2 bedroom apartment for sale

Guide Price *£340,000 - £350,000*

A fabulous split-level period apartment occupying the upper floors of a handsome period building close to Blakers Park and Brighton City centre. Contemporary and period features throughout with bright and airy living space over two floors.

Don't miss the opportunity to buy this beautiful period apartment located on the sought-after Grantham Road in the "Golden Triangle" close to Blakers Park. Beautifully presented and decorated throughout with contemporary and period features. On entering the front door to the property, there is an internal staircase to the first-floor landing and straight in front of you, at the rear of the property, is a wonderful kitchen/dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room is immaculately presented with sleek white units in a mid-century style with white tiled splashback. This room has a south-facing and a west-facing window, making it gloriously light all day long. At the far end of the room is space for a table, with built-in banquette seating on one side, which has handy storage underneath. There is a fan oven with grill and a built-in microwave above, an integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and an induction hob. Modern bathroom fitted with the sink set in a shaker style vanity unit, and shower over the bath. Decorative floor tiles add character to the room.

Stairs up to the large first-floor landing with space for desk/work area, currently with a sofa creating a second chill-out/reception space. Bright and spacious living room with the familiar characteristics of a period property with a bay window to the front and a fireplace as the focal point of the room, built-in cabinets sit on either side of the chimney breast and in the bay, there is a charming window seat, which also has storage incorporated underneath. The main bedroom is a well-proportioned double and affords a pleasant outlook over the gardens and benefits from the south-facing aspect. The second bedroom is currently a nursery and would also make a good office. The bathroom, kitchen and master bedroom all have double glazing, while the windows at the front of the property are wooden sashes. The central heating runs off a Worcester combi boiler which has been recently serviced. Large loft area accessed from first-floor landing.

Grantham Road is in the Preston Park area of Brighton. Preston Park itself has large open spaces, tennis courts, a velodrome and two places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat - the Rotunda Café or the Chalet Café. There are great local pubs and restaurants including the Open House, Signalman, Jolly Brewer, Preston Park Tavern and the Roundhill, all close by, to name but a few. The Roundhill is notable as it has an entirely vegan kitchen, serving award-winning plant-based meals. On Saturday mornings, Florence Road Market is on your doorstep and the Florence Road Café on weekdays serves coffee and sells fresh bread and veg boxes. London Road station is just around the corner, bus routes run from Beaconsfield Road or Ditchling Road and there is easy access by car to the A23 for routes out of Brighton towards London. Brighton Mainline station is a short walk away with direct services to London Bridge and Victoria, which arrive in London in less than an hour. Catchment for renowned schools including Downs infants/primary and Stringer/Varndean.

Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold (92 years)
Ground Rent: £125 per year
Service Charge: £627 per year