3 bed Flat For Sale £695,000
Devonshire Place, Brighton, East Sussex BN2
previous price £725,000

A block from the beach and close to the international shopping, bars and cafés of St James' Street and famous Georgian Lanes, you'll live like a VIP in this spectacular three bedroom penthouse in a Grade II listed building. Converted into one of Brighton's first Synagogues in 1838 by David Mocatta of Brighton Station fame, this historic building has roared into the 21st century winning a Heritage award for Sophie Curtis Property who created these prestigious luxury apartments in 2007. With use of a gym and sociable terrace this private, quiet home has a stunning living room with a magnificent vaulted skylight, a master suite that dreams are made of and if you commute, the station is easy to reach.

Surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants to explore, this location close to the sea and city centre is particularly fashionable now as it's close to the new Amex pedestrian square, a development just begun with plans to include shops and cafes.

In a listed, neo classical building with a pediment reading 'Jews Synagogue A.M.5598', beyond a front door now secured by a video system a striking hallway has a glass and steel staircase with Led's inset to deliver you in style to this apartment which, although only on the first floor, has no storey above it.

The reception:

Prepare to make an entrance through beautiful double doors and up lit steps to a magnificent living space. An oak floor gleams beneath a vaulted skylight which soars at least 5 meters above your head, accentuated by Doric columns and decorative plaster work. More light streams in through two big east facing windows and with a glorious 9m x 7.98m of floorspace to play with there's plenty of scope for zoning into discrete areas for seating, eating and media studies... A sleek, intercontinental kitchen is stylishly tucked away behind a sociable breakfast bar with chic stone surfaces, and it's party perfect with an AEG 'Stop & Go' touch induction hob, fan oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer – and there's plumbing for a washer drier concealed elsewhere- in one of the several cupboards providing plenty of storage in the hallway.

The master suite:

Serene as well as private at the end of the passage, the glamorous west facing master bedroom is wired for sound and lined with mirrored wardrobes with both power and sophisticated storage solutions. The icing on the cake, a chic en suite shower room of shades of grey has all you need including a warm floor and ambient lighting. Perfect.

Bedroom 2 & 3:

Facing south for the sunshine and not directly overlooked, guests will adore the spacious double bedroom with its calm décor and double wardrobe. A luxury bathroom at the end of a hallway has a zen like influence where you can soothe away the cares of the day in a deep bath or recharge your batteries under a separate shower with a waterfall head, and touches of luxury include underfloor heating and a rail to warm your towels. Next door and opposite mirrored wardrobes in the lobby, the second inviting bedroom could also make a comfortable study.

Agent says:

"This award winning apartment is immaculate and has access to a gym and communal terrace."

Owner's secret:

"Outside is exciting with lots of things to enjoy – it is like being on holiday – but closing the front door to peace and quiet is lovely."

What's around you:

Shops: St James's Street 2 minutes

Train Station: 10-15 minutes by bus

Seafront or Park: Both within 5 minutes

Closest schools:

Primary: Queen's Park

Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf School, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High

Ideal for commuters and highfliers, this unique home is within minutes of great shopping, restaurants, clubs, cinemas, theatres- and the beach. Private, light and luxurious it's also conveniently located for the Law Courts, Police Station, Amex and the hospitals as well as parks and gardens which provide cool green spaces but also host events in the numerous city festivals. Close to the commercial districts and cultural heart of the city, 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 for work, permit C zone has no waiting list.