2 bedroom flat for sale

Horizon is a contemporary development of 15 luxury apartments lining Hove Seafront and Promenade.

This sizeable apartment has an air of exclusivity formed within the second floor looking out to the vast expanse of sea and sky to the south from its reception room and balcony.

The interior is immaculate and stylish having been expertly maintained over the years by the current owners. Only the finest materials and fittings have been used throughout to create an impressive space which also manages to feel homely.

With two generous double bedrooms and exceptionally spacious living room and kitchen, it is ideal for both relaxation and sophisticated entertaining. It balances home comforts and a luxury lifestyle perfectly, and it is ideally positioned between the beach and the fashionable bars, restaurants and boutique shops of Church Road for entertainment.

There is a fantastic sense of community within the building as there are only two apartments per floor, and all residents have a Share of the Freehold.

It is also well-managed and totally secure with CCTV making it ideal for regular travellers or second home owners looking for a lock-up-and-leave.

For London commuters, Hove Station is an easy walk, or there is a secure underground parking space for those who drive.

So, for professionals, families or investors looking for the quintessential Hove lifestyle by the sea – this is the place to be.

In brief:
Style: Second-floor contemporary apartment (2004)
Type: 2 generous double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen
Location: Hove Seafront
Floor area: 1152 sq ft
Outside: South facing sun terrace
Parking: Secure underground parking space
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Length of lease: Originally 125 from 2004 but action to increase to 999 years in hand
Maintenance Charges: £4,800 p.a.

Why you’ll like it:

Elevated on the second floor of a striking seafront building with a southerly aspect, this beautiful apartment enjoys uninterrupted views along the coast; taking in some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, both old and new. The concertina beach huts sit silhouetted against the sparkling sea, and to the rear, your direct line of sight takes you over the city’s rooftops to the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park.

Completed in 2004, yet refurbished more recently, the building feels contemporary on the approach, where secure videophone access provides entry to the communal hallways. These are well-maintained which adds to the air of grandeur, and a lift or stairs (or stairs) await to take you to your floor.

Entering into a wide and welcoming entrance hall, the scale of the apartment is immediately apparent as it spans the depth of the building, so natural light and a cool coastal breeze are able to stream right through the space from the south. Immediately impressive, the interior decoration is immaculate using a soft neutral palette for continuity. The current owners have a clearly refined eye and taste for quality interiors, so the property is dressed in fine furnishings (some of which may be available with the sale by separate negotiation).

Your eye is initially drawn to the living room due to the breath-taking views and direct access to the full width sun terrace. This room is a fantastic space for entertaining – at any time of the year. With windows and doors stretching from floor to ceiling, the room is filled with sunlight and your view is uninterrupted so you can dine while looking out over the sea. There are clearly defined areas for relaxation on the carpeted side of the room where there is ample space for sumptuous furnishings, and the kitchen is easily accessible to one side as it is partially open plan.

Another generous space, there is an array of storage solutions within pale wood cabinetry paired with dark granite worktops. The Bosch dishwasher, fan oven, gas hob, microwave and fridge freezer are integrated, leaving space for another appliance below the counter, while the tumble dryer is concealed in a storage cupboard with additional space for household items.
Running the full width of the sitting room, the sun terrace has space for dining alfresco where you can sit and watch the world go by, taking in the Brighton & Hove vibe as people walk along the prom to the new Rockwater restaurant or play tennis and bowls on the lawns. To the east you can spy both piers and the i360, while to the west you can see Shoreham Tower and along the coast to Worthing Pier.

The sun rises and sunsets are incredible and are a pleasure at all times of year.
Almost mirroring the living room in size and shape, the master bedroom suite is another elegant room which has been tastefully decorated using tones of grey and with soft carpet underfoot. Even with a queen size bed, the floor space is not compromised in the slightest and two sets of Eastern inspired built-in wardrobes provide ample clothes storage for two. Fitted only recently, the en suite bathroom is incredibly spacious with a generous walk-in rainfall shower and two-tone tiling in urban-grey and split-face slate. The wall mounted mirror cupboard has a hidden socket for shavers and electric tooth brushes and a vast cupboard houses the washer dryer and linen cupboard.

Next door, bedroom two is another fine size double with built-in wardrobes and a pull-down space saving double bed from the London Bed Company. This allows the room to function in many ways, as an office, guest room or hobby space, and both bedrooms benefit from far reaching views across neighbouring gardens to the South Downs in the distance, reminding you just how perfectly positioned the City of Brighton & Hove is, between the countryside and the coast. The second bedroom has easy access to the main bathroom across the hall which has timeless style with Amtico flooring and luxury Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware to include a Hansgrohe shower over the white bath suite.
There are many safety features found throughout the apartment to include in-built fire and smoke detectors, intumescent strips to all doors, and automatic opening vents within the communal entrance lobbies to suck away smoke in the event of a fire. Yearly fire risk assessments have concluded year on year that Horizon is very low risk.

Agent’s thoughts:

This apartment is uniquely spacious and is in excellent decorative order. The location will also appeal to many as Hove Station is within walking distance, as are the vibrant shops, restaurants and bars of Church Road in Hove.

Owners’ secret

“We have lived here since the apartments were completed in 2004, and we have loved every minute of our time here. Horizon is a wonderfully friendly building with a great sense of community – where we consider our neighbours to be our friends. It is safe and secure, and incredibly warm due to the southerly aspect, making it very economic to heat. The views never tire and are a joy all year round with sensational sunrises and sunsets, and we love the panoramic aspect with lovely views to the rear too where it is incredibly quiet – perfect for a restful night’s sleep. We are moving to be closer to our children and grandchildren, but it is a wrench to leave our beautiful home.”

Where it is:

Shops: Church Road 8 min walk, city centre 15-20 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 20 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and the seafront are opposite
Closest Schools:
Primary: West Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

DISCLAIMER:

Horizon was built to the highest specifications in 2004 and has been expertly maintained and managed in recent years. After the Grenfell fire, all buildings with cladding were assessed for their safety and only a few were awarded the EWS1 certificate for 100% guaranteed safety.
Horizon does not have an EWS1 certificate but to increase safety additional fire detectors are being installed - and annual fire risk assessments and independent tests have concluded that the building and cladding are ‘very low risk’.

However, Horizon qualifies for full funding for cladding replacement and specialist consultants have already been engaged to handle the project. Under Government legislation, leaseholders will not have any liability for any cost associated with re-cladding but there is a significant benefit that will be gained as re-cladding will provide a future-proofed, A-rated refurbishment of the front and rear of the building – which will have a positive impact on future maintenance costs/service charges.

This high-end apartment 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 airports and London.