1 bedroom flat

Built in 1936 as an upmarket development, this striking development of Modernist apartments is located on a quiet road close to the sea, the city and St. Ann’s Well Gardens. Bright and spacious, this one-bedroom flat is found within the fifth floor giving it exceptional views to the south and west over Regency Hove to the sea framed by original Crittall windows. Natural light streams in and the internal decoration is fresh and modern with white walls and fawn carpets in the principal rooms which will suit all types of furnishing. While this historic apartment building feels peaceful, it is incredibly central, with so much of the city accessible on foot. There is also a porter to collect your refuse, immaculate communal gardens, and the grand entrance is luxurious enough to make you feel you are in a hotel rather than at home. With excellent transport links and a plethora of restaurants, wine bars and shops on your doorstep, this flat would be perfect for commuters, professionals and investors alike!

Style: 5th floor flat in a Deco development

Types: 1 double bedroom, 1 en suite bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen

Location: Clifton Hill/Montpelier

Floor Area: Please see floor plan.

Outside: manicured communal garden

Parking: Unallocated off-street parking or residents permit zone O

Council Tax Band: A

Completed in 1936 (the same year as the Queen Mary Liner was launched), and like many Modernist buildings of this period, Furze Croft has been compared to an ocean liner with its curvaceous linear styling and expansive flat roof. This block is built around a crescent where there are a few spaces to park, encapsulating immaculate lawns and mature trees inherited from the grand home which stood here previously.

Entering the beautiful foyer, marble columns and gleaming Terrazzo flooring greets you. Stairs or steel lifts take you up to the fifth floor where your door is clearly numbered down a broad, well-lit corridor. This opens into a small entrance hall with a deep cupboard to hang coats and organise shoes to keep the space clutter free.

The eye is immediately drawn to the living room where sunlight streams in through a wide, curved window which almost fills the south westerly wall while framing far reaching views across the rooftops of Brunswick Town to the sea. Looking west, you can also see a ribbon of the South Downs National Park in the distance, reminding you just how perfectly positioned the city is between the countryside and the coast. Inside, there is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating, in complete tranquillity due to the elevation within the building.

Conveniently, the kitchen is next door and as many other residents have shown, it would be possible to open these rooms to create one large open-plan space if desired. It is a galley style kitchen at present with stylish units in teal, paired with white metro-brick splashbacks and an integrated oven and induction hob. Space has been left for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer, and it shares the same stunning views as the living room.

Adjoining the living room, the bedroom is a lovely double with a sizable picture window, so you can enjoy the views from your bed. Even with a king size bed and freestanding furniture, the floor space is not compromised, and built in wardrobes maximise the space further. The shower room is en suite with a roomy shower and neutral stone tiles on the wall and floor.

Outside there is a glorious lawn garden for the residents to enjoy which includes seating, a playhouse for the little ones, and a herb garden for all.