A Grade II listed Regency house once home to renowned playwright Sir Terence Rattigan is up for sale. The sea view property in Marine Parade, Kemp Town, Brighton , dates back to the early 19th century. Estate agents Aston Vaughan said the five-storey home was most likely built between 1810 and 1824 and used as a seafront holiday retreat by the Duke of Bedford before it became a guest house.
READ MORE: Homecare provider 'immensely proud' after winning award The house was bought by impressionist artist Cecil d’Oyly John in 1959 and later by Sir Terence Rattigan, one of Britain's greatest playwrights. It is currently being used as a family home and a three-bed holiday apartment with six bedrooms, six bathrooms and four reception rooms in total. It is on the market for £3.
5 million. The lower ground floor is the holiday apartment with three bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom facilities and a cinema room. The cinema room also has its own Gatsby-style bar area.
There is a balcony overlooking the sea (Image: Zoopla/ Aston Vaughan) The upper four floors are used by the current owners as their own living space. On the raised ground floor, the home has a kitchen and a reception room with oak stained panelling, a decorative ceiling and a marble fireplace. It has a wooden staircase at its centre which was installed between 1961 and 1967 so Sir Terence could make a dramatic entrance when he came down to greet his famous guests.
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