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GUIDE PRICE: £280,000--£300,000. ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE. SHARE OF FREEHOLD. VACANT POSSESSION. INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Sweeping into the city, passing the green environs of Preston Park, you come naturally to Stanford Avenue, rising up to greet Fiveways at its summit. This attractive two-bedroom apartment sits at the lower end, however, giving it easy access on foot to Brighton Station and the North Laine Shopping District. The flat holds a unique position on the first floor of an extension to a grand Victorian villa. This ensures it feels private with no neighbours above and it also boasts its own street entrance to the rear, accessed from a private south-facing balcony. Inside, it has been tastefully modernised with a neutral palette which allows new owners to put their own stamp on the place or add value with further improvements. With a fantastic location and a smart interior, this property will appeal to professionals, smaller families, landlords and developers alike. In brief: Style: first floor flat in a Victorian villa Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 living room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen Location: Preston Park Conservation Area Floor Area: Please see floor plan Outside space: South facing balcony Parking: Allocated parking space to front. Permit Zone J (no waiting list) Council Tax Band: B Why you’ll like it: The striking Victorian villas of Stanford Avenue and Preston Park are attractive on approach in red brick with grand portico entrances and wide bay windows. They bear the architectural features of the era, and while this flat is formed within the west wing extension, it has been built in keeping with the villa to include a bay window and decorative brick work. Forming the entire top floor of the extension, this property has only one neighbour below it, and a private entrance to the rear, accessed up some iron steps to the side. These lead up to the balcony which faces south to receive the sunshine all day, looking out over the greenery of the surrounding gardens. Stepping into the kitchen, you are greeted into a large bright room with modern cabinetry, an integrated oven and gas hob and space for a kitchen table and chairs – although there is room to dine in the living room too. Space and plumbing have been left for all your appliances, to include a washing machine, dishwasher and tall fridge freezer – all of which may be available by separate negotiation. Moving through the flat, bedroom two shares the same sunny and private outlook as the kitchen, being peacefully positioned to the rear of the building. Bedroom one is also a double room with built-in storage accessible outside in the corridor. Easy to access from both rooms, the bathroom is also a good size with a fresh white bath suite with a shower over, and plenty of storage below the basin for cleaning products and toiletries. Facing the front of the building, looking out towards the mature trees of the park, the living room has a wide bay window to fill it with natural light. The sashes have been replaced with energy efficient double glazing, ensuring it is warm and peaceful inside, where there is ample space for relaxed seating and formal dining within the bay, watching the world go by. Agent’s thoughts: This property is a blank canvas. You can move straight in or make the space your own, adding value along the way. The location is also amazing for those who love both the peace of the park and the energy of the city. Owner’s thoughts: “This has been a great rental investment for me as the location is incredibly convenient with the stations nearby and so much to entertain the tenants at the newly regenerated Preston Circus. There are lovely cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants, all within a five-minute walk, and you don’t miss having a garden with the park on your doorstep.” Where it is: Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 9 min walk Train Station: Brighton Station 8-10 min walk, Preston Park Station 10-12 min walk Seafront or Park: Preston Park opposite, Seafront 15-20 min walk Closest Schools: Primary: Downs Infants and Junior Schools Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC Private: Brighton College This sunny flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and parks on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and beach are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Brighton Station, Preston Park Station, London Road Station and the A27/A23 – all of which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.