Formed from the entire ground floor of a beautiful Regency townhouse, just minutes from the city centre and the beach is this well-presented and spacious one-bedroom garden flat. Immediately impressive, this apartment bears the high ceilings of the era, has polished wooden floorboards and has retained many period features. It also has sole access to a west facing rear garden surrounded by mature trees, so you feel a million miles from the city on your doorstep. The interior décor is nicely neutral, yet there remains plenty of scope for further modernisations which would add considerable value in a prestigious property like this.
You are also just a short walk from Brighton Station, as well as the vibrant shops, cafes, restaurants and bars of Central Hove, so this flat would suit professionals, commuters and investors alike.

In brief:
Style: Ground floor flat in a Regency townhouse
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen
Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: west facing rear garden
Parking: Residents Permit zone M
Council Tax Band: B
Maintenance: Roughly £150pcm
Lease Term: 125 years from March 1988

Why you’ll like it:
The glorious Regency terraces of Brunswick Town were built in the 1890s, when Brighton was in full swing as the place to live for the fashionable and wealthy; wishing to reap the benefits of the sea air and bathing. These grand buildings with their curved facades with striking architectural detailing, line the way down to the sea, and while they were once single dwellings, many have since been sensitively converted into sizable apartments such as this one.

Stepping into the communal ways, your door is first to the right. Stepping inside, your eye is immediately drawn to the generous living room spanning the front of the house with two tall sash windows following the natural curve of the building. These frame leafy views of the mature trees lining the street and of the lilac tree in the front garden, while bringing in plenty of natural light from the east. There is a vast amount of space in here which allows for comfortable furnishings, a dining table and chairs, and space to work from home if needed. White walls and polished floorboards brighten the space further and a beautiful period fireplace takes centre stage.

Next door, the kitchen also allows for a table and chairs for informal dining occasions, and the views are equally lovely looking out over the garden. Wood flooring continues in here, and while the cabinetry is in fine fettle, it would be possible to renovate in here to add value. There is currently a wealth of storage and space for freestanding appliances to include a cooker, a washing machine and a fridge freezer.
Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, the bedroom is a fine size double with ample room for a king size bed and freestanding wardrobes without compromising on floor space. The bathroom nearby, while dated, offers huge scope for further modernisations as it has space for either a bath with a shower over it or a deep, double walk-in shower.

A door leads out to the walled garden from the bedroom, stepping down to an area of lawn surrounded by mature borders which invite a wealth of wildlife while creating a sense of privacy. You can dine and relax out here during the warmer seasons, and there is plenty of space for further planting and landscaping – although it is fairly low-maintenance at present; ready for the busy modern lifestyle.

Agent’s thoughts:
This would make a fantastic investment as it offers so much scope to add value which will appeal to landlords, developers and first-time buyers alike.

Owner’s thoughts:
“This is a beautiful flat that we have never ceased to appreciate. The location is brilliant; the sea at the bottom of the road and St Annes Wells at the top with tennis courts and the Spring festival. The Meeting house beach café is straight down and Brunswick Lawns with food festivals from July to September –French stalls from Brittany and chilli festival every year. The garden is a quiet sanctuary. We meant to live here for 2 years and stayed 20.

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 4 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 3 min walk, Seafront 3 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This spacious garden flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.