2 bedroom flat for sale

Brilliantly located within The Avenues Conservation Area, amidst everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer, this attractive two-bedroom apartment provides the perfect opportunity to grab a slice of the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle.

It is formed from the entire first floor of a substantial Victorian townhouse, so it has the light and proportions this period affords, alongside two, private east facing balconies, from which you can sit out and watch the world go by.

It has been a successful rental property for many years due to its close proximity to the beach, the city, Hove Station, and the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road, making this a fantastic option for professionals, investors and commuters alike, so it is sure to be snapped up.

Style: 1st floor flat in a Victorian villa
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: The Avenues Conservation Area
Floor Area: 742 sq ft
Outside: 2 east facing balconies
Parking: Permit Parking Zone N
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:

Rising several storeys high and richly decorated with Victorian architectural features, the villas of First Avenue are a sight to behold as they line the way from Church Road to the sea. While they sit centrally in Hove, they are surprisingly peaceful as their gardens are sheltered by their size and surrounded by mature trees. This apartment is found elevated on the first floor, so it is naturally light with tall sash windows, high ceilings and access to two balconies with sea views.

Internally, the flat has a smart, neutral décor throughout, creating a blank canvas for those looking to buy. While the space is in fine condition, there remains plenty of scope to add value or simply to put your own stamp on the place.

White walls and honeyed wood flooring in a herringbone design greet you in the entrance hall and flow right through the apartment. Your eye is drawn first to the substantial living room, however, which would have always been reserved as the entertaining space when the house was just one dwelling. It continues to have ample space for spending time with friends, both relaxing on sumptuous furnishings and dining by the full height windows opening to the balcony where you can gaze down to the promenade and sea at the bottom of the road. The period open fireplace takes centre stage adding warmth and atmosphere to wintery evenings – although it would need professional sweeping before use.
Nearby, the kitchen is well-designed for the space to include plenty of storage at both base and eye levels, including an integrated oven and hob alongside space a freestanding fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher – which may be included in the sale by separate negotiation . There is a second balcony accessed from here, ideally placed to enjoy your morning coffee as the sun comes up in the east.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the house, the bedrooms are both double with high ceilings and plenty of space for double beds alongside freestanding bedroom furnishings. Their tall sash windows look out over the mature trees of neighbouring gardens, and with a westerly aspect, the light filtering through in the early evening is glorious. The bathroom is conveniently close by with a modern take on a period style. Brick tiles run around the walk-in rainfall shower and the generous bath which has centralised taps for comfortable bathing at either end.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a spacious, naturally light and stylish property which is ready to move straight into. It also offers a fantastic opportunity for investors or professional sharers looking to live in a fabulously central and vibrant location within the city.

Owner’s thoughts:

“As a commuter, the location is ideal. You can be in London in just over an hour, and during the summer you can pop to the beach after work to catch the last of the sun’s rays – perfect.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 15-20 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront and Hove Lawns 2 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This generous flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.

This generous flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.