Summary - Flat 1, 23 Old Steine BN1 1EL
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Spacious two-bed in Brighton’s heart with rare private patio garden and long lease.
Deceptively large lower-ground apartment with high Regency ceilings
Private patio garden with front and rear private entrances
Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous built-in storage
Long lease (993 years) — leasehold tenure
Electric room heaters only; no central heating system
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — potential higher energy costs
Service charge approx. £2,906 pa; verify what's covered
Located in a very high crime area — buyer caution advised
This deceptively spacious lower-ground apartment sits in the heart of Brighton, moments from the seafront, cafés and the station. High ceilings and period Regency detailing give the rooms character and a feeling of space, while the private patio garden offers an unusually generous outdoor area for central city living.
The layout works well for professionals, weekenders or first-time buyers seeking a vibrant central base: two good bedrooms, two bathrooms and plentiful built-in storage. The long lease (993 years) and excellent broadband/mobile reception suit city lifestyles and short-term lets.
There are some practical issues to note. Heating is by electric room heaters only and the building’s solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, so energy costs could be higher than modern alternatives. Some exterior and interior maintenance is required (plasterwork and general upkeep of period features). The service charge is approximately £2,906 pa and the property sits in an area with very high crime levels — factors buyers should weigh against the location and size.
Overall, this property offers rare private outdoor space and generous room proportions in a prime Brighton location. For buyers who prioritise central lifestyle, character and outside space and who are prepared to address heating and maintenance, it represents good potential.
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