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** GUIDE PRICE £900,000-£1,000,000 ** Delivering a fantasy lifestyle 1 block from the beach, this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house offers a new level of luxury in this spectacular re-invention of a historic house at the heart of fashionable Kemptown Village. An ideal home or investment with soaring ceilings and high spec finish, it’s designed to enjoy with a stunning living dining room and kitchen breakfast room for entertaining, a gym/ games room with a shower which opens to a south patio and a wine cellar. All you need is on the doorstep including the County Hospital and Brighton College, and local beaches have café bars, a Lido and a sauna spa. The Royal Pavilion, surrounding arts venues and picturesque Lanes are a scenic, 15-20 minute stroll along the seafront or St. James’s Street (which hosts Pride) and Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are 5-8 minutes by cab. Inside has 203.43m2 (2189.69 sq. ft.) of spacious rooms with an immaculate finish. Designed for sophisticated entertaining, the glamorous living dining room has a soaring ceiling whilst a high spec kitchen/breakfast room and separate utility cater for a luxury lifestyle. There’s a discreet w.c. for guests and downstairs, opening to a small but south facing patio, a gym/games room spans the whole floor with a shower room and a media space beneath - but this floor could also be a fabulous principal bedroom or private guest suite. Upstairs, 4 inviting bedrooms, 2 en-suite, are generous doubles and the luxury bathroom has a designer finish. Tucked away from the tourists with a weekly farmer’s market in the grounds of St George’s Church (which also hosts arts events during our festivals), the village is a great spot to be with an abundance of fresh local produce, cafés, bistro bars and independent shops including a bookstore and ice cream parlour as well as a small supermarket and a pharmacy. A few mins from the Marina, heart of Brighton & Hove or the South Downs National Park– on foot, by bus or car, now is the time to buy with substantial improvements taking place on the seafront. In Brief: Style Re-imagined 4/5 bed historic house Type 4 double beds, 4 bathrooms (3 en-suite), living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, gym/games room, wine cellar, utility Area Kemptown Village Floor Area Please see floor plan Outside Space Small south patio Parking Permit Zone H no list Council Tax Band TBC Why You’ll Like It: Setting the bar high, this sophisticated property combines a meticulous commitment to high quality style with fuss- free practicality and sustainable management solutions which include double glazing in keeping with the original windows, high grade insulation and led lighting. In one of the most sought after locations of the city, this spacious house is surprisingly private. The Entrance and Living Dining Room: With French doors into the main living area whilst a second entrance to a hallway with stairs to the upper floors gives an option not to disturb those either on the first floor or in the living room. Spanning almost the whole of the front of the building, the ceiling of the wonderful living dining room soars to an impressive 2.88m (approx.) and beautiful blond oak is underfoot to ensure a fuss free flow. There is ample space in which to work, rest or play and there’s an easy flow to the fabulous kitchen breakfast room which although sociable, is carefully planned so the working areas of it are out of sight of the main room. The Kitchen Breakfast Room, Utility and Guest Cloakroom: Perfect for everyday but also for parties, there’s a breakfast bar for friends to join you. Full of sunlight, classic units are topped by glittering quartz and high spec appliances include a Neff Power Boost touch induction hob beneath a sculptural hood, twin Neff ovens, a fridge, freezer and a dishwasher. As you’d expect of an expert refurbishment, there’s a separate utility room and also a guest w.c. tucked away. The Gym/Games Room, Wine Cellar: Downstairs, the whole of this level is opened up to create an inviting, versatile space intended as a gym/games room with discreet steps to a wine cellar, but absolutely private with sliding doors to a small but south facing patio and a shower room, it could also be a fantastic principal or guest suite, with a dressing room. Two First Floor Bedrooms, Luxury Bathroom, Twin Principal Suites: Up thickly carpeted stairs, so anyone coming or going wouldn’t disturb anyone sleeping, the attention to detail continues on the bright landing where a ceiling high glass panel bathes the space in light and there’s a deep airing cupboard. At the front of the building, two big, bright double bedrooms have space and historic grace as well as character with leaded windows which are actually double glazed. Central to this floor, luxurious touches in the brand new family bathroom include an Aqualisa shower above the shaped bath where the controls are to the side so you don’t get soaked turning it on, a vanity unit beneath the hand basin and lit mirror above, a shaving/toothbrush point and warming rails for towels. Spoilt for choice of a principal – or why not have one each?!- two more double bedrooms, one secluded at the back, the other with views along the village to the striking clock tower of St George’s Church are both restful retreats with all the space you could dream of and each have high end, en-suite shower rooms which could feature in a glossy magazine. Agent says: “Bright and spacious, this glamorous house is a rare find in this very popular part of the city, bordered by beaches with a friendly, village atmosphere and just a few minutes’ walk from major employers including the County Hospital.” Owner’s secret: “The shops open early and close late if you’re a health professional or flying in from Gatwick. There’s a passageway to the seafront a few doors down and the local beaches have a lot to explore. The Village has all you need, including St George’s Church which hosts music events and talks during festivals, and it has a sociable garden for dog walkers or lunch. Great restaurants like Suryia’s, Busby & Wilds, Vel and The Bristol Bar are well worth a visit although you can also stroll to the arts venues and restaurants of the Lanes or to the waterfront restaurants, casino, health club and cinemas of the Marina – or take a cab or bus. The local park has sports facilities, leads to fantastic countryside walks and has a café for breakfast after and the icing on the cake is that zone H has no waiting list.” Where it is: Shops: Kemptown Village outside, The Lanes and Marina 10-15 mins walk Train Station: Brighton about 15 by bus, 30 to walk Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 2 mins, Queen’s Park about 8 Closest Schools: Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean Kemptown Village has an eclectic mix of cafés, shops, restaurants and even a farmer’s market- and it is bordered by the sea. The local beaches have a host of amenities including a sauna spa, lido, volleyball courts, yoga centre and cafes. Within a few minutes of the international shopping, restaurants, cinemas and theatres of the historic heart of the city it is conveniently located for the County, General and Nuffield Hospitals, Amex, the law courts and universities as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces and host arts events in the numerous city festivals. The whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car, the station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is easy to reach and if you need a car permit zone H has no waiting list.