House For Sale £1,350,000
Three minutes’ walk from the vibrant shops, cafes and bars clustered around the train station serving the airports, London and the coast, this grand Victorian House with a sunny, west facing garden spreads its wings over four generous storeys with a majestic 4/5 bedroom house on the upper floors and a spacious 1 bedroom patio apartment with its own entrance on the lower level. On the open market for the first time in three generations, this rare find is also three minutes from parks and playgrounds, four from the sea and has a choice of both good primary and secondary schools within a six minute radius. Inside, precious period details in the main house include beautiful friezes which soar to almost 3 meters overhead and magnificent, open fireplaces in the majestic reception and principal bedroom/family room whilst the fabulous kitchen diner is design led and opens to a spacious garden ideal for an al fresco lifestyle – and its light filled brick built store which has power raises interesting possibilities.
All of the bedrooms in the property are big, bright doubles and the lower floor is spacious and good to go with a stylish contemporary kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for families wanting inter-generational living, access to an income or for investors this is one of Hove’s favourite locations within walking distance of the Cricket Ground as well as the international shopping of Western Road.
Style: Period terraced house circa 1875-6
Type: 4/5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + cloakroom 1/2 receptions, kitchen diner + 1 bed apartment
Area: Central Hove (Hove Station)
Floor Area: 2811 sq.ft.
Outside Space: West garden
Parking: Permit Zone N
Council Tax: Band D
Tenure: Freehold
Why you’ll like it:
In a sought after conservation area with a friendly community and local shops, this broad, tree lined Avenue which leads to Hove Station has also been designated an Important Local Parade. Set well back from the road behind a front garden with trees to each side, so they do not block the light, this majestic house impresses with arched windows within wide bays and a tiled path to a grand front door. Inside, period features include a stain glass lobby door to a hallway adorned by delicate plaster work, classic finials and William Morris wallpaper beneath the dado rail, whilst a fine example of a Victorian staircase sweeps up ahead.
The reception and dining room:
Inviting company with glorious proportions and cheerful east/west orientation, the reception has arched windows in the front bay to bring in the Sussex sunshine whist overhead, a decorative ceiling enjoys an original floral frieze and carefully sourced ceiling rose. Ideal for elegant entertaining at any time of year, a magnificent black stone fireplace features tiles depicting scenes from The Knights of the Round Table and has a flame effect gas fire for warming winter evenings, and spreading its wings from front to back of this substantial building, the spacious dining area allows guests to relax in rare seclusion and has a matching stone fire surround and ornate frieze.
The kitchen diner:
This glamorous kitchen diner has been extended with a social focus to create a vaulted seating area, lined with windows to frame the garden, which can also be appreciated from the breakfast bar where homework can be completed or morning coffee shared with friends. The skilled design of this feel good space keeps the working areas away from the door and steps outside and has high spec integrated appliances: There is an AEG touch induction hob beneath a hood, both a Neff fan and a combi oven are at eye level with a warming tray, and a Miele dishwasher and AEG washer/drier are also hidden away. Streamlined units conceal sophisticated storage solutions, there is designated space for a fabulous Fisher & Paykel style fridge freezer (which could stay subject to circumstance) and the designer finish includes marble working surfaces.
The garden and store/summer house, ground floor cloakroom:
Child and pet secure within walls, the garden is a scented oasis with a lit central lawn, level for play – something hard to find in a city built on hills. A private haven to enjoy after a busy day where it is easy to forget that you are at the heart of an international coastal city, there are flower beds to each side with mature plants which include a fruiting vine and thriving fig. Running along the full width of the far wall, a brick built store with power has also served as a summer house – and could also be a charming place from which to work from home.
Returning to the house, there is a chic cloakroom tucked away by the kitchen with a lovely Sanitan Washdown Closet and matching hand basin.
The first floor luxury bathroom and contemporary shower room:
On the first floor landing, the luxury bathroom has a sensitive Victorian influence where you can bathe in glory in a cast iron, German Duker slipper bath with taloned feet and a shower attachment, or shower in a separate cubicle. The twin Sanitan hand basins are decorative and luxury features include wood panelling and brass fittings in classic style- although there is nothing old fashioned about the warming rail for towels and shaving/toothbrush charging point! Next door, you step straight into the 21st century in a stylish shower room with a high end dual head shower and a high end finish.
The first floor guest room and reception/principal bedroom:
Steps rise to the first of the generous double bedrooms which is perfect for guests as with garden views it is not overlooked, and the graceful period fireplace has a custom made built in closet.
Spanning the full width of the front of this large house, the principal bedroom is currently used as a family room which radiates charm with a handsome, open, marble fireplace, soothing height and magnificent bay window which almost fills the south wall - and it is a calm refuge where the floral frieze and intricate ceiling rose add a little Victorian romance….
Three double bedrooms, second floors:
On the second floor landing, the third of the double bedrooms looks across a sea of gardens. With William Morris wallpaper (which can be found throughout this fabulous home) it is ready for your move and could also be a comfortable, and unusually private, home office.
