GUIDE PRICE: £350,000--£375,000.

BALCONY WITH VIEWS OF THE PARK.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD.

Beautifully renovated in recent years, this exceptional and immaculate one-bedroom apartment is a sight to behold. Abundant with period detail and with generous room proportions, this stunning property resides on the top floor of a grand Victorian villa overlooking Brighton’s prettiest park. Its elevation in the building means it benefits from high vaulted ceilings and a west facing balcony within the gable from which you can watch the world go by from the tree tops in the afternoon sunshine.
This is a hugely sought-after area characterised by beautiful architecture surrounded by greenery and mature trees. You are also within walking distance of two commuter stations and there are several local amenities and gastro pubs nearby on Preston Drove. With a Share of the Freehold and so many other winning qualities, this apartment will appeal to professionals and investors alike.

Style: top floor apartment in a Victorian villa
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 open plan reception room/kitchen
Location: Preston Park Conservation Area
Floor Area: 571 sq. ft.
Outside: West facing balcony
Parking: Permit zone J
Tenure: Share of the freehold
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Built during the late 1890s, these substantial properties had pride of place overlooking the prestigious Preston Park, facing west. While this house has since been converted into sizable apartments, it has retained an air of grandeur, with this apartment as the crowning glory, raised up on the top floor with a private, gabled balcony.

The house is hugely attractive on the approach and is set back from the road by a smart driveway, a border wall and a manicured hedgerow. Sitting within a portico entrance flanked by tropical planting, stone steps lead you through the grand front door to the well-maintained communal hallway.

Stepping inside, it is immediately clear this apartment has been renovated by those with a fine eye for interior styling. Only the finest materials and fittings have been used in its creation, and there is an instant feeling of space as you step through to the open plan living room and kitchen.

Gleaming oak wood floors and tall white walls greet you in the elegant open plan kitchen and living room which has a vaulted gable with French doors opening to the balcony at one end, and south facing sash windows to bring in natural light all day. While it is undeniably modern in here, several period features have been retained to add character. The original fireplace has metro-brink tiles on the hearth and on either side of the cast iron insert, while the mantelpiece offers the perfect shelving for ornaments.

Running along the rear wall, the kitchen is well-appointed with integrated Neff appliances and has ample storage in charcoal grey Shaker cabinetry. The worktops contrast beautifully in white stone, also forming a central island with space to host, sit and dine. There is space on the balcony for relaxed seating and you can sit outside during summer looking out over the park .

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, the bedroom is a tranquil retreat at the end of the day. Soft grey carpet under foot has been paired with bright walls and streamlined built-in wardrobes serve to maximise the floor space which is not compromised by the king size bed. A glass cheeked dormer and sash windows with fitted wood shutters and bespoke blinds on the east and southerly walls allow a gentle light to filter in during the morning, and when open during the summer, you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

Next door, the bathroom is the epitome of luxury, lined in marble, with contemporary sanitaryware and brushed brass fittings. A rainfall shower sits over the bath and a double hand basin has useful storage below it for toiletries and towels.

Agent’s thoughts:
Beautifully finished to an exceptional standard, this is a unique opportunity to buy an elegant home which cannot fail to impress. The park views and convenience of the location will attract the attentions of many.

Owner’s thoughts:
‘We have loved every minute in this home. It feels like you’re living in the treetops. You get the best of both worlds—period features and contempory materials and fittings. It is perfect for entertaining as the open plan living room is such a sociable space, and we can spill out onto the balcony too. It is a great spot to enjoy the summer music shows, and The Park View and The Preston Park Tavern are excellent for food. As the weather warms you can picnic or barbecue in the park, and there is a lovely sense of community here which we will certainly miss.’

Where it is
Shops: Local 5 min walk, city centre 15-20 min walk
Station: Preston Park Station 8 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 apartment 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 A27/A23 and Stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.