Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2

Stunning views over open water stream through this end of terrace, 5 storey Regency house with a spacious, south facing courtyard and off street parking. The main house has 3 double bedrooms all en-suite, 2 receptions, a kitchen diner and a study whilst the self-contained 3 double bedroom apartment with a cinema room currently provides a substantial income. In an exclusive location opposite beaches with art galleries, a Lido, and bistro bars it is within walking distance of the Lanes, Brighton College and County Hospital with Brighton Station s direct trains to Gatwick and London about 7-10 minutes by cab. Built between 1810 1824 as a then detached seaside retreat probably for the Duke of Bedford, this Grade II listed beauty comes with an interesting history becoming a luxury guest house for the rich and famous during the 1800 s. Bought by the impressionist artist Cecil D Oyly John (a favourite of the late Queen Mother) in 1959, the house was subsequently purchased by playwright Sir Terence Rattigan whose friends Vivien Leigh, Margaret Leighton and Laurence Olivier often visited the house. There is a fascinating narrative of this dream coastal home by the current owners available upon request.