Formed from the top floor of a Victorian house in Hove sits this peaceful two-bedroom apartment. It resides in Farm Road which rises north from Western Road; on the border of both Brighton and Hove’s social and cultural centres, with the beach just minutes away. It has a neutral décor throughout so you could move straight in with ease, but there is also scope for modernisation which would add value in an area such as this. The location could not be better with several excellent schools in catchment, two mainline stations and a wealth of local amenities, so it is sure to be popular with commuters, investors, small families and first-time buyers alike.

Style: Second floor flat in a Victorian terrace

Bedrooms: 2: 1 double, 1 large single

Living rooms: 1 spacious

Outside: west facing fire escape balcony

Area: 552 sq.ft

Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area

Parking: parking Zone M

Why you’ll like it:

Farm Road is surprisingly quiet for the city centre, and it is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Western Road and Palmeira Square. This flat sits on the upper floor of a Victorian house so it is doubly peaceful and enjoys views across the city to the west along the coast.

Upon entry, there is space to hang coats and cupboards for your household items. The living room is a generous space with room for comfortable furnishings and a dining table and chairs, and it looks out over the quiet street to the east. It has a stylish feature wall in midnight blue with bookshelves built-in to the alcoves and fawn carpet runs throughout the principal rooms for continuity.

Bedroom one shares this easterly aspect, so it receives the morning sun via a double-glazed window which also ensures a warm and restful night’s sleep. There is ample space for a double bed within the recess, leaving space for freestanding furniture elsewhere, and the décor is neutral to suit all types of furnishing.

Bedroom two is smaller, but it would be ideal as a tranquil home office as it already has built-in shelving, but it would also work well as a child’s bedroom or guest room perhaps. From its double-glazed window on the westerly side, you can access the fire escape balcony which runs along the rear of the flat. From here, you can see right over the rooftops of the city to the sea on the south, all below ever-changing skies.

Galley in style, the kitchen has been well-designed to include space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer while the electric oven and hob have been integrated. The shower room is smart with sand-stone style wall tiles and grey wood-effect flooring and an electric shower ensures you will always have hot water. Indeed, the heating throughout is electric, but the wall heaters could be replaced with slimline ones for far less than adding gas central heating to the property.

Agent’s thoughts:
Location, location, location. This is a fantastic apartment sitting in the centre of all this fantastic coastal city has to offer. It is also brimming with potential to add value, so it will be an attractive prospect to many.

Owner’s secret
“This property is incredibly quiet and ideal as a city rental investment. There is so much you could do with the place and the location cannot be beaten for those looking for the real Brighton & Hove vibe.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 30 sec walk, city centre 5 min walk
Train Station: Brighton and Hove Stations 12-15 min walk each
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 5 min walk, Seafront 4 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill
Private: Brighton College

This apartment is perfectly situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Hove and Brighton Stations which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.