1 bed Flat For Sale, Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton BN2

Description

Big and bright with an easy flow, this sociable one bedroom apartment is a 3 minute walk from both the beach at the bottom of the hill and Queen's Park at the top, and the vibrant bars and al fresco lifestyle of St James's Street are in between – but out of hearing! On the second floor of a beautiful bow fronted Regency house it has the graceful proportions Brighton's historic homes are famous for but in need of a lick of paint and heating it has scope to add glamour and value- so it is a good first buy or investment, priced to sell. Within walking distance of our cities major employers: Amex, Police Station and County Hospital it is ideal for local professionals or those who need swift access to the airports or London as the station is easy to reach. For down time, it is in the fashionable artists quarter near the Pier, green spaces which host our legendary festivals and picturesque Georgian Lanes.

The glorious Regency terraces of Kemptown provide light and elegant homes, and this airy one bedroom apartment on a broad, tree lined avenue is a great find, combining period perfection with a contemporary lifestyle. Set up and back from the street, this bow fronted beauty has a grand front door secured by answer phone whilst inside, the communal hallway has delicate plasterwork high above your head and a magnificent staircase which still spirals up beneath a rooflight. Clearly cared for, reassuringly thick carpet to muffle footfall leads to a landing shared by one other apartment, and inside an inner lobby adds to the peace.

To the left, a stylish kitchen is also practical with honey coloured flooring, plenty of matching units and wipeable working surfaces. Contemporary tiling makes it inviting, high windows provide natural light and it is ready for use with an integrated electric hob, oven and hood and designated space for an undercounter fridge – and there is plumbing for a washing machine in the tall cupboard in the hallway. Next door, with soaring ceilings and two tall windows following the gentle curve of the building, the living room radiates historic charm. Up above the traffic it is surprisingly quiet for this central location, and with leafy views which reach up to Queen's Park, there is plenty of room to create defined areas for rest, work or play with a coal effect fireplace to enjoy.

Also at the front of the building, the lofty bedroom is a blank canvas which is not directly overlooked and across the hallway, the modern bathroom is a classic black and white with wood panelling for a seaside feel and a shower attachment on the bath as well as a Triton Enrich, so water pressure should not be an issue.

Agent says:

"If you are looking for a first home to make your own or to step on the investment ladder, this realistically priced apartment is hard to beat: 1. It's a beautiful historic building 2. The location is sociable, close to the sea, shops, cultural heart and leafy park. 3. It is within walking distance of major Brighton employers like Amex, law centre, County Hospital and Brighton University buildings and 4. It is vacant and ready for a little tlc."

Owner's secret:

"The rooms are spacious and light and in the middle of the building we have never felt cold! We have loved the location as there is so much on offer from days on the beach to festivals in Queen's Park. We can walk to work – and the flat has provided an income when we've been away because it is so central but surprisingly quiet at night - and you can stroll, run or cycle along the seafront so you feel less guilty about enjoying the restaurants and bars of St James's Street around the corner."

what's around you:

Shops: St James's Street 2 minutes, The Lanes 10-15 to walk

Station: Brighton 10-15 minutes by bus

Seafront or Park: Sea and Queen's Park 3 minutes on foot

closest schools:

Primary: Queen's Park

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College

Offering a rare opportunity, the beach, vibrant shopping, restaurants, clubs and bars on the Pride route as well as Queen's Park's leafy walks and tennis courts are all within a three minute walk of this spacious apartment – which is tucked away out of sight and away from the crowds of tourists who flock to our legendary coastal resort. Convenient for the art colleges, Amex and hospitals, it is also well served for cool green spaces which host events in our fabulous festivals. Close to the commercial districts and international cultural heart of the city, the whole of Brighton and Hove is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by car and the station with its fast links to Gatwick Airport and London is about a 20 minute walk.

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1 bed Flat For Sale £235,000 Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton BN2

1 bed Flat For Sale £235,000
Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton BN2