Manor Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

**Shared ownership 25% share**

Chic, spacious and secure this 1 bedroom split level apartment is a secret retreat just a few mins walk from the sea and the Marina with local amenities around the corner and the Lanes 7 mins by cab (or a scenic 25 min seafront stroll). An ideal first buy or investment, it’s within a design-led, gated development of a Georgian convent completed in 2016, opposite a park with a footpath to the County Hospital with Brighton College and Amex within walking distance. Inside offers a sophisticated lifestyle with light and spacious rooms on two levels where the inviting living dining room has space to entertain and the separate kitchen is streamlined and sociable. On the ground floor, both the generous double bedroom with organised storage and a chic shower room are ready to move into. Although in one of the beautiful, historic villas on site the apartment has eco-sensitive features and a good BREEAM rating.

Quiet but convenient, this is an easy going, friendly area. Always popular with locals seeking quality homes between the beach and the countryside – both within walking distance- and now investors are noticing that this is a well-connected area with quiet nights, plentiful permit parking and buses to every part of the city. And now is the time to buy with substantial improvements underway along the seafront and discussions taking place about residential housing on a plot which will be out of sight and hearing.

EPC C
Council Tax Band A


If you have a busy lifestyle this is the perfect retreat, tucked away in a well -connected, gated community in a great area with a laid back, social vibe. Architect designed, the apartment has a fuss free flow where a spacious lobby has space to luggage drop, and the generous double bedroom and chic shower room are both on the ground floor – ideal if you work or arrive back in the UK during unsocial hours.

With the restful high ceilings and large windows of the Georgian era, the airy bedroom is light and inviting – although the triple windows are now energy efficient- and the custom built wardrobes deliver sophisticated storage solutions. Next door, the contemporary shower room is stylish and has a subtle, refreshingly practical finish complete with a water freindly floor and a warming rail for towels.

Spread over two levels there’s an instant feeling of space and upstairs, the attention to detail includes plenty of storage which is an underrated but fundamentally important aspect in a central apartment freeing up space in the elegant living room which has space to share.
Off centre stage in its own space, the streamlined kitchen is sociable but doesn’t dominate the living area. Good to go, its expert layout centres around the gas hob and electric oven beneath a hood, there’s an integrated washer dryer and designated space for a tall fridge freezer, so you can move straight in.

Agent says:
“Good to go, this secluded refuge with the sea and parks only a few minutes away on foot, this luxury home is a great buy in a quiet but connected area of the city.”

Owner’s secret:
“Warm in the winter but light and airy during summer, this spacious apartment has suited our busy lifestyles as it is quiet and secure with easy access to all that Brighton has to offer as well as almost 24hr transport links to the stations and airports.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 mins walk, Brighton Marina and Kemptown Village 5 mins by car
Train Station: Brighton mainline best 10 mins cab ride

Seafront or Park: East Brighton Park & Nature Reserve 5-8 mins walk, seafront 2 mins by car

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Lukes, Woodingdean
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, MET, BIMM, BHASVIC
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Close to the sea, the waterfront restaurants of the marina and with easy access to protected Downland and East Brighton Park’s sports facilities and café, this is a sought after area favoured by professionals, families and investors. Shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby and the city centre is swift to reach. Nearby, Eastern Road takes you to the hospital and cultural heart of the city in about 7 minutes whilst Warren Road swiftly connects with the A23/A27 in minutes - a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities, Lewes or airports quickly. There’s a regular and rapid bus service covering the city and the coast, and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links London and Gatwick, is about a 10 minute drive or 15- 20 by bus.