GUIDE PRICE: £400,000--£425,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

In one of the most popular areas of our international city, this big, bright, garden apartment has roared back to life in a glamorous redesign of the whole lower floor of a substantial historic building. Built in an age relying on natural light, this stylish two bedroom sanctuary has plenty of it, boasting high ceilings and broad windows, and providing a spacious and sophisticated living space, which flows into the garden; perfect for socialising, or as a private oasis. Ideal if you want to share, both bedrooms are generous in size with a luxury finish. As the delightfully peaceful guest room at the back opens to the sun deck, it could also be a quiet study if you were thinking of working from home. In a tranquil enclave of attractive period terraces a 3-minute stroll to the cosmopolitan shops, bars and cafés of the 7 Dials, and just 10 minutes to the station, it will attract professionals, investors and small families; since the nearby schools are outstanding.

Style: Lower floor garden apartment in Victorian terrace

Bedrooms: 2 double

Bathrooms: 1

Living rooms: 1 spacious open plan

Area: 698 sq.ft.

Outside: E garden

Parking: Permit zone Q

Location: Prestonville

Why you’ll like it:

Prestonville is one of the most sought after spots in our world famous city - with a cool but unpretentious vibe, and variety of local amenities. You are never far from fresh coffee and a croissant or parks with playgrounds and cafés, and tucked away on a leafy street, you really do leave the noise of the city behind when you step down the gated stairs to your private front door.
cut out cavern, gates, and bikes.

Inside, an inviting hallway sets the stylish tone of the interior design, and clever storage concealing plumbing for a washing machine immediately shows the careful attention to practical details which you will find throughout. Ahead, the spacious living room is light and airy, with a broad east window reaching the ceiling – which is high - and a door opening to the garden, which forms an inviting extension of this sociable space whenever the weather is fine, and can be illuminated at night. Ideal for entertaining, there's solid oak flooring underfoot, and the Italian ‘Illuma’ lighting system overhead provides flexible light options, focussed or ambient. The fireplace could easily be reinstated as a working one, since the chimney is open. Beautifully planned, the streamlined kitchen is divided from the lounge by a sculpted breakfast bar; which both connects the two areas, and separates the working zone from the sociable ambience of the lounge. User-friendly, there are plenty of oak units, topped by surfaces which sparkle beneath the choice of lighting levels. It is good to go, as a touch induction hob and oven are integrated beneath a hood, and the fridge freezer and dishwasher could stay, subject to circumstance.

Outside, there is an illuminated dining deck by the house - perfect for al fresco breakfast in the sunshine - and stepping stones rise past scented climbers and flaming leaves of a Virginia Creeper to a private seating area, open to the south-west, which catches the afternoon sun.

Returning inside, the stylish bathroom is right on trend and designed to relax or refresh with a shimmering border, dual headed shower above the bath, heated rail for towels and illuminated mirror. Next door, the master bedroom is instantly restful, with glorious proportions and calm colour scheme. A fitted wardrobe offers plenty of room for more and the broad bay almost fills the wall to frame leafy views and the striking façade of St Luke’s Church. Quietly secluded at the back of the building, guests or sharers will love the second of the generous double bedrooms with French doors to the garden. With its simple decor and handsome fireplace, you won’t want to change a thing.

Agent Says:

“This luxury home is very private in a sought after location where garden apartments simply don’t appear on the market very often.”

Owner’s secret:

“It is remarkably quiet inside although the location is so convenient. We have appreciated the unusually light and spacious living room and the fact that the bedrooms are away from each other, ideal if you want to share.”

What’s around you:

Shops: 3 minute walk

Train Station: Brighton 3 minutes by car, 10-15 to walk

Seafront or Park: Park 3 minutes’ walk, sea 5 by car

Closest schools:

Primary: Stanford, Cardinal Newman

Secondary: Cardinal Newman, Hove Park.

Private: Windlesham, Lancing Prep, Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Lancing

Ideal for commuters as the station serving Gatwick and London is a 10 minute walk – or 3 by cab - the 7 Dials is one of Brighton’s favourite locations known for its friendly shops, cafés and convenient supermarkets with extended hours. Close to Hove Park’s tennis courts, open air theatre and playground, it is also only a short stroll to the sports facilities and walks of Preston Park, which also hosts events during festivals. Local schools are outstanding and within easy reach, and both the beach and the National Park are just a short drive– so a healthy lifestyle beckons! The vibrant arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all quickly reached by bus or on foot. And for those who need a car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27 and Zone Q has no waiting list at the time of writing.