Montpelier Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

Brimming with potential to add value in one of the most prestigious conservation areas in the city, this one-bedroom Victorian apartment is a real gem. Formed from the raised ground floor of an early Victorian townhouse gives it high ceilings and some period features which add to its character. It also boasts sole access to the rear garden which faces west to catch the last of the sunshine, becoming a lovely extension of the home during the warmer months. From the street, you can see the sea at the bottom of the hill, passing through the main thoroughfare into the city centre. Brighton Mainline Station is a few minutes on foot for an easy commute and the transport links are excellent with buses and cycle paths running throughout the city and beyond. With so many positive aspects, this would be the ideal first home or investment opportunity for landlords.

Style: Ground floor flat in a Grade II Listed Victorian townhouse
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 shower room, 1 living room, 1 kitchen
Location: Montpelier & Clifton Hill Conservation Area
Floor Area: 472.43 sq.ft.
Outside: West facing rear garden
Parking: Residents Permit Zone Y
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
Sitting high on Montpelier Street with far reaching views down the hill to the city and the sea, this one-bedroom ground floor flat is conveniently located while remaining peacefully tucked away from the hubbub.

It sits within an attractive Grade II Listed Early Victorian townhouse bearing the archetypal characteristics of the period, painted fresh in white with canted bay sash windows and classic black railings.

Stepping inside, there are cupboards for coats, shoes and household items to ensure the flat remains clutter free. The eye is first drawn to the living room to the front of the house where the ceiling is high and natural light filters in through white timber shutters on the tall bay window almost covering the easterly elevation. Slightly elevated from the street, the outlook is private from passers-by and there is ample space inside for relaxed seating and formal dining if need be. A period fireplace adds character and charm to the room – although it is for decoration as a mantel only rather than lighting.

Nearby, the kitchen is bijou but has been well-designed for the space to include plenty of storage and space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and a tall fridge freezer alongside an integrated oven with gas hob. It would be possible to completely redesign and modernise this room, along with the shower room next door to add value to the property.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, the bedroom is a small double room, but a built-in wardrobe maximises the floor space. It has direct access to the rear garden which is a lovely space to sit out in the summer, surrounded by greenery. It is perfectly low maintenance and its open aspect to the south ensures it is a real suntrap during high season.

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.

Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £349.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

This sweet flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.