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***guide price £600,000 - £625,000*** Excellently positioned in the Preston Park area next to the beautiful Rockery Gardens and a short distance from Preston Park Railway Station.
A unique and generously-sized first & second floor loft-style apartment with three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, three bathrooms and a garage.
Tucked away in a quiet close and ideally positioned beside the charming Rockery Gardens and opposite the open green spaces of Preston Park, Copper Beeches is a distinctive building dating back to circa 1924.
Originally constructed as an electricity substation, the property was thoughtfully converted into apartments in 1997, retaining much of its unique architectural character.
This exceptional duplex apartment occupies the first and top floors, offering generously proportioned accommodation bathed in natural light throughout.
The impressive dual-aspect reception and dining room is a true highlight, featuring striking dark grey industrial-style arched windows that frame attractive views across the park.
A separate contemporary kitchen mirrors this character with its own feature window, complemented by sleek quartz worktops and a range of integrated appliances.
Also on the first floor is a versatile second reception room, again benefitting from dual-aspect arched windows, ideal for use as a home office, study, or additional living space.
A well-proportioned double bedroom with the same distinctive arched window, along with a separate shower room and practical utility area, completes this level.
The principal bedroom is situated on the top floor and enjoys fitted wardrobes, a stylish en-suite shower room, and skylights that flood the space with natural light.
A further double bedroom, also with skylights, and a sleek family bathroom conclude this unique and highly desirable apartment.
Further benefits include a private garage, adding both convenience and valuable additional storage.
EPC Rating: B The Local Area Situated a moment’s walk from the leafy green gardens of Preston Park, the historic velodrome, Preston Park Manor, tennis courts, cafes and Rockery Gardens offer something for everyone.
Vast green fields pose the perfect spot for Saturday afternoon picnicking or for taking part in the weekly park run.
Travelling a few minutes further along Preston Road there is a wealth of independent shops, cafes and bars as well as a household named supermarket.
Preston Park railway station is a few minutes’ walk away and offers a healthy volume of services into the capital and further afield.
Brighton, Hove and London Road railway stations are also within easy reach. The location offers excellent bus routes into Brighton city centre and heading North towards the South Downs.
Xx Local schools include Lancing Prep, St Bernadette’s Primary, Balfour Brighton and Hove Montessori for Primary education, along with Varndean and Dorothy Stringer for Secondary education.
The Brighton College public school and bhasvic Sixth Form College are also nearby.
Further Information This apartment is not in a controlled parking zone and is in Council Tax band B, which was charged at £1,910.06 for 2025/26.
EPC rating - B Council Tax - B Parking - The flat has its own garage and is not in a controlled parking zone.
Broadband & Mobile Phone Coverage - Prospective buyers should check the Ofcom Checker website Planning Permissions - Please check the local authority website for any planning permissions that may affect this property or properties close by.
Tenure & outgoings Tenure: Leasehold Unexpired term on lease - 164 years Service Charge - £2,256 This information has been provided by the seller.
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