Peaceful at the top, the bright landing has access to an enormous attic. At the back, a pretty bedroom is simple but stylish with soothing open views and fitted wardrobes on each side of the Sandstone fireplace. At the front, the fourth double bedroom has plenty of space and grace of its own, and with an original fireplace, fitted storage and magnificent views over lower buildings and leafy trees, it is used as a serene principal bedroom at the moment.
The self-contained apartment:
With its own private entrance stepping down past the front garden, built in an age reliant on natural light it has plenty of it as rooms are large, the ceilings high and windows big. The hallway is broad enough for a workstation even if you replaced the internal staircase, and at the back, the spacious living room has double glazed French doors to a lit patio which has space for al fresco dining. The kitchen also has access to the patio and is contemporary with room for a bistro table and chairs. Work surfaces are user friendly wood and there is an integrated gas hob, electric hood, oven and microwave as well as designated spaces and plumbing for an under counter fridge, freezer and dishwasher. At the back, the bathroom has all you need including a shower attachment above the bath and natural light, and the w.c is separate as well as central to the apartment – great for sharers. At the front, the double room is a good size even with a double bed in situ and with views across the deep front garden, it is surprisingly private.
Agent Says:
“Convenient for commuters and for schools, parks and the city, this is a seriously exclusive area where homes just a few minutes’ walk from the station, shops, pedestrian al fresco lifestyle of George Street and the beach sell fast! This house is a rare find with its own self-contained apartment and its location makes it a solid investment.”
Owner’s secret:
“Although we are ready to embrace our next step, we shall miss our beautiful home which has seen many happy celebrations and has always given friends a warm welcome. All of the rooms are bright and comfortable with their own period charm and character, and guests always comment on the positive, relaxed vibe they get here. The street is convenient for the beach – we walk by the sea every day after work and life is effortless with parks, good schools, shops and restaurants all within easy reach. There is plenty of permit parking, although we also rent a garage and off street space, which the owner may be willing to continue to rent out, subject to separate negotiation.”
What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 minute, George Street 4 minutes, Church Road 6 to walk
Train Station: Hove 1 minute walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront 8 minutes, Hove Recreation 3 minutes by car
Closest schools:
Primary: St Andrew’s C of E, Brunswick
Secondary: Cardinal Newman, Hove Park
Sixth Form: Bhasvic
Private: St Christopher’s Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High<br /><br />Ideal if you require swift access to the airports, London or the coast, the vibrant al fresco lifestyle of the cafes and bars around the station are a stroll as are a wide range of amenities along Blatchington Road, George Street and our chic Church Road (which also has a big Tesco). Our famous pebble beaches are easy to get to and the sports facilities of Hove Recreation Ground, playgrounds and cafes of Hove Park, St Anne’s Wells Gardens and the sociable green spaces of Hove Lawns, which all host arts events during our legendary festivals, are easy to reach. An exceptionally convenient location, the whole of the city with its good schools is easy to reach on foot, or by cab – and a regular bus service serving the whole of the city gives you, and older children, independence from a car.
All of the bedrooms in the property are big, bright doubles and the lower floor is spacious and good to go with a stylish contemporary kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for families wanting inter-generational living, access to an income or for investors this is one of Hove’s favourite locations within walking distance of the Cricket Ground as well as the international shopping of Western Road.
Style: Period terraced house circa 1875-6
Type: 4/5 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + cloakroom 1/2 receptions, kitchen diner + 1 bed apartment
Area: Central Hove (Hove Station)
Floor Area: 2811 sq.ft.
Outside Space: West garden
Parking: Permit Zone N
Council Tax: Band D
Tenure: Freehold
Why you’ll like it:
In a sought after conservation area with a friendly community and local shops, this broad, tree lined Avenue which leads to Hove Station has also been designated an Important Local Parade. Set well back from the road behind a front garden with trees to each side, so they do not block the light, this majestic house impresses with arched windows within wide bays and a tiled path to a grand front door. Inside, period features include a stain glass lobby door to a hallway adorned by delicate plaster work, classic finials and William Morris wallpaper beneath the dado rail, whilst a fine example of a Victorian staircase sweeps up ahead.
The reception and dining room:
Inviting company with glorious proportions and cheerful east/west orientation, the reception has arched windows in the front bay to bring in the Sussex sunshine whist overhead, a decorative ceiling enjoys an original floral frieze and carefully sourced ceiling rose. Ideal for elegant entertaining at any time of year, a magnificent black stone fireplace features tiles depicting scenes from The Knights of the Round Table and has a flame effect gas fire for warming winter evenings, and spreading its wings from front to back of this substantial building, the spacious dining area allows guests to relax in rare seclusion and has a matching stone fire surround and ornate frieze.
The kitchen diner:
This glamorous kitchen diner has been extended with a social focus to create a vaulted seating area, lined with windows to frame the garden, which can also be appreciated from the breakfast bar where homework can be completed or morning coffee shared with friends. The skilled design of this feel good space keeps the working areas away from the door and steps outside and has high spec integrated appliances: There is an AEG touch induction hob beneath a hood, both a Neff fan and a combi oven are at eye level with a warming tray, and a Miele dishwasher and AEG washer/drier are also hidden away. Streamlined units conceal sophisticated storage solutions, there is designated space for a fabulous Fisher & Paykel style fridge freezer (which could stay subject to circumstance) and the designer finish includes marble working surfaces.
