Summary - 12, Normanton Street BN2 3AT
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Characterful one-bedroom ground flat with private west garden and extended lease.
No onward chain with extended lease (approx. 152 years)
Private west-facing garden, low-maintenance outdoor space
Character features: exposed floorboards, open fireplace, sash windows
Compact layout — approx. 448 sq ft (one bedroom, one bathroom)
No formal service charge; ad-hoc maintenance (average reported £1,500)
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; EPC rating D (energy improvement suggested)
Partially-tiled bathroom with shower over bath, not walk-in
Excellent local transport, green spaces and low crime levels
A well-presented one-bedroom ground-floor flat in a characterful Victorian terrace, offered with no onward chain and an extended lease (approximately 152 years). The flat is compact (circa 448 sq ft) but sensibly laid out, with a bright living room, open fireplace and exposed wooden floors that add period charm. A private west-facing garden provides a useful outdoor space for evening sun and low-maintenance gardening.
Practical aspects suit a first-time buyer or investor: double glazing, mains gas central heating and fast broadband/mobile signal. The location in Elm Grove places green spaces, local shops and regular bus routes close by, with Brighton station just over a mile away. Council tax is reported very cheap and local crime levels are low.
Buyers should be aware of a few material points: the bathroom is partially tiled with an overhead shower rather than a separate enclosure, the building is solid-brick and likely uninsulated in the walls, and the EPC is a D. Maintenance is handled on an ad-hoc basis rather than a formal service charge arrangement—an average service-charge figure of around £1,500 is also recorded, so clarify ongoing costs before committing.
Overall this is a characterful, low-ceremony purchase with good lease length and an attractive west garden. It will suit someone seeking a straightforward first home near central Brighton amenities or an investor targeting steady rental demand; modest updating (insulation, bathroom improvements, energy measures) would add value and comfort.
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