With high ceilings, original features and generous rooms proportions; this two-bedroom garden flat is already appealing. It is also immaculately presented with a contemporary decor, and it sits in a tree lined road leading down towards the sea in ever-popular West Hove. Ideally positioned, there are a plethora of shops and amenities within a two-minute walk, as well as Portslade (commuter) Station, several schools, and the fashionable gastropubs of Poets Corner, so this flat would suit young families, investors, downsizers and holiday lets alike.

Style: Ground floor flat in an Edwardian house
Bedrooms: 2; 1 double, 1 large single
Living rooms: 1 spacious
Area: 636.68 sq. ft.
Outside: west facing rear garden
Location: West Hove
Parking: Resident Permit Zone W

Why you’ll like it:
Formed from the entire ground floor of a substantial Edwardian house, this beautifully refurbished garden flat combines many of the features of the period with a contemporary palette, fixtures and fittings. The house is semi-detached allowing for side access to the garden – ideal for bikes etc, and to the front is a sunny east facing garden with seating and a traditionally tiled path paving the way to the main front door.
Once inside, it is immediately clear this flat has been refurbished by those with a refined eye for interiors. The ceiling is high throughout, and the beautiful living room sits to the rear of the property with a glazed door and windows framing views of the generous rear garden. Classic cornicing, deep skirtings and picture rails wend their way around the room which has been painted a delicate French grey on the walls to complement the light carpet. A feature fireplace takes centre stage, and there is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating in here.
During summer, the garden becomes an extension of the home with a large patio for alfresco dining and an area of lawn adding a pop of colour. There is scope for further planting and landscaping if desired, but for now it is relatively low maintenance, and facing west, it receives the last of the summer sunshine. It is also barely overlooked, so it is perfectly peaceful with the birds singing in nearby trees.

Returning inside, the kitchen is easily accessible from the living room and is well-designed with plenty of storage and solid oak worktops. The oven and hob are integrated, leaving space for other appliances, and the splashbacks are on trend in metro-brick. Next door, the bathroom is nicely tiled from floor to ceiling, with a shower over the bath.

Both bedrooms are peacefully positioned away from the living areas. The master sits to the front of the flat but is not remotely overlooked from the street as it is set back behind the front garden and contemporary fencing. The décor is chic in shades of grey with soft carpet underfoot, and the windows are shuttered so the early morning light can be blocked or allowed to filter in. Next door, bedroom two is a large single, but would accommodate bunk beds if need be, or would be ideal as a spacious home office.

Agent’s thoughts:
Beautiful, both inside and out, this garden flat has so many positive features, we do not expect it to sit on the market for long.

Owner’s secret:
“I love the fact that you have almost any amenity you could wish for within a two-minute walk away - and being close to the beach in the summer is a real treat too!”

This homely 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 flat also offers easy access to Portslade Station, or the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.