For Sale2 Bedroom Flat in Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, BN1£575,000

A characterful Grade II Listed apartment set in a Victorian garden crescent with original features, abundant storage and a private courtyard garden. Less than a mile from the seafront and with the popular “village” of Seven Dials literally on the doorstep, this impressive, early Victorian home dates back to the 1840s and has been modernised in recent years to create a wonderful contemporary home, whilst retaining a wealth of period charm. Despite occupying the lowest level of this former townhouse, the apartment is delightfully light and bright with pleasingly neutral interiors. The accommodation extends to almost 1200 sq ft with well-proportioned rooms throughout. The property is accessed from the street via a wrought-iron gate which opens onto a pretty pathway leading to the building. The other apartments in the building access their properties via a separate gate, meaning the access to flat 33a is essentially private. The path runs alongside the front garden, which is screened from passers-by by a high hedge. A wide walkway along the front of the apartment, flanked by a pretty flowerbed, leads to the front door via a short run of steps. Once inside, a spacious entrance hallway with original flagstone floors gives a wonderful first impression. A large store-room and further storage cupboard off the hall provide ample storage and have the scope to be turned into a further room (subject to necessary consents) ideal as a study, gym or purely for storage. The spacious sitting-dining room also boasts the same, beautiful flagstone flooring and a large original cast iron fireplace, flanked by alcoves with convenient shelving. The fully fitted kitchen off the living space, has its own charming red brick floors and a door to the rear patio which houses a further capacious, brick-built storage shed. The property has two good size double bedrooms, each with built-in storage. The principal bedroom offers an en-suite shower room, whilst the second bedroom is currently used as a study. There is also a further, very generous family bathroom again with gorgeous red brick floors, as well as the original staircase w Outside Montpelier Crescent is a beautiful, striking terrace of stucco-fronted Victorian townhouses, set behind pretty communal lawns bordered by hedges and shrubs. Accessed via steps down to basement level, the property has its own private front entrance and a decked courtyard garden ideal for outdoor seating, with an outdoor store. There is on-street residents’ permit parking locally. Situation Montpelier Crescent is just off popular Seven Dials, only half a mile from Brighton’s mainline railway station, offering fast direct services to London and Gatwick Airport. The position could not be better; Brighton city centre, together with The North Laine and The Lanes areas, offers an array of high street and independent shops, restaurants and cafes within 0.7 miles, whilst the seafront is just over half a mile away (0.6 miles). There is an easy route in and out of the city via Dyke Road, offering swift and simple access to the A27, A23 for commuters, or the South Downs for walking and leisure activities. Local schooling options include Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College, Brighton Girls School, Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Lancing Prep School, Brunswick Primary School and Windlesham School and Nursery. Additional Information Brighton & Hove City Council Council Tax Band C Lease term: 999 years from 25 March 2012 Leasehold Service Fees for irregular payments £20 per/mth currently. The flat is responsible for 5% of the service costs - so if there is a big expenditure, the flat is responsible for 5% of that. Ground Rent N/A Additional information - Central Brighton location - Communal but rarely used front garden - Private rear courtyard - Two bath/shower rooms - Three large storage areas with scope to be made more of and fantastic original features - Total of approx. 1195 sq ft - Brighton & Hove City Council Key information Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Leasehold Leasehold Information: - Number of years left on lease: 990 years - Annual service charge: £240 - Annual ground rent: Contact branch - Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch - Ground rent increase: Contact branch