The garden and store/summer house, ground floor cloakroom:
Child and pet secure within walls, the garden is a scented oasis with a lit central lawn, level for play – something hard to find in a city built on hills. A private haven to enjoy after a busy day where it is easy to forget that you are at the heart of an international coastal city, there are flower beds to each side with mature plants which include a fruiting vine and thriving fig. Running along the full width of the far wall, a brick built store with power has also served as a summer house – and could also be a charming place from which to work from home.
Returning to the house, there is a chic cloakroom tucked away by the kitchen with a lovely Sanitan Washdown Closet and matching hand basin.
The first floor luxury bathroom and contemporary shower room:
On the first floor landing, the luxury bathroom has a sensitive Victorian influence where you can bathe in glory in a cast iron, German Duker slipper bath with taloned feet and a shower attachment, or shower in a separate cubicle. The twin Sanitan hand basins are decorative and luxury features include wood panelling and brass fittings in classic style- although there is nothing old fashioned about the warming rail for towels and shaving/toothbrush charging point! Next door, you step straight into the 21st century in a stylish shower room with a high end dual head shower and a high end finish.
The first floor guest room and reception/principal bedroom:
Steps rise to the first of the generous double bedrooms which is perfect for guests as with garden views it is not overlooked, and the graceful period fireplace has a custom made built in closet.
Spanning the full width of the front of this large house, the principal bedroom is currently used as a family room which radiates charm with a handsome, open, marble fireplace, soothing height and magnificent bay window which almost fills the south wall - and it is a calm refuge where the floral frieze and intricate ceiling rose add a little Victorian romance….
Three double bedrooms, second floors:
On the second floor landing, the third of the double bedrooms looks across a sea of gardens. With William Morris wallpaper (which can be found throughout this fabulous home) it is ready for your move and could also be a comfortable, and unusually private, home office.
Peaceful at the top, the bright landing has access to an enormous attic. At the back, a pretty bedroom is simple but stylish with soothing open views and fitted wardrobes on each side of the Sandstone fireplace. At the front, the fourth double bedroom has plenty of space and grace of its own, and with an original fireplace, fitted storage and magnificent views over lower buildings and leafy trees, it is used as a serene principal bedroom at the moment.
The self-contained apartment:
With its own private entrance stepping down past the front garden, built in an age reliant on natural light it has plenty of it as rooms are large, the ceilings high and windows big. The hallway is broad enough for a workstation even if you replaced the internal staircase, and at the back, the spacious living room has double glazed French doors to a lit patio which has space for al fresco dining. The kitchen also has access to the patio and is contemporary with room for a bistro table and chairs. Work surfaces are user friendly wood and there is an integrated gas hob, electric hood, oven and microwave as well as designated spaces and plumbing for an under counter fridge, freezer and dishwasher. At the back, the bathroom has all you need including a shower attachment above the bath and natural light, and the w.c is separate as well as central to the apartment – great for sharers. At the front, the double room is a good size even with a double bed in situ and with views across the deep front garden, it is surprisingly private.
Agent Says:
“Convenient for commuters and for schools, parks and the city, this is a seriously exclusive area where homes just a few minutes’ walk from the station, shops, pedestrian al fresco lifestyle of George Street and the beach sell fast! This house is a rare find with its own self-contained apartment and its location makes it a solid investment.”
Owner’s secret:
“Although we are ready to embrace our next step, we shall miss our beautiful home which has seen many happy celebrations and has always given friends a warm welcome. All of the rooms are bright and comfortable with their own period charm and character, and guests always comment on the positive, relaxed vibe they get here. The street is convenient for the beach – we walk by the sea every day after work and life is effortless with parks, good schools, shops and restaurants all within easy reach. There is plenty of permit parking, although we also rent a garage and off street space, which the owner may be willing to continue to rent out, subject to separate negotiation.”
What’s around you:
Shops: Local 1 minute, George Street 4 minutes, Church Road 6 to walk
Train Station: Hove 1 minute walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront 8 minutes, Hove Recreation 3 minutes by car
Closest schools:
Primary: St Andrew’s C of E, Brunswick
Secondary: Cardinal Newman, Hove Park
Sixth Form: Bhasvic
Private: St Christopher’s Brighton College, Brighton & Hove High<br /><br />Ideal if you require swift access to the airports, London or the coast, the vibrant al fresco lifestyle of the cafes and bars around the station are a stroll as are a wide range of amenities along Blatchington Road, George Street and our chic Church Road (which also has a big Tesco). Our famous pebble beaches are easy to get to and the sports facilities of Hove Recreation Ground, playgrounds and cafes of Hove Park, St Anne’s Wells Gardens and the sociable green spaces of Hove Lawns, which all host arts events during our legendary festivals, are easy to reach. An exceptionally convenient location, the whole of the city with its good schools is easy to reach on foot, or by cab – and a regular bus service serving the whole of the city gives you, and older children, independence from a car.
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