1 bedroom flat for sale

Spread your wings in this stylish, one-bedroom sanctuary with a bird’s eye view of our vibrant coastal city. Spanning the whole top floor of a grand, Grade II listed Victorian Villa 3 minutes from the station and local shops it faces south for the sunshine and has a surprisingly large footprint of 589 square feet in which to work, rest or play. For those working from home there is a peaceful home office which could have a plethora of uses, and it is an ideal buy for those who commute or work in Brighton & Hove, as nearby bus routes reach every part of the city. This peaceful home with stylish decoration and wooden flooring in all of the main rooms is a natural place for friends to meet to walk to the international shopping, cafes and restaurants of Church Road or the beach. With so many winning features, it is sure to be snapped up.

Style Top 3rd floor apartment in 1880’s terrace
Type 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 study/home office
Area Hove
Floor Area 589 sq ft
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit Zone N

Why you’ll like it:
In a popular conservation area, the address is exclusive, and soaring above the city this third-floor apartment with open views at the both the front and back is not overlooked, so you can relax in complete seclusion. Outside impresses as this stately, Victorian building is set well back from the road and has a grand entrance secured by answer phone, and inside the communal hallway has elegant period features including a broad staircase which sweeps up to this stylish eerie on the third floor – which no one else passes.
A practical home as well as a beautiful one, the welcoming lobby has a central bathroom – ideal for people arriving from London and particularly useful in our current times as hands can be washed straight away. Simple but stylish, it has all you need including a contemporary suite with a shaving point and an electric shower above the bathtub, so water pressure isn’t an issue.
To the south, the vaulted living room is full of sunshine, the window framing glorious open views, so you don’t feel hemmed in. Light and airy, there is a generous 12’9’’ x 16’4’’ in which to entertain and it is a classic beauty with wooden floors and walls the colour of the sky. There’s an easy flow to a party perfect kitchen next door and with ingenious use of space, streamlined units provide ample storage and plentiful, practical working surfaces. Well planned, everything flows from the integrated gas hob, electric oven and hood, there is plumbing for both a dishwasher and a washing machine and still space for a tall fridge freezer.
Across the hallway, a completely private study has 7’1’’ x 5’10’’ of floorspace so ideal for use as a comfortable office when working from home, or possibly as a child’s play space, an occasional sleeping area for guests. By it, the double bedroom is a restful retreat to return to at the end of the day, and already has sturdy fitted wardrobes in place for you.

Agent says:
“Enjoy the best of both worlds in this stylish contemporary apartment within a beautiful period building.”

Owner’s secret:
“The apartment is private and quiet even though it is in a chic, central location close to the sea (it is 8 minutes on a rented bike) with a wealth of shopping, cafes, bars and restaurants to explore.”

What’s around you
Shops: Local 4 minutes, Church Road 8 on foot
Train Station: Hove 4 minutes to walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront with Hove Lawns 15 minute walk

Closest schools:
Primary: Brunswick, Cottesmore St Mary’s RC
Secondary: Cardinal Newman, Hove Park, BHASVIC
Private: St Christopher’s, Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High

Ideal for commuters, Hove Station serving Gatwick, London and the south coast is a 4 minute stroll, and there is also a local parade of shops and bistro pub. The international shopping and vibrant café culture of Church Road with restaurants, bars and arts venues is a short walk as are our famous beaches and Hove Lawns, which hosts arts events on its open green spaces. An exceptionally convenient location, the whole of the city with its good schools is easy to reach on foot, by bus or by cab.