Perfectly positioned on the raised ground floor of a substantial, Victorian apartment building in Central Hove, this generous one-bedroom apartment is ideally placed for those looking to live the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. It has a sunny easterly aspect with tall sash windows looking out over the historic urban landscape, and the rooms are generous with high ceilings and a neutral decoration to suit all styles of furnishings. It has been modernised in many areas, being careful to retain the property’s period features, yet there is plenty of scope for further reconfiguration and modernisation which would add value in such a prestigious building and location.

The proximity to Hove Station; the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road, and Hove’s clean beaches will ensure this apartment appeals to many.

Style: Raised ground floor flat in a Victorian (1890) apartment building
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 living room, 1 shower room, 1 kitchen
Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area
Floor Area: 522 sq ft
Outside: N/A
Parking: Parking Zone M
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:

Built in 1890, this imposing yet beautiful apartment building encompass all the excitement and opulence of the period, and it is thought to be the first, luxury development in the city. Its Flemish Renaissance style was favoured by the famed architects, Clayton & Black, who felt the building required grandeur and elegance to reflect the social standing of the original inhabitants.

These apartments remain as exclusive today, as entering the grand communal hallways from the entrance on Holland Road, it is clear to see the exceptional design that went into them. The original features are stunning, feeling more akin to a stately home or hotel, creating a wonderful space to arrive home to each day.

Stepping inside, it is immediately clear this is a naturally bright and spacious apartment which has been modernised by those with a refined eye for colour and interiors. Cool, geometric floor tiles add a pop of colour to the hallway, flowing into the shower room, while the principal rooms have the original floorboards revealed to complement fresh white walls.

There is ample space within the living room for formal dining within the bay, so you can watch the world go by as you eat. With a high ceiling, adorned with the original plasterwork cornicing, and generous proportions, this is a room which also invites entertaining or relaxation on sumptuous furnishings. It would be possible to knock-through to the kitchen from here to create an open-plan space, or simply build a kitchen within the living room to free up the original room as a home office perhaps…certainly food for thought. As it stands, the kitchen comes equipped with bespoke cabinetry and an integrated oven and hob, leaving space for a dishwasher or a washing machine.

Sharing the same generous proportions, high ceiling and easterly aspect as the living room, the bedroom is another grand room with space for a king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furniture, without compromising on floor space. Nearby, the shower room is on trend with metro brick tiles around the shower and traditional style fittings as a nod to the original era of the building.

Agent’s thoughts:

These are beautiful apartments which will continue to hold their value due to their history and prestigious location.

Owner’s thoughts:
"it is the peace of the building combined with the incredible location which will attract people to this apartment. Having the beach on your doorstep never tires, and you can walk to any number of restaurants and bars from here – it’s tempting to eat out every night.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 12-15 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 10-15 min walk, Brighton Station 15-20 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 5 min walk, Seafront 3 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC

Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.
This stylish 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, universities and London.

This stylish 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, universities and London.