Little Preston Street, Brighton

Tucked away in an area steeped in local history; this generous three-bedroom maisonette is a hidden gem. It sits within with Regency Square Conservation Area, seconds from Brighton Beach, and just a short stroll from Brighton Station and the city centre. Ideal for professional sharers or families, the top floor bedroom is set up as a studio apartment with kitchenette and an en suite shower room.

The front of the property looks out over Preston Street above the commercial premises below. You approach from the rear of the building, however, where stairs lead up to your entrance on the second floor. As an early Victorian property, it has lovely proportions with high ceilings and bay sash windows which bring in a wealth of natural light from the east.

White walls and fawn carpets create a blank canvas for any new owners, and there remains plenty of scope for further modernisations which would add value in such a popular location. Within the sitting room, there is ample space for a corner sofa and a formal dining table within the bay. This looks out over roofline opposite to where the i360 rises, up above it all, reminding you how close to the coast you are here. Being elevated above the hustle and bustle of Preston Street also ensures it is peaceful for a city centre property.

Across the hall, the kitchen has been well designed for the space to include storage at both base and eye level, alongside an integrated oven and gas hob. Space and plumbing have been left for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer – yet there is opportunity for reconfiguration and modernisation too.

Bedroom three sits to the rear of the building, while bedroom two enjoys the same easterly aspect and views as the sitting room. Both rooms are double with space for freestanding furnishings, and both have easy access to the shower room on this floor.

Form the entrance hall, a door opens to the staircase to the top floor which is set up as a studio apartment. This layout is ideal for older teenagers looking for independence before moving out, or for sharers who may wish for their own social space. Spanning the top floor, there is space up here for a double bed and seating area alongside the en suite shower room and kitchenette which has a sink and space for an under-counter fridge. From the dormer window, the views look out over the historic landscape while Velux windows allow you to stargaze as you drift off to sleep.

Vendor’s Comments:
“We bought the flat as a rental investment and it has been hugely successful due to its size and location. It is so perfectly positioned to explore the city, and both Brighton and Hove’s social centres are equally accessible. There is a wonderful sense of community here with a diverse and friendly mix of people which give Brighton its unique character – it will be a wrench to let this property go.”

Education:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College
Good to Know:
This unique property has stood the test of time since its inception during the early 19th Century. Almost two-hundred years later, this area remains just as desirable, and even the retailers, theatres, eateries and people have remained the same: a fabulous mixture of fashionable, diverse, and creative folk, loving life by the sea. Sea swimming can become a daily occurrence living here and there are excellent cycle paths taking you throughout the city for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint while avoiding parking permit fees. The buses which pass by are akin to the London Underground system for their regularity and reach, and this home also offers easy access to Hove and Brighton Stations which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.