2 bed flat for sale

Marine Gate, Marine Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2

Guide price £500,000 - £525,000

Embracing spectacular sea views, rolling hills and Art Deco glamour, this sun-lit, 2 bed luxury apartment with a south facing balcony is a dream coastal home or rental. Soaring over the Marina and watching over the English Channel within Brighton’s iconic 1930’s landmark Marine Gate, this elegant home comes with a garage and a contemporary finish throughout. With 81.38m2 (875.96sq. Ft) of light and stylish rooms it offers sophisticated lifestyle with the al fresco lifestyle of Kemptown (on the Pride route) on the doorstep and the cultural heart of the city a scenic 25 min seafront stroll - or 7-10 mins by cab. Inside offers the best of all worlds with a sociable living room opening to a balcony where you can watch the boats go by whilst the streamlined kitchen breakfast room enjoys open countryside. Two private double bedrooms are quiet, comfortable doubles which do not share a wall and the luxury bathroom and guest w.c. Both have a contemporary finish.

A host of services include a lift, manicured communal grounds, seasonal heating, hot water and a concierge, and ideal for professionals and investors, an onsite team can usually deal with any emergency repairs. Opposite the largest Marina in the UK which has waterfront restaurants, cinemas and a health club, this sought after block has an active community with a wide age range so you won’t feel isolated. Bus routes take you into or out of the city, the hospital and Brighton College are a 4 minute drive – or 20 on foot- and the direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 15-20 minutes by bus.

In brief:
Style 7th floor apartment, Art Deco seafront complex, lift
Type 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + 2nd w.c, living dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area Kemptown
Floor Area
Outside Space South balcony, communal gardens. Library, luggage drop
Parking Garage

Why You’ll Like It:
Built in 1939 for a luxury lifestyle on the Sussex coast, this famous site has been brought roaring into the 21st century with energy efficient windows and statement entrances surrounding a formal central garden. With enormous communal grounds it is secured by an entry system, CCTV and a concierge – and the friendly community stocks a private swap library, holds monthly coffee mornings, seasonal celebrations as well as various clubs and if you are looking for a lock up and leave, there is also a locked luggage drop.
Reached through the impressive main entrance where the concierge is waiting to meet and greet, a lift which serves only two apartments on each floor awaits to sweep you to the 5th floor.

Inside, the central hallway is inviting with generous storage and ahead, a glamorous living dining room celebrates its exclusive coastal location with a south wall of glass to frame picture perfect views over our international marina to the sparkling sea. Ideal for entertaining you can enjoy the Sussex sunshine and soak up the inter-continental atmosphere either with company on the balcony in summer, or in winter, guests can experience the beauty of our dramatic electric storms over the sea and relax in warm seclusion by a sleek, flame effect fireplace.

Across the hallway a bright and cheerful kitchen flows into a covered balcony used as a breakfast area, with glorious open views over ‘Millionaire’s Row’ to the golf course and open downland. Streamlined units deliver ample storage, and quartz working surfaces glitter beneath ambient lighting. Good to go, high-spec integrated appliances include a touch induction electric hob, a microwave plus oven at eye level and a fridge and freezer.

Looking over manicured, communal grounds to the South Downs, the guest room is a quiet, private refuge and is next door to a stylish w.c. Facing south for the sunshine, the principal bedroom is a serene sanctuary with simple but stylish decoration to keep the focus on the unique waterfront setting where views sweep over the marina to open water, and there are custom made wardrobes ready to fill. Next door, the luxury bathroom has the signature, porthole window and a contemporary finish which includes a shower above the bath, a vanity unit beneath the hand basin and warming rails for towels.

Agent says:
“This luxury apartment delivers a fabulous coastal lifestyle in a stunning setting. With a south, sea facing balcony and a rare garage, now is the time to buy as improvements are underway on the Black Rock seafront.”

Owner’s secret:
“We can’t wait to get home and enjoy the views which change every day and if you want to impress someone special, cocktails on the balcony enjoying the sun and the sea is a good start! With easy access to the theatres and picturesque restaurants and shopping of the historic heart of the city – about 7 minutes by cab- there are plenty of friendly local shops and amenities like Marmalade Café and The Bell Tower.”

What’s around you
Shops: Local 2 minutes, Georgian Lanes a 7- minute cab ride
Train Station: Mainline about 15 minutes by bus
Seafront or Park: Seafront opposite, golf club and park 5- minute walk

Closest schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Luke’s
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Brighton is known for its beaches, arts festivals and international shopping – but also for its unique history, picturesque cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Opposite the Marina and close to a park, golf course and the South Downs National Park, Marine Gate is tucked away from tourists with plenty of local shops, bars and cafés serving your every need. If you don’t want to walk or drive, bus stops are just a few steps from the garden gate to take you into the city and station or out along our protected coast. For those who commute by car, there is on-site permit parking and access to the A23/A27 is swift.