First Avenue, Hove, BN3

Brilliantly located within The Avenues Conservation Area, amidst everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer, this one-bedroom apartment provides the perfect opportunity to grab a slice of the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle. It is formed within the second floor of a substantial Victorian villa, so it has the light and proportions this period affords, alongside a private east facing balcony and access to a large communal garden. It has been a successful rental property for many years due to its close proximity to the beach, the city, Hove Station, and the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road, making this a fantastic option for professionals, investors and commuters alike, so it is sure to be snapped up.

Style: 2nd floor flat in a Victorian villa
Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: The Avenues Conservation Area
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: East facing balcony and large communal garden
Parking: Permit Parking Zone N
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
Rising several storeys high and richly decorated with Victorian architectural features, the villas of First Avenue are a sight to behold as the line the way from Church Road to the sea. While they sit in centrally in Hove, they are surprisingly peaceful as their gardens are sheltered by their size and surrounded by mature trees. This apartment is found elevated on the second floor, so it is naturally light with tall sash windows, high ceilings and access to a sweet balcony with sea views.
Internally, the flat has a neutral décor throughout, creating a blank canvas for those looking to buy. While the space is in fine condition, there remains plenty of scope to add value with further modernisation, or simply to put your own stamp on the place.
There is ample space within the sunny east facing living room for a work space or dining space, plus further room for comfortable sofas and chairs. From the window you can step out onto the sweet balcony or sit on the sill on the morning sunshine while gazing down to the sea and promenade at the bottom of the road.
Nearby, the kitchen is well-designed for the space to include plenty of storage at both base and eye levels, including an integrated oven and hob while leaving space for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer.
Sharing the same easterly aspect and tall windows at the living room, the bedroom is naturally light with sunshine filtering in during the morning to gently wake you. Floor space has been maximised by utilising the ceiling height for raised storage, leaving space for a double bed and free-standing furnishings.
Classic in white, the bathroom has an electric shower over the bath, so you can guarantee hot water at all times of the day.

Agent’s thoughts:
This is a fantastic opportunity to get a first step on the ladder or for an investor as the flat is a great size with garden access and plenty of potential.

Owner’s thoughts:
“As a commuter, the location is ideal. You can be in London in just over an hour door to door, and during the summer you can pop to the beach after work to catch the last of the sun’s rays – perfect.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 15-20 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 5 min walk
Seafront or Park: Seafront and Hove Lawns 2 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This generous flat is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.