Preston Park Avenue, Brighton

***Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000***

A beautifully presented first-floor apartment in an attractive red-brick period building on Preston Park Avenue. The property is share of freehold and offers approximately 801 sq. ft of accommodation, with a balcony overlooking Preston Park, original Victorian stained-glass panels, elegant period detail and a superb location within walking distance of Brighton Station.

KNIGHT & KNOXLEY are delighted to present Flat 3, 5 Preston Park Avenue, a fantastic two-bedroom apartment set on the first floor of an impressive red-brick Victorian building directly opposite Preston Park.

The building makes a wonderful first impression, with a handsome red-brick façade, decorative tiled steps, mature front garden and original stained-glass detailing. Inside, the communal areas retain further period character, including a striking stained-glass window on the stairwell.

The apartment itself is arranged across the first floor and extends to approximately 801 sq. ft. The accommodation feels generous and well balanced, with high ceilings, large windows, original fireplaces and attractive architectural detail throughout.

At the front of the property is a beautiful living room, a bright and elegant space with decorative cornicing, a ceiling rose, a marble fireplace and original stained-glass panels above the French doors. The room opens directly onto a private balcony, which enjoys a leafy outlook across Preston Park and gives the apartment a wonderful connection to its setting.

The kitchen/breakfast room sits separately to the rear and is a lovely size, with space for a dining table. It has been fitted with cream shaker-style cabinetry, wooden worktops, tiled flooring and a range cooker, creating a practical and welcoming room for everyday living.

There are two double bedrooms, both well proportioned. The principal bedroom enjoys a calm outlook towards the surrounding trees and rooftops, with high ceilings, a period fireplace and space for freestanding furniture. The second bedroom is also a good double and is currently styled with a rich, atmospheric colour palette, giving it a warm and distinctive feel.

The bathroom has been very recently replaced, finished beautifully, with deep blue-green tiled walls, brushed brass fittings, a bath with overhead rainfall shower and handheld attachment, a glass screen, patterned floor tiles, a wall-hung WC and a vanity unit with countertop basin. Under floor heating has also been installed under the tiled floor adding a touch of luxury The finish adds a more contemporary, design-led feel while still sitting comfortably within the character of the building.

Preston Park Avenue is one of Brighton's most desirable addresses, running alongside the city's largest park. Preston Park offers wide open green space, tennis courts, cafés, a velodrome and plenty of space for walking, running and relaxing throughout the year. The location is also extremely well connected, with Brighton Station around a 15-minute walk away, making the apartment ideal for anyone commuting to London or wanting easy access in and out of the city.

Nearby Preston Circus, Seven Dials and London Road offer an excellent selection of cafés, pubs, restaurants and independent shops. The Duke of York's Picturehouse, the Open Market and the independent businesses around Preston Park and Fiveways are all within easy reach, while regular bus routes run close by into central Brighton, Hove and the seafront.

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Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Service Charge: £1,200 per year