2 bed Flat For Sale £325,000
Cumberland Road, Brighton, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £325,000--£350,000.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD.

PRIVATE CAR PARKING SPACE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Tucked away within the leafy environs of Preston Village, this sunny two-bedroom apartment sits on the top floor of Centenary House. With generous proportions and wide picture windows to fill it with natural light, this apartment is bright and airy, and the décor throughout is immaculate and modern having been fully renovated in recent years. With two almost equally sized bedrooms, this apartment will appeal to professional sharers who may find the proximity of Preston Park’s commuter station ideal. It is also within catchment for several popular schools for children of all ages, so families will also appreciate the location. Brighton’s North Laine Shopping District and several local gastropubs are within walking distance, and parking is easy thanks to an allocated parking space on site, so this property is sure to be snapped up.

Style: 3rd (top) floor flat within an apartment complex (1980)
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Preston Village Conservation Area
Floor Area: 748 sq.ft.
Outside: West facing balcony
Parking: Allocated parking space
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Designed and built in keeping with historic character of the area, Centenary House echoes the lines of the Victorian mansion houses lining Preston Road; sitting behind border walls with canted bay windows and pitched dormer windows on its roofline. Its sash windows are double glazed, however, and it was always intended to be an apartment building rather than a conversion, so its apartments have well-proportioned rooms with plenty of built-in storage.

Entering from Cumberland Drive, you have an allocated parking space close to the communal door which is accessible by entry phone system. Steps lead up to the third floor where your door is numbered, and once inside, it is immediately clear this is a well-maintained and light-filled home. The entrance hall is wide and welcoming with three deep storage cupboards for shoes, coats and household items to ensure the flat remains clutter free.

Fresh white walls are paired with ash-grey composite floorboards which flow into every room, proving both form and function to each space. The living room is spacious with ample room for a dining table and chairs alongside a corner sofa for relaxation. Dining can spill out to the balcony during the warmer seasons where you can gaze out over the treetops of the local landscape listening to birdsong as you dine.
Nearby, the kitchen is streamlined and stylish with plenty of storage in white gloss handle-free cabinets, fitted with an integrated oven and gas hob, while leaving space for a tall fridge freezer and a washing machine. Next door, the bathroom is similarly contemporary with emerald walls off-set by white sanitaryware and metro-brick wall tiles. The shower sits over the bath and the window is frosted for privacy while allowing natural light in.

Both bedrooms are double, although the principal room is larger with a wall of built-in wardrobes in deep teal. A dalmatian spot feature wall in bedroom two is fun yet versatile and both rooms enjoy tranquil, far-reaching views. Being double glazed and holding a top floor position, you can always ensure a warm and restful night’s sleep.

Agent’s thoughts:
These are smart and spacious apartments which get the best of both worlds being both peaceful and well-connected to the city. This property is particularly well-presented with many stylish features, so you can move straight in with ease.

Owner’s secret:
“This has been a great apartment to both live in and rent out as the location is amazing. There is plenty to do nearby within walking distance or you can hop on the train and be in the city centre in 5-minutes - perfect.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 30 sec walk, North Laine 20-25 min walk
Train Station: Preston Park is a 4 min walk
Seafront or Park: Park is a 3 min walk, the Seafront is a 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s R.C, Westdene Primary
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman
Sixth Form Colleges: Newman College, Varndean 6th Form, BHASVIC 6th Form
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

Preston Village was granted Conservation Area status due to its wonderfully historic mix of architecture dating back to the 17th Century. It certainly has a ‘village’ feel and a palpable sense of community, yet it remains well connected to the city and beyond by train, bus, car and on foot. It is surrounded by greenery; notably the beautiful Preston Park which is just a minute away, and both Hove Park and Withdean Park are also within walking distance giving you the best of both worlds. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious house also offers easy access to the A23 as well as Preston Park Station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.