Montgomery Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Ideally located in West Hove’s famous Poets Corner district, this stylish two-bedroom maisonette is both peaceful and well connected to the city. Renowned as a family friendly and fashionable location, the residents here have easy access to some of the cleanest beaches on the coast, the best schools and a vast array of amenities and foodie pubs to enjoy within walking distance. Hove and Portslade commuter stations are also equidistant, so you get the best of all worlds here.

This house has two sunny double bedrooms with the potential to extend further into the loft. It also has a spacious open plan living and dining room and a generous south facing roof terrace with space for socialising in summer. Having been beautifully renovated with a streamlined and modern finish throughout, you can move straight in without changing a thing. With so many positive features, this property will attract many.


Style: Upper maisonette in a Victorian terrace
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 open plan living room, 1 bathroom
Location: Poets Corner/West Hove
Area: Please see floor plan
Outside: South facing roof terrace
Parking: Residents Permit Parking Zone R
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Poets Corner remains an incredibly popular location for families and professionals in Hove. The colourful terraces lend themselves well to family living and there is so much to enjoy within easy walking distance: from parks, to beaches, museums, gastropubs and shops.

This generous upper maisonette sits amid it all, yet it is also peacefully tucked away from the main roads. Sitting on the south side of the street, the house is formed of three stories, with this property encompassing the upper two levels with its own street entrance on the raised ground floor. Externally, the house is classically Victorian with canted bay windows and decorative plasterwork features, immaculate in white. Upon entry, it is clear the interior of the house is just as sparkly with fresh white walls, gleaming wood flooring as you step into the open plan living area spanning the ground floor.

It was once two rooms which have since been opened to create a bright and sociable space with the kitchen and dining area to the rear looking out over neighbouring gardens to the south, while the living space sits to the front, privately elevated from the street. White shutters adorn the windows allowing natural light to filter through, bringing both form and function to the space which has ample room for generous furnishings. Bespoke cabinetry is built-in to the alcoves, in keeping with the era of the building, complementing the period features that remain. In contrast, the kitchen is contemporary with streamlined units topped with oak and some integrated appliances, leaving space for a freestanding fridge freezer and a washing machine.

From the kitchen, you can spill outside to dine alfresco on the south facing roof terrace which is far more spacious than many Poets Corner gardens. The open aspect ensures it is bathed in sunshine right through the day and it is perfectly low maintenance, ready for the busy modern lifestyle.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom sits to the front of the house enjoying a shuttered bay window and ample clothes storage in built-in traditional wardrobes. Bedroom two is also double with a tranquil aspect to the rea, while the stylish bathroom sits between the two with a modern take on a period theme and a shower over the bath.

Agent’s thoughts:
This house is an exciting prospect for families or professionals looking to live in a vibrant and sociable area. It has been well-maintained by the owners, so you can move straight in with ease, and start enjoying the quintessential Hove lifestyle by the sea.

Owner’s thoughts:
“There’s a great sense of community here, and while it is a lot quieter here than in the city, there’s still lots to do, and lots of local gastro pubs for a great roast on a Sunday!”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, Church Road 10 min walk
Train Station: Aldrington Station 1 min walk, Hove Station/Portslade Station 10-15 min walk
Seafront or Park: Stoneham Park 3 min walk, seafront 7-10 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: West Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College

This attractive home is perfectly 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 property also offers easy access to Hove, Aldrington and Portslade Stations, plus the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the city centre, universities, airports and London.