Recently renovated two-bedroom maisonette with two shower rooms
High ceilings and bay-front living/dining room with period character
Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances (installed last year)
Second-floor double bedroom with eaves storage and en suite
Small garden; fast broadband and good commuter links to London
Leasehold — c.105 years remaining; ground rent £152 pa
Service charge reported around £1,000 (please confirm)
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — insulation may be required
This newly renovated two-bedroom maisonette sits in the desirable Fiveways/Preston Village area of Brighton, an attractive spot for first-time buyers wanting turn-key living and excellent transport links. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and benefits from high Victorian ceilings, a large bay-fronted living/dining room and modern kitchen with integrated appliances installed last year. Both bedrooms are doubles; the second-floor bedroom includes eaves storage and an en suite shower room.
Practical comforts include double glazing (fitted post-2002), gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, two contemporary shower rooms tiled to the floor and a small garden. Broadband speeds are fast and Preston Park station is within a ten-minute walk for direct services to Gatwick and London, while independent shops, cafes and parks are all nearby. Local schools (Balfour, Dorothy Stringer, Varndean and others) are within easy reach.
Important facts and drawbacks: the property is leasehold with approximately 105 years remaining, a ground rent of £152 pa and a service charge of about £1,000 (reported / to be confirmed). The building’s cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, so additional insulation work may be needed to improve long-term energy efficiency. The maisonette is multi-storey, so it requires using stairs between floors.
Overall this flat offers a stylish, low-maintenance home in a well-connected, affluent part of Brighton. It will suit buyers seeking a ready-to-move-in property with period character and modern finishes, while those sensitive to ongoing leasehold costs or wanting fully upgraded wall insulation should factor these into their decision.
