GUIDE PRICE: £280,000--£300,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

SEPERATE GARAGE.

ADDITIONAL 1/2 LANDING OFFICE ROOM.

High ceilings, a wealth of original period features and an immaculate décor greet you in this light and airy one-bedroom apartment. It is formed from the entire first floor of a substantial semi-detached villa 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 excellent transport links taking you throughout the city. Uniquely, this flat has sole access to a self-contained study/utility room accessible from the communal landing. In addition, there is a single garage positioned to the rear of the building which is a huge bonus in this part of the city where parking comes at a premium. Being so favourably located, with a quality finish throughout, this home is sure to attract many.

Style: First floor Victorian apartment
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 open plan living room, 1 bathroom
Location: Preston Park Conservation Area
Floor Area: 601 sq.ft.
Outside: west facing fire-escape balcony
Parking: Private garage or permit zone J
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it
Semi-detached and elevated above the road, the Victorian villas on the north side of Springfield Road have an air of grandeur. Attractive on the approach, this building is classic for the era in pale gault brick with a traditionally tiled path leading to wide stone steps and the main front door.

Enjoying pride of place on the first floor, the ceilings within the principal rooms are particularly high. Upon entry, your eye is drawn to the living room which is south facing, allowing natural light to stream right through the property. In here, there is ample space for dining within the wide bay window, then for relaxation by the fire which sits within a classic mantelpiece. Wood floors have been sanded and varnished back to their former glory and sash windows have been restored and repainted. Two secure doors lead out to the west-facing fire escape balcony which has space for a small table and chairs, so you can sit outside during the summer as the sun goes down.

Open plan, yet recessed, the kitchen remains sociable and has been well-designed to offer plenty of storage solutions alongside an integrated fan oven, electric ceramic hob and under counter fridge.

To the rear of the flat, the bedroom shares the same generous proportions as the living room. It has another bay window which adds to the feeling of space, where even with a king size bed and freestanding wardrobes, the floor space is not compromised.

Between the two rooms, the bathroom is smart and neutrally decorated in natural stone tiling around the bath which has an electric shower over it. The ceiling is lower in here as storage has been created above the room which is accessible from the bedroom.

From the first-floor landing within the communal stairwell, this flat has sole access to a bright and peaceful home study/utility room which also houses the washing machine and a freezer in modern ply cabinetry offering a range of cupboard sizes for additional storage. You can look out to the mature trees in the rear garden from here, but also to your garage which sits at the end of the row with a white door.

Agent’s thoughts:
This apartment is immediately inviting and even on a grey day it feels light and airy. You cannot beat the location for the city and the station, yet the local area is also very leafy and green, so you get the best of both worlds.

Owner’s secret
“I bought this flat as a second home as I have always loved Brighton & Hove so it has been the perfect weekend retreat. You can walk everywhere from here on the flat and Preston Circus has undergone huge regeneration in the last few years, so you rarely need to venture further into the city.”

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 6 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.