Summary - 61b Preston Road BN1 4QE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Period one-bedroom with private west garden and long lease, minutes from Brighton station..
- Raised ground-floor with high ceilings and period features
- West-facing private garden with raised deck and lawn
- Large eat-in kitchen with bi-fold doors to garden
- Share of freehold; 131 years remaining on lease
- Low annual service charge £643; no ground rent
- Solid brick Victorian walls; likely no cavity insulation
- Located close to Brighton station; fast links to London
- Area classed as deprived; average crime and limited parking
Light-filled raised ground-floor apartment blending Victorian character with contemporary living. High ceilings, feature fireplace and built-in storage give a strong sense of period charm while the large eat-in kitchen and bi-fold doors create an easy indoor–outdoor flow to the west-facing garden.
The bedroom overlooks the private garden and includes two deep built-in wardrobes. Practical details include a modern bathroom with bath and overhead shower, integrated appliances, mains gas boiler with radiators, and excellent mobile and fast broadband — useful for home working or streaming. Share of freehold with 131 years remaining and no ground rent offer stability for buyers.
Notable positives include a private, west-facing garden, easy access to Brighton mainline station, and a low service charge of £643 per year. The property sits in a mixed student and professional neighbourhood with many local amenities, cafés and pubs within walking distance.
Buyers should be aware the building is solid-brick Victorian construction with assumed no cavity insulation, which can mean higher heating costs and potential insulation or retrofit work. The local area records average crime and is classified as relatively deprived; parking is controlled (Zone J) and availability is limited. Holiday lets and pets are permitted, which may appeal to investors but also affects neighbourhood character.
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