – we often spot a new restaurant to stop at, and if we’re tired, a stroll past the pier on the way back soon wakes us up.”
Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 minute, The Lanes and Marina 10-15 minute walk, 5-7 by cab
Train Station: Brighton about 15-20 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Beach is opposite, Queen’s Park 8 minute walk
Closest Schools;
Primary: Queen’s Park, St Luke’s, St Mark’s
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean
The ground floor kitchen diner and utility:
With the understated elegance only a Georgian property can provide, sunlight and sea views stream through a fabulous kitchen/diner. This inviting space of double depth has a Tumbled Oak blonde parquet floor and plenty of room for a large table for entertaining where guests can dine enjoying the sea or children can join you as you bake the incentive to finish their homework. A slender window in the west wall frames the sun setting over the pier in the bay of Worthing, and the handsome black stone fireplace we are told, was brought from the Sherborn family seat of Fawns Manor in Bedfont. High above your head, an intricate frieze remains as do the wooden shutters along the windows, which give peace of mind when you are away. At the far end of the room, the custom made kitchen with a choice of lighting levels is traditional in style – but there is nothing old fashioned about the sophisticated storage solutions, magnificent, Arrebescato marble surfaces and high end appliances which include a multi fuel range, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
At the end of the hallway the meticulous attention to detail continues in the unusually large utility room which has been designed with care and has an extra oven and American style fridge freezer well as extra storage, natural light and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.
The garden room and roof terrace:
At the top of the stairs, the garden room is a quiet refuge, and opens to a roof terrace which is the ideal spot to relax and read a book in the morning sun whilst enjoying its unique glimpse of the historic Belgrave Place to the west, although as it extends for 16’8 (4.88m) it transforms in a blink of an eye at the weekends into a place to party.
The first floor reception and home office:
With Regency proportions and a ceiling which soars above your head, the reception is the crowning glory of this beautiful home. Spanning a majestic 22’8 x 18’4 (6.9m x 5.6m) there is ample space in which to relax or entertain. Twin windows with lovingly restored original shutters lead out to a quintessential balcony with glorious views over open water, where you can follow the sun from its rise to its setting. As the windows stretch from the intricate frieze to the thickly carpeted floor you can also introduce visitors to our coast’s dramatic winter storms whilst gathered around the marble fireplace.
Next door, the peaceful home office also has a handsome fireplace, and timeless lit cabinets have been custom made to incorporate a discreet sink with a brushed brass filtered tap, wine coolers, a dishwasher and mirrored t.v.
The second floor double bedroom/nursery, shower room and principal suite:
The second floor is all about relaxing with a bright family bedroom of 15’5 x 10’8 (4.7m x 3.25m) close to a chic shower room, ideal as a nursery perhaps. At the front, the principal bedroom suite makes the most of its stunning setting. A private paradise, sea views pour in through large windows at the front of this substantial house. The ceiling is lofty, and the room is restful with an attractive fireplace and walls decorated in the soothing tones of Farrow & Ball. A wall of wardrobes open to ingenious storage and lead to a glamorous, high end bathroom where you can bathe in glory and complete seclusion in a silver, roll top bath or be refreshed and revived beneath a separate, walk in shower. If that is not enough, the subtle touches of indulgence include twin hand basins a warming rail for towels and underfloor heating.
Two top floor bedroom suites:
Up a private staircase to what would have once been staff quarters, a central cloakroom is by a deep cupboard. At the back, the big, bright third bedroom is a generous double with painted panelling and serene décor. A dressing room has 9’10 x 8’10 (3.0m x 2.7m) to work with and the en suite shower room ramps up the glamour.
At the front, and not sharing a wall with the other bedroom, the fourth bedroom is irresistible with windows in both the spacious bedroom and dressing area to bring in the sea and our famous starry skies, and the wood panelled bathroom also has plenty of character of its own with a gleaming copper baignoir.
The guest apartment, lower ground floor:
Light and airy, the guest apartment is ideal for visitors, an au pair or inter-generational living with its own access to the street as well as via an internal staircase, and has a cellar. Simple but stylish, the lower floor is good to go with a spacious bedroom next to a central shower room, there is a streamlined, fitted kitchen and a charming living room has French doors to the patio at the back.
Agent says:
“Steeped in history, this Regency property is a once in a lifetime buy as very few of this size and quality have retained the layout of the original house from the ground floor to the top – in this case 5 whole storeys. And now is the time to snap it up with planning discussions about the famous arches of Madeira Drive and work underway to rejuvenate the biodiversity of the beaches and restore the Regency buildings in the cliffs of neighbouring Black Rock.”
Owner’s secret:
“We fell in love with the character of the house which has been a very happy, welcoming and comfortable home. Although we designed it for entertaining, we also realised how the space also gives us some privacy from each other – we can each claim a floor – and every room is light and inviting. Outside, there is something special about reading the newspaper whilst enjoying the sea and the roof terrace is an ideal, secluded refuge. We love the Brighton lifestyle and go to the beach every day and enjoy the fact that we can be car free as we are so close to the Lanes, and the walk home from the station is great – we often spot a new restaurant to stop at, and if we’re tired, a stroll past the pier on the way back soon wakes us up.”
Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 minute, The Lanes and Marina 10-15 minute walk, 5-7 by cab
Train Station: Brighton about 15-20 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Beach is opposite, Queen’s Park 8 minute walk
Closest Schools;
Primary: Queen’s Park, St Luke’s, St Mark’s
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean
