Greatest homes: up to £150,000

Get your first step on the property ladder next year, and make your pad your home

Buying your first home is a big step, but once you’re on the property ladder you have a home that’s all yours. Whether you fancy somewhere in town or further afield, a place ready to move into or one to practise your creative flair and vision on to create your ideal retreat, you can be sure that you want to make the most out of your treasured savings. Here are just a few affordable homes that could be yours in 2013.

Sillwood Place, Brighton
Right in the centre of town and situated between Western Road and the sea, with far-reaching views out over the city, is this fabulous third floor period converted studio apartment, with its very own private roof terrace.
>OIEO £135,000
>Fox & Sons
>01273 777000
Brunswick Place, Hove
In the desirable Brunswick area is this well laid out split-level second floor apartment offered with no ongoing chain. The accommodation is arranged over two levels, with the lower level comprising of a good sized double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The upper level includes a combined living and kitchen area with large sash windows.
>£139,950
>Elliotts
>01273 779933
Denmark Terrace, Brighton
Ideal for the city worker with a Brighton heart, this good sized lower ground floor studio is situated close to Brighton Station and right in the centre of the city. With high ceilings and a lovely bay window allowing for plenty of natural light, as well as a Share of the Freehold, this pad is so perfect you might want to move quickly to arrange a viewing.
>£125,000
>Baron Estates
>01273 779777
Connaught Road, Seaford
This one bedroom split-level flat in a converted building is within 100 yards of Seaford seafront, and is also well positioned for buses and shops. With sea views from the large windows in the living/dining room – measuring in excess of 17’ – as well as modern kitchen and bathroom fittings, and views to Seaford Head from the double bedroom, this is beautifully located for anyone wanting to keep that connection to the beach all year round.
>£129,950
>Lampons
>01323 490400
Shaftesbury Road, Brighton
Getting your first pad shouldn’t mean breaking the bank, and this superbly presented top floor converted studio flat offers you just that opportunity. Just a few minutes’ walk from London Road, as well as both Brighton and London Road Stations, this flat includes a double aspect studio room measuring 17’8, as well as a recently fitted kitchen, separate shower room and door entry phone.
>£110,000
>David & Co
>01273 555333