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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · BN1 6HY
For saleListed 271 days
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Summary A beautifully presented lower ground floor one bedroom flat, situated within moments from Preston Park stations, making this ideal for commuters.
Benefitting from allocated parking, bike storage facilities, a communal rear garden with an allotment with raised grow boxes in the shared garden.
Description Stunning flat with a bright, open-plan layout that blends a lounge, diner, and kitchen into one stylish, airy living space.
A double bedroom offers plenty of comfort, while a stylish bathroom adds a touch of luxury. A spacious entrance hall welcomes you home, and large windows flood the rooms with natural light.
The property comes with a communal garden to enjoy outdoor time along with an allotment with raised grow boxes in the shared garden. Allocated parking for convenience, and secure bike storage.
Located close to Preston Park Station, this home combines modern convenience with a peaceful, residential vibe.
Agent note: This property is currently under shared ownership in conjunction with Southern Housing Association who have criteria for any purchase, the advertised price is for the sellers 35% share.
£539.85 per month is paid to the Housing Association as rent for the retained share. Service Charge is £361.61 Ground Rent is £0.
Please contact with Southern Housing Association for guidance on purchase requirements.
In addition, Southern Housing Association have advised that they would be prepared to staircase a transaction to 100% Freehold ownership.
This would mean that any potential purchaser would buy the vendor's 35% share and the remaining 65% share from Southern Housing Association providing a Freehold purchase on completion.
Your conveyancer will advise with regard to the timescales involved and you should satisfy yourself in regard to lending affordability.
Location Situated in the popular Birch Villa development which is quietly nestled and set back from Preston Road in a leafy and tranquil setting.
This ground floor flat is located just moments from Preston Park station making the property perfect for anyone who is looking to commute to Gatwick or London Victoria.
The property is also a short walk from Preston Park Village/Preston Park itself which offers an array of recreational facilities within its 67 acres including eight tennis courts, a cycle velodrome, two cricket fields, four football pitches, two basketball courts and plenty of pathways for running and jogging.
Key Information Train Stations Preston Park Station - 0.1 miles London Road Station - 1.4 miles Brighton Mainline Station - 1.7 miles Amenities Sainsbury's (Preston Road) - 0.4 miles Patcham Village - 0.8 miles Fiveways Shopping Parade - 1.0 miles Preston Circus/London Road Shopping - 1.3 miles Seven Dials Shopping Parade - 1.4 miles Pavilion Retail Park (Lewes Road) - 2.0 miles M&S Simply Food Hall (Carden Avenue) - 2.1 miles Asda Superstore - 2.4 miles Brighton City Centre - 3.0 miles Main Roads A23/A27 Road Network - Less than a 10 minutes' drive away.
We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.
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Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
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