2 bedroom flat for sale

*GUIDE PRICE £450,000-£475,000*

For somewhere so central, Alexandra Villas is incredibly peaceful as it is not a cut-through into Seven Dials or the city centre, yet it is just 5-minutes on foot from both. This beautiful, two-bedroom apartment sits in its midst and is formed from the entire ground floor of a substantial Victorian townhouse. This gives it the elegant proportions of the period and many original features, plus it has sole access to the pretty front garden. It has been renovated throughout using a contemporary palette and stylish fixtures and fittings, so you can move straight in or let it out immediately with ease. Brighton Station is just a moment away and the local schools are excellent, so it will appeal to families and professionals alike who will also appreciate the close proximity to the beach, several parks and the many amenities to be found within the North Laine Shopping District. With a Share of the Freehold and an immaculate finish throughout, this generous flat is sure to attract the attentions of many.


Style: ground/LG floor flat in a Victorian townhouse
Bedrooms: 2 double
Living rooms: 1 spacious
Area: please see floor plan
Outside: east facing garden to the front
Location: Brighton Station/Seven Dials
Parking: Permit zone Y

Why you’ll like it:
The gracious townhouses surrounding Seven Dials certainly live up to their regal street names, and this Victorian building sits just a few minutes from the cafes, shops and the station, so it is perfectly located for exploring and working in the city. With plenty of kerb appeal, its grand façade has recently undergone complete renovation (to include a new roof) and the front garden has been beautifully maintained. Wide stone steps lead up to the raised ground floor level at the front, yet the entrance to this property is to the side with steps leading down past a built-in shed.

From the moment you step in, the scale and style of the flat becomes apparent. The door opens to a large and welcoming entrance hall with engineered oak flooring and space for a work desk if need be. A Farrow & Ball palette has been used throughout and the decoration is fresh and modern with blocks of bold colour against off-whites and greys.

While this property is technically lower ground floor at the rear, it is completely open to the front with the living room following the graceful curve of the building. This has three generous sash windows framing private, leafy views over the front garden which can be accessed either via the window or to the front of the house via a decorative iron gate. This becomes a lovely extension of the home during the warmer months as it received plenty of sunshine through the day from the east and the south. It would be possible to replace the central window with French doors for more direct access – certainly food for thought! Inside, there is ample space for both formal dining, relaxation and entertaining, and the fireplace is open to add warmth and atmosphere in the winter.

Easily accessible next door, the kitchen was fitted within the last 4-years, so it has a contemporary finish with white gloss handle-free cabinetry topped with Iroko wood and chevron wall tiles behind the integrated gas hob. There are plenty of storage solutions at both wall and base levels and the oven, dishwasher (Bosch) and washing machine have been integrated, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer.

Returning to the entrance hall, bedroom two is next on the left. This is currently being used as a comfortable home office and guest bedroom with a double sofa bed. It works perfectly as a work space or bedroom as it is incredibly peaceful being tucked away to the rear of the property, and its vaulted/curved ceiling gives it added interest.

The master bedroom sits across the hall and is a generous room offering a huge amount of built-in storage space with full-height cabinets built in around the chimney breast and wardrobes running along the opposite wall. Being partially lower ground at the back, this room feels private from the rear garden, while allowing a lovely afternoon light to filter in from the west via a large, multi-pane sash window. Even with a king size bed and freestanding furnishings, the floor space is not compromised, and the bathroom is conveniently next door.

On trend with metro-brick wall tiles and Moroccan patterned floor tiles, this bathroom has a modern take on a period style which suits the property perfectly. There is a rainfall shower above the bath, plus a vanity unit below the basin for storing toiletries and a tall heated rail in charcoal grey for your towels.

Agent’s thoughts:
Bright, spacious and beautifully presented throughout, this is a hugely attractive apartment which is perfectly positioned for the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle. We do not expect it to sit on the market for long.

Owner’s secret
“We have loved living here for the last five years, creating our home and enjoying the space. Alexandra Villas is perfectly positioned in the City Centre as it is so quiet with very little traffic, yet you have Seven Dials and the station on your doorstep too. The garden has been blessing – particularly during the recent lockdowns, and the flat has been the perfect size for us both to be able to work from home without feeling on top of one another. Our neighbours in the building are wonderful and as freeholders it has been easy to manage. We are moving to be closer to family in the north, but we will miss it here hugely.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, Churchill Square 6 min walk
Train Station: Brighton Station 3 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Peters Park 3 min walk, the Seafront 8-10 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Stanford Infants and Junior Schools, Middle Street Primary
Secondary: Varndean or Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

This attractive and generous flat is perfectly situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach just minutes away. The city centre shopping districts and the parks are within easy reach, and it also offers easy access to the A27/A23 as well as Brighton Station with its regular, fast links to the universities, airports and London.