Stanford Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £300,000--£325,000.

ANOTHER SALE AGREED BY BRAND VAUGHAN PRESTON PARK OFFICE.

PRIVATE WEST FACING GARDEN.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Spanning the entire ground floor of a substantial Victorian townhouse close to Seven Dials is this generous and well-presented one-bedroom garden flat. It holds a wealth of period features and has high ceilings and tall sash windows throughout. The décor is smart and neutral to suit all styles of furnishing, so it is available to move straight into or let out immediately with ease, yet there remains plenty of scope for further modernisations to add value.

Just ten minutes from Brighton Station, this is the perfect pad for commuters, or for professionals working in the city centre, it is an easy walk. St Ann’s Well Gardens and the beach are also within walking distance, making this the ideal property for those looking to live the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle.


In brief:
Style: Raised ground floor flat in a Victorian townhouse
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Seven Dials/Old Shoreham Road
Floor Area: please see floor plan
Outside: West facing rear garden
Parking: Permit zone Q
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Quintessentially Victorian, the house has a grand façade adorned with canted bay windows and the classic architectural detailing of the era. This sunny apartment is formed from the entire raised ground floor, so it feels private from within. This position in the building also gives this property sole access to a generous west facing rear garden.

You approach up some wide stone steps and into a neat communal hall where your door is to the left. Stepping inside, there is space to hang coats in the hall, where your eye is drawn to the living room at the front of the building as natural light streams in through a wide bay sash window almost covering the easterly wall. Fresh white walls rise from deep skirtings to a high corniced ceiling which adds to the feeling of light and space, offering ample room for generous furnishings for relaxation and a dining table within the bay. A desk has also been built into the alcove below useful shelving – ideal for those working from home.

Directly across the hall, the kitchen has been well-designed for the space with plenty of units at both wall and base levels which include an integrated oven with gas hob. Space has been left for an under-counter fridge, freezer and a washing machine, and the serviced gas central heating boiler is wall mounted.

Peacefully tucked away to the rear of the building with direct garden access, the bedroom is a fine size double with dual aspect windows and soft grey carpet underfoot. Even with a king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings, the floor space is not compromised. During summer, it is a joy waking up to the sound of birdsong and being able to step outside for your morning coffee and weekend papers.

Far more spacious than many city centre gardens, this walled space has both a decked area for dining alfresco and a faux lawn offering a comfortable place for sunbathing. There are flower beds for those with a passion for gardening, or you can keep it low-maintenance – ideal for those with a busy lifestyle. Facing west, it catches the last of the sunshine, so you can sit out here well into the evening for social gatherings and summer suppers.

Agent’s thoughts:
Deceptively spacious, airy and light, this apartment is hugely attractive while also offering plenty of scope for new owners to put their own stamp on the place. The location will also appeal, as it sits on some of the most prime land in the country, making it a sound investment for all.

Owner’s thoughts:
“This has been an amazing first home for me. The location is ideal for amenities, eateries and shops - and you can walk everywhere. The flat itself feels really spacious and light so it’s great for entertaining too.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, Churchill Square 10 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 10 min walk, the Seafront 15 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infants and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College, Windlesham Prep.

This central city flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and parks nearby. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious apartment also offers easy access to the A23/A27 as well as Brighton Station with its regular, fast links to the universities, airports and London.