3 bed maisonette for sale

Western Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1

With the sea sparkling at the bottom of the road, visible from the front door, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom maisonette couldn’t be more quintessentially ‘Brighton’. It is formed over the upper three floors of a tall townhouse giving it airy proportions and period features. It is also perfectly located to access both Brighton and Hove’s Mainline Stations and the city centre shops are on its doorstep.

With renovation and modernisation, new owners would have the chance to add considerable value while breathing new life into a historic building in one of the city’s property-hot-spots.

It occupies some of the most sought-after land in the country, so it would make a fabulous investment for landlords, professionals or families who will appreciate the excellent school catchment or simply love the Brighton & Hove vibe.

Style: Ground, 1st and 2nd floor Maisonette within a Victorian townhouse
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Regency Square Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: N/A
Parking: Parking Zone Z
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Western Street sweeps down from Western Road to the sea, lined with Victorian and Regency townhouses adorned with intricate architectural detailing and iron work. This Maisonette has been converted from the upper three floors of a townhouse at the south end of the street, just minutes from the bustling and fashionable coffee shops and boutiques of Brunswick Town.

It benefits from its own street entrance opening to a corridor with a cupboard for hanging coats. Stepping inside, the potential for modernisation is immediately apparent, yet the space is great with the sitting room to the front with the open plan kitchen to the rear, offering ample room for relaxation, socialising and dining. There is plenty of storage in the kitchen alongside an integrated oven and hob, leaving space and plumbing for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises of the principal bedroom which benefits from a wide, west-facing bay window and access to an en suite bathroom with a shower attachment over the bath. There is a second bathroom in the same style which serves the remaining two bedrooms on the top floor.

Agent’s thoughts:
With so much potential and a fantastic location, this property will appeal to developers and home seekers alike, looking to invest in the city.

Owner’s thoughts:
“This has been a successful rental property for me as tenants have loved living so close to the beach. The transport links are also excellent, and there is potential to add further value which will appeal.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 7 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 5 min walk, Seafront 1 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College

This maisonette is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this home offers easy access to Brighton Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.