1 bed Flat For Sale £265,000
Ewart Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

Hanover is a great place to be, its cheerful painted terraces rising from the leafy level at the heart of the city to the sociable tennis courts and weekly farmer’s market of Queen’s Park, and this stylish one bedroom apartment just a stroll from each is a first buy to enjoy or solid investment. Major local employers (Brighton General, the Royal Sussex County, Amex and Brighton University) are within a 5 minute drive (or 15 by bus), but if you need Gatwick or London, Brighton Station is a 15-20 minute walk through the famous North Laine or 8 minutes by cab. On the first floor with its own entrance, inside has 38.02m2 (409.24 sq. ft.) of bright and cheerful rooms which are ready to move into, and the layout is inviting with a big lounge and a separate, streamlined kitchen whilst at the back, the double bedroom isn’t overlooked and the bathroom is at the far end of the apartment, so guests don’t need to disturb the main rooms. If you drive, this is a good spot with plentiful permit parking with no list, and at the bottom of the hill the A23 will take you to the beach or to London, whilst the A27 will take you to the National Park or to the county town of Lewes.

EPC: C
Council Tax: A

Hanover is known for its friendly, pro-organic community, active artists and quiet convenience, and this stylish, starter apartment with a cheerful east/west orientation and double glazing has its own entrance.

Inside, the inviting living room has fuss free white walls and solid wood floor, and with 4.10m x 3.35 (13’5 x 10’11) there is space in which to work rest or play. A deep windowsill is a nice feature, and the ceiling is surprisingly high, so you don’t feel hemmed in. Across the hall, the contemporary kitchen is bright and inviting. At 2.5m x 2.33m (8’2 x 7’7) it’s comfortable, and efficiently planned, everything flows from the halogen hob and electric oven beneath a lit hood and curved surfaces are also practical. The current vendors have also recently upgraded the electrics in the property and have also had a new boiler installed in 2019. Plumbing is in place for a washing machine, and there is designated space for an undercounter fridge.

Off the kitchen, the bathroom is airy with two windows for natural light and a shower over the bath – and the bonus is that guests don’t have to go through the bedroom to use it as can happen in these pretty but historic homes! Private and peaceful at the back with open views over the characterful homes below, the double bedroom has 3.3m x 2.56m (10’9 x 8’4) to play with, and it is ready for your move, decorated in a calm colour with fashionable silver grey carpet.

Agent’s thoughts:
“This fashionable area will appeal to students and professionals of all ages as it is within a stroll of the Open Market and vibrant North Laine as well as the cultural heart of the city, and it is also well- connected to Brighton’s shopping centre, Lewes and Gatwick.”

Owner’s secret:
“The apartment is easy to live in and it’s a nice, bright place to live with friendly neighbours. The street is quiet but really convenient with local organic shops, cafes and bistro pubs and has a mix of people in it as this is a great spot if you’re a couple, an older person or a family as it bridges Kemptown’s beaches to the green of the Level and city centre; there is always something to do whatever you’re into and in the evenings, you won’t need to use the car to go to restaurants or theatres as you can walk or bus everywhere.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local 2 mins walk, North Laine 10-15.
Train Station: Brighton mainline about 15-20 on foot, 8 by cab.
Seafront or park: Queen’s Park 5 minutes on foot, The Level 8, seafront 10 mins by car, 15 by bus.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean/Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf.

Hanover is known for its organic shops and bistro pubs and its easy access to both the Level and Queen’s Park, which both hold events during the arts festivals, and are full of locals enjoying the green spaces, sports facilities, playground and cafes. Within a reasonable walking distance of good schools including St Luke’s and Brighton College, it is ideal for professionals as Kemptown, bordered by beaches, is on the doorstep which hosts Amex, Police Station, the hospitals – and Pride- and has a relaxed café culture as well as useful amenities. The famous Lanes, international business district and cosmopolitan Marina are all swift to reach. For commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is about 15 mins on foot, or 6 by cab, there is no waiting list for V zone parking and at the bottom of the hill, both London Road or Lewes Road will take you straight into or out of the city.