Quiet and private with spacious proportions and a sunny, secure patio, this inviting one bedroom apartment is a great first time buy or investment, tucked away on a no through road close to the sea, local shops, and a park -and the County Hospital is just a 12 minute walk. Inside has a sociable layout which offers easy open plan living with a relaxed flow out to the walled sun trap at the back. Simple but stylish inside with contemporary radiators, just a few little tweaks would ramp up the glamour – and add value. One bedroom, garden apartments in this peaceful enclave of pretty terraces within easy reach of some of our city’s largest employers are a rare find as this seaside area where ice cream vans still roam free attracts professionals, families and international investors with both the picturesque Lanes and station serving the airports and London a 5–10 minute cab ride, and now is the time to buy as work is underway to improve the neighbouring Black Rock beach and discussions are happening in relation to luxury residential homes on a nearby plot.

EPC: D
Council Tax: A

Known for their quiet convenience this leafy enclave of tranquil, well-kept streets have friendly shops including a pharmacy and small Co-Op around the corner. In an easy going, unpretentious area where new cafes and bars are popping up it has always been favoured by professionals seeking swift access to the sea and the city but quiet nights, and investors are now noticing that this is a well-connected area with attractive, historic homes with plentiful permit parking, buses to every part of the city as well as Sussex University, and the Lanes only 7-10 minutes by cab.

This charming no through terrace is particularly sought after, and this apartment is at the foot of broad steps which lead down past a tree-lined front garden to its own, separate entrance.

Inside, ceilings are high and windows are big so the rooms are light and airy, and the hallway has space for storage and guest friendly wood flooring underfoot which continues into the spacious living room. A welcoming retreat which opens to the patio, it provides plenty of scope to create defined areas where you can relax in peaceful seclusion or enjoy with company. Floor to ceiling cupboards deliver ample storage and tucked away at the garden end for easy al fresco entertaining, the kitchen is a modern classic with a practical layout and working surfaces, designated space for a freestanding cooker and plumbing in place for a washer drier.

Outside, the private patio is a secret suntrap perfect for every day or for parties. Open to the south it gets the sun for much of the day, and at night it is lit. Sheltered by brick and flint walls topped by fencing, it is a blank canvas designed for ease of maintenance where paving is ready for a dining set – and at the moment you can enjoy the benefit of the neighbour’s scented climbing roses without the work!

Returning inside, the bright and cheerful bathroom is at the heart of the apartment and has a Mira Vie electric shower above the bath, so water pressure should not be an issue. Good to go, there is a warming rail for towels, natural light and deep storage.

At the front of the house with two large windows to ensure it is an inviting refuge, the generous double bedroom is simple but stylish with twin, floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes ready for your move.

Agent says:
“Great value, this spacious apartment is close to the sea and waterfront amenities of the Marina, golf club and countryside whilst being just a short bus or cab ride (or scenic 20-25 min stroll along the seafront) from our city’s famous cultural heart.”

Owner’s secret:
“With light rooms and easy flow to the patio, this location suited my busy lifestyle and allowed me to come home to some peace – and easy parking! The shops here open early and shut late and there’s an inclusive mix of single people, couples and families. New cafes and bars are popping up, including Daddy Long Legs bistro bar, which do brilliant Sunday lunch, Marmalade for tea and cakes, and there’s fabulous café in the park which leads to the Downs where you can enjoy a takeaway coffee if you’re on a country walk, a sit down breakfast every day of the week- or a homemade, authentic curry! When we worked away, the apartment provided a steady income as the Fire Station is a 5 minute walk, the Hospital is about 12 minutes on foot, 3 by bike, and buses go to Brighton College, Amex, Law Courts and Police Station.”

What’s around you:
Shops: Local (including Lidl) 2 mins on foot, Marina and Lanes approx. 5 mins by taxi.
Train Station: Brighton Mainline is 15-20 minutes by bus.
Seafront or Park: Seafront under 5 minutes, park about 5 to walk.

Closest schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St John the Baptist RC.
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer.
Sixth Form: Varndean, Brighton Metropolitan, BHASVIC.
Private: Brighton Waldorf, Brighton College, Roedean, Brighton & Hove High.

Brighton & Hove is a party resort known for its beaches, arts festivals and international shopping – but also for its unique history, picturesque cultural centre and warm, inclusive community. Built on hills and surrounded by the South Downs National Park we attract professionals and families seeking fresh air, good schools and a vibrant lifestyle. Quietly tucked away from the tourists but close to the beach, schools, park and golf course, there are plenty of local shops, bars and cafés serving your every need including Marmalade Café & Deli, Busby & Wilds Restaurant and Daddy Long Legs Bistro Bar. Kemptown Village also has plenty of amenities including a farmers market, and the waterfront restaurants and cinemas of the Marina are just a short walk if you don’t want to drive. There is a regular bus service close by that runs past the hospital and Brighton College to the station, or along the coast and to the universities. For those who need to commute by car, access to the A23/A27 is swift and zone H has no waiting list for permits.