GUIDE PRICE: £300,000--£310,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Generous room proportions, high ceilings and a southerly aspect at the rear are just a few of the impressive features found in this light and airy, two-bedroom apartment. It is formed from the entire raised ground floor of a substantial Victorian townhouse in a hugely popular area close to both Preston Park and Preston Circus, so the city is within easy walking distance, as are two stations and several popular schools. Inside, the decoration is fresh and modern, yet many original period features remain which add character. To the rear, there is a lovely roof-terrace/balcony which looks out over the local landscape to the south with Brighton’s historic viaduct winding its way above the rooftops towards Brighton station. Being so favourably located, well-presented and spacious, this flat is sure to be in high demand.

Raised ground floor Victorian apartment

Type: 2 bedrooms, 1 open plan living room. 1 bathroom

Location: Preston Park Conservation Area

Floor Area: 534 sq.ft

Outside: South facing roof terrace/balcony

Parking: Residents permit zone J

Why you’ll like it

Attractive on the approach, this Victorian townhouse sits well back from the road and has an immaculate façade in buttery-lemon, adorned with the architectural features of the period. This apartment enjoys pride of place on the raised ground floor where the ceilings are particularly high and being elevated above street level, it is private from within.

Inside the main door, the communal ways have been well-maintained and this entrance to this apartment is to the right. Your eye is immediately drawn to the open plan living room and kitchen which sits to the front of the property. It is a particularly spacious room with a deep bay window offering the perfect spot for a table and chairs, so you can watch the world go by as you eat. Plenty of natural light filters in with the window almost covering the northerly wall, and the there is ample space for relaxed furnishings. The kitchen does not dominate the space and has streamlined cabinets in cashmere gloss which have been paired with solid oak worktops. Within the kitchen, oven, induction hob, under counter fridge and washing machine has all been tastefully integrated.

Next door, the bedroom shares the same lofty ceilings complete with the original plasterwork cornicing and a beautifully decorated ceiling rose, as the living room. This room is peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, so it enjoys garden and viaduct views and is filled with natural light from the south. Even with a king size bed and two large wardrobes within the alcoves, the floor space is not compromised, and the potential is there to build fitted wardrobes reaching full height for added storage.

The bathroom is further along the hall and is classically tiled with a shower over the bath. It would be possible to modernise in here for very little, which would add value in a property such as this.

Bedroom two is at the far end of the property, and while it is currently being used as a home office and utility room, it works equally well as a bedroom. French doors open to a timber framed balcony which has stunning views of the historic viaduct, where trains trundle slowly over as they approach Brighton Station. Neighbouring trees provide colour and greenery to the view, and being south facing, it is a real suntrap during the summer.

Agent’s thoughts:

Brilliantly located for professionals, this apartment is ready to move straight into, yet it also has potential for further modernisation to add value which will appeal to many.

Owner’s secret

“We love the area for its convenience and its sense of community. There is so much to enjoy within easy walking distance – from the park to the shops, cinema, pubs and restaurants of Preston Circus, and the flat is a lovely serene space to come home to. We currently work in London, and the great location of the flat provides us an easy commute every day. We need the extra space now, so we are looking to upsize, but we love the area and hope to stay fairly local.”

Where it is

Shops: Local 1 min walk, North Laines 10 min walk

Station: London Road 1 min walk Brighton Station 10 min walk

Seafront or Park: Preston Park 3 min walk, seafront 20 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools

Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC

Private: Brighton College

Springfield Road and the surrounding streets have been hugely popular with families and professionals alike for many years now; not only for the attractive Victorian architecture, but you are also perfectly located to access the city, the station and several parks on foot. The primary schools at the top of the hill are ‘Ofsted outstanding’, and you are in the catchment for two of the most sought-after secondary schools too. Brighton Station and the A23 have direct and fast links to London and Gatwick, while London Road Station takes you towards the Sussex Countryside via both Brighton and Sussex Universities.