Built in 1936 as an upmarket development, this striking block of Deco apartments is located on a quiet road close to the sea, the city centre and St. Ann’s Well Gardens. Bright and spacious, this two-bedroom flat is easily accessible on the ground floor and has generous room proportions with green leafy views of the communal gardens from the original Crittall windows. Natural light streams in and while the internal decoration feels a little dated, there is huge potential to add considerable value in this prestigious building.

While this smart development feels perfectly peaceful, it is still incredibly central, with so much of the city accessible on foot. There is also a porter to collect your refuse, immaculate communal gardens, and the grand entrance is luxurious enough to make you feel you are in a hotel rather than at home. With excellent transport links and ‘outstanding’ schools on your doorstep, this flat would be perfect for commuters, professional sharers, small families and investors alike!

Style: Ground floor flat in a Deco development
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 reception room, 1 kitchen
Location: Clifton Hill/Montpelier
Floor Area: To follow
Outside: manicured communal gardens
Parking: Unallocated off-street parking or residents permit zone O
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:

Completed in 1936 (the same year as the Queen Mary Liner was launched), and like many new buildings of this period, Furze Croft has been compared to an ocean liner with its curvaceous Deco styling and expansive flat roof. This block is built around a crescent where there are a few spaces to park, encapsulating immaculate lawns and mature trees inherited from the grand home which stood here previously.

Entering the beautiful foyer, marble columns and gleaming Terrazzo flooring greets you. Your door is clearly numbered down a broad, well-lit corridor, and being on the ground floor allows easy access. This opens into a long corridor from which all rooms reside, with the main reception at the far end – nicely separate from the bedrooms.
Sunlight streams into the main reception room through a wide, curved window framing entirely green and leafy views of the gardens. Wildlife and birds can be seen playing in the trees and hedgerows, and this delightful vista is ever-changing with the seasons. There is ample space for relaxation, entertaining and formal dining in here, and an original column radiator warms the room perfectly during winter. The decoration is currently neutral, so you can move straight in or put your own stamp on the place.

Nearby, the kitchen is fitted with plenty of storage and some integrated appliances, yet it would be a fantastic space to redesign with modern cabinetry to create a second sociable space with a breakfast bar, perhaps.

Both bedrooms are double with bright and leafy views, with the principal room enjoying use of built in wardrobes which maximise the floor space allowing for several pieces of bedroom furniture alongside a double bed. Easily accessible from both rooms, the bathroom has fantastic, original retro wall tiles – but once again, it would be the perfect space to modernise to give real impact to the space.

Outside there is a glorious lawn garden for the residents to enjoy which includes seating, a playhouse for the little ones, and a herb garden for all.

Agent’s thoughts:

Not only is this a smart flat which is ready to move into, but it is also a very well managed building where the centrally managed hot water and heating are included in the maintenance and a caretaker collects refuse from your door four times a week.

Owner’s thoughts:

“Positioned to the rear of the building, the views are simply delightful, making it hard to believe you have the city on your doorstep.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 3 min walk, city centre 8 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens adjacent, Seafront 5 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This bright, spacious flat is perfectly situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Brighton Station and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.