This attractive studio apartment sits on the second floor of a Victorian villa residing on a grand tree-lined avenue in central Hove. It is full of character and has been well-designed for the space with a mezzanine sleeping area and a separate kitchen and bathroom. The interior has retained some period features which have been combined with a modern palette to create a homely space, yet there remains some scope to add value with modernisation in areas. This is a hugely popular location for professionals as not only is Hove Station a few minutes away, but the shops of Church Road and the beach are within easy walking distance, meaning this smart studio will appeal to many.

Style: second floor studio flat in a Victorian villa
Type: studio
Area: Willett Estate Conservation Area
Floor Area: 346 sq, ft,
Parking: Residents Permit Zone O

Why you’ll like it:
Cromwell Road joins Davigdor Road to link Hove Station with Seven Dials, so this apartment could not be in a better location for those wishing to live the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. The transport links by train, bus or car are excellent, yet you can walk or cycle everywhere too, and while you are incredibly central in the city, the streets are tree-lined, so you are surrounded by greenery.
This apartment sits within a substantial red-brick Victorian villa, so it is grand on the approach. You enter the communal hallway where clear directions take you to your door, and once inside, it is clear this apartment has been sensitively converted to create a spacious and comfortable studio.
The ceilings are high due to the scale of the building which allows for a mezzanine sleeping area to be built into the main studio room, leaving ample space for a corner sofa below. The structure has been built in keeping with the age of the building using wood panelling which includes alcoves for shelves, and easy stepped access. Two tall sash windows look out over the leafy environs and attractive architecture opposite yet being elevated above the street on the second floor, it is quiet.
Adjoining the living room, the kitchen is nicely separate with a built-in table and seating by the window so you can watch the world go by as you dine. Again, this room is well-designed with plenty of storage plus an integrated oven and electric hob, leaving space and plumbing for a tall fridge freezer and a washing machine. It would be possible to modernise in here for very little, yet the impact would be great.
From the entrance lobby, the bathroom is smart in white and sage and has a shower over the full-size bath.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a fantastic studio offering excellent value for the area. The location and fine presentation of this property will attract first-time buyers, commuters and investors alike, so it won’t be around for long.

Owner’s secret
“This flat is full of character, and it has been a great investment as a rental. It is hugely popular due to its size and location, and it feels really homely.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 8 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 5 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 4 min walk, Seafront 7 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This attractive studio flat is perfectly 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 apartment also offers easy access to Hove Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.