Summary - FLAT 2, 20 YORK VILLAS BN1 3TS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Large two-bed Victorian apartment near Brighton station — long lease and character features..
Share of freehold with an exceptionally long 994-year lease
Large, bright living room with bay window and high period ceilings
Generous two bedrooms and large family bathroom, 978 sq ft total
Communal basement storage — rare central Brighton feature
On-street permit parking only; no private parking space
Service charge approx. £1,200/year (£100 pcm)
Solid brick Victorian walls likely lack insulation; consider upgrades
Short walk to Brighton mainline station and excellent local amenities
Bright and spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment in the popular Seven Dials area, offering an excellent entry point to Brighton living. Set in a well-kept Victorian building, the home combines high ceilings and period detailing with practical modern updates, including a fitted kitchen and a contemporary family bathroom. The large bay-windowed living room floods the space with light and gives the apartment a roomy, airy feel.
Practical benefits include a very long lease (994 years) and a share of freehold, plus rare communal basement storage — useful in central Brighton. The location is a major asset: short walk to Brighton mainline station, local independent shops, cafés and amenities, and within easy reach of the seafront. Several well-regarded primary and secondary schools are nearby, making the property suitable for commuter couples, professionals or first-time buyers planning to grow into the area.
Running costs are straightforward: mains gas central heating, low local crime, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. There is an on-street parking permit system rather than private parking, and the service charge averages £1,200 per year (£100 pcm). The building’s solid-brick Victorian construction means character and solidity, but also likely limited wall insulation — buyers may wish to consider energy-efficiency improvements.
Overall this apartment offers immediate move-in comfort with scope to personalise and improve thermal performance. Its combination of location, size (c.978 sq ft), long lease and period charm makes it a practical and attractive step onto the Brighton property ladder.
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