Park Manor, London Road, Preston Park, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £230,000--£250,000.

PRIVATE GARAGE.

EXTENDED NEW LEASE.

OFFERED FOR SALE WITH FULL VACANT POSSESSION.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Residing on the third floor of a smart purpose-built development in Withdean, this two double bedroom apartment enjoys green and leafy views over the local landscape, surrounded by mature trees and parks. It is well-presented inside with a modern kitchen and bathroom, yet it is a blank canvas for new owners offering plenty of scope for further renovations to add value or simply put your own stamp on the place. Both bedrooms are generously proportioned making it ideal for professional sharers who may also appreciate the close proximity of Preston Park’s commuter Station. It also boasts on-site parking and a garage, plus Withdean Sports Complex is just a minute away on foot, and there is easy access to the city centre by car, bus or train.

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

In brief:
Style: 3rd floor flat in a purpose-built development
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Withdean
Floor Area: 779 sq.ft
Outside: N/A
Parking: Garage and unallocated parking to the front
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
You approach this smart development up a pathway scented with lavender, where your entrance is clearly numbered to the rear of the building. Glazed double doors open to the communal lobby, where the attractive Terrazzo floor leads you to the lift or the stairs rising through the floors. Once inside, it is clear this is a spacious and welcoming apartment with a long corridor running its depth with deep storage cupboards for coats, shoes and household items.
The entire apartment has been well-maintained, so it is ready to move straight into, or let out immediately with ease to start seeing a return on your investment. The living room is particularly spacious with a delightful outlook of mature trees from a box bay window offering the perfect spot for a table and chairs, so you can gaze out at the wildlife in the trees as you dine. Elsewhere, there is ample room for large and comfortable furnishings for cosy evenings in, and the double glazing is incredibly efficient, so it is very peaceful in here.

The kitchen is well appointed with streamlined cabinets in dark navy paired with marbled worktops and integrated appliances to include a fridge freezer, fan oven and a gas hob, and a washing machine. The sink has been thoughtfully placed below the window, allowing lovely views to wash up to.

Both bedrooms are excellent doubles with large, energy efficient windows framing green views while allowing for lots of natural light to enter. Both rooms benefit from carpet underfoot and built-in wardrobes with a range of clothes and shoe storage solutions. Across the hall, the contemporary shower room has also been modernised with a roomy cubicle, large scale floor tiles and plenty of storage below the basin for toiletries.

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.

Agent’s thoughts:
These are really well designed and spacious apartments which make excellent buy-to-let investments. They are ideally located in peaceful Withdean yet they remain well-connected to the city, so you get the best of both worlds living here.

Owner’s thoughts:
“It was the generous room sizes and the lovely views which first attracted me to this flat. It is also incredibly peaceful and so convenient for getting in and out of the city.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 5 min walk, Churchill Square 15 mins on the bus
Train Station: Preston Park is a 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Withdean Park is opposite, the Seafront 10 min drive
Closest Schools:
Primary: Westdene Primary
Secondary: Patcham High, Cardinal Newman RC
6th Form Colleges: Varndean College, BHASVIC, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

This modern flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this bright apartment also offers easy access to the A23/A27 as well as Preston Park Station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.