1 bedroom flat for sale

Beautifully presented throughout using a stylish palette and modern fixtures and fittings, this homely one-bedroom apartment resides on the second floor of a substantial Victorian townhouse set in the prestigious Avenues Conservation Area. With generous room proportions, far reaching views and a bright east/westerly orientation it is already impressive, yet it is also just 5 minute’s walk from Hove’s clean beaches, lawns and promenade. The proximity to Hove Station; the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road and several popular parks makes this a fantastic property for anyone wishing to live the quintessential Hove lifestyle by the sea.


Style: 2nd floor flat in a semi-detached Victorian townhouse
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen, 1 bathroom
Location: The Avenues Conservation Area
Floor Area: 667 sq ft
Parking: Residents Permit Parking Zone N

Why you’ll like it:
The glorious Victorian townhouses of The Avenues were built in the 1870s to cater for fashionable Londoners looking to make the move from the capital to the coast for fresh sea air and bathing. Not much has changed in 150 years, and while many of these homes have since been converted into sizable apartment buildings such as this one, they remain just as popular.
This house forms part of a terrace of semi-detached homes which are unique in their style with some Neo-Tudor features to the upper floors with beams on the gables, and a traditionally tiled path leading to the front door. It is clearly a substantial home with an airy and welcoming feel which continues into the communal hallways and the apartment itself. The communal hallway holds a private, lockable cupboard, perfect for storing your household items.
From the moment you enter it is clear this is a beautifully maintained and stylish apartment which has been designed by those with a keen eye for colour and interiors. Painted grey floorboards flow from the entrance hall into the living room which sits to the front of the building. In here, the chimney breast has exposed brickwork and the walls have been picked out in refined shades of off-white and pale grey. The westerly wall feels almost entirely glazed with tall sash windows looking out over the attractive homes and mature trees opposite. The timber framed sashes are double glazed for added warmth and comfort, and they have been adorned with plantation shutters offering both form and function to the space. During the winter months, a wood burning stove sits within a traditional fireplace adding heat and atmosphere to cooler evenings, and there is ample space for relaxation and dining in here.
Conveniently adjoining, the kitchen also has room for a table and chairs. There are open shelves for glassware and crockery, while gloss handle-free cabinetry contains plenty of storage space and several integrated appliances to include a dishwasher, fridge freezer, oven and gas hob. The current owners use this property as a second home so chose a dishwasher over a washing machine, but there would be space for both with some additional plumbing fitted.
Peacefully positioned looking out over the rear of the property, the double bedroom is another elegant room where even with a super-king size bed, the carpeted floor space is not compromised in the slightest. Two more timber-framed, double-glazed sash windows bring in natural light from the east which filters through more plantation shutters to gently wake you in the morning.
At the far end of the flat, steps lead down to the slate lined bathroom. This has a new yet traditional style bath suite with wall mounted taps, a separate shower cubicle and a high cistern WC giving it a modern take on a period style.

Agent’s thoughts:
Being so ideally located for the city, the beach and the station, and with such a fine finish throughout, this generous apartment is sure to attract many.

Owner’s secret:
“This has been our second home for many years as we love the energy of Hove and have spent many happy weeks here. Living so close to the beach is fantastic, and with so many amazing restaurants at the top of the road it’s tempting to want to eat out every night! The flat is also a wonderfully peaceful space to come home to each day, being elevated above the hubbub of the city – it will be a wrench to let it go.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 15 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 14 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and Seafront 5 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep

This generous flat is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Hove Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.