Summary - DERWENT COURT FLAT 5 DYKE ROAD BRIGHTON BN1 3JA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, well-located one-bedroom flat with long lease and strong rental potential.
Bright open-plan living with large windows and window seat
Very long lease (925 years) and nominal ground rent (£8)
Compact overall size: approximately 334 sq ft — small footprint
Service charge approx. £1,100 per year
Heating via electric room heaters — higher running costs likely
Cavity walls likely uninsulated (assumed) — retrofit insulation may be needed
EPC rating C; double glazing added after 2002
Excellent location near Brighton Station; strong rental demand
This compact one-bedroom apartment on Dyke Road offers a central Brighton base with excellent transport links — Brighton Station is within easy walking distance. Bright, open-plan living space with large windows and a window seat maximises light in a modest footprint, making it an efficient city home or rental unit.
Practical details suit buyers seeking low tenure risk: the flat is leasehold with a very long remaining term (925 years) and a nominal ground rent. Service charges average £1,100 annually. Heating is by electric room heaters and the building’s cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, which may increase running costs compared with mains gas-heated homes.
The apartment was built in the 1950–66 period and benefits from double glazing fitted after 2002 and an EPC rating of C. Broadband speeds are average; mobile signal is excellent. Crime risk is very low and there is no flooding risk — helpful factors for both first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors.
This property suits first-time buyers wanting a compact, central pied-à-terre or investors targeting strong rental demand in a cosmopolitan area popular with students and professionals. Be aware of the apartment’s small total floor area (334 sq ft) and the likely need to manage heating costs and potential future insulation upgrades.
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