KEMP Townhouse, a five-star boutique hotel in Brighton, is looking for a new owner through specialist business property adviser Christie and Co.

Located just off the seafront in the fashionable area of Kemp Town, the Grade II listed mid-terrace town house has 11 letting bedrooms and a recently renovated bar and guest lounge.

Since opening in 2008 the business has been consistently awarded Visit Britain’s 5-star accreditation and has featured in a number of guides.

These include Alastair Sawday’s, The Michelin Guide for Hotels and Alex Polizzi’s Little Black Book of Hotels, as well as featuring in publications such as The Independent, Guardian and Elle.

Recent reviews include “Kemp Townhouse, a big success story” from CondeNast Traveller.

“A cool mix of vintage & modern” was how Elle UK described the venue.

“Kemp Townhouse pulls it off with panache” said Living Etc.

Alastair Sawday’s Special Places To Stay said there was “impeccable service, stylish comfort, great breakfasts – and Brighton; all to be relished.”

Alex Polizzi’s Little Black Book of Hotels called it “a combination of chic styling and old world charm.”

Current owner Paul Lantsbury, who bought the property a few years ago, is now looking to exit the hotel sector to concentrate on other business interests.

Andrew Moore, director at Christie and Co who is handling the sale, said: “Kemp Townhouse presents a fantastic opportunity for an operator to acquire an award-winning and successful guest house in a fabulous location.

“Just a short walk from Brighton Pier, it is popular with both domestic and overseas tourists and has lots of potential to develop its current offering.”

An asking price of £1.250 million.is being sought for the freehold.

Christie and Co has provided advice to clients within our specialist sectors for more than 80 years.