Flat for sale in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £450,000--£460,000.

Vacant possession.

Private garage .

Communal gardens.

Stunning views of preston park .

Close to preston park station.

Internal viewings available on request.

Elevated on the first floor of a beautiful Victorian mansion house overlooking Preston Park, this exceptional two-bedroom apartment is immediately impressive. The scale of the building ensures it has the generous proportions of the era, and each room has been renovated using a heritage palette and only the finest fixtures and fittings to create a home which is both stylish and homely. Tall casement windows frame leafy garden or park views, and the rear garden is large and well maintained for the residents of the building. This property also boasts a single garage, tucked away behind the house, yet there is also permit parking to the front, for which there is no waiting list.

The apartment is perfectly located to be able to walk into town or to both Preston Park Station or Brighton Mainline Station with ease. There are several local shops on Beaconsfield Parade and excellent transport links, plus the local schools are exemplary. With so many winning qualities, this property will be coveted by many.

Style: 1st floor flat in a Victorian mansion house
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Preston Park
Floor Area: 690 sq.ft.
Outside: Large, east facing communal garden
Parking: Garage and parking permit zone J

Why you’ll like it
One can only imagine the luxury of owning one of these imposing yet beautiful mansion houses when they were built in the 19th Century as one residence. Almost all have since been converted into separate apartments, but they still command an air of grandeur today.

Attractive on approach, the house is raised above the road behind a neat front garden scented with rosemary, with brick steps sweeping up to the portico entrance. Double doors open to a well-maintained communal hallway where the scale and features of the main house become apparent, and stairs rise to the first floor where the door to this apartment is clearly numbered.

Stepping inside, it is immediately apparent the property has been renovated by those with a refined eye for interiors and a respect for period property. As a first floor property, the ceiling is high throughout and many original features have been retained including picture rails and cornicing, while others have been reinstated, such as wall panelling and fire surrounds.

Looking out over the green of the park, the living room is naturally light which affords the walls to be painted in Farrow and Ball’s Hague Blue below the picture rail. A lighter tone for the ceiling and carpet lifts the room, where there is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating, ideal for entertaining. Stylish light fittings and a built in dresser bring both form and function to the space which is warmed perfectly by vintage style column radiators.

Nearby, the kitchen also has a modern take on a period style with Shaker cabinets painted in dark hues, paired with pale marble worktops and splashbacks, and brass door furniture. A butler sink has brass taps to complement the space and there is a vast amount of storage alongside a freestanding range cooker and integrated appliances.

While both bedrooms are double, the principal room is larger with built-in wardrobes and space for a king size bed without compromising on floor space. Tranquil shades of green are used in here for the wall panelling, woodwork and walls to echo the tones from nature seen from the window, ideal for a bedroom setting. Bedroom two can also house a double bed, but would also be ideal as a peaceful home office with dual aspect windows to bring some of the outside in.

Conveniently close by, the bathroom has not been missed in the design process, using traditional Victorian style sanitaryware, wooden wall panelling and marble tiles around the bath. The rainfall shower sits above the bath and the heated towel rail warms both the room and your towels during the cooler seasons.

Agent’s thoughts:
Well-designed for a Victorian conversion, this is a fantastic property which has clearly been very well-maintained. The views will never tire, and you get the best of both worlds living here with the peace of the park alongside easy access to the city.

Owner’s thoughts:
‘This has been both a fantastic home for me, but also a successful rental property as the location is ideal for so many. The flat itself is incredibly peaceful and it is ideal for entertaining due to the space. Living alongside the park never tires and there is so much to do within walking distance, you rarely need venture any further into the city.’

Where it is
Shops: Local 4 min walk, city centre 15-20 min walk
Station: Preston Park and Brighton Stations 10 min walk each
Seafront or Park: Preston Park opposite, seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College<br /><br />This is a fantastic apartment in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces and great transport links, yet you are just a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23 and Stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.