Flat for sale in Charlotte Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

*** Guide £300,000-£325,000***
With the sea at one end of this beautiful Regency terrace and the fabulous alfresco lifestyle of Kemptown at the other, this two bedroom apartment blends elegant period proportions and a contemporary finish. In a fashionable area with a Soho House, within walking distance of the cultural heart of the city and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London a few minutes by cab, it’s an ideal home or rental with a chance to purchase all of the apartments within the building. Spanning the whole of the ground floor of a handsome, historic building with a total of 66.05m2 (710 sq ft) in which to spread your wings, the layout is practical but perfect for glamorous seaside living with an elegant living room at the front and a central, fitted kitchen. The airy bathroom is fabulous and the spacious double bedrooms have fitted storage and don’t share a wall. Quieter than the chic location may suggest, it’s the perfect place for friends to gather before a day on the beach or night in the city and attracts professionals, commuters and international investors as it is within a 10 minute walk of Amex and its new pedestrian plaza, the County Hospital and The Lanes, and the station serving London and Gatwick is easy to reach by bus or cab.

In brief:
Style Ground floor apartment in Regency building
Type 2 double bedrooms, bathroom, open plan reception
Area Kemptown
Floor Area
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit zone C
Council Tax Band A

Why you’ll like it:
Bay fronted, this stately building on a one way street with permit parking leading to the sea has an impressive frontage, and its grand entrance is secured by answer phone entry. Inside, the communal hall is tidy, and it is rare to find ground floor apartments available in this sought after location.

Inside, the hallway is welcoming with light coming in from the front and back. Ahead, the reception is light with glorious proportions, a broad bay in the west wall to bring in the Sussex sunshine and a feature fireplace, and ideal for entertaining there’s plenty of space for sofas and a dining table.

Next door, the first of the double bedrooms is light and spacious. The ceiling is high and the window large so it feels very restful, and it’s ready to move into with fitted wardrobes to fill.
At the far end of the apartment, the guest room is private and peaceful and by the luxury bathroom which has an electric shower over the bath.

Agent says:
“You can enjoy our sophisticated Brighton lifestyle to the full from this exclusive location which is far quieter than its central position may suggest. Ideal as a home, if you are looking for an investment it is a sensible one near major employers and university buildings, so a car wouldn’t be necessary, and there is also an opportunity to purchase all of the apartments in the building – if you’re quick!”

Owner’s secret:
“You can reach the whole city easily on foot or by bus, and the shops and cafes along Upper St James’s Street and St James’s Street are really friendly, so if you’re new to Brighton, you won’t feel isolated!”

What’s around you:
Shops: Upper St James’s Street 1 minute
Train Station: 15-20 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront 1 minute, New Steine Gardens 3 minutes

Closest schools:
Primary: Queen’s Park
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High<br /><br />60 seconds from the seafront or cafes and bars, access to world famous shopping, restaurants, clubs and bars is swift, and just a few minutes’ walk from St James’s Street (on the Pride route) this sought after location offers an instant introduction to the glamorous and inclusive Brighton lifestyle. Convenient for the art colleges, Amex and hospitals, Kemptown is also well served for parks which provide cool green spaces and also host events in our legendary city festivals and schools are good – including Brighton College. The international cultural heart of the city is a 10 minute scenic stroll along the seafront or enjoyable ramble down St James’s Street, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and the station with its fast links to Gatwick Airport and London is about a 25 minute walk- or 5 by cab. If you need a car, parking permit zone C has no waiting list.