Belle Vue Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

GUIDE PRICE: £260,000 - £270,000!

On the prime south side of a private, quiet and secure block in a quiet location just a 3 min walk from the County Hospital with beaches, a vibrant café culture and Brighton College on the doorstep this 1 bed apartment with sea views in winter is a great first buy or solid investment. With a possibility of on-site parking by sep neg. or local permit parking with no waiting list, inside offers a sophisticated open plan lifestyle, a double bedroom with leafy views and built in storage, and a modern bathroom. A great package, there’s a lift to the first floor, a storeroom and ‘Friends’ style communal laundry. On the edge of fashionable Kemptown Village, beach bars, a lido and seafront sauna are a short walk, the waterfront restaurants of the Marina are easy to reach whilst a scenic 15-20 minute stroll along St James’s Street (on the Pride route) takes you to the picturesque Georgian Lanes and cultural heart of the city, and Brighton’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are easy to reach on foot, by bus or by cab.

Rise and shine in this sought after, purpose built block – with energy efficient windows - in a chic spot with local amenities, including a weekly farmer’s market, where if you are a health professional or commute, shops including a small Co-Op open early and close late. On the prime south side of a striking building on a quiet residential street, the impressive (and level) entrance leads to a clean and tidy communal hall where a lift delivers you to a lobby, at the end of which a door opens to a hushed inner hall - which makes these apartments unusually quiet. Inside, the inviting hallway has a cupboard and an alcove with space for coats and bags – and with a separate storeroom, storage shouldn’t be an issue.

Ahead, the open plan living space has a sun-lit 7.0m x 3.4m in which to work, rest or play. Simple but stylish with leafy views in summer and a coastal backdrop in winter, it’s a restful retreat at the end of the day. Tucked away behind a sociable breakfast bar, the kitchen is a modern classic with an efficient layout and practical working surfaces, and integrated appliances include a touch induction hob and electric oven, there’s plumbing for a washing machine (don’t forget there’s also a laundry room) and a designated space for a tall fridge freezer if you like to entertain.

A restful haven, the generous bedroom of 4.1m x 3.4m shares views which change with the seasons and is not directly overlooked. Ready to move into with calm decoration and built in wardrobes there is ample floorspace to play with even with a double bed in situ. Next door, the soothing bathroom is completely private with Roca fittings, a shower above the bath and attention to detail includes a warming rail for towels and a shaving point/toothbrush charger.

Agent says:
“This stylish building is very popular with health workers, local professionals and those who work from home as it is a quiet but central location with easy access to our city’s main employers including the hospitals, legal quarter and Amex - and the famous al fresco, coastal lifestyle of the Village is on the doorstep.”

Where it is:
Shops: Kemptown Village 1 min on foot, The Lanes and Pavilion 15-20 minute walk.
Train Station: Brighton mainline 15-20 minutes by bus, 7ish by cab.
Seafront or Park: Seafront less than 5 mins, Queen’s Park 10 mins walk.

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Luke’s, Queen’s Park.
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer.
Private: Brighton College.

With a laid back café culture, independent, specialist shops and a farmer’s market as well as a Co-Op, post office and chemist, Kemptown Village is one of the most sought after locations within our international coastal resort and is bordered by beaches. The hospital, law centres and Amex are nearby and the theatres and Lanes of central Brighton are all within a scenic stroll along the seafront or past the lively bars and restaurants of St James’ Street – which also hosts Pride. Buses into the city, along the coast and to the universities are nearby and the proximity to Brighton train station with its fast link to Gatwick and London makes commuting possible. For those who need a car, both the A23/27 and coast road are easy to reach and at the time of writing there is the possibility of on-site parking subject to availability and separate negotiation, although permit zone H has no waiting list.