1 bed flat for sale

Robertson Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

Guide price: £260,000--£280,000.

Share of freehold.

Attic/loft room converted -ideal as home office.

Internal viewings available on request.

On a leafy road close to Preston Park Station and within a few minutes of Preston Village and park, this one-bedroom apartment is formed from the first floor of a classic Victorian terraced house, enjoying sole access to the loft space which has been converted for use as an office. Elevated within the house, this apartment is naturally light with an east to west aspect and plenty of scope for reconfiguration, renovation and modernisation which would add value in such a highly sought-after location. With planning it would be possible to extend into the loft, opening the space up to create a second bedroom – something which would be permissible as this property comes with a Share of the Freehold.

Style: 1st floor flat in a Victorian terraced house
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 loft office space
Location: Preston Park/Tivoli
Floor Area: 763 sq ft
Outside: N/A
Parking: Residents parking permit zone A

Why you’ll like it:

Ideally located, just two minutes on foot from Preston Park Station and the park, this one-bedroom apartment is perfectly placed for commuters and professionals alike. It is formed within the first floor of a period terraced house, so it has well-proportioned rooms filled with natural light due to ample glazing on the easterly elevation.

The house is red brick with a zesty yellow front door shared by just one other flat. Stairs rise to the first-floor landing where this flat is well laid out with the living room enjoying the most space and a wide bay window looking out over the peaceful street. Some period features remain within the cornicing, architraves and picture rails, while the walls have been modernised using a stylish palette of charcoal and white. There is ample space for relaxation and formal dining without feeling cluttered.

Next door, the bedroom is double, looking out over the peaceful neighbouring gardens to the west. It is a quiet room at the back of the house with double glazing and two built-in wardrobes to maximise the floor space. Easily accessible next door, the bathroom is classic in white with a shower over the bath and a separate WC – ideal for guests, or it would be possible to knock through, creating a larger single bathroom.

At the far end of the property, the kitchen has plenty of storage in modern cabinets alongside space for freestanding appliances. While it is in fine condition, it would be possible to modernise in here and in the bathroom for very little while adding real impact to the space and its value.

From the landing, a ladder leads up to the loft room which has been partially converted to create a home office. The central beams remain in place which would require planning to remove, along with the addition of a paddle staircase should you wish to turn the space into a permanent second bedroom. It is fully boarded with plenty of eaves storage and is a real bonus to the flat as it stands.

Agent’s thoughts:

There is so much going for this flat –the space; the potential; the proximity to the station – it will not be around for long so definitely worth a look.

Owner’s thoughts:

“This is such a peaceful road, you wouldn’t think you were so close to the city. I love being within five-minutes of two beautiful parks during the summer, and you can walk to Hove’s clean and quiet beaches in just 20 minutes too.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 2 minutes on foot, city centre about 10 mins on the bus, or 2 mins on the train
Train Station: Preston Park is a 1 min walk
Seafront or Park: Park is a 5 min walk, the Seafront is a 10 min drive

Closest Schools:
Primary: St Bernadette’s R.C, Stanford Infants and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean, Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

This light and airy home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces. The city centre shopping districts and the beach are within easy reach, and this spacious apartment also offers easy access to the A23/A27 as well as the train station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.