If you are looking for somewhere that has character in spades, this seafront property might just be your dream home – but it has a price tag to match.

This five-storey maisonette, advertised on Zoopla, includes all but the lower floor of a Grade II seafront building and boasts south-facing wrought iron balconies, offering uninterrupted views of the English Channel.

A spokesperson for estate agent Brand Vaughan, said: “Steeped in history, this Regency property is a once in a lifetime buy as very few of this size and quality have retained the layout of the original house from the ground floor to the top – in this case five whole storeys.”


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The Argus: Wood flooring offers both beauty and practicality. Picture: ZooplaWood flooring offers both beauty and practicality. Picture: Zoopla

New life has been brought to this 1825 Regency masterpiece while retaining harmonious proportions and original features throughout.

Sensitively restored to its former glory, downstairs offers entertaining spaces including a ground floor kitchen/diner and majestic reception room which opens to the sun and the sea.

The Argus: The large windows flood this home with light. Picture: ZooplaThe large windows flood this home with light. Picture: Zoopla

Simple design and restrained decor deliver a sophisticated yet practical lifestyle and offers six family rooms and a library.

With the understated elegance only a Georgian property provides, in the hall you will find restored wood floors and successive arches introducing you to the timeless interior where lion heads guard the doorway into the light-filled kitchen/diner.

The Argus: The Kitchen/diner is tastefully decorated, setting off the period features. Picture: ZooplaThe Kitchen/diner is tastefully decorated, setting off the period features. Picture: Zoopla

There you can enjoy glorious views over the manicured gardens to the sea, tall windows with their original shutters almost fill the bow of the south wall.

The dining space has plenty of room for a large table for entertaining or a place children can finish their homework. There is also a sheltered balcony ideal for eating al fresco.

At the end of the hallway, past an under-stair area big enough for bicycles, an unusually large utility room has extra storage, natural light and a butler’s sink as well as plumbing for two machines.

The Argus: The reading room can be found on the first floor. Picture: ZooplaThe reading room can be found on the first floor. Picture: Zoopla

Heading up the stately staircase to the first floor is another reception room and library. With its arched doorways almost reaching the ceiling which soars more than 3 meters above your head, the reception is the crowning glory of this beautiful home. Spanning the full width of the building the triple windows following the curve of the façade, leading out to a balcony with glorious views over open water.

The Argus: The Balcony offers unspoiled views of the ocean. Picture: ZooplaThe Balcony offers unspoiled views of the ocean. Picture: Zoopla

Next door, the peaceful reading room also has a fireplace and plentiful shelving has been custom made so it does not disturb the detailed frieze decorating the ceiling.

The Argus: Wood features stand in stark contrast to the crisp, white walls and ceilings. Picture: ZooplaWood features stand in stark contrast to the crisp, white walls and ceilings. Picture: Zoopla

Up again to the second floor and you come to the bedrooms. A private paradise, sea views pour through the master bedroom windows, so large that you can enjoy the sparkling waters even from bed. The Art Deco fireplace acknowledges the evolution of this historic building, while a sliding door reveals a dressing room leading to a stylish bathroom with Juliette balcony and claw footed, roll top bath.

The Argus: The claw-footed, roll-top bath is a focal point for the main bathroom. Picture: ZooplaThe claw-footed, roll-top bath is a focal point for the main bathroom. Picture: Zoopla

On the third floor there are two generous double bedrooms, neither of which are directly overlooked. At the back, the bedroom has calm decoration and open views whilst at the front, painted beams bring a nautical flavour to a room which looks out over the ocean.

The Argus: The bedrooms are light and spacious. Picture: ZooplaThe bedrooms are light and spacious. Picture: Zoopla

Up a private staircase to what would have once been staff quarters, a contemporary, arched bathroom has a wet room style shower with a rainfall head and a wand, as well as a raised bath beneath skylights.

Next door, the sixth bedroom at the back has lots of floorspace even with a double bed in it and at the front, opening to a small parapet, the vaulted seventh bedroom is irresistibly light and airy with the roofline studded with Velux windows to bring in the Sussex sunshine and famous starry skies.

The Argus: Velux windows allow sunlight in as well as views of the starry night sky. Picture: ZooplaVelux windows allow sunlight in as well as views of the starry night sky. Picture: Zoopla

The current owner said: “Every room is big and bright so we have been able to enjoy growing plenty of interesting plants here.

“Living by the sea is inspiring and we love to wade out at low tide for a swim or watch the boats on the water from the sun trap balcony, and there are plenty of sporting activities for children along the seafront or in Queen’s Park, which is just a short walk.

“Kemptown Village is friendly with good schools and great shops. Brighton is brilliant to live in with so much music, theatre and many good restaurants."

Summary

Location: Marine Parade, Brighton

Price: £1,750,000

Agent: Brand Vaughan, Kemp Town

Contact: 01273 683111