Upper Rock Gardens, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

An ideal first buy or investment, this bright, chain free 1 bed apartment is a 1 min walk from beaches at the bottom of the hill and Queen’s Park at the top, with the vibrant bars and al fresco lifestyle of St James’s Street (on the Pride route) in between – but out of hearing! Within walking distance of our cities major employers: Amex, Police Station and the County Hospital, Brighton Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London are about 10 mins by bus. A rare find with a stylish finish it’s on the ground floor of a beautiful Victorian terraced house with the graceful proportions Brighton’s historic homes are famous for, and inside a generous 37.66m2 (405.36 sq. ft.) of inviting rooms include a big living dining room, a separate fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with wardrobes to fill and a contemporary shower room. This fashionable spot is just a stroll from local beaches which have café bars, a Lido and yoga centre, and you can walk along the seafront, past So-Ho House, to the Royal Pavilion and cultural heart of the city in 10 mins.

In brief:
Style Ground floor apartment in period terrace, chain free
Type 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, living dining room, kitchen
Area Kemptown
Floor Area
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit zone C, no list
Council Tax Band A

Why you’ll like it:

Broad bay fronted in an historic terrace which steps down to a seafront garden square where people lunch in the sun, this stately building is set back from a wide tree-lined street where permit parking has no waiting list and its grand entrance is now secured by answer phone entry. Inside, the communal hall is tidy, and this private apartment is on the ground floor.

Inside, the hushed hallway has great storage and ahead, spanning 3.74m x 3.63m (12’3 x 11’10) with a large window to bathe the room with light, the elegant living room is a classic beauty with ample floorspace in which to relax or enjoy time with friends and family in comfort. The ceiling is high, so the room is restful and there’s an extra space for a desk on the way to the inner lobby, which also has a deep cupboard.

Bright and cheerful, the stylish kitchen is good to go, well designed to deliver plenty of storage and sleek working surfaces, with integrated appliances which include a touch induction hob and oven beneath a hood, and plumbing in place for a washing is machine.

Light and airy with calm decoration, leafy views and fitted wardrobes to fill, the double bedroom of 2.8 x 2.13m (9’2 x 6’11) is ready for your move and next door, a contemporary bathroom has a high-end finish.