2 bed Flat For Sale £275,000
Cumberland Road, Preston, Brighton BN1

In the attractive and leafy environs of Preston Village stands Centenary House, with this generous apartment sitting peacefully on the first floor. While many of the houses nearby are older by decades, this apartment complex has been designed to complement its neighbours and being surrounded by mature trees, it is hard to believe you are so close to the city. This modern, two-bedroom apartment has beautiful proportions with wide picture windows to fill it with natural light from the south. These are double glazed and the décor throughout is smart and neutral to suit all styles of furnishings. With two almost equally sized bedrooms, this apartment will appeal to professional sharers who may find the close proximity of Preston Park's commuter station ideal. It is also within easy walking distance of the North Laine Shopping district and there are several local eateries and gastropubs nearby too. With the added bonus of an allocated parking space, this property will appeal to many, an is not expected to stay on the market for long.

Style: 1st floor flat within an apartment complex (1980)

Bedrooms: 2 double

Bathrooms: 1

Living rooms: 1 spacious and south facing

Area: 797 sq.ft

Location: Preston Village Conservation Area

Parking: Allocated parking space

Why you'll like it:
Designed and built in keeping with historic character of the area, Centenary House echoes the lines of the Victorian mansions lining Preston Road; sitting behind border walls with canted bay windows and pitched dormer windows on its roofline. Its sash windows are double glazed, however, and it was always intended to be an apartment building rather than a conversion, so its apartments have well-proportioned rooms with plenty of built-in storage and this flat has an allocated parking space too.

Entering from Cumberland Drive, the parking area is to the right with the communal door accessible by entry phone system. Steps lead up to the first floor where your door is clearly numbered to the left, and once inside, it is immediately clear this is a well-maintained and spacious home. The entrance hall is wide and welcoming with deep storage cupboards for shoes, coats and household items to ensure the flat remains clutter free.

Stepping into the living room, natural light streams in from the south via two tall sash windows which frame the attractive homes opposite and the mature trees which line the road. Being double glazed, it is warm and quiet in here, and the decoration is smart and neutral with delicate buttermilk walls and grey carpets. There is ample room for large pieces of furniture – indeed the fine quality, l-shaped sofa can stay if desired, and there is room nearby for formal dining and working if need be.

Nearby, the kitchen is in fine fettle with cream units at both wall and base levels offering a huge amount of storage while leaving space for a cooker, washing machine and an under counter fridge freezer – all of which may stay upon negotiation. It would be possible to modernise in here as there is a great deal of space available, but as it stands it is smart and functional.

Likewise, the bathroom has a beige suite with an electric shower over the bath, and it is easily accessible from both double bedrooms. While the master is a touch larger, they are both fine size doubles with space for king size beds and freestanding furniture. The master shares the same sunny aspect as the living room, and both have the same modern décor, so you can move straight in or let this flat out immediately with ease.

Preston Village was granted Conservation Area status due to its wonderfully historic mix of architecture dating back to the 17th Century. It certainly has a 'village' feel and a palpable sense of community, yet it remains well connected to the city and beyond by train, bus, car and on foot. It is surrounded by greenery; notably the beautiful Preston Park which is just a minute away, and both Hove Park and Withdean Park are also within walking distance giving you the best of both worlds. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious house also offers easy access to the A23 as well as Preston Park Station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.