1 bedroom flat for sale

* New Lease*
*Guide Price £240,000-£250,000 *

In a fabulous location with the café, duck pond and tennis courts of Queen’s Park just a few doors up, this chic one bedroom ground floor apartment with a private south west facing decked sociable layout is an ideal first buy. With a generous 34.65m2 (372.96 sq. ft.) of light-filled rooms it is perfect for professionals or investors as this area is a great place to be. It is situated within a 10 minute walk of The Royal Pavilion, the County Hospital, Amex, the sea and a new Lido on the beach. The local area boasts an array of local cafes, shops and pubs. With great venues in Kemptown and Hanover being on your door step. And Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are a 20 minute walk away or 15 minutes by bus or an eight minute taxi ride.

Inside, this stylish retreat blends restful period proportion with a sleek, contemporary finish which includes plantation shutters. The French doors in the spacious living/dining room open out to the attractive decked area where guests can enjoy some outside space and sunshine. The kitchen is well planned with a streamlined finish, as does the light, airy bathroom, and the bedroom is a comfortable large king sized bedroom. Tucked away from the madding crowd, you’ll find a weekly farmer’s market by the famous Pepper Pot located in the sought after conservation area of Queen’s Park, which is just a few minutes walk away from the picturesque heart of our city. Due to the substantial improvements taking place on the seafront, now couldn’t be a better time to buy.

Radiating charm, all improvements to this Victorian home have been sensitive and the flat is clearly cared for. The communal hallway is shared by only one other flat. The street is both family and couple friendly, with great neighbours and a real community spirit.

Inside the apartment, the hall has generous storage and laminate flooring continuing into the living/dining room for a fuss free in/out flow. With 3.22m x 3.0m (10’6 x 9’10) in which to work, rest or play, this inviting room has a cheerful west orientation and plenty of space for company, and the sophisticated finish includes a steel, ‘pebbled’ fireplace and floating shelving.

The French doors bring in the afternoon sunshine and open out to the walled patio, which becomes another room during summer with built in seating for guests.

The stylish kitchen is well-planned with ample storage, a sensible layout and plenty of practical working surfaces. Galley in name but not by nature, a gas hob and electric oven are beneath a lit hood. There is plumbing for a washing machine and a designated space for a tall fridge freezer (which can be included if desired). The Combi boiler is only two years into its 10 year guarantee.

As is usual in these Victorian homes, the bathroom is at the far end of the kitchen, and benefits from a brand new flat roof and a re-plastered ceiling.

A calm and comfortable retreat, the bedroom of 3.64m x 3.38m (11’11 x 11’1) is big and bright, looking east for the morning sunshine.

Agent Says:
“Just steps from Queen’s Park with the city centre within walking distance and the station with direct trains to Gatwick and London easy to get to, homes on this sought after terrace do not appear on the market very often – and ground floor, patio apartments are not easy to find here, so sell fast.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins on foot, Royal Pavilion & Lanes 4 minutes by car, 10-15 on foot.
Station: Brighton 15- 20 by bus, 8 by cab.
Seafront or Park: Queen’s Park 1 mins walk, seafront 3 mins by car, 7 on foot.

Closest schools:
Primary: Queen’s Park, St Luke’s.
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer.
Sixth Form: Varndean, BHASVIC, BIMM, MET.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Brighton Girls, Roedean.

Quiet but convenient, this area is known for its unpretentious vibe and friendly community based around the green spaces, tennis courts, pond, playground and café of Queen’s Park which is full of families, dog walkers and joggers who also enjoy its surrounding organic shops and bistro pubs. Kemptown Village, which hosts the County Hospital and Brighton College, is on the doorstep, bordered by beaches with beach bars, volleyball courts, wellness centre and a new Lido, and it has an al fresco lifestyle as well as useful amenities – which open early and close late. For downtime, the cultural heart of the city with its vibrant, historical Lanes and the cosmopolitan Marina are easy to reach on foot, by bus or cab. For those who need to travel, the mainline station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is about 15-20 minutes by bus or a 20 minute scenic stroll past boutiques, bars and restaurants.