2 bed flat for sale

Percival Terrace, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

On the first and second floors of an elegant Regency terrace directly opposite the beach, this extraordinary duplex apartment offers one of the most spectacular living rooms in Brighton - a vast, curved bay of floor-to-ceiling sash windows which fold open to a wrought iron balcony and a view straight over the seafront to the glittering English Channel and Brighton's iconic Palace Pier beyond. With over 1000 sq ft of genuinely grand proportions, a principal bedroom suite of astonishing scale and a share of the freehold, this is a rare and remarkable home for those who want to live at the very heart of one of Britain's most beloved coastal cities - with the sea as their constant companion.

The moment you step into the living room and the full sweep of that curved bay reveals itself - the sea filling every opening, the balcony beckoning, the Palace Pier shimmering in the distance - it is impossible not to be completely captivated. The proportions are those of a grand private house, the original detailing is intact and the light, at every time of day and in every season, is simply extraordinary.

A sweeping curved bay of full-height French doors follows the elegant southerly frontage of the building, each opening directly onto the wrought iron balcony and the sea beyond. Overhead, a deeply coffered original plasterwork ceiling is a masterpiece of Regency craftsmanship, herringbone parquet gleams underfoot and a beautiful functioning period marble fireplace anchors the room with quiet elegance. Generous enough to define entirely separate living and dining areas with ease, this is a room made equally for entertaining and for the simple pleasure of watching the sea change colour through the seasons.

Full of warmth and culinary character, the kitchen enjoys tall sash windows, a garden outlook and a gas hob ready for serious cooking. The kitchen is an excellent space with a a mixture of wooden counterops, metro tiles and tiled flooring. There is also a conveniently positioned WC that sits just off the hallway

Up on the second floor, the principal bedroom is a revelation - almost the same extraordinary footprint as the living room below, with direct sea views through broad French doors, a beautiful functioning period fireplace, and hardwood flooring underfoot. Waking up here to the sound of the waves and the light dancing off the water is one of those pleasures that never becomes ordinary.

The en-suite bathroom completes the suite beautifully with a large freestanding bath behind elegant glass screens and a generous shower.

Quiet, comfortable and well-proportioned, the second bedroom is ideal for guests, a child’s room or a dedicated home office - and shares the same calm, light character as the rest of the apartment.

Having been a much-loved home for over 23 years, the apartment has been clearly cherished and enjoyed, adding a wonderful sense of longevity and care to its already impressive appeal.

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Percival Terrace sits in the quieter, more residential eastern stretch of Kemptown's seafront - tucked away from the bustle of the pier yet within an easy stroll of the independent cafés, bistro bars and boutique shops of Kemptown Village. The promenade is directly opposite, Brighton Marina a short stroll to the east, and the city centre, arts venues and the famous Lanes are easily reachable on foot. Brighton Station's direct trains to Gatwick and London are around 20-25 minutes by bus, and with zone H permit parking and no waiting list, a car is a practical option too.

Where It Is: Shops: Kemptown Village 5 min walk, St James's Street 3 min walk

Train Station: Brighton Station 20-25 min walk or 15 min by bus

Seafront or Park: Seafront directly opposite, Brighton Marina 10 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Queen's Park, St Luke's

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College, Roedean