2-bedroom flat · BN1 8QX
Sold STCListed 159 days
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GUIDE PRICE: £280,000---£300,000. SHARE OF FREEHOLD. GARAGE AND ALLOCATED CAR PARKING SPACE. CHAIN FREE. INTERNAL VIEWINGS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Perfectly positioned in a highly regarded development, this two-bedroom apartment combines generous interiors with leafy outlooks and excellent amenities.
With Withdean Park just across the road, residents enjoy a tranquil setting while still benefiting from easy access to Brighton’s city centre, local shops, and transport links.
In brief: Style: First-floor purpose-built apartment Type: 2 bedrooms (1 spacious double, 1 generous single/home office), shower room + separate WC, living/dining room, kitchen Location: Withdean (London Road), opposite Withdean Park Floor Area: 840 ft² Outside: Communal gardens with well-tended lawns and mature trees Parking: Private garage (14.1 m² / 152 ft²), allocated parking space & further visitor parking available Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Share of Freehold ________________________________________ Why you’ll like it: Set within the popular Excelsior block opposite the greenery of Withdean Park, this first-floor apartment offers a spacious and airy living/dining room with dual-aspect windows and a wide bay, filling the space with natural light and providing lovely park views.
The generous proportions easily accommodate both comfortable lounge seating and a dining area, making it perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The separate kitchen is functional and offers plenty of worktop and storage space, with scope to modernise and open up the layout if desired.
Both bedrooms are well-sized and bright, with the main bedroom quietly positioned at the side, while the second bedroom is ideal for guests, a child’s room, or a comfortable home office.
The shower room is fitted with a walk-in shower and basin, and there is a separate WC for added convenience.
Additional practical features include a useful internal store room adjacent to the kitchen, a recently installed lift for ease of access, private garage for secure parking or extra storage along with an additional allocated parking space, and well-maintained communal gardens with mature trees and lawns.
This flat provides a great balance of indoor and outdoor living in a peaceful yet well-connected location.
________________________________________ Agent’s thoughts: This flat offers fantastic potential — whether you want to renovate and personalise the space or seek a solid rental investment in a prime commuter location.
Its generous layout, green outlook, and private garage make it a rare find in this sought-after development.
________________________________________ Owner’s thoughts: “I was first drawn to the light and views here, with the park just across the road.
This flat has been my second home and office – a peaceful place to work with lovely views over the park, and always a relaxing base to come back to.” ________________________________________ Shops: Local 8 min walk , North Laine 10 min drive Train Station: Preston Park Station is a 10 min walk Seafront or Park: Park is opposite, the Seafront is a 10 min drive Closest Schools: Primary: Westdene Primary School Secondary: Patcham High School Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Brand Vaughan Estate Agents, they will need to undertake an identification check.
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About London Road, Patcham, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1
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