Guide Price | £550,000 - £575,000 |

With high ceilings, a wealth of period features and incredible proportions, this stunning, three-bedroom apartment impresses from the moment you enter. It has been renovated in areas using a stylish palate to complement each space, yet there is some scope for further modernisation to add value or simply to put your own stamp on the place. Formed from the first floor of a substantial Victorian villa in Central Hove, it is naturally spacious, and it enjoys a sunny east to west aspect ensuring it is filled with natural light throughout the day. There is a private garage to the rear – a real bonus in this part of the city where parking comes with a premium, and Hove Station is within easy walking distance for the London commute. The vibrant shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of both Church Road and Western Road are a short stroll away, as are some of the cleanest beaches along the coast, and the schools within catchment are excellent. With so many favourable attributes and the quintessential Hove lifestyle on your doorstep, this apartment would suit professionals, commuters, investors and families alike, so it is sure to attract many.

In brief:
Style: first floor apartment in a detached Victorian villa
Bedrooms: 3 double
Bathrooms: 1
Living rooms: 1 very spacious
Area: 1004 sq. ft.
Location: Willett Estate Conservation Area
Parking: Private garage and Parking Zone N

Why you’ll like it:
Wilbury Road runs north from the main thoroughfare of Church Road, so it is perfectly positioned to access Hove’s clean beaches and the cultural and social centres of both halves of this vibrant coastal city. Tree lined and gloriously wide, this road is characterised by substantial Victorian villas in Willett’s famous pale gault brick, and this property is particularly attractive with a grand portico entrance. When the house was built in the late 19th Century, it would have been just one dwelling, but it has since been converted into luxury apartments such as this one.
From the moment you step in through the communal front door, the scale and beauty of the building becomes apparent. It is clearly well-maintained with freshly painted walls and beautiful period features rising up the turning staircase to your floor.
These continue within the apartment, where you are welcomed into a generous entrance hall which feels like a room in its own right with a high ceiling and ample space for storing shoes and hanging coats.
Your eye is immediately drawn to the living room which is vast with three gracious sash windows almost filling the westerly wall framing views of the mature trees and Victorian architecture outside. Inside, the period features have been restored back to their former glory, to include ceiling panels, deep skirtings, picture rails and a fireplace which is open to add both warmth and atmosphere to wintery evenings. There are clearly defined areas for relaxation and formal dining below pendant lights which may be negotiable with the sale. French grey has been used on the walls with the woodwork and ceiling picked out in white, so it is a stunning space which feels both homely and contemporary.
Adjoining, the kitchen has a modern feel with white cabinetry and granite worktops and has been well-designed for the space. With further modernisation, there is potential to add value in here, but it is in fine fettle as it stands. This room is dual aspect to the south and the west, so there are glorious views to wash up to, although there is an integrated slimline dishwasher too. The washing machine, fridge freezer, oven and gas hob have also been integrated, so you can move straight in with relative ease.
Moving through the property to the rear, the bathroom has also been renovated within the last few years, so it has a contemporary finish using natural stone, porcelain wall and floor tiles and has a rainfall shower over the bath. The basin has been set into a streamlined vanity unit and there is a heated rail for towels.
There are three double bedrooms – all of which look out to the leafy environs of the neighbourhood. These are particularly evident in the principal bedroom which has three sash windows running along its easterly wall to bring in the morning light. A wall of full height wardrobes run along one wall providing a wealth of storage, and even with a king size bed, the floor space is not compromised.
Bedrooms two and three are also lovely rooms with soft carpet underfoot and high ceilings. While one is currently used as a home office and guest room, and the other as a child’s room, they would both fit double beds, so this would be a great flat for professional sharers too.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is an impressive property which has been beautifully maintained by the current owners. It is great to see that so many original period features have been retained, and the location is exceptional, so we do not expect it to stay on the market for long.

Owner’s secret:
“We have loved our time as there is so much space, it feels more like a house than an apartment. There is so much to enjoy nearby too – for both families and couples, and it’s always a blessing living so close to the beach during the summer.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 12-15 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 6 min walk
Seafront or Park: Palmeira Gardens 1 min walk, Seafront 3 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This generous apartment is perfectly 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 it also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.

This generous apartment is perfectly 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 it also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.