1 bed Flat For Sale £280,000
Osprey House, Sillwood Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Osprey House sits within a historic lattice of streets which lead up from Brighton’s eclectic seafront to the city centre and Hove.

It is a grand mid-century building surrounded by Regency homes on a peaceful close, tucked away from the hubbub of Western Road and Kingsway.

This smart one-bedroom flat sits elevated on the fifth floor with a balcony on its eastern side, so it looks out over the rooftops to the sea.

Being purpose built, it has well-proportioned rooms with full height windows to fill it with natural light, and having been recently redecorated, the decor is clean and modern so you could move straight in or let it out immediately with ease.

It is an easy walk to Brighton Mainline Station from here, so it would make an excellent buy-to-let investment, or first step on the ladder. With a private balcony, a fantastic location and secure underground parking, it is sure to attract the attentions of many. It also has seasonal heating and hot water included within the service charges.

Style: 5th floor purpose-built apartment
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 open plan living room
Location: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: east facing balcony
Parking: Underground parking space or Zone Z
Council Tax Band: B
Heating and Hot Water: Included with service charges (seasonal)

Why you’ll like it:

Sitting amongst Regency neighbours, this smart one-bedroom apartment sits within walking distance of the social and cultural centres of both Brighton and Hove, and is modern in design with big, sun-filled rooms.

From the balcony you can see the sea so the beach and recently renovated promenade are literally on your doorstep, and at the top of the hill you can eat your way around the globe on Western Road, so you get the best of everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer.

Osprey House sits on a pedestrianised close, set back from the path behind lush greenery and lawns. It is archetypally mid-century in design, so it has the clean, linear form of the era.

You approach this apartment from the secure, underground car park or using the secure entry phone system to the front. From here, a tall lift or stairs can be taken to the fifth floor where the door to the apartment is clearly numbered.

You enter an L-shaped hallway where the double bedroom and bathroom are conveniently opposite one another. Facing east, the bedroom enjoys a lovely morning light, and has ample space for a king size bed and larger pieces of freestanding furniture without compromising the floor space.

The bathroom nearby is classic in white with a slate floor and a shower over the bath. There is also a deep cupboard outside to house coats, linens and household items to ensure the flat remains clutter free.

At the end of the corridor, the open plan living room and kitchen shares the same sunny orientation as the bedroom and is filled with even more light due to the easterly wall being almost entirely glazed with a door leading out to the balcony. There are clearly defined areas inside for relaxing, dining and cooking, and the contemporary kitchen has been fully fitted with plenty of storage and some integrated appliances, leaving space for others.

This room has been well-designed with plush grey carpet underfoot which makes way for floor tiles close to the kitchen. During summer you can sit out in the morning sunshine with your coffee as there is space for a small table and chairs on the balcony; just watching the world trundle by, en route to the beach.

There are lots of local pubs and eateries, namely the popular Lion & Lobster gastro pub, and the promenade terraces have recently been renovated so are beautiful to sit and watch the sea from in the summer.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is the ideal home for city slickers or first- time investors, and with parking at a premium in this part of the city, having a secure space is also a real bonus.

Owner’s thoughts

“This is a really comfortable and homely flat to live in, and you have so much to entertain you on your doorstep. You cannot beat living so close to the beach either, which is great at any time of year, and the sun rise from the balcony never tires!”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 4 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront and Lawns 1 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This peaceful 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.