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

Bringing together the old and the new, the contemporary apartments of Glass Pavilion were designed to reflect the exquisite local architecture, namely Brighton’s greatest asset: The Royal Pavilion. Sitting in the beating heart of the city, they are ideally located to enjoy this incredible vista, taking in every landmark Brighton has to offer.

This generous two-bedroom apartment is formed within the penultimate floor enjoying a south and westerly aspect with a sun terrace looking out over the city to the sea, where the Palace Pier’s iconic striped helter-skelter rises into the sky above the waves.

Originally built in 2006, Glass Pavilion apartments are modern in design using raw industrial materials of steel and glass, juxtaposed with the Regency architecture of the conservation area. Inside, this attractive home has been modernised more recently with a streamlined finish, ready for entertaining in style or relaxing with friends and family. Both bedrooms are double, ideal for professional sharers or families who will appreciate the excellent school catchment. Secure underground parking also ensures these apartments make great second homes, holiday lets and for those who travel on a regular basis, they are great to lock-up-and-leave.
Sitting just a few minutes from Brighton Station and close to the fashionable North Laine shopping district with its plethora of bars, cafes, boutique and bohemian shops and pubs– this apartment is quintessentially ‘Brighton’ – and is ready to move straight into.

Completed in 2006, the apartments of The Glass Pavilion were a long time in the planning. Situated in one of the city’s most historic conservation areas, the aesthetic appeal of the building was of utmost importance. It was required to blend in with the surrounding architecture, so what better way to achieve this than by mirroring the most elegant and extravagant building in Brighton: The Royal Pavilion. Night and day, the glass elevation of this contemporary build reflects the Indian inspired minarets and domes of King George iv’s seafront home, blending the past with the present, living in complete harmony side by side.

This apartment has pride of place elevated on the third floor with direct views of the Pavilion and its gardens to the west, then to the sea and the Palace Pier to the south, with the city’s newest landmark: The i360 rising head and shoulders above the rest. With North Laine neighbours and Brighton Beach on your doorstep, you could not be better placed to experience Brighton’s eclectic and colourful lifestyle.

Entering the building to the rear on Princes Street, a secure entry phone system provides access first to an internal courtyard where a tall lift whisks you to your floor. The communal ways are heavily glazed, framing the local, historic landscape, taking your line of sight over the rooftops as you reach the third floor.

Stepping inside the apartment, you are greeted into a welcoming entrance hall with space to hang coats and store shoes. Your eye is then drawn to the exceptional open plan living room and kitchen where the incredible vista comes into its own. A wall of floor to ceiling glass looks directly out to the royal palace and gardens, creating an almost surreal backdrop to the room. Doors open to the full width balcony which runs across the living space and both bedrooms culminating in the south facing terrace which looks directly out to the sea, just 700m away. The terrace becomes a marvellous extension of the home, creating a wonderful sense of flow when all doors are open during the warmer seasons. Tall, strengthened glass balustrades ensure you feel totally secure without obstructing the view and there is ample space to sit and relax at any point on the terrace, whether dining alfresco, sunbathing or watching the sun go down with an evening drink. During the Brighton Festival, you can enjoy the light shows on the pavilion, then in August, the colour and joy of Brighton’s Pride Parade runs past the building, to be viewed from the comfort of your own home.

Inside, the living room invites entertaining with space for formal dining and larger furnishings for kicking back and relaxing after a long day. Fitted more recently, the kitchen is uber modern with handle-free cabinetry in white paired with urban grey laminate worktops which form a large peninsular island. This has space for four to sit comfortably as a breakfast bar while also providing a wealth of storage solutions and an integrated oven below an induction hob and ceiling mounted extractor fan. The washer dryer, dishwasher and fridge freezer are also integrated, while a tall cupboard reveals a breakfast station with space for an espresso machine. Solid wood flooring is heated from below, complemented by fresh white walls, ready to be adorned with stylish artworks.

Next door, the principal bedroom enjoys soft carpet underfoot and a wall of built-in wardrobes maximise the floor space. Another set of sliding doors frames the epic view which can be enjoyed from your bed as you wake. Bedroom two is dual aspect to the west and the south – so some would say it is the principal room, as it is another generous double room. Both rooms share easy access to the bathroom across the hall which has undergone recent renovation. A gleaming white bath suite is paired with matt black fittings to include a rainfall shower, while large scale wall tiles and a oak vanity unit below the basin complete the stylish scheme.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a stunning apartment in the cultural, historic and social centre of the city. It offers a wonderful perspective over Brighton City Centre which is completely unique to Glass Pavilion. There is a fantastic energy to this area which appeals to so many people, looking to experience the true Brighton lifestyle by the sea.

Owners’ thoughts:
“We have lived here since they were built in 2006 – first as a couple, then as a family of four. We have always appreciated the excellent transport links for both the London and South Coast commutes, and we have enjoyed living so centrally as you can walk everywhere. Since starting a family, the parking has been a hugely convenient, as has having the beach on our doorstep and the Pavilion Gardens. It is only now our children are growing we need more space and an extra bedroom, but after almost 20-years, it will be a huge wrench to leave. We will never be able to replicate these incredible views and the energy of the city, watching the world go by below us, but it is time for our next adventure.”

Where it is:
Shops: North Laine 1 min walk, Churchill Square 8 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Pavilion Gardens opposite, the Seafront 3 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College and Prep, Lancing College and Prep, Roedean<br /><br />This beautiful and unique apartment is situated in a popular area with the city centre shops and the beach nearby. Theatres, museums and parks are also within easy reach, and this spacious home also offers easy access to Brighton Station with its regular, fast links along the South Coast and to both universities, airports and London. Outside you door, the bus network is akin to the London Underground – taking you throughout the city and beyond from your front door, and the cycle paths are excellent from here.