GUIDE PRICE: £375,000--£400,000.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Bright, spacious and brimming with original period charm, this stylish three-bedroom maisonette sits in the newly regenerated Preston Circus area; just minutes from Brighton Station. It is formed from the upper floors of a substantial Victorian townhouse, so its rooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings and wide bay windows to fill it with natural light from east to west. Spread over four split-level floors, it feels more like a house and is an immediately impressive space which is ready to move straight into or let out with ease. Preston Park is on your doorstep, and both Brighton Station and London Road Station are within easy walking distance for those commuting to London or the universities. The local schools are also amongst the best in the city, so this attractive home will suit professionals, sharers and families alike.

Style: First, second and top floor Victorian maisonette

Bedrooms: 3 double

Bathrooms: 1

Living Rooms: 1 spacious

Area: 1087 sq.ft.

Location: Preston Circus/Preston Park

Parking: Residents permit zone J

Why you’ll like it

Sitting between the cool, café culture of Preston Circus and the gracious arches of Brighton’s historic viaduct is a smart terrace of Victorian homes with this deceptively spacious and well-presented property forming the upper floors of one. Set well back from the road, this house has a classic red and yellow gault-brick facade adorned with the quintessential detailing of the Victorian period, giving it plenty of kerb appeal.

You approach up a few stone steps and into the main door, shared by just one other. The apartment’s door is directly ahead opening to an internal staircase rising up to the main body of the flat from which the scale of the space becomes apparent. It feels immediately light and spacious with high ceilings and open staircases rising through the floors. Light is able to stream right through the space from the east facing living room to the west facing kitchen; across the galleried landing.

Much of the property had been renovated before the current owners moved here four and a half years ago, but they did replace the heating systems and have redecorated using a stylish palette throughout.

The property is spread over four floors with the kitchen directly ahead from the first half-landing. From here you gain the first views of Brighton’s famous Viaduct which curves around to Brighton Station. This room has smart timber cabinetry and freestanding appliances – many of which can stay upon negotiation, and there is plenty of storage at both wall and base levels.

Stepping up to the first-floor landing, bedroom two holds a peaceful position looking out over the gardens and viaduct to the rear. The trains trundle over at a very slow pace, so they do not create any unwanted noise ensuring a restful night’s sleep. This room was professionally renovated to be used as an Airbnb room for business travellers, so it has an immaculate and stylish décor with a built-in wardrobe and office space. There is ample room for a king size bed without compromising on floor space and some period features have been retained.

Spanning the front of the house on this floor is the main reception room. It is gloriously light in here with a wide bay window and a tall sash almost covering the easterly wall. From here you gain a slightly different perspective of the viaduct while looking out over the rooftops of the houses opposite. There are clearly defined areas for formal dining and relaxation in here, and a room of this size is ideal for entertaining. The limestone fire surround has an open fire – although this would need to be professionally swept prior to lighting, and there are several other original features to include picture rails, sash windows and skirting boards.

The original mahogany banister rises up to the second-floor landing where bedroom three sits elevated further looking out to the east. This was previously a child’s bedroom but is currently used as a snug/gaming room, but it would also be perfect as a tranquil home office for those needing to work from home at present.
Next door, the bathroom is equally smart with mocha and sandstone ceramic tiling and a vintage style, hi-cistern WC. There is a new electric power shower over the bath, and underfloor heating as well as a heated towel rail, so it is lovely and warm during the cooler seasons.

A further flight of stairs takes you up to the impressive master bedroom which spans the entire top floor with space for a king size bed, a work space and a seating area if desired. The views are beautiful, and it is a real haven where you can tuck yourself away from the hubbub of family or work life. It would be very possible to add an en suite up here, and potentially a dormer for even more headspace – all subject to planning consents of course.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a very spacious and elegant home which would work well for families and professionals alike. It has been well-maintained, and sits is a hugely-popular location with so much to enjoy on your doorstep.

Owner’s secret

‘We were completely blown-away by how much space there was when we first viewed the property. It felt like a house as every room was a really good size and beautifully light. We love the area so much that we rarely venture any further into town and being able to access Brighton Station in 10-minutes was a dream when we were commuting to London on a daily basis. You really don’t miss having a garden with Preston Park on your doorstep, and the beach is only 20-minutes away on the flat. We have loved living here, but we are moving out of the city now to be close to the countryside, but we will really miss the internal space we have here as it is very hard to replicate elsewhere.’

Where it is

Shops: Local 1 min walk, North Laines 10 min walk
Station: London Road 3 min walk Brighton 10 min walk

Seafront or Park: Preston Park 2 min walk, seafront 20 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools

Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC

Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Newman College, Varndean 6th Form

Private: Brighton College, Windlesham

This is a fantastic property 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 A23/A27 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.