Summary
Style: 4th floor penthouse apartment in a 2006 development
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 open plan living/dining/kitchen
Location: Preston Park Conservation Area
Floor Area: 857 sq.ft
Outside: South facing sun terrace
Parking: Secure underground parking space
Council Tax Band: F
Why you’ll like it:
This prestigious development of contemporary apartments is unrivalled in the Preston Park area for exclusivity and style. Preston Mansions stands out with its curved façade adorned with glass balconies, akin to a modern sea liner. You enter through iron gates, decorated with sweet bird motifs, via a video entry system, and into the communal hallway, which feels much like a five-star hotel with gleaming floors, designer artwork, gentle lighting and a lift to the top floor where this apartment resides.
Once inside, you are welcomed into a wide hallway with dark wood floors and mirrored walls which add to the feeling of space. You are immediately warmed by the underfloor heating which runs throughout the apartment and is zoned, but being a modern and well insulated building, it is rarely needed.
The eye is immediately drawn along the hall to the right where the magnificent open plan living room and kitchen offers a fantastic amount of space for sophisticated entertaining and relaxation. There are defined areas for comfortable seating, formal dining and working, and whilst the kitchen is open to the room, it is recessed making it feel separate whilst retaining the social aspect of open plan living. The southerly wall is heavily glazed with doors leading out to the glorious terrace, running the full depth of the apartment. Not only does this fill the room with natural light, but from this elevated position, the views are glorious with then city of Brighton & Hove stretching out towards the coast below open skies. Running across the landscape, the Victorian viaduct has trains trundling quietly by to the station, showing just how close it is for the daily commute if needed. There is ample space out here for alfresco drinks and dining – ideal for summer soirees and parties.
The kitchen area has plenty of storage in two-tone units topped with granite. Into these, the fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, dishwasher and electric hob are all seamlessly integrated, and the granite rises-up the wall as a splashback to complete the high-end look.
Returning to the hall, bedroom two is next to the right, being a fine size double room with a wall of built-in mirrored wardrobes to maximise the space. Next door the principal bedroom is a wonderful size with space for a king size bed. From here you can access the terrace which is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee during the warmer seasons as it is open to the south and east allowing you to watch the sunrise. The en suite shower room is streamlined with contemporary cream and mocha tiles on the walls, while the main bathroom is similarly styled but with a full bath suite and a shower over it.
Agent’s thoughts:
Offering a huge amount of space and style, the apartments of Preston Mansions are also well-located for the city. This penthouse also boasts a highly favoured southerly aspect and has potential for further modernisations which will add considerable value in such a prestigious development. In addition, water rates, a gardener and a cleaner for the communal ways are included in the maintenance fee.
Owner’s thoughts:
‘There is an air of luxury to these apartments, but they also feel wonderfully secure too. Many are second homes as they are perfect to lock-up-and-leave, but as a main residence – as it has been for us, it has been a great place to live, particularly in the summer when you can spill out onto the terrace and watch the world go by. The location cannot be beaten as it is so peaceful with the park on your doorstep, yet the city, the beach and the station are just a stroll away.’
Where it is
Shops: Local 4 min walk, North Laine 15-20 min walk
Station: Brighton Station and Preston Park Stations 10-12 min walk each
Seafront or Park: Preston Park opposite, seafront 20-30 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Downs Infant and Junior Schools
Secondary: Varndean and Dorothy Stringer, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College
