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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · BN1 6HY
For saleReduced £16k (−14.5%) on 29 JulListed 141 days
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About
We are pleased to present this stunning 1 bedroom property in Brighton.
Inside you are welcomed to a spacious entrance hallway with plenty for room for storing shoes and coats alongside a storage cupboard.
This leads you to the open plan living room, dining area and kitchen.
This space offers lots of natural light thanks to it's large windows and has plenty of room for separated living and dining areas if you wish.
The kitchen is a modern space coming with white gloss cupboards and integrated appliances such as the oven, hob, extractor fan and fridge/freezer.
There is also a generous amount of storage space and enough countertop for all your food prep needs.
Moving from here we come to the Master bedroom which is a large double room with lots of space for your bedroom furniture needs. It also features a double built in wardrobe.
Finally, we come to the large family bathroom complete with modern styling and a shower over the bath. The property benefits from generous room sizes, lots of storage and modern styling throughout.
You also benefit from allocated parking, lovely communal ground and an excellent location making this an excellent opportunity. Don't miss out and register your interest today!
Key Information: Full Value: £320,000 Share: 35%, £112,000 Rent: £566.84 Service Charges: £304.90 Lease Length: 117 Years Local Area Information Birch Villa is ideally located in Brighton with a wealth of things to do thanks to the being around 15 minutes drive away from all that Brighton has to offer.
A short, 10 minute walk away you will find the large green space that is Preston Park which offers plenty of space for walking and some small cafe's for amenities whilst on your stroll!
For shopping, Brighton Pier, the Lanes and Churchill Square Shopping mall are all within 15 minutes drive, offering anything from chain restaurants and high street stores to quirky, one of a kind cafe's and bars.
This is helped by your allocated parking space.
Brighton Mariner is also around 15 minutes drive away, giving you access to leisure activities such as crazy golf, bowling and lots of other restaurants to enjoy.
5 minutes walk away you will find Preston Park Train station, giving direct links to London Bridge.
Key Features: Lots to do nearby Excellent Transport Links Long Lease of 117 Years Allocated Parking Space
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