Greatest homes: penthouses

Have your head in the clouds with far-reaching views and plenty of space

Living in a penthouse has long been a byword for luxury – with nobody above you, spacious rooms and lots and lots of light flooding into your home. Living on the coast and by the South Downs makes them an even more desireable abode – with a penthouse retreat in the sky offering possible views out to sea, over the city and far over the Downs – and sometimes all three! Here are just a few available on the market right now.

Queens Road, Brighton
Just check out these spectacular views from this expansive 33’9 westerly terrace! Looking out over the city and with oblique sea views, this two bedroom, very well presented penthouse apartment located by the station is quite fabulous.
>£425,000
>Oakley Residential
>01273 688881

St Catherine’s Terrace, Hove
Directly on Hove seafront, this light and spacious penthouse apartment has the most splendid far-reaching views to the sea and over the cityscapes from its two – count ‘em – huge 30’ balconies. Inside, the living accommodation is lovely, with wood block floors, a modern kitchen/breakfast room and two bedrooms. Delightful.
>£500,000
>Winkworth
>01273 320300

Queens Road, Brighton
If you’re looking for a less permanent residence in the sky, or simply feel like trying one on for size to see how it feels, you really can’t do better than this stunning three bedroom, three bathroom upper penthouse apartment. Right by the station and looking out over the city at large, this is glorious.
>£2,200 pcm
>Parsons Son & Basley
>01273 274000

Rottingdean
This beautiful penthouse in the historic village of Rottingdean truly benefits from its location with incredible direct sea views. Even better, these views are available from two floors, as this remarkable home offers its accommodation spread over two levels with a balcony on the first floor and a substantial roof terrace on the second floor. Inside the property has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a modern
open-plan living area. Utter luxury.
>£660,000
>Fox & Sons
>01273 309968

North Laine, Brighton
This fantastic top floor penthouse right in the centre of the city has undergone extensive refurbishment, leaving it looking absolutely fabulous. With sun terraces on both the east and west sides offering rooftop views towards the Royal Pavilion, as well as a spacious open-plan living area benefiting from large windows beckoning the light in, and three good sized bedrooms,
this is a proper city spread.
>OIEO £450,000
>Oakley Residential
>01273 688881