GUIDE PRICE: £300,000--£320,000.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD.

SOUTH FACING GARDEN WITH WORKSHOP/HOME OFFICE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Generous room proportions, period features and a sunny southerly aspect are just a few of the impressive features found in this beautiful and deceptively spacious one-bedroom flat. It is formed from the entire lower ground floor of a tall Victorian townhouse, so it also boasts its own street entrance and sole access to a manicured rear garden with home office.

The North Laine shops and the newly regenerated Preston Circus are just a few minutes away on foot, as is Brighton Station for the London commute, and London Road Station is just a minute down the road for access to the universities and Lewes. Being so well-presented and favourably located, this bright and stylish apartment is sure to attract many.

Style: Lower ground floor flat in a Victorian terrace
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 garden office
Location: Ditchling Road/Preston Circus
Floor Area: 584 sq. ft.
Outside: South facing garden with office
Parking: Residents permit zone J

Why you’ll like it:

Ditchling Rise and the surrounding streets have been hugely popular with families and professionals alike for many years now. Tree-lined terraces of Victorian townhouses, and the proximity to two stations, the city and Preston Park have all held its appeal, and these houses are quintessential of the period – and indeed the city; adorned with ornate mouldings and reliefs around canted bay windows.

This apartment resides on the lower ground floor of a smart townhouse at the upper end of the hill with steps leading down to the front door. It is set back from the road so natural light can filter through, plus being open to the garden at the rear ensures it is naturally light throughout.

Stepping inside, it is clearly a stylish home which has been well-maintained by the current owners. Wooden floorboards flow along the generous hallway and into the living room to the right. This has a private outlook over the front patio and steps, yet plenty of light streams in through the wide bay window. There is ample space to relax in here on comfortable furnishings, and during the cooler seasons, a stove within the period mantlepiece warms the room perfectly.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the house looking out to the garden, the bedroom is a lovely double room with soft carpet and a built-in wardrobe to maximise the floor space. Double glazing also ensures a warm and restful night’s sleep.

The hallway widens at the kitchen end which allows plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. Well-designed, the kitchen offers plenty of storage within white cabinets paired with solid oak worktops. Within these, the oven, gas hob and fridge have been integrated, leaving space for a washing machine. You have access to the garden from here which has a contemporary scheme with dark wood sleepers around a lush green lawn and leafy beds. The office is a great size with access to electricity and light so it is ideal for those WFH on a daily or occasional basis.

The bathroom is easy to access from the bedroom and has a shower over the bath and plenty of storage for toiletries and towels.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a superbly attractive flat with the added benefit of a south-facing garden. It does not feel lower ground in the slightest due to the natural light and it is ready to go!

Owner’s secret:
“This is such an easy flat to live in as the location is incredibly convenient. You don’t need a car as you can walk everywhere, and the transport links are excellent when you want to travel further afield. It is incredibly light and spacious, and for somewhere so central it is really quiet. The parade of shops on Beaconsfield Road is a fantastic bonus with Sunny Foods and Arkwrights Deli being firm favourites.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, North Laines 10 min walk
Station: London Road 1 min walk Brighton Station 8 min walk
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 5 min walk, seafront 15 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This deceptively spacious garden flat sits 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 stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.