Well-designed and hugely attractive, these contemporary apartments completed in 2008 sit on a peaceful road just moments from St Ann’s Well Gardens and Seven Dials.

The exterior has sleek modernist lines blended with natural materials, and the interiors are bright and spacious with high quality fixtures and fittings.

This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment sits on the third floor enjoying garden views from a private balcony and easy access to the communal roof terrace.

The residents also have private access to a well-equipped and modern gym, and this apartment has a secure, underground parking space – a real bonus when parking is at a premium in the city.

From here, you are also within easy walking distance of both Brighton and Hove’s commuter Stations, the beach, and the cosmopolitan Western Road shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, making this the perfect property for professionals and commuters - or even as a luxury second home; secure enough to lock-up-and-leave. Either way, it is a very attractive apartment in a hugely favourable location, which needs to be seen to be admired.

Style: 3rd floor purpose-built apartment - 2008
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), 1 open plan living room/kitchen
Location: Central Hove/Seven Dials
Floor Area: 837 SQ FT
Outside: Private east facing balcony & communal roof terrace
Parking: Secure underground allocated parking space and bike store
Council Tax Band: E

Why you’ll like it:

Fresh cream render, sleek glazing and ash timber balconies characterise the contemporary exterior of Southdown House Apartments. They were completed in 2008 and have been beautifully maintained surrounding a central courtyard. This has been expertly landscaped with a Japanese theme to complement the aesthetic of the buildings, to include bamboo borders, scented lavender and a water feature running through its centre.

You approach the entrance down a smooth slope to the left of the entrance gate and access the communal hallway through a secure entry system. Once inside, the quality of these apartments becomes clear, and your apartment is accessible by lift or stairs.

Immediately impressive; you are welcomed into a wide entrance hall, where light pours in from the generous living room to the left. The easterly wall is entirely glazed creating a sense of depth and openness with patio doors opening to the balcony which becomes an extension of the home during the warmer months. There is room for drinks and dining alfresco below open skies – or you can easily pop up to the communal roof terrace if you have additional guests.

Within the living space there is ample room for large, comfortable sofas and a dining table making this the ideal flat for entertaining of simply cosying up with a movie, and the kitchen is conveniently open to the room. It is a fantastic size, with streamlined modern units, topped with contrasting worktops, alongside an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven and induction hob, so you can move straight in with relative ease.

Returning to the hall, there are two deep cupboards; one for the energy efficient water heating system and the other for all your household items and more, to ensure the immaculate apartment remains clutter free. Next on the left is the main bathroom which has a stylish yet neutral décor with dark porcelain wall tiles and a white bath suite with a shower over it. It has a polished finish with a white gloss vanity unit plus a tall, heated rail for your towels, and while it is an internal room, it has soothing lighting and excellent ventilation.

The principal bedroom is peacefully tucked away from the main living area and has an ensuite shower room in a similar style to the main bathroom. Both bedrooms enjoy floor to ceiling windows and soft creamy carpet underfoot, and the second bedroom is also double with easy access to the main bathroom, making this the ideal home for professional sharers.

The parking area has a secure gated entry, and it is accessible via the lift from inside the building. Most of the apartments are owner-occupied, but with such excellent security, many people have second homes here; rest assured they can just ‘lock-up and leave’.

This is a luxury development, in a hugely favourable location, so it is sure to attract the attentions of many.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a luxury development in one of the most highly sought-after locations in the city. The maintenance fees include the water rates, heating and access to the private gym. While you cannot invite guests to the gym, you are allowed a personal trainer to accompany you.

Owner's Secret:

“This has been a hugely successful rental property for me over the last few years, but I have also had the pleasure of living here. The apartments are incredibly well built so you never hear the other residents, but you can rest assured that everyone here is friendly and respectful which gives it a lovely sense of community. The roof terrace is a tranquil oasis during the summer, and it is great having parking too, although we rarely use it at the weekend as you can access everything on foot.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 10 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station and Brighton Stations 15 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 1 min walk, Seafront 9 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC

Private: Brighton College, Windlesham
This sophisticated apartment is situated in a prestigious area with lots of local green spaces, and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23 which have direct and fast access to the airports and London.