brighton s finest montpelier crescent, bn2 525,000
montepelier crescent brighton s finest Montpelier Crescent is one of Brighton's finest Regency landmarks and this beautiful two bedroom, first floor apartment within it has been sensitively brought into the 21st century by the elegant design of Papillon Living, who have created a stunning home of understated luxury in keeping with the character of the building. Ideal for commuters as the station's a stroll and serves London and Gatwick (25 and 55mins), the location by the café culture of the 7 Dials and between the bohemian North Laine and vibrant shopping of Churchill Square is hard to beat. Not far from the beach, there's lots to explore on foot, and you can remain car free if you like as nearby buses go to the Marina, the Universities and the Downs.
in brief... Style: Bedrooms: FFF in Grade II listed Regency Crescent 2 double Living rooms: 1 spacious Bathrooms: 1 Area : Outside: Parking: Location: 70.1 sq.ft. Communal gardens Permit Y zone Clifton conservation area
why you ll like it... In a prime situation within an exclusive conservation area, this magnificent Regency building designed by Amon Wilds in the 1840's faces south west for the sun and is set back behind private gardens, so first impressions are good. Inside, the spacious communal hall has period detail and is clearly cared for. As you sweep up to the first floor, on the half landing there's a shared cupboard with plumbing and wiring for utility machines and a few steps on take you to the entrance to this wonderful apartment.
The Entrance and Dining Room - Even the hallway sets the bar high, decorated in darkly glittering Cole and Son wall paper and directly ahead, double doors invite you into the heart of this home, a richly welcoming dining room gleaming in bronze faux eel skin leather, the original Regency plaster work carefully preserved above your head and with timeless oak underfoot. Ahead, the floor to ceiling window brings in the fiery sunsets and opens to a delicate Juliette balcony where your guests can enjoy open views over the trees of the Crescent lawns, which change with the seasons. The Kitchen / Diner - The creative attention to detail continues in the light and airy kitchen, large enough for a table and chairs beneath an arched window and decorated in papier peint fornacetti nuvolette. Silvered mirror Fired Earth wall tiles add depth and the oak flooring is warm both in colour and in fact thanks to underfloor heating. Streamlined contemporary units conceal sophisticated storage and are topped by pale composite stone, and the high spec appliances, including twin Neff ovens, Neff gas hob, AEG extractor, fridge/ freezer drawers and a dishwasher are integrated, so this kitchen's not just fabulous, it's also ready for use. The Drawing Room - At the far end of the hallway, the elegant drawing room's full of afternoon sun which pours in through two windows, each stretching from floor to ceiling and which have wooden shutters for when you are away. Generous in proportion and subtly decorated in Andrew Martin's "Galachat", it's ideal for entertaining or just enjoying in peace, and there's certainly more than enough room for a dining table as well as seating should you choose to use the dining room as a guest room. Bright and beautiful with the windows open to the balconies in summer, during winter, this refined reception transforms into an opulent haven when you dim the lights and set the open fire in the handsome marble fireplace. The Shower Room - Discreetly tucked away in an inner lobby, the luxury shower room with a pared back, spa like feel has sleek storage beneath the long hand basin, a tall heated rail for towels and glistening black mosaic line a large walk in shower with a fashionable dual head system, one of which is a large, rainfall head. The Master Bedroom - Quietly at the back of the building, the glamorous master bedroom brims with sunshine in the morning whilst at night, it's an atmospheric, calm retreat - and you can dream beneath starlight at a flick of a switch. With plenty of room to play with, twin double wardrobes with cedar drawers and pull-down storage provide all the clothes space you could wish for, and the room's unusually private as it isn't overlooked.
Outside, the sun terrace steps up to the spacious lawn to follow the sun and there is a beautiful paved area on this level, ideal for sophistiated al fresco dining. owners secret "The apartment's easy to live in, and we've had many happy summer afternoons in the garden and on the lawns with friends. Although the station's nice and close, this area's very residential - it's not touristyso the Dials still has a friendly, village feel." bear in mind You can walk to the sea, the shops and the station from this glorious apartment as well as popular parks which host events in the Brighton Arts Festival.
where it is Shops: 7 Dials 2 minutes, North Laine 8 minutes, Western Road (Waitrose) 10 minutes Train Station: Brighton mainline about an 8- minute walk Seafront / Park: Seafront about a 15- minute walk, St Nicholas Rest Garden 8 minutes Closest Schools: Primary: Secondary: St Paul's C of E Cardinal Newman Private: Brighton and Hove High or Brighton College Close to Brighton Station with its excellent links to Gatwick and London which makes commuting possible, this uniquely luxurious apartment is by the sought after 7 Dials with its cosmopolitan café culture and independent, specialist shops as well as a co-op, post office, chemist, doctors, dentist etc - so all you need is on your doorstep. With the beach within a walk at the bottom of the hill, you're in the golden triangle between the North Laine, cultural heart of the city and the fashionable shopping of Churchill Square and Western Road. Conveniently located for cinemas and clubs it's also within walking distance of parks which host arts events including open air theatre throughout the year, and with nearby bus routes which serve the city, the coast and the Downs you'll have access to all this seaside resort has to offer. There's Y zone residents permits for parking and both the A23 and A27 are in easy reach, so you'll be able to reach further afield by car if you need to. call: 01273 221102 117-118 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1DB