Stanford Avenue, Brighton

Guide Price £475,000 - £500,000

KNIGHT & KNOXLEY are delighted to present this exceptional two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on Stanford Avenue, a beautifully interior-designed home that combines grand period architecture with a refined and highly considered interior.

Extending to 960 sq ft, the apartment has been thoughtfully curated throughout, with a wonderful balance of texture, colour, proportion and detail. High ceilings, ornate cornicing, deep skirting boards, elegant fireplaces and large sash windows give the rooms a strong sense of presence, while the interior design brings a softer, more contemporary layer to the original architecture. The apartment has also been carefully maintained and improved by the current owner, with a new boiler and new traditional-style radiators installed throughout.

Accessed via its own private lobby entrance, the apartment immediately feels considered and individual. This sense of arrival adds to the privacy of the home and gives it a more personal feel than many apartments of this style. The entrance hall has been finished with sisal carpet, bespoke joinery and carefully selected details, including Heritage Brass Verona sockets and switches in bronze and brass.

The main reception room is a standout space. Generously proportioned and beautifully finished, it centres around an elegant fireplace and features an impressive decorative ceiling, detailed cornicing, wall panelling, tall windows and a large bay. With ceiling heights of approximately 3.6 metres, the room has a wonderful sense of scale and volume. It has been arranged to allow for both relaxed seating and dining, creating a warm and atmospheric space that feels equally suited to quiet evenings, entertaining or everyday living. An oak border with sisal inset carpet grounds the room beautifully, while bespoke bookcase joinery adds further character and practicality.

The kitchen sits just off the main living space and has been designed with real attention to detail. Shaker-style cabinetry, Armac Martin ironmongery, open shelving, soft neutral tones and textured tiling create a classic yet contemporary feel. A bespoke utility cabinet has been integrated into the kitchen design, adding useful storage while maintaining the considered finish of the space.

The quality of detailing continues throughout the apartment, with custom-designed oak-stained double doors by SWD Bespoke and door ironmongery from the Frelan Hardware Burlington range, giving the interior a cohesive and highly finished feel.

There are two bedrooms. The principal bedroom is particularly elegant, with a wide bay window, decorative ceiling detail, layered window dressings and a calm, tonal palette. Bespoke-style storage, fitted wardrobes and carefully chosen finishes give the room a boutique feel, while the proportions allow for a large bed and additional furniture.

The second bedroom is also beautifully presented and would work well as a guest room, dressing room, nursery or study, depending on need. With patterned wallpaper, fitted storage and space for a desk, it offers useful flexibility without compromising the overall feel of the apartment. Both bedrooms are finished with chevron wool carpet, adding warmth and texture underfoot.

There are two bathrooms. The main shower room has been finished to a high standard, with Mandarin Stone marble floor and wall tiles, warm brass fittings, decorative tiling, panelling, a walk-in shower, vanity storage and a heated towel rail. A second bathroom provides further practicality.

The apartment also benefits from a balcony, adding valuable outside space and completing what is already a rare and highly individual home. Further practical advantages include loft space, a useful additional storage option, and a designated off-street parking space.

The property is situated on Stanford Avenue adjacent to the southern tip of Preston Park, which has large open spaces, tennis courts, a velodrome and two places to grab a coffee and a bite to eat - the Rotunda Café or the Chalet Café. The Duke of York's Picturehouse, Brighton's much-loved and oldest cinema, is moments away at Preston Circus, screening a huge variety of films throughout the week. St Augustine's Art's & Events Centre, which has a yoga studio and a café, is a few moments away. A stroll down London Road will bring you to the vibrant Open Market which is home to independent shops, artist's studios and plaza traders, with stalls selling handmade arts and crafts and delicious food. There are great local pubs and restaurants including the Open House, Signalman, Jolly Brewer, Preston Park Tavern and the Roundhill, all close by. Brighton Mainline station is a 15-minute walk, with direct services to London Bridge and Victoria. London Road station is moments away, with services to Lewes and beyond. Several bus routes run close by including the 5, 5A and 5B which will take you straight into town.

Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Leasehold (177 years)
Ground Rent: £140 per year
Service Charge: £2,535.92 per year