perfect padnorton road, bn3

£300,000

get in touchcall 01273 22 11 02visit brandvaughan.co.ukpop-in 117-118 western road, hove, bn3 1db

the floor plan

thesunday timesbest small agencysouth east 2015“brand vaughan is a business to be admired”

1 double 1 1 spacious

permit zone N

willett estate conservation area

Just a short stroll from the beach and the restaurants and shops ofChurch Road sits this unique and charming one-bedroom garden flat.It is lower ground, but does not feel as such, as both the bedroom andliving room open to the garden, allowing the natural light to stream in.This character flat is warm and welcoming, and well-presentedthroughout so you can move straight in with ease, yet there is stillsome scope for modernisation to add value or put your own stamp onif you choose. Willett Estate is one of the most sought after locationsin Hove; not only due to the striking Victorian architecture, but also theclose-proximity of Hove Station, the city centre and the beach. With somany positive features, this flat will attract commuters, investors andfirst time buyers alike.

the property

what the owner says"This was my first flat, so I feel very sentimental about it. It is a really comfortable space to live, andincredibly peaceful. I used to commute which was a dream from here as Hove Station is literally five-minutes away, and you cannot beat the location for entertainment. It's fantastic having the beach nearbyin the summer, but also having my own outside space, particularly in the evening when you can eatoutside. I am now looking for that next step up, but I will certainly miss it here."

what’s around youShops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 5 min bus ride

Train Station: Hove Station 5 min walk

Seafront or Park: St. Anne's Well Park 10 min walk, Seafront 4 min walk

closest schools:Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School

Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC

Private: Brighton College

the lifestyleThis charming apartment is beautifully situated in aprestigious area with lots of local green spaces, andthe beach nearby. The city centre shopping districtsare also within easy reach, and this home also offerseasy access to Hove Station and the A23 which havedirect and fast access to the airports and London.

why you’ll like itThe vast expansion of Brighton into Hove during the latter half of the 19thCentury was due to the huge influx of Londoners wishing to live here; rubbingshoulders with royalty and breathing in the fresh sea air. Not much haschanged in recent decades, and the Willett Estate area remains characterisedby the grand houses that were built to house the fashionable and wealthyresidents moving down from the 'Big Smoke'. While they were originallyintended as one dwelling, many have since been converted into attractiveapartments, and they are still as popular today, for the same reasons.This flat is no exception, and it resides on the lower ground floor of atownhouse on the western side of Norton Road. It has its own entrance to theside of the building down a few stone steps, and here, a wide entrance hallwelcomes you in. This generous space is not only a pleasure to come home to,but it has room to hang your coats, organise shoes and space for a sideboardor two. There are also deep storage cupboards for your household items - anunusual feature in a converted flat, so you can ensure the flat remains clutterfree.The layout is also unique, with the rooms forming a square around theentrance hall, and with the garden accessible from both the living room andthe bedroom, the entire flat has a lovely sense of 'flow'.First on the right is the bathroom which was renovated only this year with anew white suite, stylish dove grey wall tiles and a contemporary basin withvanity unit below. While this is an internal room, it is certainly well-lit andventilated, and has a shower over the bath for when time is of the essence.Quality timber laminate flows from the entrance hall and into the living roomahead, which is a fine size reception with a soothing colour palette, and amplespace for comfortable sofas and a small dining table and chair if need be. Thewesterly wall feels almost entirely glazed with sliding patio doors framing thesweet garden view, so during the warmer months, it becomes a delightfulextension of the space, and ideal for dining alfresco.The paved patio area is nicely enclosed and private due to the original brickwalls and attractive fencing, and for the green fingered, there are raised bedsfor planting or a kitchen garden perhaps. It is also incredibly tranquil out here;you can easily forget you are so close to the city.Conveniently opposite the living room is the kitchen which is nicely square inshape, allowing for plenty of storage space within the simply designed whiteunits. These have been topped with solid oak - again enough preparationspace for even the keenest cook, and while the induction hob and electricoven have been integrated, space has been left for a tall fridge freezer and awashing machine.Along a short corridor, the sweet double bedroom is peacefully tucked away,and this also has a wall of sliding doors opening to the garden area. This roomshares the same fresh décor as the living room, and has space for a doublebed and a large double wardrobe (negotiable with the sale if required) withoutcompromising on floor space.