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Sitting atop a grand Victorian villa on a prestigious tree lined road, sits this bright and spacious studio flat. It is formed from part of the top floor, which due to the scale of the building, means it is generously proportioned with a separate kitchen and bathroom. Facing south and west, a delightful light pours in through the multi-pane casement windows, and it is well-presented throughout so you can move straight in or let it out immediately with ease. It is just a short stroll from Preston Park Station making it ideal for the London commute, and the transport links into the city are excellent too. With so many attractive features, it is sure to be snapped up.

Style: Top floor studio flat in a converted Victorian villa

Bedrooms: 1 studio room

Bathrooms: 1 separate

Area: 320 sq.ft.

Location: Preston Park

Parking: Free on street

Why you’ll like it

Tucked away within the prestigious enclave of Surrenden, you find a wonderful mix of architectural styles, all set within a peaceful and leafy environment. This studio apartment resides on the top floor of a well-maintained Victorian villa, with a red brick and cream render facade. Once inside the communal hallway, you are greeted with further examples or the original decor, and immaculate carpeted stairs take you up two flights to where your door is clearly numbered. You pass the most exquisite views across the city to get here, making it well worth the short climb.

Once inside, the main studio room is to the left and is a great size with three windows across two walls bringing in exceptional views across the rooftops and trees of Preston Valley to the south and the west. These also fill the room with natural light, and being on the top floor, there is complete privacy from outside. The décor is fresh in shades of blue with the woodwork picked out in white, and while this room is predominantly used for sleeping, it could easily house a sofa bed and a dining area below a dormer window. There is also built-in storage to maximise the floor space further.

Next door, the kitchen is separate with a breakfast bar for informal dining and plenty of storage in modern white units which have been paired with red glass splashbacks. Within these, the dual use microwave and oven and gas hob have been integrated, leaving space for a washing machine and an under counter fridge. Again, the views are a joy from here with ever-changing skyscapes and trees which turn with the seasons.

The modern finish continues in the separate bathroom which has a full-length bath with a traditional shower attachment above it. This homely space is finished by a vanity unit and a towel rail, and the whole flat has gas central heating so you can ensure instant hot water and a warm welcome home when the weather cools.

Agent’s thoughts:

While this area feels very suburban, you are just minutes from lots of lovely gastro pubs, such as The Park View or Preston Park Tavern, plus there are lots of regular and fast links into town or to London by train.

Owner’s secret

‘As a commuter, this place was just perfect. After a long day on the trains and in the city, you have your own haven to come back to, and you don’t miss having a garden with Preston Park so close by. Due to a change in work circumstances, I no longer need to commute, but I will be sad to let this flat go.’

Where it is

Shops: Local 5 min walk, North Laines 10 min drive

Station: Preston Park Station 5 min walk

Seafront or Park: Preston Park 7 min walk, seafront 10 min drive

Closest Schools:

Primary: Balfour Primary School

Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College

This is a great flat in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk or drive from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and Preston Park Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.