Bright and cheerful, two bedroom apartment on the first floor of an impressive terraced house. Ideal for investors and professionals with 465 square feet including a spacious living/dining room, a streamlined kitchen, on trend bathroom and bedrooms which do not share a wall. Just 15 minutes’ walk from the County and Brighton General Hospitals, Kemptown, bordered by beaches and hosting other major employers is on the doorstep. This sought after area of the city is has local bus routes to take you into or out of the city including the station serving Gatwick and London and there is the bonus of plentiful permit parking with no waiting list.

Towards the middle of a stately period terrace this impressive, bay fronted beauty is set well back from the road behind a front garden and with only one apartment on each floor, this elegant home on the first floor is above traffic, and with an entry system securing the imposing entrance first impressions are good. Inside, the communal hallway is clean and tidy and the integrity of the building has been preserved as the original staircase sweeps up to the front door to this apartment.

A central hallway is bright and cheerful and opens to a reception which delivers an inviting 10’9 x 14’10 of floorspace in which to work, rest or play. A broad bay almost fills the east wall, a mantle piece in the chimney breast would be perfect for a feature fireplace and a large cupboard discreetly tucked away should mean that storage doesn’t become an issue. Along the hall, the kitchen is a modern classic with a practical layout, and integrated appliances include a touch induction hob and electric oven beneath a hood.

At the front of the building, the first of the two bedrooms is a generous single room for guests and could double as a comfortable office in which to work from home. Central to the apartment, the contemporary bathroom is ready to soothe or restore with a shower above the bath and at the far end of the apartment, a few steps take you down to the private principal bedroom which is a secluded refuge to retreat to at the end of a busy day in the city or on the beach….

Agent says:

“Convenient for our party resort but away from noisy pubs and clubs, if you work at the hospitals, it’s just a 6 minute cycle to the General or the County and bus routes take you to the city centre or universities.”

Owner’s secret:

“This is a very friendly area with local al fresco cafés and shops, and there is an open air farmer’s market at the Pepper Pot every week. Queen’s Park is a focus for our inclusive community whether you’re a jogger, dog walker, tennis player or family enjoying the playground, and it hosts interesting arts events during festivals.”

What’s around you:

Shops: Local 2 minutes, city centre 5 minutes by car

Station: Brighton 10-15 by bus

Seafront or Park: Queen’s Park 2 to walk, seafront 3 minutes by car

Closest Schools:

Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High, Brighton Waldorf

Queen’s Park is known for its relaxed atmosphere and community of dog walkers, joggers and families exploring the open green spaces, tennis courts, pond, playground and cafés as well as its surrounding organic shops and bistro pubs. Within walking distance of a choice of good schools which include Brighton College it is ideal for professionals as Kemptown, bordered by beaches, is on the doorstep which hosts the law courts, Amex and hospitals and has a bohemian café culture as well as useful shops. The cultural heart of the city and Marina are easy to reach on foot, by bus or cab. For those who need to travel, the mainline station with its fast links to Gatwick and London is about 15 minutes by bus or a 25 minute scenic stroll past the famous boutiques, bars and restaurants of North Laine.