New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

With an outstanding infant school and good Junior School within a 9 minute walk – 2 by car- and popular secondary schools within a 10 minute radius, this beautiful 4 bedroom family house, just 6 minutes from Hove Station’s direct trains to Gatwick and London, has been transformed into a luxury dream home with an extensive, landscaped garden at the rear and plentiful off street parking as well as a detached garage. Inside has an astonishing 1922.97 sq. ft. (178.65m2) and a social flow where the living dining room and kitchen/breakfast room both open to the garden, whilst upstairs a shower room and a bathroom have a high end finish and all the bedrooms, the nursery used as a home office, are bright and comfortable.

Family friendly, West Hove attracts people across the board with local facilities including shops, al fresco cafés and gastro pubs. 7 minutes stroll from sociable Hove Lawns, the sea and water sports of the Lagoon, this fabulous home is within walking distance of the playgrounds and café of West Hove Park and sports facilities of Davis Park. The vibrant bars and restaurants of Church Road are easy to get to, and both it and the coast road will take you into the city or out of it in minutes. If you are a health professional, The Montefiore Hospital, Southlands, Royal Sussex County Hospital and Brighton General are all usually within a 15 minute drive.


Style Semi-detached house circa 1930’s with potential to extend
Type 3 double bedrooms, 1 single/home office, 2 bathrooms + cloakroom, living room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room
Area West Hove
Floor Area 1922 sq ft
Outside Space Large landscaped garden
Parking Garage, off street
Council Tax Band E

Why you’ll like it:

Immaculate inside and out, this smart detached house stands out even from its prosperous neighbours, built in typical 30’s style with a statement gable and broad, rounded bays. Discreet eco-sensitive improvements include energy efficient windows and a porch, and inside has the wow factor as soon as you walk in where an unusually wide hall has gleaming wood flooring to welcome company, a sweeping staircase is adorned by a stained glass window and tucked away, the stylish interior design starts in the chic guest cloakroom.

The Living Room and Dining Room:

Of classic 1930’s proportions, the elegant living room has a broad rounded bay, and the ceiling has graceful, swan neck coving. A restful retreat guests can relax in quiet seclusion in front of a beautiful stone fireplace, and it is open to the spacious dining room. Perfect for parties but also for every day, friends and family can enjoy a traditional dining experience in front of an ornate feature fireplace whilst enjoying the glory of the garden brought in by French doors.

The Kitchen Breakfast Room:

Expertly extended to 28’6 x 8’2 (8.71m x 2.51m) to become the kitchen of your dreams, this kitchen breakfast room is a sun-lit stunner lined with windows and it has French doors which open to the garden. Ingeniously planned to ensure that the hot, working areas are tucked away from the in/out flow, it has a high spec finish, and the steel, touch induction range which could stay, subject to circumstance. By the French doors there is ample space for a big family table where homework can be completed, or informal suppers shared.

The Garden and Garage:

So large that there is always a spot in which to bathe in the Sussex sun, this garden is a private oasis larger than many this close to the city, the South Downs National Park and the sea. A lit, stone paved breakfast terrace is surrounded by beds planted for scent and all year interest, and it looks across a central lawn with a seating area for quiet contemplation. Expertly landscaped there is another large, paved area for al fresco dining made private and shaded by a mature tree. Surrounded by gardens it is surprisingly tranquil and at the far end, a sun deck is raised, facing south to catch the sun all day, which is the perfect spot for a paddling pool or for quiet catch ups when guests or children have retired for the night.

Tucked to one side, the garage is secure with water and power if you wanted to add a charger for an electric car. One storey high, it is detached with access to the off street parking and the garden, and there is 18’0 x 13’9 (5.49m x 4.20m) to think about….stnc.

The Family Bedrooms and Luxury Bathrooms:
With leafy, open views over gardens, two of the delightful double bedrooms are similar in size so there shouldn’t be any ‘lively discussions’ as to allocation…and neither are directly overlooked. Central to this floor, both the stylish shower room and the bathroom are light and airy. At the front, the cheerful nursery of 8’5 x 6’10 (8.5m x 2.09m) is used as a comfortable home office and next door, the principal bedroom is a serene sancturay with a splendid 17’8 x 12’6 (5.41m x 3.81m) approx. in which to unwind. Simple but stylish, the proportions instantly soothe and there is all the sophisticated storage you could dream of.

Agent’s Thoughts:

“With a spacious interior, a large landscaped garden and a garage as well as off street parking this stunning home is in a golden 10 minute radius of primary and secondary schools, parks, shops and a station with direct trains to London, and is designed to deliver the perfect setting for those who want to enjoy our vibrant and inclusive coastal city to the full.”

Owner’s Secret:

“Perfect for everyday or entertaining our happy home is bright and inviting all year around, and the big breakfast room is great when the children want their friends over. With good local schools it’s easy to meet other families either at the school gate – the infant school is under a 10 minute walk -or in Wish Park’s playground and café. If you are a couple, Davis Park has its own community of dog walkers and joggers and the Hove Lawns are very sociable too with lots going on e.g. keep fit classes and foody festivals. I can’t believe I almost didn’t come to see this house because I worried that the road might be busy, but in fact you don’t really notice any traffic inside or in the garden, and the road quietens at night. I have never regretted moving here as there is so much space, the area is safe with friendly and considerate neighbours, and bus routes give older children independence! Convenient for work as well as nights out in Brighton or Hove, Hove Station has direct trains to London if you commute or enjoy the West End.”

Where it is:

Shops: Local 1 min drive, 5-7 on foot, Church Road with a Tesco 2 mins drive, 15 on foot
Train Station: Hove Station 7 by cab
Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and the sea 7 mins on foot, 1 by car, Wish Park 1 on foot
Closest schools:
Primary: West Hove Infant, West Hove Junior
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman
Sixth Form: BHASVIC, Hove Park, MET, BIMM
Private: St Christophers Prep, Brighton Girls Prep, Brighton College, Brighton Girls

Just 10 minutes from central Brighton & Hove, with the social Hove Lawns and the beach only 2 blocks down, this area has something for everyone and is also ideal for commuters as the Hove Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 7 minute drive – or a 25-30 minute walk past shops and restaurants in summer. Surrounded by good schools, both state and private, Wish Park is full of families with a café, and the al fresco cafes and friendly ‘village’ at nearby Richardson Road are also a magnet for locals. For those who love water sports Hove Lagoon is easy to reach and the countryside walks, bridle paths and the South Downs are just a short drive– so there’s a lot to explore! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all nearby, local schools are good, and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27.

Just 10 minutes from central Brighton & Hove, with the social Hove Lawns and the beach only 2 blocks down, this area has something for everyone and is also ideal for commuters as the Hove Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London is a 7 minute drive – or a 25-30 minute walk past shops and restaurants in summer. Surrounded by good schools, both state and private, Wish Park is full of families with a café, and the al fresco cafes and friendly ‘village’ at nearby Richardson Road are also a magnet for locals. For those who love water sports Hove Lagoon is easy to reach and the countryside walks, bridle paths and the South Downs are just a short drive– so there’s a lot to explore! Arts venues, international restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping of the city are all nearby, local schools are good, and for those who need to commute by car, there’s swift access to the A23/A27.