1 bed Flat For Sale £250,000
Ditchling Rise, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

* Guide Price £250,000 - £265,000 *

Raring to go with a social flow and big, bright rooms this first floor apartment in a stately Victorian terrace is an ideal first purchase or investment with 124 years on the lease and share of freehold available. What’s more, there is planning permission in place to convert the loft, offering fantastic potential to further expand the space.

Tucked away in a great location with London Road station on the doorstep and just 5 minute walk from vibrant Preston Circus with its famous cinema, eclectic mix of exotic street food from around the globe and fresh produce- plus both Preston Park’s sports facilities and the Level’s open green spaces are within a 10 minute radius.

In a prime location this bay fronted, Victorian beauty has great appeal with the bonus of a secure entry system and a tidy communal hallway shared by only one other apartment.

Inside a private staircase leads up to a central hall and ahead, the elegant living room has classic proportions and original coving around the high ceiling. Light and inviting with a broad bay almost filling the front wall is has 4.97m x 4.23m (16’3 x 13’10) in which to work, rest or play, and there is a fireplace which we are told may be open.

At the far end of the hallway, the bright and cheerful kitchen is a classic, with ample storage, practical layout and user friendly surfaces. There is plumbing in place for a washing machine and designated spaces for a fridge freezer and free standing oven – and the extra good news is that the vendors are willing to discuss the appliances in situ.

Quiet and comfortable at the back of this substantial building, the double bedroom has a restful 3.7m x 3.28m (12’1 x 10’9) in which to unwind, two double wardrobes reach the lofty ceiling and this room is nicely private as it isn’t directly overlooked. Along the hallway, the modern bathroom is good to go with an electric shower above the bath and natural light.

This secret area is the place to be, between both Preston Park with its sports facilities and fun run Saturdays and the green of the Level which both host fairgrounds and arts events all year round. The cinema, cafes and bars of Preston Circus are a 5 minute stroll as are the major brand shopping, Taj, independent shops and great restaurants of London Road. The vibrant Open Market with its fresh local produce and exotic street foods as well as North Laine’s art venues, restaurants and bars are all there to explore and the cultural centre of the city with its beaches are also easy to reach. There is almost 24/7 access to the station serving London and Gatwick, and local buses will take you to the universities at Moulsecoomb and Falmer.