3 bed maisonette for sale

Rugby Place, Brighton BN2

**Guide Price: £350,000 - £375,000**

This bright 3 bed maisonette is in a connected location on a sought after, no through road close to the sea, local shops, Brighton Marina and a park with sports facilities and countryside walks. 12 mins on foot from the county hospital, inside this attractive period terraced house with a spacious living room, kitchen breakfast room, study area and 2 bathrooms, 1 en-suite, delivers 89.95m2 (968.19 sq. Ft.) over 3 inviting storeys. Homes in this tranquil enclave of pretty terraces within easy reach of our city’s major employers are a rare find and attract professionals, families and investors with plentiful permit parking, both the picturesque Lanes and station serving Gatwick and London about a 10 min cab ride, bus routes going into or out of the city and now is the time to buy as improvements are being made to the local beaches and discussions are happening in relation to luxury residential homes on a nearby plot, which is out of hearing.

In brief:
Style: Freehold gf maisonette over 3 storeys in period terraced house
Type 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), living dining room, kitchen breakfast room, study/store area
Area Kemptown
Floor Area Please see floor plan
Outside Space N/A
Parking Permit zone H, no waiting list
Council Tax Band B

Why You’ll Like It:
A rare opportunity, this quiet retreat comes with a share of the freehold of the building as well as tenants in situ, and it’s tucked away in a well -connected, no through road in a great area with a laid back, social vibe and a friendly community as once found, people tend to stay. Outside, this late Victorian/ early Edwardian property has charm with painted, patterned brickwork, gothic windows beneath an oriel bay and smart front door. Inside is instantly inviting with generous proportions and a hallway with wood underfoot for a fuss free in/out flow.

At the front of the house, the living room is a comfortable space to share with a high ceiling, 3.87 x 3.66m (12’8 x 12’0) to enjoy and twin gothic windows to bring in plenty of sunlight. Next door (and some neighbours have knocked these ground floor rooms through stnc., ) the spacious kitchen breakfast room is bright and cheerful with a practical layout and plenty of storage and working surfaces. Good to go, there’s a gas hob and oven beneath a hood, plumbing is in place for a dishwasher and washing machine and there’s space for a large fridge freezer – and the appliances in situ will be staying. Across an inner lobby with a built in cupboard, there’s a space with a window and power which offers options from storeroom/utility room to a private place to work from home.

Upstairs, the first of the double bedrooms has character with garden views, 3.28 x 3.0m (10’9 x 9’10) of floorspace and fitted wardrobes to fill. Next door, the second double bedroom is a peaceful refuge which stretches a generous 4.18 x 2.88m (13’8 x 9’5) across the whole of the front of the building with a big bay providing space for a dressing table/workstation and wardrobes are built in. Also on this level, an airy shower room has a contemporary finish including warming rails for towels.

Private at the top, the principal bedroom spans 4.75 x 2.59m (15’7 x 8’5) with twin skylights to bathe the space with light, under eave storage and a chic en-suite which is big enough for a bath.

Agent Says:
“A rare, freehold investment opportunity with tenants in situ until August 2025, paying £2775.00pm.”

Owner’s Secret:
“Quiet at night with easy parking it’s actually very convenient for getting into or out of the city for work or the nightlife, and you can walk to the beach, the waterfront bars and restaurants of the marina and to East Brighton Park which has a café and friendly community of runners, dog walkers and football clubs. The shops here open early and shut late and there’s an inclusive mix of single people, couples and families. New cafes and bars are popping up locally, including The Bell Tower bistro bar, which do brilliant Sunday lunch, and Marmalade does tea, cakes and ready meals. After August, if you want to share or rent, the fire station is a 5 minute walk, the hospital is about 12 minutes on foot, 3 by bike, and buses go past Brighton College, Amex, Law Courts and Police Station to Brighton’s direct trains to Gatwick and London.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 mins walk, Brighton Marina and Kemptown Village 5 mins by car
Train Station: Brighton mainline 10 mins cab ride
Seafront or Park: East Brighton Park & Nature Reserve 5 mins walk, seafront 2 mins by car, 10-12 on foot

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Mark’s, St Lukes, Woodingdean
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer
Sixth Form: Varndean, met, bimm, bhasvic
Private: Brighton College, Brighton Waldorf, Roedean

Close to the sea, the waterfront restaurants of the marina and with easy access to protected Downland and East Brighton Park’s sports facilities and café, this is a sought after area favoured by professionals, families and investors. Shops, cafes and restaurants are nearby and the city centre is swift to reach. Nearby, Eastern Road takes you to the hospital and cultural heart of the city in about 7 minutes whilst Warren Road swiftly connects with the A23/A27 in minutes - a tempting proposition to those needing to reach the universities, Lewes or airports quickly. There’s a regular and rapid bus service covering the city and the coast, and the mainline train station, with its fast, direct links London and Gatwick, is about a 10 minute drive or 15- 20 by bus.