A wealth of period features, high ceilings and wide bay windows greet you in this beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment in Central Hove. Formed from the entire raised ground floor of a substantial Victorian villa, it is naturally spacious and light due to a sunny east to west aspect.

Having been renovated throughout, the finish is modern and stylish, so you can move straight in or let it out immediately with ease.

The vibrant shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of both Church Road and Western Road are a short stroll away, as is Hove Station for the London commute, and the schools within catchment are excellent. With so many favourable attributes and the ideal city location, this apartment would suit professionals, commuters, investors and small families alike, looking to live the quintessential Hove lifestyle by the sea.

Style: raised ground floor apartment in a semi-detached Victorian villa
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen
Location: Willett Estate Conservation Area/Palmeira Square
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: N/A
Parking: Parking Zone N
Tenure: Leashold
Length of Lease: circa 93 years
Maintenance Fees: £1270 P/A
Ground rent: £100 P/A
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Salisbury Road runs north from Palmeira Square and its famous floral clock, so it is perfectly positioned to access Hove’s clean beaches and the cultural and social centres of both Church Road and Western Road. These elegant townhouses were originally built in 1881 as single dwellings for the top tiers of society moving out of the capital to Britain’s most fashionable city. Fast forward almost 150-years and not much has changed. While many have been converted into luxury apartments such as this one, they continue to have an air of grandeur, containing some of the most desirable properties in the city.

Set well back from the road, the house is immaculate in creamy gault brick with its architectural features picked out in white. Stepping inside, the scale of the apartment becomes apparent, particularly within the living room which sits to the front of the building with a generous, sash bay window almost covering the easterly wall. Slightly elevated from the road, it is private from within, looking out to the mature trees lining the road.

There is ample space in here for dining within the bay and for large corner sofas elsewhere. The decoration is immaculate in calico cream paired with quality laminate flooring, creating a blank canvas to suit all styles of furnishing.
Chic in navy, the kitchen cabinetry feels contemporary with brushed gold door furniture and integrated appliances to include a fan oven, microwave, induction hob, dishwasher and a fridge, leaving space for a freestanding washing machine. There has been a new boiler fitten iin the last 12 months.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, the bedrooms enjoy high ceilings, period features and tall windows framing leafy views. The principal room has wonderful proportions, so even with a king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings, the floor space is not compromised. Bedroom two is a smaller double, although fine for sharers.
Original features continue into the bathroom which has a walk-in shower with stone tiling and plenty of storage in a vanity unit below the basin.

Agent’s thoughts:
This has clearly been a well-maintained home which balances modern styles with the original character of the building. The location could not be more perfect for the Hove lifestyle with so much to enjoy within walking distance.

Owner’s secret:
“I have loved living in such a central location. The flat’s position between Brighton and Hove is excellent as you can eat your way around the globe on both Church Road and Western Road, and the beach is a joy at any time of year for blustery walks or summer swims.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 12-15 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 8 min walk
Seafront or Park: Palmeira Gardens 1 min walk, Seafront 4 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.