House For Sale £650,000
Guide price £650,000-£700,000 |
Standing on a historic and hidden mews in central Hove, this 19th Century stable house will be a hugely exciting project for some. It is a work-live property in need of complete restoration and refurbishment, which may be converted to sole residential use by request from the city’s planning department. The first and second floors currently house four double bedrooms, a generous kitchen and a separate living room, while the ground floor has garage doors opening to a car workshop. Several properties on the mews have proven how exceptional these homes can be once renovated; celebrating their wonderful features and proportions while bringing them into the 21st Century with style.
With endless potential, and so much possibility, this is a developer’s dream – and the chance to add a great deal of value will appeal to many. Steeped in history, and so favourably located for Hove Station, the beach and Church Road shops and amenities, this unique property is sure to attract those looking to live a luxurious, well-connected and exciting new life by the sea.
Style: 19th Century mews stable house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + WC, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 large car workshop with WC
Location: Willett Estate Conservation Area/Central Hove
Parking: Free within the mews with a local permit
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: A
Why you’ll like it:
You would be forgiven for not knowing that this magical mews even exists as it is so sweetly tucked away on a private road behind the grand houses of Cromwell Road. It is a real haven with cobbles and a lovely mix of both residential and commercial properties, many of which have been recently restored with their timber stable doors now painted in a mix of stylish colours and adorned with floral hanging baskets.
This stable house sits peacefully at the far end of the mews and has a creamy gault brick facade on the first floor, with red brick detailing above its multi pane sash windows. Below this, are three sets of full height wooden doors which are clearly in need of refurbishment but are secure at present.
These open to reveal a car workshop complete with a vehicle lift and ample space for two cars to be worked on simultaneously. Understandably, car garages favour these buildings for their business as they were previously coach houses offering a huge amount of space, but many other residents have amalgamated these rooms with the first and second floors to create one, large residential space. The ground floor already has water, electricity, heating and windows along the rear wall to bring in plenty of natural light, so the possibilities are endless.
The front door to the upper maisonette opens to a tall staircase which rises up to a landing with rooms to either side, both to the front and the rear, so it feels deceptively spacious. The need for renovation is patently clear, but so too are the many original features within the wood work, sash windows, architraves, dado rails and wooden floors. The kitchen is very spacious with room to dine and the Vaillant gas central heating boiler is relatively new – so that’s one job already done!
The living room is also well-proportioned with a high ceiling and an open fire to warm the room which could easily be fitted with a wood burner if preferred – although always seek professional guidance with fitting and sweeping prior to lighting a fire which has lain dormant for so long.
There are two further double rooms on this floor which are flexible with use but would be ideal as bedrooms, and the bathroom is a good size with space for both a bathtub and a separate shower – although these rooms also require complete renovation.
Up on the second floor, accessed via a steep ladder, there are two further double bedrooms in the loft. It would be possible to create a proper staircase without compromising the first-floor landing as the ladder rises up from a smaller office style room at present. There may be additional roof work to undertake, plus additional insulation, but they are both substantial double rooms bursting with potential.
Agent’s thoughts:
This offers such a fantastic opportunity to developers, families, architectural purists and interior designers looking for an amazing project to get their teeth into. The potential to add considerable value is huge as the property sits in one of the most sought-after locations in the city – although a good relationship with the council planning committee would be a bonus as it is a conservation area.
Owner’s secret
“This property was in our family for years – as a business and a home. While it has fallen into a state of disrepair, it could be such a beautiful home once more, as the lovely community here on the mews has shown.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 min walk, city centre 10 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 5 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 7 min walk, Seafront 7 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School, Bilingual School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove School for Girls, Montessori<br /><br />This unique home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the universities, the airports and London.
Standing on a historic and hidden mews in central Hove, this 19th Century stable house will be a hugely exciting project for some. It is a work-live property in need of complete restoration and refurbishment, which may be converted to sole residential use by request from the city’s planning department. The first and second floors currently house four double bedrooms, a generous kitchen and a separate living room, while the ground floor has garage doors opening to a car workshop. Several properties on the mews have proven how exceptional these homes can be once renovated; celebrating their wonderful features and proportions while bringing them into the 21st Century with style.
With endless potential, and so much possibility, this is a developer’s dream – and the chance to add a great deal of value will appeal to many. Steeped in history, and so favourably located for Hove Station, the beach and Church Road shops and amenities, this unique property is sure to attract those looking to live a luxurious, well-connected and exciting new life by the sea.
Style: 19th Century mews stable house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + WC, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 large car workshop with WC
Location: Willett Estate Conservation Area/Central Hove
Parking: Free within the mews with a local permit
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: A
Why you’ll like it:
You would be forgiven for not knowing that this magical mews even exists as it is so sweetly tucked away on a private road behind the grand houses of Cromwell Road. It is a real haven with cobbles and a lovely mix of both residential and commercial properties, many of which have been recently restored with their timber stable doors now painted in a mix of stylish colours and adorned with floral hanging baskets.
This stable house sits peacefully at the far end of the mews and has a creamy gault brick facade on the first floor, with red brick detailing above its multi pane sash windows. Below this, are three sets of full height wooden doors which are clearly in need of refurbishment but are secure at present.
These open to reveal a car workshop complete with a vehicle lift and ample space for two cars to be worked on simultaneously. Understandably, car garages favour these buildings for their business as they were previously coach houses offering a huge amount of space, but many other residents have amalgamated these rooms with the first and second floors to create one, large residential space. The ground floor already has water, electricity, heating and windows along the rear wall to bring in plenty of natural light, so the possibilities are endless.
The front door to the upper maisonette opens to a tall staircase which rises up to a landing with rooms to either side, both to the front and the rear, so it feels deceptively spacious. The need for renovation is patently clear, but so too are the many original features within the wood work, sash windows, architraves, dado rails and wooden floors. The kitchen is very spacious with room to dine and the Vaillant gas central heating boiler is relatively new – so that’s one job already done!
The living room is also well-proportioned with a high ceiling and an open fire to warm the room which could easily be fitted with a wood burner if preferred – although always seek professional guidance with fitting and sweeping prior to lighting a fire which has lain dormant for so long.
There are two further double rooms on this floor which are flexible with use but would be ideal as bedrooms, and the bathroom is a good size with space for both a bathtub and a separate shower – although these rooms also require complete renovation.
Up on the second floor, accessed via a steep ladder, there are two further double bedrooms in the loft. It would be possible to create a proper staircase without compromising the first-floor landing as the ladder rises up from a smaller office style room at present. There may be additional roof work to undertake, plus additional insulation, but they are both substantial double rooms bursting with potential.
Agent’s thoughts:
This offers such a fantastic opportunity to developers, families, architectural purists and interior designers looking for an amazing project to get their teeth into. The potential to add considerable value is huge as the property sits in one of the most sought-after locations in the city – although a good relationship with the council planning committee would be a bonus as it is a conservation area.
Owner’s secret
“This property was in our family for years – as a business and a home. While it has fallen into a state of disrepair, it could be such a beautiful home once more, as the lovely community here on the mews has shown.”
Where it is:
Shops: Local 3 min walk, city centre 10 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 5 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 7 min walk, Seafront 7 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School, Bilingual School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove School for Girls, Montessori<br /><br />This unique home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the universities, the airports and London.
