Sitting within moments of Seven Dials and within walking distance of Brighton Beach, this one-bedroom flat is brilliantly located within the city. It is formed within the top floor of a substantial Edwardian villa, so it enjoys the generous proportions of the period and has far-reaching views across the city towards the rolling hill of the South Downs National Park. It is naturally light with a westerly aspect and the décor is contemporary with wooden flooring and white walls – although some period features have been retained. With Brighton Station easily accessible on foot, and the city shops and park nearby, this apartment will be popular with professionals and commuters alike.

Style: Top floor flat in an Edwardian villa conversion
Bedrooms: 1 double
Bathrooms: 1
Living rooms: 1 spacious and open plan
Location: Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Area: 408sq.ft
Parking: Parking permit Zone Y

Strolling to the beach from Seven Dials, Vernon Gardens is a row of Edwardian villas which have since been converted into apartments such as this one. Attractive on the approach, this house sits well back from the road behind a parking forecourt and has a grand communal entrance below a beamed and gabled front door. Once inside, the scale of the original house becomes apparent, and it is clear this is a well-maintained property. A turning staircase wends its way up to the second (top) floor where your door is clearly numbered.

Upon entry, you step into a hallway where there are hooks for coats, and the bedroom is first to the left. This is a lovely double with white walls and soft grey carpet underfoot, plus there is plenty of built-in storage and shelving. A sweet window looks out over the city to the west, so a lovely, warm light filters in during the afternoon. Next door, the bathroom is contemporary with pale stone ceramic wall and floor tiles and a conical basin atop the vanity unit. There is a ¾ bath with a shower over it, and a tall heated rail for your towels.

At the end of the hall, the living room/ dining room feels bright and airy with a wide, multi-pane dormer window looking out over the rooftops and trees of the city to where the hills of the South Downs undulate across the landscape below big open skies. There is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating, and the kitchen is open plan to the room. Cream and cappuccino gloss units have been paired with dark wood-effect worktops, and within these, the fridge freezer, oven, electric hob and washing machine have been integrated, so you can move straight in with relative ease.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a smart pad which is brilliantly located to access the city on foot. The smart décor and well-maintained communal ways will also appeal to many.

Owner’s secret
“I don’t think you can find a better location to live in the city. The commute to London is a dream; the views are lovely, and you can pop out and get a fresh coffee or a deli breakfast from The Dials in seconds.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 7 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 7 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 3 min walk, Seafront 8 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This attractive flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Brighton Station, and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the universities, the airports and London should you require them on a daily or weekly basis.