What £3million buys you in Brighton and Hove

With the recent figures from the Office for National Statistics showing that the average house price weighs in at £350,000 - rising 627 per cent in the last generation - Brighton and Hove is now the second most expensive city in the UK, falling just behind the capital.

But it begs the question: just what can you get at the top end of the scale?

Those in search of a pool may be slightly disappointed, as these are few and far between - featuring in just one of the properties listed.

Instead, the views are coming in spades with many overlooking the lush emerald hills of the South Downs, or the hustle and bustle of Brighton’s beautiful beach.

Plush, bespoke interiors, top-of-the-range kitchens and personal cinema rooms seem favourable among the Brighton elite, with each property oozing with luxury.

And of course there are the typical architectural features of the Regency era, with listed properties among the most valuable.

There are even private woodlands for nature lovers, Tudor-style beams for those who love antiquities and bedrooms fit with free-standing bathtubs - for those who really can not be bothered to walk to their bathroom in the morning, we can only assume.

Joking aside, a spectrum of differing tastes and preferences are covered, with properties at the very top end of the property market a mixture of traditional and contemporary stylings.

With an average five bedrooms each, buyers may be looking for something a little larger at £2.5million, however considering the properties are all in prime locations in the city with the highest number of annual sunshine hours in the country, it’s difficult to argue.

So if you have a spare million or three in the bank (or just wish you did), feast your eyes on these beauties situated across Brighton and Hove - ranging from £1,600,000 to the very top at £2,940,000.

Just try not to think about how much they cost last time they were on the market.

Roedean Crescent, Brighton, £2,940,000

The closest you’ll get to a castle in Brighton, this gated property sits atop its own hill; its heated outdoor pool its moat.

The master suite boasts a south facing sun terrace, which overlooks the cliff tops of the Marina and the sea below.

There are also four double bedrooms with family bathroom and two additional shower rooms, and exposed wood beams, carvings, vaulted ceilings and original open fireplaces throughout.

For more information, contact Mishon Mackay at 01273 670 067.

Arundel Terrace, Brighton, £2,275,000

One of two Arundel Terrace properties currently on sale and topping the £2million mark, this property is a Grade I listed mansion situated just minutes from the seafront.

It has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, along with access to a private garden and balconies across the front of the property.

For more details, contact Fox and Sons on 01273 688148.

Wayland Avenue, Brighton, £2,850,000

Who wouldn’t want a home that comes with its own private woodland?

This is not the first time The Argus has featured this property, and with good reason: it’s absolutely stunning.

A magnificent Tudor style residence, this six bedroom home has exquisite interiors and a bespoke kitchen with doors opening to the terrace, which possesses views towards its own private woodland copse and over Preston Park.

The property also has its own self-contained flat, with its own private entrance - which is ‘perfect for an au pair or a nanny’.

For more information, contact Mishon Mackay on 01273 821 800.

Arundel Terrace, Brighton, £2,750,000

This indulgent five-bedroom home built around 1828 harks back to Brighton’s roots, with three separate, self-contained apartments, all of which are entered through a classic porch framed by Corinthian columns and finished with ornate tiling for the ultimate in true Regency-esque indulgence.

It boasts three luxury bathrooms, an enviably-sized kitchen and unparalleled sea views overlooking Black Rock and the Marina.

For classic opulence, rooms are finished with mahogany and marble.

For more information, contact Mishon Mackay on 01273 670 067.

The Mount, Roedean Way, Brighton, £2,450,000

Wine-lovers rejoice - this property comes with its very own wine cellar.

And that’s not all.

A luxurious five bedroom house with panoramic sea views and landscaped gardens, this home in Roedean Way has been designed with a superb attention to detail - including its monogrammed granite and marble lobby, Bang and Olufsen home cinema and French doors throughout.

For more details, contact Fine and Country on 01273 739911.

The Cliff, Brighton, £2,300,000

This newly built property is a stunning find close to the sea, and features its own large and private south-facing garden.

With five or six bedrooms, it’s spacious enough for a large family, and has glass balconies for panoramic sea views.

For more details, contact Fine and Country on 01273 739911.

Hayworth House, 319 Dyke Road, Hove, £1,600,000

If someone asked you to imagine contemporary perfection, this would probably be it.

Quadruple storey spanning floor-to-ceiling windows let in loads of light, while the modern art-deco inspired design is the epitome of elegance.

The four to six bedroom home is equipped with four en suites, a gym, office and cinema spaces, with a spiral staircase connecting it all.

There’s also a southerly garden, promising a bright outdoor space all day long.

For more details or to book a viewing, contact Hamptons International at 01273 796157.