GUIDE PRICE: £450,000--£500,000.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

With exceptional garden and park views from every room and a stylish interior, this generous two-bedroom apartment impresses from the moment you enter. It is clear the current owners have a refined eye for interior design, blending the original features of the building with contemporary fittings and styling. It is formed within the first floor of a grand Victorian villa looking out over Preston Park, so it has the stunning proportions of the period and there is ample space inside for both relaxation and sophisticated entertaining. An open plan living area leads out to the private balcony which looks out over the rose gardens and Rotunda Café of Preston Park, and facing west, it catches the last of the summer sunshine. Being within walking distance of two commuter stations; excellent primary and secondary schools, and Brighton’s prettiest park, this outstanding property should grab the attentions many.

Style: First floor Victorian conversion flat
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 living room/kitchen, 2 bathrooms
Location: Preston Park Conservation Area
Area: 867 sq. ft.
Outside: west facing balcony
Parking: Allocated on-site parking, or permit zone J
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
Lining the upper border of Brighton’s most beautiful park; Preston Park Avenue is tree-lined and characterised by substantial Victorian villas set back from the road on generous plots. All have been converted into luxury apartment buildings in more recent years, but they continue to command the same air of grandeur.

This house offers a particularly fine example of Victorian architecture, using decorative brickwork and tiled steps leading up to a portico communal entrance. Stepping inside, the scale of the building becomes apparent, and these proportions continue into this apartment on the first floor.

Upon entry, the ceilings soar within the hallway stretching through the apartment. These continue into the main reception room which spans the front of the building with glazing and French doors almost covering the westerly wall bringing in a wealth of light and verdant park views. Pale laminate flooring brightens the space further, complemented by a teal wall around the chimney breast, while the wood work is picked out in white. The original fireplace, skirtings and cornicing adds period character and charm, and there is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating. During the warmer weather, you can spill out to the balcony to watch the world go by or dine alfresco as the sun goes down – or enjoy any number of music and social events held in the park from the comfort of your own home.

Open plan to the room, but recessed, the kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of storage in modern white and stainless-steel cabinetry alongside an integrated dishwasher, cooker and fridge freezer, leaving space for a washing machine. Glass bricks form a breakfast bar, creating a second sociable space and the views are a joy to wash up to.

The principal bedroom sits peacefully to the rear of the building and bears the same high ceilings and period features as elsewhere in the flat. It is a lovely double room with space for a double bed and freestanding furnishings, although a wall of fitted wardrobes maximises the floor space. It also boasts a modern en suite shower room with a rainfall shower to fully revive you in the morning.

Due to the scale of these rooms, the second bedroom has been fitted with a bespoke, timber framed mezzanine sleeping area which includes a vast amount of storage below it alongside space to either work or relax. Once more, the views are green and leafy, ever-changing with the seasons.
Both bedrooms have easy access to the main bathroom, lined in travertine mosaic and walnut panelling with a shower over the bath. It would certainly be possible to modernise in both the bathrooms and kitchen which would add value in such a sought-after location.

Agent’s thoughts:
Superbly styled and full of natural light, this is a really impressive property. The park views are stunning and the internal space is excellent, so this property will not stay on the market for long.

Owners’ thoughts:
‘We have adored living here so close to the park and within walking distance of the city. It is a hugely comfortable flat to live in as it offers so much space and it feels light and airy all year round. The location is hugely convenient with Brighton Station just 10-minutes away and the shops, cinema and café culture of Preston Circus on your doorstep. We will miss it here.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, North Laines 15 min walk
Station: Brighton 10-15 min walk, Preston Park Station 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: Preston Park opposite, seafront 30 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools, Balfour Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This is a beautiful home 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 from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and commuter stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.