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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN1 4QQ
For saleReduced £20k (−5.1%) on 10 OctListed 32 days
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About
Description Positioned on the upper floors of an attractive period building on one of Brighton's most sought-after residential roads, this beautifully presented maisonette combines elegant proportions, excellent natural light and far-reaching elevated views across the city towards the sea.
Recently renovated and thoughtfully improved throughout, the property offers a calm and highly cohesive interior, balancing retained period character with carefully considered contemporary finishes.
The result is a genuinely turnkey home, requiring little to no immediate work whilst retaining a strong sense of character and individuality.
Arranged across the upper floors of the building, the accommodation extends to approximately 772 sq ft and benefits from a long lease along with a building which has recently undergone comprehensive exterior renovation works.
The principal reception room occupies the front of the first floor and is a particularly impressive space.
A large south-facing bay window draws exceptional natural light into the room throughout the day whilst also framing elevated rooftop views across Brighton towards the sea beyond.
The proportions are elegant and well balanced, enhanced further by high ceilings, bespoke wall panelling, herringbone oak flooring and a contemporary column radiator, creating a room that feels both refined and highly liveable.
The custom-built kitchen/dining room has been newly installed and carefully designed, combining shaker-style cabinetry with integrated appliances, excellent storage and space for dining within the room itself, something increasingly rare for properties of this style and scale.
The overall feel is clean, calm and highly functional, with excellent natural light and a carefully restrained material palette throughout.
Also positioned on the first floor is the second bedroom, offering flexibility as a guest room, study or nursery, along with a beautifully finished shower room featuring patterned tiled flooring, brass detailing and contemporary fittings.
The upper floor is dedicated to the principal bedroom suite, creating a peaceful and private retreat beneath the eaves.
Cleverly integrated storage has been built into the architecture of the room, whilst roof glazing introduces further natural light and enhances the calm, understated feel of the space.
Ditchling Rise remains one of Brighton's most consistently desirable residential locations, favoured for its proximity to both Preston Park and the city centre whilst retaining a strong neighbourhood feel.
Independent cafés, restaurants and local amenities are all close by, along with the Open Market, London Road and Preston Circus.
London Road station is moments away, whilst Brighton mainline station is also within easy reach, providing direct links to London and making the property particularly well-suited to commuters and those requiring convenient access beyond the city.
Several nearby bus routes further enhance connectivity across Brighton and along the coast.
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