Lorna Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

GUIDE PRICE £275,000

Elevated on the top floors of a substantial Victorian house, on a quiet residential street in Central Hove, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom maisonette is a hidden gem in the city. From its position in the building, it benefits from far-reaching views to the south, over the city’s rooftops towards the coast, making each room naturally light and airy. While modernised throughout, there remains plenty of scope for further improvements which would add value while making the space your own.

Just minutes from St. Ann’s Well Gardens and Seven Dials, there is plenty to entertain you nearby, while the local schools and transport links are fantastic with two commuter stations nearby. With so many wonderful qualities, it will appeal to families and professionals alike.

Style: Upper maisonette within a Victorian house
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 living room, 1 kitchen
Location: Central Hove
Floor Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: N/A
Parking: Residents permit zone O
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
Lorna Road sits peacefully behind the houses of Cromwell Road, with this townhouse facing south, soaring above the homes opposite with open views. These homes feel grand on approach with decorative facades and steps leading up to portico entrances. Stepping into the communal ways, the scale of the building becomes apparent, with two flights of stairs rising to the second floor where this apartment is numbered.

Upon entry, it is clearly a bright and welcoming home decorated in a palette of neutral hues reflecting the natural light streaming in on both sides. To the right, the kitchen and living room sit side by side, facing south with views across the rooftops and the County Cricket Ground (so you’ll have the best view for the annual firework display). Two sash windows are dressed in white shutters to filter out the light when needed, adding an extra layer of sound and heat insulation. There is ample space for relaxed seating in here, alongside a dining table and chairs, or space to work from home if need be.

Next door, the galley kitchen comes well equipped with storage and an integrated oven and gas hob, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer and a washing machine, which may be available with the sale.

Bedroom two sits tucked away to the rear of the building, looking out over neighbouring gardens and mature trees. The bathroom is easy to access next door, so it feels en suite and has a shower over a modern bath suite.

A further flight rises to the tops floor, passing an exquisite, original sash window on the stairwell, framing charming views of the local landscape, ever-changing with the seasons.

At the top of the stairs, the principal bedroom suite is a generous double room spanning the entire top floor ensuring it is incredibly restful, with Velux windows to stargaze at night. A wall of built-in wardrobes maximises the floor space and the ensuite is roomy with an electric shower to give constant hot water when you need it.


Where it is
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 10 min walk
Station: Brighton and Hove Stations, 10 min walk each
Seafront or Park: St Anne’s Well Park 3 min walk and seafront 10 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: West Hove Primary, Brunswick Primary
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Lancing College Prep.

This is a wonderful property 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 and both mainline stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.

This is a wonderful property 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 and both mainline stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.