1 bed Flat For Sale £335,000
Marine Parade, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

This elegant one-bedroom maisonette on Brighton's famous seafront with views of the pier makes an ideal first property or holiday home. It is well-located with the thriving international shops, bars and restaurants of Kemp Town at the end of the quiet one-way lane and both the chic Georgian Lanes and North Laine just a few minutes' walk away. Inside, its spacious interior brims with period features whilst skilful design has balanced an open plan lifestyle with a quiet, comfortable, and exceptionally spacious bedroom. In a prime location, this unusually large maisonette will also attract professionals and investors as the hospital, law courts, Amex pedestrian plaza and the station are easy to reach on foot. There are also regular local bus routes to every part of the city.

Tucked away on the west side of a magnificent historic building secured by an entry system, this apartment is a great step on the ladder. Inside, the dark wood floor of the elegantly proportioned living room gleams in the light brought in by the broad west bay, and elegant coving adorns the high ceiling. A natural place for friends to meet, there is ample space to entertain by a handsome marble fireplace. Discreet along one wall, the streamlined kitchen is sociable but does not dominate the space, and integrated appliances include a hob, hood, and twin ovens at eye level.

Elegant stairs rise to the principal bedroom which has a wow factor as soon as you walk in. A large, graceful bay brings light in from the west wall and frames oblique views over the pier to the sea. Wood flooring, white walls and lofty ceilings give a feeling of space which is found in abundance. Handmade wardrobes have been carefully built and the white marble fireplace evokes the history of the building with room to spare.

The luxury bathroom is large enough for a bath with a shower above it, and decorated in the colours of the sea, indulgent touches include a vanity unit beneath the hand basin and a heated rail for towels.

Agent's thoughts:

"Rarely do we see a one-bedroom property with such grand proportions. This really is perfect as either a first-time buy or a holiday home/investment."

Owner's comments:

"It is always a pleasure to bring friends back here, especially between a hot day on the beach and a cool evening out in the City!"

Where it is...

Shops: St James's Street 1 minute, Lanes about 10
Train Station: About 15 minutes by bus, 20 to walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront 1 minute, Queen's Park 5 minutes

Closest schools:

Primary: Queen's Park
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, Brighton Metropolitan, bhasvic
Private: Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High

Ideal for professionals Kemp Town, which is bordered by beaches, hosts the law courts, police station, Amex and hospitals, and has a bohemian café culture as well as useful amenities and a choice of trendsetting bars and restaurants. The cultural heart of the city and chic historic Lanes are within walking distance, whilst the bustling central business and international shopping districts- and waterfront restaurants of the Marina- are all easy to reach. Queen's Park with its community of joggers and tennis courts is close by and the Downs are easy to get to. For those who need swift access to Gatwick or London, the mainline station is about 15 minutes by bus and for those with a car, there's no waiting list for C zone parking.

Ideal for professionals Kemp Town, which is bordered by beaches, hosts the law courts, police station, Amex and hospitals, and has a bohemian café culture as well as useful amenities and a choice of trendsetting bars and restaurants. The cultural heart of the city and chic historic Lanes are within walking distance, whilst the bustling central business and international shopping districts- and waterfront restaurants of the Marina- are all easy to reach. Queen's Park with its community of joggers and tennis courts is close by and the Downs are easy to get to. For those who need swift access to Gatwick or London, the mainline station is about 15 minutes by bus and for those with a car, there's no waiting list for C zone parking.