Havelock Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £240,000--£260,000.

IDEAL FIRST TIME BUY PURCHASE/BUY TO LET INVESTMENT.

PRIVATE REAR BALCONY.

VACANT POSSESSION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

High ceilings, period features and far-reaching views over the city greet you in this generous one-bedroom flat close to Fiveways and Preston Park. It has been well-maintained as a successful rental, yet there remains plenty of scope to put your own stamp on the place or modernise in areas which will add value in such a prestigious location. It also boasts access to a west facing balcony to catch the last of the summer sunshine, so it has many winning features.

Known locally as ‘The Golden Triangle’, this area has many favourable characteristics, including two beautiful parks, fantastic transport links, and easy access to the city centre and North Laine District. For professionals or landlords looking to invest in the city – this is a prime spot.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Style: Ground floor flat in a Victorian semi-detached house
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 shower room, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Preston Park Conservation Area
Floor Area: 477 sq.ft
Outside: West facing rear balcony
Parking: Residents permit zone J
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it
The ‘Golden Triangle’ district has Fiveways at its peak and Preston Park at its base, with these pretty Victorian terraces rising up through its centre. It has been a popular place to live for families and professionals alike, and it is clear to see why. There is a wonderful sense of community where neighbours know one another, plus the proximity of the city and stations is a welcome bonus.

This flat sits in a house on the highly favoured, westerly side of the hill, with open views from its balcony over Brighton Station and viaduct towards the coast. With easy access on the ground floor, you step inside the flat and are immediately drawn to the living room spanning the front of the house with a gloriously high ceiling and a wealth of period features. It is essentially a blank canvas for new owners with fresh white walls and pale carpet underfoot, but the grand marble fireplace, timber window shutters and decorative plasterwork cornicing are impressive. There is ample space for formal dining in the bay and relaxed furnishings elsewhere.

Conveniently next door, the kitchen is simply designed in white with an integrated oven, hob and extractor far, leaving space for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer. Similarly, the shower room is also in fine fettle but could do with updating – both areas where value could be added with modernisation.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the house, the bedroom is a charming double with a glazed door leading out to the balcony. The views are incredible to the southwest from this hilly vantage point – offering the ideal spot to sit out with a nightcap as the sun goes down.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a sound investment for both home seekers and investors due to the ability to add value and the prestigious location.

Owners’ thoughts:
‘There is a real sense of community here which has been fantastic and there are several excellent gastropubs in the vicinity serving delicious food. Preston Park is a particular joy in the summer during festival time and you can walk easily into the city from here as we are at the lower end of the hill. We love Sunny Foods and Arkwrights Deli on Beaconsfield Parade and you can nip to the Duke of Yorks Cinema for a film just a stroll along the road.’

Where it is
Shops: Local 2 min walk, North Laine 10 min walk
Station: London Road 4 min walk Brighton 10-15 min walk
Seafront or Park: Preston Park 4 min walk, seafront 20 min walk
Closest Schools:

Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools, Balfour Primary
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College Prep.

This is a fantastic flat in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the South Coast, universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.