2 bed flat for sale

Preston Park Avenue, Brighton BN1

Description

Knight & knoxley are delighted to present this exceptional two-bedroom ground-floor apartment, forming part of an attractive red-brick period building on Preston Park Avenue.

Extending to approximately 1,317 sq ft / 122.4 sq m, the property offers a rare amount of space for a two-bedroom apartment, with generous room proportions, beautiful period detailing, solid wood parquet flooring, a large private garden and a garage. Offered with share of freehold and no onward chain, it is a home with real substance, flexibility and long-term appeal.

The apartment is approached via a communal entrance, with the private front door opening into a broad central hallway. From here, the sense of scale is immediately apparent. The hallway runs through the centre of the apartment, with herringbone parquet flooring, high ceilings and period internal doors giving the property a calm, established feel.

There are two particularly impressive bedrooms, both of which are considerably larger than normally expected in apartments of this kind. The principal bedroom is a superb room, measuring over 20ft in length, with a wide bay window, ornate cornicing, picture rail, fireplace, parquet flooring and an excellent sense of volume. The second bedroom is also notably generous, again with a bay window, high ceilings and strong proportions, making it ideal as a large double bedroom, guest room, workspace or additional reception room depending on need.

The centre of the apartment is arranged around a connected kitchen, dining and living layout. The kitchen and dining area is well fitted with modern cabinetry, integrated appliances, ample worktop space and room for a dining table. Rather than feeling separate, it flows naturally through into the rear living space, creating an easy arrangement for everyday life.

The living room sits at the back of the apartment and opens directly onto the garden through bi-folding doors. It is a relaxed and sociable space, with plenty of room for seating and a direct visual connection to the outside. This relationship between the house and garden is one of the property's strongest features, giving the apartment a sense of openness more commonly associated with a house.

The garden itself is a major asset. Large, private and well screened, it includes a patio area immediately outside the living space, with steps up to a generous lawn bordered by mature planting and established trees. It feels peaceful and secluded, offering excellent space for children, entertaining, gardening or simply enjoying a level of outside space rarely found with apartment living in this location.

There is both a bathroom and a separate shower room, adding useful practicality, particularly for guests or family living. The apartment also benefits from a garage positioned within a block to the rear, further enhancing the day-to-day convenience of the property.

Preston Park Avenue is in the Preston Park Conservation Area, a highly sought-after part of Brighton, especially among families, attracted by the excellent local primary and secondary schools. Preston Park, right on your doorstep, is a wonderful recreational space with two cafés, a children's playground, expansive lawns and gardens, a velodrome, and tennis courts. Florence Road Market runs on Saturdays, and the Florence Road Café serves coffee and sells fresh bread and vegetable boxes during the week. Preston Drove offers various local amenities, including shops and cafés, and your local pubs are the Park View and The Preston Park Tavern. It's only a short stroll to the Duke of York's Picturehouse at Preston Circus, showing a wide variety of films. London Road, Brighton, and Preston Park stations are all within walking distance, excellent for commuters. Buses to the city centre run regularly from just around the corner. The A23 and A27 provide easy road access out of Brighton. Downs Infant and Junior Schools, Stanford Infants and Juniors, and Balfour Primary are all within walking distance, as are Dorothy Stringer and Varndean secondary schools. Varndean also has a sixth-form college, meaning all age groups are well catered for.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Service Charge: £3,000 per year