1 bed Flat For Sale £280,000
Preston Drove, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £280,000--£300,000.

Internal viewings available on request.

Formed from the entire lower ground floor of a Victorian townhouse within the leafy environs of Preston Park Conservation Area, this well-presented garden flat has its own street entrance and is set well back from the road adding to its sense of privacy. Every room has generous proportions and original period features which have been blended with modern fixtures and fittings, so it has plenty of character and is ready to move straight into. For commuters, Preston Park Station is just a few minutes away on foot, and there are plenty of local amenities and gastro pubs within walking distance this flat is sure to be snapped up.

Style: Victorian garden flat

Bedrooms: 1 double

Bathrooms: 1

Living rooms: 1 spacious

Area: 550 sq.ft.

Location: Preston Park Conservation Area

Parking: Residents permit parking

Why you'll like it:

Brilliantly located between Fiveways and Preston Park Station, just moments from Preston Park and with plenty of local amenities nearby, this one-bedroom garden flat is a real gem. It sits within an attractive Victorian terraced house, so it enjoys the gracious proportions and features of the period and has its own street entrance down some stone steps, passing a green and leafy front garden.

Once inside, the living room is first to the right and has stripped wooden floors and a wide box bay window almost covering the southerly wall bringing in plenty of natural light throughout the day. For this reason, it does not feel like a lower ground property, yet it benefits from being well-set back from the street for privacy. There is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating in here, and the smart, neutral décor will suit all types of furnishing.

Next door, the bedroom shares the same proportions as the living room but is even more peaceful looking out over the gorgeous garden to the rear. This is accessible via French doors so you can allow the cool summer breeze and birdsong to filter in during the summer while enjoying your morning coffee on the patio. Wardrobes have been built-in to the alcoves around the chimney breast which maximises the floor space, leaving room for a king size bed and several pieces of bedroom furniture.

At the far end of the apartment, the kitchen and bathroom are well-presented with space for appliances and to dine in the kitchen, while the shower room has a roomy cubicle and modern wall tiles.

Outside, the garden may be technically north facing, yet it is open to the west to receive the last of the summer sunshine, and it is wonderfully long so it doesn't sit in the shadow of the house during high season. There is ample room for entertaining or for the green fingered to get creative with garden landscaping and architectural planting, plus it is a welcoming space for wildlife making it a treat for the senses during the warmer seasons.

Agent's thoughts:

This property is full of character and has a great deal of space for a one-bedroom flat – particularly with such a generous garden. The location is also highly sought-after, so we don't expect it to sit on the market for long.

Owner's secret

"I bought the flat many years ago and lived here happily as my main residence prior to putting it on the rental market more recently. It is lovely and spacious with a homely feel to it, yet it is also filled with natural light despite its lower ground position – and along with the generous garden, I was immediately sold on the space when I first viewed it. There is also a great energy to this area with plenty to do nearby, yet it is more peaceful than the city centre meaning it is perfect for anyone needing to work from home on occasion."

Where it is:

Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 10 min bus ride

Train Station: Preston Park Station 5 min walk

Seafront or Park: Preston Park 1 min walk, Seafront 10 min drive

Closest Schools:

Primary: Balfour Primary School

Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc

Private: Brighton College

This spacious garden flat is beautifully situated in a prestigious area with lots of local green spaces, and the South Downs National Park nearby. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Preston Park Station and the A23 for those who require direct and fast access to the airports and London.