2 bed flat for sale

Stanford Avenue, Brighton BN1

Description

Knight & knoxley are delighted to present this two-bedroom apartment arranged over the first and second floors of a fine Victorian property on Stanford Avenue. The exceptionally generous rooms benefit from high ceilings and the grand proportions of what was originally a substantial house.

Upon entering the flat on the ground floor, a staircase rises immediately to the first floor. It turns gracefully and continues right to the top of the property, featuring a beautiful hardwood handrail and spindles. Stripped floorboards run through almost all of the accommodation, with the exception of the kitchen and shower room.

The reception room, positioned at the front of the flat, is an impressive space measuring over four metres in both depth and width. Its focal point is a marble fireplace, while the elegant square bay contains four sash windows, each retaining their original coloured glass panes at the top.

The kitchen enjoys a leafy outlook over the rear gardens, with the branches of a Rowan tree providing a green backdrop. There is room for a dining table by the window. Integrated appliances include an electric oven with grill and a gas hob, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and room for a fridge freezer.

The principal bedroom is another exceptional room, over four metres in each dimension, with an entire wall of fitted wardrobes. The original picture rail and skirting boards remain intact behind the wardrobes, should a future owner wish to remove them.

The shower room is bright and generously proportioned, with a large sash window. It currently contains a thermostatic shower and handbasin, with the WC located in a separate room off the landing. The space could easily accommodate a bath if desired.

From the first-floor landing, a short flight of stairs leads to a half-landing at the rear, creating a light and open feel at the top of the flat. There is a useful storage cupboard on the landing, with a door opening to the second bedroom. This room has wooden floorboards and a large sash window with views over the rear gardens. From this top bedroom, there is access to an extensive loft space currently used for storage. While not included in the lease, this area could potentially be purchased and developed further, subject to the necessary consents. The property is equipped with a Vaillant Ecotec Pro combination boiler, located in the kitchen.

Situated on Stanford Avenue, the flat is close to 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 15-20 minute walk, with direct services to London Bridge and Victoria. London Road station is a ten-minute walk, 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: Share of Freehold
Maintenance is done on an 'ad hoc' basis, with no outstanding works planned.