3 Bed Flat, Single Let, Brighton, BN1 5DD £475,000

Stepping into the living room, dark varnished floorboards run through the dining area to the kitchen which is open plan but recessed. The scale of the room allows for bold use of colour and darker hues within the kitchen, leaving the many original period features picked out in white. These include picture rails, cornicing, deep skirting and window wall panels which sit below a vast sash window facing west. Dressed in white plantation shutters, the afternoon light can filter through while ensuring privacy from the street. Taking centre stage, a grand marble fireplace open to bring warmth at atmospherics to wintery evenings. There is space for large, comfortable furnishings and for formal dining alongside the kitchen which has streamlined units in charcoal gloss with an integrated oven and gas hob, leaving space for a washing machine and an American fridge freezer.

Moving through the flat, all three bedrooms are tucked away from the main living area along a corridor. The first room is dressed as a child’s room with a bespoke raised built-in bed above a single bed and desk set up – ideal for sibling sharers or for sleepovers. The principal bedroom is an elegant king size room in shades of grey with a private outlook to the garden, while the third bedroom is also double, although currently used as a guest bedroom and spacious home office. They are versatile spaces depending on need which will appeal to professionals, couples and families alike. They share use of a chic shower room across the hall with split-face slate wall tiles around a generous walk-in rainfall shower.

Outside, the walled garden is a great size for summer gatherings and barbecues. The original walls add character while large scale floor tiles create a low maintenance space, ready for the busy modern lifestyle. Wrapping around the property, there are sunspots throughout the day, where you can add your own colour and flair with garden furnishings, potted plants and festoon lighting during the spring and summer.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is an apartment which impresses from the moment you enter. Spacious, light and incredibly quiet – yet well connected to commuter links, schools and Seven Dials.

Owners’ thoughts:
“We have loved living here and making the space our own; entertaining friends and enjoying the space as a family. The schools are amazing and there is a tangible sense of community in Buxton Road– we simply need an extra bedroom, but we will be staying local.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 10 min walk
Train Station: Brighton and Hove Stations 10 min walk each
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road Park 2 min walk, Seafront 15 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infants and Junior Schools, Brunswick Primary
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer Cardinal Newman RC
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Newman College, MET, Varndean College
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College, Windlesham

This charming apartment is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces nearby. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to both Brighton Station and the A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.