Summary - Grand Ocean, Longridge Avenue, Brighton BN2 8BU
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Top-floor listed apartment with sea views, parking and large terrace, chain-free..
- Nearly 1,200 sq ft top-floor apartment with south-facing sea views
- Private balcony and separate roof terrace with outdoor living space
- Both bedrooms are doubles with en-suite bathrooms
- Secure allocated underground parking included
- Very long lease (about 981 years) and chain-free sale
- Grade II listed building — restrictions on alterations and potential maintenance complexity
- Service charge approx £3,500pa; ground rent approx £500pa
- Local crime rate above average; buyers should carry out checks
Set in the landmark Grade II listed Grand Ocean, this top-floor two-bedroom apartment offers nearly 1,200 sq ft of bright living space with direct, south-facing sea views. The open-plan living/dining/kitchen opens onto a private balcony and a larger roof terrace, giving excellent outdoor space for seaside living and entertaining.
Practical benefits include a very long lease (c.981 years), secure allocated underground parking and access to on-site communal amenities including a gym. Both double bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and the layout includes a walk-in wardrobe and generous circulation space – well suited to couples, small families or buy-to-let purchasers.
Important considerations: the building’s listed status may limit alterations and can add complexity and cost to external or structural works. Annual service charges average £3,500 and ground rent averages £500; purchasers should factor these ongoing costs into affordability. Local crime levels are recorded as above average, which some buyers will want to investigate further.
Positioned close to Saltdean’s shops, cafés and the restored Saltdean Lido, the apartment benefits from outstanding bus links along the coast and into central Brighton. Flood risk is low and broadband and mobile signal are strong, supporting both leisure use and home working.
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