Share of freehold with about 125 years remaining on lease
607 sq ft ground-floor flat with two bedrooms and separate dining room
Small private rear garden and private street entrance
Needs full modernisation: kitchen, bathroom and decoration required
Solid brick construction likely without cavity insulation
Double glazing fitted (post-2002) and mains gas central heating
Located in a student/professional neighbourhood with good transport
Compact rooms — better suited to first-time buyers or investors
Set on Ryde Road in Brighton’s lively Elm Grove/Hartington triangle, this ground-floor two-bedroom flat offers a compact, characterful home with clear scope for improvement and value creation. The apartment is in an early 20th-century mid-terrace with bay windows and period brickwork; double glazing and mains gas heating are already in place. With a share of freehold and a long lease (approx. 125 years), the tenure is straightforward for buyers wanting security and control.
Internally the layout is traditional: bay-front living, a separate dining room, two bedrooms, a kitchen and one bathroom across about 607 sq ft (56.4 sqm). Rooms are modest in size so the flat suits buyers seeking a manageable first home or investors targeting rental demand from students and professionals nearby. A small rear garden and private street entrance are useful extras in this urban setting.
The property needs renovation: kitchen, bathroom and general decorative updating are required. The building appears to have solid brick walls with no built-in insulation (common for the era) so energy improvements would be beneficial. Crime levels are average for the area and broadband/mobile connections are good. Buyers should factor refurbishment costs into their budget but will benefit from the location and long lease when upgrades increase value.
