1 bedroom flat for sale

GUIDE PRICE: £150,000--£160,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

INCLUDES THE FREEHOLD TO THE BUILDING.

CASH BUYERS ONLY.

IDEAL INVESTMENT.

For Sale by Modern Method of Auction buyers fee applies.

Peacefully positioned on a quiet residential road to the east of Fiveways, with Hollingbury Woods and Golf Course just a few minutes away on foot, this well-presented, one-bedroom flat is surrounded by greenery while remaining well-connected to the city.

You can walk to the North Laine or beach from here, or there is a bus stop nearby, and there is a lovely sense of community to the area. Inside, the flat is brimming with potential for further modernisations to add value or simply put your own stamp on the place. From the living room, the views are far-reaching over the local landscape to Brighton Racecourse in the east, framed by wide picture windows to bring in plenty of natural light.

With so many positive attributes, this property would suit investors or first-time buyers looking for a balanced lifestyle between the buzz of the city and the peace of the countryside.

Style: First- floor conversion apartment
Type: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Hollingdean/Fiveways
Floor Area: 542 sq.ft.
Outside: None.
Parking: Free on street
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll love it:

For several years now, Hollingdean’s popularity has grown exponentially with people
moving here from the city centre looking for homes with more space, surrounded by
greenery and with that illusive free parking! Unlike the city’s other residential areas, it does
not feel on the outskirts, as it remains a fantastic location for shops, stations, and transport
links. There’s a vibrant art scene with several houses mapped on The Open House trail
during the Brighton Festival, and there are often community events held in the park during
the summer.

This apartment is formed from the first floor of a house on the easterly side of the road close to Fiveways. Built into the hillside gives it stunning open views to the rear to the flat feels bright and airy throughout. The façade is attractive on approach with a stained-glass porthole window to greet you down the steps to your door. Your own front door opens to stairs rising to the main body of the flat where the eye is drawn to the living room at the rear of the house where you first glimpse the amazing views.

Offering plenty of space for a dining table and chairs, alongside a sofa for relaxation, this room is homely and warm with a smart neutral décor. The kitchen is conveniently close by and well-designed to maximise the storage alongside space and plumbing for a washing machine, cooker and a fridge. Value could be added in here with some redecoration or redesign – but it is fully functional as it has been well-maintained over the years.

Sharing the same proportions as the living room, the bedroom is a great size double allowing for several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings alongside a king bed. Double glazing and a peaceful location will ensure a warm and restful night’s sleep.

Across the hall, the bathroom is another room where modernisation would add value, but at present it is tiled and in full working order with a shower over a white bath suite.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £349.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a great flat for first time buyers as you can move straight in, yet there is also scope for improvements. It feels immediately welcoming and homely and the location is ideal for so many.

Owner’s thoughts:

“This has been a successful rental property for me as my tenants have found it to be a wonderful area to live in with a real sense of community and the neighbours are lovely. You can easily take walks in the countryside nearby, but equally access to the city is really quick and easy; both on foot or by bus.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 3 min walk, North Laines 20-30 min walk
Station: London Road 15 min walk, Brighton 10 min bus ride
Seafront or Park: Hollingbury Woods 3 min walk, seafront 10 min bus ride

Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infants and Junior Schools, Hertford Infants School
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This is a characterful flat in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.