An empty house on the edge of a city park is up for sale. The neglected property, which is divided into two flats, has been put on the market by Brighton and Hove City Council for offers in excess of £450,000. The ivy-covered red-brick house, which is detached, is in East Brighton Park, a popular open space which is also used as a landing pad for the air ambulance.
Park House is being marketed as a development or investment opportunity by Spencer and Leigh. The detached house is covered in ivy (Image: Spencer and Leigh) The estate agent said the property has been converted into two large one-bedroom self-contained flats which need modernisation and improvement. Its listing said: “The property has huge potential for further extension into the roof space, subject to the necessary consent, with the option to remodel the internal layout to maximise potential.
“Outside the property has a good size front garden which directly overlooks fields and parkland.” The house and gardens are overgrown and photographs of the interior show paint peeling off the walls and graffiti on some of its doors but would be ideal for an owner who enjoys park life. It is in Sheepcote Valley and close to the home of Whitehawk Football Club and the Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club campsite.
A Spencer and Leigh spokesman said it was believed the property was used to house council gardeners though this could not be confirmed as the agents have only dealt with property since it became vacant. An air.