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The jewel in the crown of a beautiful, double fronted late Victorian Villa directly opposite the green acres and sports facilities of Preston Park.

Style: Top, 3rd floor apartment in detached Victorian Villa

Type: 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fitted kitchen, spacious living room

Area: Preston Park

Outside Space: Communal gardens with lawn, dining terrace, orchard, vegetable beds

Parking Permit zone: J, no waiting list

Homes in this exclusive position directly opposite Preston Park simply do not appear on the market often and this spacious haven is a rare find as not only does it span the whole of the front of the gabled third floor of this magnificent building with a bird’s eye view of the park, but also has use of gated communal grounds.

Stepping up and into an elegant lifestyle, this magnificent Victorian Villa is set back from a street with direct access to the park and plentiful permit parking. Behind attractive, tiered gardens, the grand entrance is adorned with pilasters, terracotta flower panels, and flanked by stain glass windows the front door now has a secure entry system. Inside, the broad hallway is steeped in history with an original tiled floor and a magnificent staircase to sweep you up to the third floor and a lobby shared by only one other apartment.

Inside, a skylight in the hall ensures it is light and inviting and ahead, the sunny living room is simple but stylish with plenty of space in which to relax or entertain, sculpted shelving and broad, west facing windows framing restful leafy views which change with the seasons to reveal the charming Victorian clock tower and even more of the park. Next door, a bright and cheerful kitchen has a large Velux in the roofline and characterful round window to enjoy and it is has a practical layout, user friendly surfaces and integrated gas hob and electric cooker. Plumbing for a washer drier is already in place, there is space for a tall fridge freezer and a large cupboard behind the door keeps the space uncluttered. Central to the apartment, the practical theme continues in a modern bathroom which has all you need including a shower above the bath and smart aqua tiles to the ceiling.

At the end of the hallway, the first of the double bedrooms is really generous with plenty of floor space to play with even with a double bed in it, and next to a fitted wardrobe, a boiler room is tall enough to stand in and has a second circular window. Also well proportioned, so perfect if you wanted to share, or just share a workspace, the second room is large and airy with a window to the west for the park and to the south for the Sussex sunshine.

Outside, the bike store and path to the big communal garden are tucked away behind a coded gate. A private paradise behind brick walls, this garden is a scented beauty with a large L shaped lawn surrounded by beds planted to attract butterflies and bees as well as for all year interest. Hidden behind a small orchard of apple and plum trees, a secret dining area has original Victorian tiles beneath your feet and ideal if you have green fingers, you may be able to nurture a raised bed on the third broad tier to provide fruit and vegetables for the table.

This exclusive location opposite the largest park in the city is also within minutes of international shopping, restaurants, cinemas, bistro pubs and the beach. Conveniently located for Preston Park Station and the A23/A27 –for commuters who need to reach Gatwick, the Amex Stadium, universities and London- it feels a world away from the city in this open leafy setting. Preston Park is the largest urban park in the city with running routes, tennis courts, velodrome and football pitches as well as open green spaces which host famous events during our legendary festivals. Well connected, the commercial districts and cultural heart of Brighton & Hove are easy to reach by bus or cab.