1 bed Flat For Sale £250,000
Franklin Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

GUIDE PRICE £250,000 - £265,000

Bright and spacious, this turn-key ground floor one bedroom apartment is a great first buy or good investment tucked away in an historic, tree-lined terrace just a 2 minute walk from the shops, bars, restaurants and bus routes of Lewes Road which take you to the beach, the countryside or the universities, and the city centre at the Level is only a 10 minute walk. Brought into the 21st century with double glazing and oak flooring in the main living areas, an elegant 422.48 sq. ft. (39.25m2) of well presented rooms have an easy, social flow and contemporary finish. A sophisticated living room has plenty of space to enjoy and leads to a bright, well planned kitchen, the modern bathroom has natural light and a shower over the bath, and the double bedroom is simple but stylish.

Enjoy a social lifestyle in this stylish ground floor apartment within a terrace of neat Victorian properties in an area sought after by those who like to sleep but also be close to shops and restaurants – and not far from the beach (about a 10 minute drive/8 minute cycle). Set back behind a front garden from the quiet, tree-lined road which has plentiful permit parking, this period house has pretty, architectural detail including a wrought iron handrail by the few steps to a front door decorated with pilasters, and practical improvements include double glazing.

Inside, a living dining room with garden views blends generous Victorian proportions of 15’10 x 12’2 (4.85m x 3.72m) and is ideal for entertaining with crisp, contemporary decoration and next door, the sunny kitchen is a modern classic, thoughtfully planned with plenty of storage and practical working surfaces. Good to go, the gas hob and electric oven are integrated beneath a lit hood, and the vendors are happy to discuss the white goods in situ.

At the far end of the apartment (as is usual in these historic homes), the bathroom is convenient for guests as well as occupiers as they don’t have to go through the bedroom. Of dual aspect it is bright and cheerful with a white suite which has a shower over the bath, and a vanity unit below the hand basin as well as a lit cabinet above it.

Light, airy and spacious with 12’2 x 12’ (3.73m x 3.68m) in which to relax, the inviting double bedroom is a restful retreat ready for your move with fresh décor, plantation shutters and thick, silver grey carpet – and with fitted shelving and an alcove for the wardrobe of your choice you won’t need to change a thing.

Agent says:
“This is a friendly area full of young professionals and families with an unpretentious vibe and friendly community which is sought after as although it is quiet, you’re just a few minutes from the city-on foot. If you need a car either Lewes Road at the end of the street, or Elm Grove at the top of the hill will get you into or out of the city in minutes.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Lewes Road 2 mins on foot, North Laine 10 mins walk, 3 by taxi.
Station: Brighton Brighton 9 mins to drive, 20-25 mins on foot or by bus.
Seafront or Park: The Patch (William Clarke Park) 3 minutes to walk, seafront 10 to drive, 25 to walk.

Closest Schools:
Primary: Fairlight, St Martin’s C of E, Elm Grove.
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf.

In a popular part of our famous city stretching from the vibrant shopping and arts venues of Lewes Road and North Laine to Brighton General Hospital there’s a lot to explore although there are plenty of local cafés, shops and bistro pubs to choose from. If you teach, local primary schools are good and the open green area of The Patch- full of locals, is within walking distance. For health professionals all the hospitals are easy to reach, and the Sheepcote Valley is a social hub for dog walkers and joggers if you are new to the area. You can picnic on the beaches of Kemptown, which has its own eclectic character and collection of amenities on offer or in Queen’s Park, which has tennis courts, a pond, and café, and you can access everything this coastal city has to offer – including the universities and station serving the airports and London- on foot, by bus or by cab.