Highcroft Villas, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1

GUIDE PRICE: £280,000--£300,000.

SHARE OF FREEHOLD.

PRIVATE REAR TERRACE/BALCONY.

CHAIN FREE.

INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.

Sitting on the brow of the hill close to Dyke Road and Seven Dials, this top floor one-bedroom flat has a great vantage point across the city with the sea visible from the top of the road, and the South Downs National Park can be viewed from the front door looking north between the terraces.

The apartment is formed from the entire second floor of a substantial Edwardian house which gives it generous proportions and access to a large southeast facing balcony. It has clearly been well-maintained by the current owners, yet there remains scope for further modernisation which will add value in such a sought-after location.

While it is incredibly peaceful here, you are just a short walk from both Brighton Mainline and Preston Park Stations, plus Hove Mainline is equally close. There are several local amenities, three beautiful parks, and the beach is easily accessible, so this would be a fantastic first home or a worthy investment, so is sure to attract the attentions of many.


Style: 2nd floor Edwardian apartment
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Dyke Road
Floor Area: 638 sq.ft.
Outside: Southeast facing balcony
Parking: permit zone Q
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it
Just a few minutes on foot from Seven Dials and Dyke Road, Highcroft Villas sweeps up the western embankment from Brighton Station, giving it an incredible viewpoint over the city. This property sits within a building at the top of the hill, so it benefits from these views when standing to the front of the house, reminding you just how perfectly positioned the city is between the green and the blue.

Bearing all the characteristics of the Edwardian era, the house has a beamed gable, wide bay windows and decorative woodwork on its façade. This flat is formed from the second floor, yet it has its entrance on the first floor giving it an internal staircase which adds to the feeling of space within.

Stepping up into the flat, there is a deep cupboard for coats and shoes or household items, then the living room is directly ahead with a wide picture window looking out to the west. This brings a warm light in during the afternoon, framing far-reaching views over the rooftops of the local landscape below open skies. There is ample space for comfortable furnishings and a dining table, if need be, as the kitchen is conveniently nearby.

Well-designed for the space, the kitchen has open shelving and plenty of storage alongside freestanding appliances. These may be included by separate negotiation, so please speak to the agent when viewing the property for details.
Peacefully positioned to the rear of the flat, the bedroom is a fine size double with room for a double bed, wardrobes and a chest of drawers. Soft grey carpet is paired with white walls to suit all styles of furnishing, while natural light streams in from the east to brighten the room further. You access the private balcony from here which has space for dining alfresco in the sunshine – perfect for your morning coffee and papers at the weekend during the warmer seasons. Next door, the bathroom has been modernised with stylish patterned floor tiles and has a white bath suite with a shower over it – so you can move in without changing a thing unless you want to put your own stamp on the place.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a lovely flat in a fantastic location for the city and the station. The views are glorious, and the added bonus of outside space will appeal to many.

Owner’s thoughts:
“This is a really comfortable flat to live in as it offers plenty of space and the location is incredibly convenient with so much of the city accessible on foot. The light throughout is amazing and it is incredibly peaceful for somewhere so central.”

Where it is
Shops: Tesco Express 2 min walk, City Centre 15 min walk
Station: Preston Park Station 8 min walk, Brighton 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: Dyke Road Park 3 min walk, Hove Seafront 15-20 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infant and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This is a great flat in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and stations. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and both Brighton and Preston Park Stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.