GUIDE PRICE: £230,000---£250,000.

VACANT POSSESSION.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Surrounded by greenery overlooking Brighton’s beautiful Preston Park, this peaceful, one-bedroom apartment is also well connected with excellent transport links by train, bus and car to take you throughout the city and beyond. It resides on the top floor of a grand Victorian villa, so it has bright, well-proportioned rooms, and while the décor in modern and neutral, it also has the potential for modernisation to add value. With several local amenities and a commuter station nearby, this apartment will attract investors and professionals alike.

Style: 2nd (top) floor apartment in a Victorian villa
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 open plan living room/kitchen
Location: Preston Park Conservation Area
Floor Area: 457 sq.ft.
Outside: communal garden
Parking: Unallocated parking spaces or permit zone J
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it
Built during the late 1890s, these substantial red-brick houses had pride of place overlooking the prestigious park. This one has been converted into apartments in more recent years, but it still holds and air of grandeur as you approach. The house has a corner plot and is set back from the road by a sweeping driveway, a border wall and mature trees. Flanked by pillars, the original tiled steps lead you through the grand front door, where, as you enter the communal hallway, the scale of this house becomes apparent.

Stepping into the apartment, it has clearly been well-maintained by the current owner and the natural light is immediately apparent. The neutral décor acts as a blank canvas to suit all styles of modern furnishing, while the windows frame far reaching, natural views. Within the bright and open plan living room there is ample space for relaxation and for a small dining table and chairs, and energy efficient double glazing ensures it is peaceful and warm. Nicely tucked away, the kitchen does not dominate and has plenty of storage alongside space and plumbing for a washing machine, fridge and a cooker.

Next door, the double bedroom shares the same sunny orientation, views and décor, and has space for a double bed alongside freestanding pieces of bedroom furniture. While this apartment has been built within the loft space, the substantial building ensures there is plenty of headspace within the vaulted rooms, and the bathroom is easily accessible. This has been simply designed in cream and white with a shower over the bath.

Agent’s thoughts:
This flat offers excellent value for such a highly sought-after location and it’s ready to move straight into or make your own – perfect for rental investors or first-time buyers.

Owners’ thoughts:
“For seven years this flat has provided a peaceful haven for us during our frequent visits to our four Brighton grandchildren. We have enjoyed the society of the other owners. It is now time for others to enjoy this space.”

Where it is
Shops: Local 3 min walk, city centre 15-20 min walk
Station: Preston Park Station 7 min walk
Seafront or Park: Preston Park opposite, seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Balfour Primary School
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This is a fantastic flat in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and entertainment. 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 and Stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.