Newly renovated with an exceptional finish throughout, an abundance of original period features and a wealth of modern technologies, this five-bedroom Edwardian villa has an air of grandeur like no other.

No corners have been cut in the renovation and each room is as beautifully appointed as the next. The wrap around garden has been landscaped, and its corner plot ensures each generous room is filled with natural light from the south and west.

With three linked reception rooms, the ground floor offers versatile space for both family time and sophisticated entertaining which can spill outside during the summer months. Upstairs, all five bedrooms are double, spread over two storeys, sharing three elegant bathrooms.

Its proximity to several popular schools, the clean and quiet beaches of Hove, beautiful parks and the South Downs, plus the A23/A27 and Hove Station, mean this house would be desirable to families and professionals looking to live in comfort and luxury in by the coast.

Style: Semi-detached Edwardian villa
Type: 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + 1 WC, 3 reception rooms, 1 kitchen
Location: Pembroke & Princes Conservation Area
Floor Area: 2900 sq ft
Outside: Wrap around south and west facing garden
Parking: Off-road parking for 1 car
Council Tax Band: G

Why you’ll like it:

Set well back from the road behind boundary walls and structural planting, this Edwardian villa is both beautiful and imposing. Built in 1899, this house was always intended as a grand residence which would balance home comforts with a luxurious lifestyle. The exquisite architectural detailing and ornate period features both inside and out were certainly set to impress. Now over 120 years later, they have been brought back to their original grandeur, to last for many years to come.

The scale and beauty of the house become apparent as you step inside the grand front door and vestibule. The original character of the house shines through in the welcoming entrance hall where natural light filters down the stairwell. Restored and reinstated period features are plentiful and the ceilings soar, decorated with classic cornicing and roses. New engineered oak flooring runs throughout the ground floor and it is clear the current owners have a refined eye for interiors.

Sitting Rooms:

The first reception to the right is the formal sitting room; looking out over the front garden to the south via a wide bay sash window. Taking centre stage, a cast iron open fireplace adds warmth and atmosphere to wintery evenings, or new column radiators are also in place for when time is of the essence. A soothing cool palette has been used throughout and the space feels both spacious and homely with room for generous furnishings so the whole family can come together in the evening. A double opening leads through to the kitchen and dining room, although these rooms can also remain separate using sliding timber doors – ideal for families with older children who may wish to entertain independently on occasion.
Mirroring the first living room, the second sitting room also benefits from a wide bay sash window and is a versatile space which would be ideal as a sizable home office, TV snug or playroom, depending on need.

Kitchen & Dining Room:

This outstanding kitchen was created by opening two rooms to create one, large open plan space with a vast, Corian-topped central island and stylish dark cabinetry offering plenty of storage solutions. There is space to sit and socialise at the breakfast bar, or on comfortable furnishings elsewhere, and a third reception room sits open to the room as a formal dining area. Once again, timber doors can be used to separate these spaces, but they give the ground floor a lovely sense of flow when they are open. Within the kitchen units, the dishwasher is fully integrated, while space has been left for a Rangemaster cooker and a tall fridge freezer (both may be available by separate negotiation). Nearby, the utility room has space for a washer dryer and houses the new gas central heating and eco water heating cylinders.

The Garden & Drive:

Offering more space than many city gardens, this one has been cleverly designed to include seating areas bordered by a row of pleached trees for complete privacy. Faux grass is ideal for ball games without traipsing mud through the house during wet weather, and two decked areas catch the sun at different times of the day for alfresco dining. To the front and side of the house, scented lavender and olive trees form a lovely backdrop from inside, and the shingle driveway has space for one large car alongside an electric car-charging point.
First Floor Bedrooms & Bathroom:
Herringbone carpet rises up the stairs to a generous landing from which three king size bedrooms reside. Soft, restful tones adorn the walls and woodwork which have been paired with walnut engineered wood flooring which brings both form and function to each space. All three rooms have five-sash bay windows looking out to the mature trees on the crescent, and facing both west and south, warm light filters in during the afternoon. There is ample space in each for king beds and freestanding furnishings without compromising on space, and bedrooms one and two are linked by a dressing room which would also be ideal as a nursery for new parents – or a peaceful home office for working from home.
While bedroom one has an en suite bathroom, bedrooms two and three share use of the family bathroom which has a modern take on a period style with traditional fittings and metro brick wall tiles around the shower and bath.

Principal Bedroom Suite:

Bedroom one is the principal room which boasts a chic and stylish en suite bathroom with matt white dual basins, an organically curved freestanding bathtub and matt-black accessories to include floor mounted taps and a rainfall shower within the separate cubicle. There is a further dressing room, and the romantic original features continue into every room on the first floor with deep skirtings, original internal doors and cast-iron fireplaces.

Second floor bedrooms:

Bedrooms four and five are built within loft space which gives them vaulted ceilings and dormer windows, yet in a house of such scale, the headroom is not compromised in the slightest. Both have a great deal of walk-in storage and their windows frame views over the local landscape under open skies. These are ultimately tranquil rooms due to their elevation in the house, and once again, they could have any number of uses. They share use of the third bathroom which is in keeping with those on the first floor for both style, fittings and modern appeal.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a house which needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. The incredible respect the current owners have for the character of the house is breath-taking, and it is clear no corners have been cut in its creation. It is such a pleasure to see a house of such scale brought back to its original splendour – yet with the modern additions of electric car charging port and eco central and water heating.

Owners’ thoughts:

“We were bowled over by the scale and beauty of this house and feel honoured to have been the ones to breathe new life into it. It is an incredible family home and we have enjoyed every inch of it – entertaining friends and just spending time together, and we cannot fault the location. Our son’s school St Christophers is just 3-minutes away, so hugely convenient, and there is so much nearby to entertain children with the beach and Hove Lawns on your doorstep. It is so quiet for such a well-connected house, and it is a wonderful community in which to raise children.”

Where it is

Shops: Local 5 min walk, Church Road 5 min walk
Station: Hove Station 8-10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 12-15 min walk, seafront 7 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: West Hove Primary, St. Andrew’s CofE
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Sixth Form Colleges: Varndean College, BHASVIC, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, St Christopher’s School, Brighton Girls, Lancing College

This is a vast and impressive family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, the beach, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and Hove Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick, London or along the South Coast on a daily or weekly basis.

This is a vast and impressive family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, the beach, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23/A27 and Hove Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick, London or along the South Coast on a daily or weekly basis.