Elm Grove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2

If you’re searching for the perfect work-life balance, this beautifully presented two-bedroom maisonette arranged over the first and second floors offers an ideal retreat. Set within an attractive double-fronted red-brick Victorian villa on Elm Grove, it provides bright, spacious living, excellent natural light, a private balcony, and the added benefit of no onward chain.

Thoughtfully reconfigured to create a sophisticated modern home, the apartment enjoys a prime position with easy access to the South Downs, the seafront, and the city centre. The Level and the vibrant Open Market, at the foot of the North Laines, are around a 20-minute walk away, while Brighton Station, with direct services to Gatwick, London and the University of Sussex, is approximately 25–30 minutes on foot or just 10–15 minutes by bike.


In Brief

Style: First and second floor maisonette in a Victorian villa
Type: 2 double bedrooms (1 en-suite), 1 bathroom, open-plan living/dining/kitchen
Area: Elm Grove, Brighton
Floor Area: Approximately 812 sq ft / 75.4 sq m
Outside Space: Private balcony
Parking: Permit Zone S
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Share of Freehold

Why You’ll Like It

Quietly positioned yet exceptionally well connected, this bright and airy maisonette offers a relaxed, contemporary lifestyle. The generous bay-fronted living room on the first floor opens directly onto a private balcony — a lovely spot to enjoy some fresh air and views along the street.

The open-plan layout creates a sociable heart to the home, with the streamlined kitchen cleverly arranged so that it complements rather than dominates the space. Light wood flooring, clean lines, and an abundance of natural light combine to give the apartment a fresh, welcoming feel throughout.

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles. The principal bedroom, located on the second floor, is particularly impressive, with excellent proportions, multiple rooflights that flood the room with light, and its own sleek en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a well-sized double, finished in a similarly modern style and filled with natural light. A contemporary bathroom with both a bath and separate shower completes the accommodation.

Agent’s Thoughts

“This is a relaxed yet highly convenient part of Brighton that appeals to professionals, couples, and investors alike. The apartment offers excellent space, a private balcony, and that all-important chain-free status, all in a location that combines easy access to the Downs, the seafront, and the city centre.”

Owner’s Secret

“The apartment is light, inviting, and incredibly easy to live in. We love the open outlook and the private balcony — it gives a real sense of space despite being so central. You can be on the South Downs in minutes for a run or cycle, or down at the seafront and beaches in around 10–15 minutes. The street has a friendly neighbourhood feel, with local shops, cafés, and pubs nearby, and in the evenings, you rarely need the car because everything is walkable or just a short bus ride away.”

What’s Around You

Shops: Local shops 1 minutes’ walk; Open Market and North Laines approximately 20 minutes on foot

Train Station: Brighton mainline station approximately 25–30 minutes’ walk or 10–15 minutes by bike or cab

Seafront/Park: The Level approximately 20 minutes’ walk; seafront around 10 minutes by bike or 15–20 minutes by bus

Closest Schools

Primary: Elm Grove, St Luke’s, Queen’s Park

Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer

Sixth Form: Varndean College, BHASVIC, MET, BIMM

Private: Brighton College, Brighton Girls, Roedean

A rare opportunity to acquire a bright, chain-free two-bedroom maisonette with a private balcony in this sought-after central Brighton location — perfectly positioned for enjoying both the energy of the city and the calm of the coast.

Share of Freehold
Unexpired Years: TBC
Annual Ground Rent: N/A
Ground Rent Increase: N/A
Ground Rent Review Period: N/A
Annual Service Charge: N/A
These details are to be confirmed by the vendor's solicitor and must be verified by a buyer's solicitor.

Agents Note: Where this property is subject to estate management, service, and/or ground rent charges, an administrative fee may be payable to the management company to transfer these charges into the buyer’s name upon completion.


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Elm Grove is known for its organic shops, bistro pubs and bakeries as well as its easy access to the open spaces of Queen’s Park and the Level, which holds events during the year - and the city centre. If you teach, Elm Grove Primary is just down the hill and other good schools including St Luke’s and Brighton College are easy to reach. Kemptown is on the doorstep which hosts Amex, Police Station, the hospitals – and Pride- and has a relaxed café culture as well as useful amenities, beach bars and outdoor pool by the sea. The station serving Falmer, Lewes, Gatwick and London is about 25 mins on foot, there is no waiting list for S zone parking and Elm Grove will take you up to the racecourse and open countryside or to London & Lewes Roads for swift access into or out of the city.