Islingword Road, Brighton, BN2 9SH

**GUIDE PRICE £325 000--£350 000** Spacious two bedroom apartment on the first floor of a substantial corner property, and which comes with a sunny roof terrace.

Ready to move into, the layout is easy to live in with the living room next door to the kitchen and the two bedrooms are both doubles, so great for sharers.

On a road which will take you to the tennis courts and pond of Queen’s Park or the leafy Level at the foot of the vibrant North Laine in just 5 minutes – on foot- Hanover attracts professionals, families and investors as it is close to one of the best primary schools in the area, major employers are within easy reach (the Royal Sussex County Hospital is an 8 minute bike ride).

Inside, the kitchen is to your right, so dining outside is easy and it is bright and cheerful will plenty of fitted units and practical working surfaces.

Classic in style, it has a sensible layout and integrated appliances include a gas hob and electric oven beneath a hood.

Across the hallway, a modern bathroom is simple but stylish with a shower above the bath and soothing colour scheme, and close to the front door, it’s great for those who work unsociable hours or if you’re just back from a run in Quenn’s Park.

At the heart of the home, the living room spans the full width of the apartment and at 17’9 x 13’2 (5.4m x 4m) there is plenty of floorspace to play with.

A broad bay makes it an inviting retreat to return to whilst spotlights overhead and the clean lines of new wood doors make it ideal for a contemporary lifestyle.

At the far end of the apartment, the two double bedrooms are quiet and comfortable, and each have a big bay in the east wall so you can wake up to the morning light.

Agent says: “If you’ve a busy lifestyle this popular area is known for its swift access in or out of the city so you can enjoy the best of our international party resort with fashionable shopping, bars, restaurants and theatres as well as our famous pebble beaches and protected National Park.

The apartment is large enough to work from home, or if you commute, the station is nearby.” Owner’s secret: “On the first floor we get lots of light and there is a perfect balance of a sociable living/dining room and comfortable quiet bedrooms.

Being high up, all of the rooms feel very private and we love the location as it bridges Kemptown Village and its beaches to the green of the Level and city centre with ease; there is always something to do whatever you’re into and in the evenings, you won’t need to use the car to go to restaurants or theatres as you can walk or bus everywhere.” What’s around you: Shops: Local 2 minutes, North Laine about 10 to walk Train Station: Brighton mainline 15 by bus or bicycle Seafront or park: Queen’s Park/The Level 5 mins walk.

Seafront 5 minutes’ by car Closest schools: Primary: Elm Grove, St Luke’s Secondary: Varndean/Dorothy Stringer Private: Brighton College Hanover is known for its organic shops and bistro pubs and Queen’s Park, which holds events during the arts festivals, is full of locals enjoying the green spaces, playground and cafes.

Within walking distance of good schools including St Luke’s and Brighton College, it is ideal for professionals as Kemptown, bordered by beaches, is on the doorstep which hosts Amex and the hospitals, and has a relaxed café culture as well as useful amenities.

The famous Lanes, international business district and cosmopolitan Marina are all easy to reach.

For commuters, the station serving Gatwick and London is about 15 minutes by bus and there is no waiting list for V zone parking.

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