Studio Flat For Sale £160,000
Bright, spacious and brimming with potential to add value with modernisation, this studio apartment sits within Astra House: A striking Deco apartment building looking out over the sea in Central Brighton. It has been well designed to maximise the natural light which streams in through full width windows, and the open layout creates a versatile living space. If you love Brighton, then you cannot beat the location. The eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants of the city are just one minute up the hill, and the beach is literally a stone's throw away. Being so well located and such excellent value, this studio flat would be perfect for first time buyers, but also for investors or as a smart and stylish holiday let.
Service Charge: Circa £3300 p/a
Style: 2nd floor flat in a Deco mansion block
Type: 1 spacious studio room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: 32.3 sq. M. 347 sq. Ft.
Parking: Residents Permit Zone Z
Why you'll like it:
Completed in 1938, Astra House has the archetypal Deco styling you would expect from the period. Steeped in history, it was built to replace the notorious New Club: A members' only club for wealthy gentlemen but was originally intended as holiday apartments for the RAF, hence its Astral name. Before this noble aim was achieved, the apartments were sold off to wealthy Londoners, following the trend of so many seeking the fresh air and fun times of the south coast. They remain as impressive today, however, and they continue to attract many, looking to find the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the beach.
The building is attractive both inside and out, with distinctive Terrazzo flooring and cast-iron radiators lining the communal hallways. A smart passenger lift awaits to whisk you up to the second floor where your door is clearly numbered.
You enter into the main studio room where there are deep cupboards for your coats, shoes and household items, and the separate kitchen is ahead. While this is slightly dated at present, it is in fine fettle, but a clever renovation in here would certainly add value. The oven and hob have been integrated, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer and washing machine, and a sash window brings in plenty of natural light.
Next door, the main studio room has clearly defined areas for sleeping, relaxing and dining, and three sash windows run the full width of the wall to fill the space bringing in light while also ensuring privacy from within due to their aspect. The original Deco radiator is still in place adding both warmth and character to the room, and the floor boards are ready for sanding and varnishing.
Nicely separate, the bathroom is a fine size with a full-length bath and a shower over it, and the suit is both classic and modern. Again, this room is in fine decorative order as it stands but would certainly benefit from modernisation for added value or simply to put your own stamp on the place.
Agent's thoughts:
This property is the perfect pad for investors or first-time buyers looking to live the Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. It offers excellent value for somewhere so central, and the yearly maintenance charge includes all heating and hot water as these are centrally managed.
Owner's secret
"This is a fantastic size for a studio apartment, and you cannot beat the location for entertainment. The building itself is wonderfully quiet however, with a real community feel, and being so close to the beach is always a treat during the summer."
Where it is:
Shops: Local outside, city centre 6 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 12-15 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann's Well Gardens 5 min walk, Seafront opposite
Closest Schools:
Primary: Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College
This sunny studio apartment is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.
Service Charge: Circa £3300 p/a
Style: 2nd floor flat in a Deco mansion block
Type: 1 spacious studio room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: 32.3 sq. M. 347 sq. Ft.
Parking: Residents Permit Zone Z
Why you'll like it:
Completed in 1938, Astra House has the archetypal Deco styling you would expect from the period. Steeped in history, it was built to replace the notorious New Club: A members' only club for wealthy gentlemen but was originally intended as holiday apartments for the RAF, hence its Astral name. Before this noble aim was achieved, the apartments were sold off to wealthy Londoners, following the trend of so many seeking the fresh air and fun times of the south coast. They remain as impressive today, however, and they continue to attract many, looking to find the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the beach.
The building is attractive both inside and out, with distinctive Terrazzo flooring and cast-iron radiators lining the communal hallways. A smart passenger lift awaits to whisk you up to the second floor where your door is clearly numbered.
You enter into the main studio room where there are deep cupboards for your coats, shoes and household items, and the separate kitchen is ahead. While this is slightly dated at present, it is in fine fettle, but a clever renovation in here would certainly add value. The oven and hob have been integrated, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer and washing machine, and a sash window brings in plenty of natural light.
Next door, the main studio room has clearly defined areas for sleeping, relaxing and dining, and three sash windows run the full width of the wall to fill the space bringing in light while also ensuring privacy from within due to their aspect. The original Deco radiator is still in place adding both warmth and character to the room, and the floor boards are ready for sanding and varnishing.
Nicely separate, the bathroom is a fine size with a full-length bath and a shower over it, and the suit is both classic and modern. Again, this room is in fine decorative order as it stands but would certainly benefit from modernisation for added value or simply to put your own stamp on the place.
Agent's thoughts:
This property is the perfect pad for investors or first-time buyers looking to live the Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. It offers excellent value for somewhere so central, and the yearly maintenance charge includes all heating and hot water as these are centrally managed.
Owner's secret
"This is a fantastic size for a studio apartment, and you cannot beat the location for entertainment. The building itself is wonderfully quiet however, with a real community feel, and being so close to the beach is always a treat during the summer."
Where it is:
Shops: Local outside, city centre 6 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 12-15 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann's Well Gardens 5 min walk, Seafront opposite
Closest Schools:
Primary: Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College
This sunny studio apartment is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.
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