Summary
Abundant with natural light due to its elevated position and multi-aspect sash windows, the apartment feels airy and expansive throughout. The interiors have been thoughtfully modernised, using Italian porcelain flooring, glass balustrades and clean architectural lines which sit in elegant contrast to the period proportions.
In brief:
Style: Top-floor maisonette in a Grade I Listed Regency townhouse
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite), open-plan reception/kitchen
Location: Kemp Town Conservation Area
Floor Area: Approx. 1,350 sq ft / 132.7 sq m
Outside: Large west-facing private roof terrace with panoramic sea and Downs views
Tenure: Share of the Freehold
Parking: Residents’ Permit Parking Zone H (no waiting list)
Why you’ll like it
Introduction & History
Designed in the early 19th Century by Amon Wilds and Charles Busby under the commission of Thomas Kemp, Sussex Square remains one of the city’s finest examples of Regency planning. Inspired by Nash’s London developments, the square was conceived as a statement of seaside elegance, offering sweeping façades, classical columns and private garden enclosures for residents.
Today, while many of these grand homes have been converted into apartments, they retain the scale and presence originally intended – and this maisonette is no exception.
Entrance & Living Space
Stepping inside, a wide entrance hall with porcelain flooring and a sleek glass-lined staircase immediately sets a contemporary tone. Upstairs, the principal living space opens dramatically into view: a superb L-shaped open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room measuring over 23ft in both directions.
With multiple sash windows framing rooftop and sea glimpses, the room is bathed in natural light throughout the day. Its double-aspect position on this level allows light to pour in from both sides of the property, capturing the soft glow of sunrise in the morning and the golden hues of sunset in the evening.
The kitchen is streamlined and sociable, tucked neatly behind a generous breakfast bar with inset induction hob. White Corian work surfaces and high-spec integrated Neff appliances keep the aesthetic clean and refined, while the dining area sits comfortably between kitchen and lounge, making it ideal for entertaining.
This is a space designed for modern coastal living – open, bright and effortlessly stylish.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Also on this level sits the first double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, alongside a guest cloakroom – perfectly positioned for visitors.
Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress. The second double bedroom is generous and peaceful, served by a contemporary luxury shower room finished in rich tiling with sleek sanitaryware.
The principal suite spans an impressive 19’ x 12’2” and feels every inch the retreat. Fitted wardrobes provide ample storage, while the en-suite bathroom is beautifully appointed for indulgent evenings after sea swims or long coastal walks. Elevated and quiet, this room benefits from excellent light and open rooftop views.
Roof Terrace
An oak staircase rises to the crowning feature of this home – a magnificent private roof terrace. Rare for this location and scale of apartment, it offers ample space for dining, lounging and entertaining against a backdrop of sweeping panoramic views. From here, you can trace the coastline, watch the ever-changing skies over the sea and enjoy sunsets across the Downs.
It is a space that truly sets this property apart.
Agent’s thoughts
It is rare to find a Regency apartment of this scale with lift access and a private roof terrace in such a prime position. The balance between period grandeur and contemporary styling works beautifully here, and the views are exceptional. This would suit professionals, families or those seeking a prestigious coastal second home.
Where it is
The manicured Kemp Town Enclosures sit directly opposite, with private access to residents, and a tunnel through the gardens leads directly to the beach. The relaxed café culture and independent boutiques of Kemp Town Village are moments away, alongside Brighton College and the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Brighton Marina, with its waterfront restaurants, cinema and health club, is within walking distance.
Where it is: Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 15 min walk Train Station: Brighton Station 10-15 min bus ride
Seafront or Park: Kemp Town Enclosures (private communal gardens) and beach are on your doorstep
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s CofE, Queen’s Park Primary, St Luke’s Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Roedean School, Brighton Girls, Lancing College Prep. Montessori School
The cultural heart of the city is approximately five minutes by taxi, while Brighton Station offers fast links to Gatwick (around 25 minutes) and London (under an hour), making this an ideal home for commuters.
Set within a quiet yet vibrant coastal enclave, this is Regency living at its finest – elevated, elegant and wonderfully connected to the sea.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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