Palmeira Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Sold with no onward chain.

With generous proportions and a wealth of period features, this elegant two-bedroom apartment is set within the lower ground floor of a striking Edwardian villa in Central Hove. Perfect for professionals working from home or for sophisticated entertaining, there is a beautiful open plan reception room, and versatile bedrooms to suit your needs. The decoration is immaculate using a fresh palette which works well in these spacious rooms, alongside streamlined fixtures and fittings. Open to the rear, with French doors and windows framing views over the garden, the main reception room is naturally light, so it does not feel lower ground level in the slightest.

Within the garden, raised decking enjoys direct views over the County Cricket Ground, so you can enjoy the sport, but also the concerts and events held there on a regular basis. It is just a short stroll from Hove’s clean beaches and lawns, plus the fashionable shops, bars and restaurants of Church Road are also within walking distance, so this apartment would suit those looking for a vibrant and glamorous lifestyle by the sea.


Style: Lower ground floor Edwardian apartment
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 shower room, 1 open plan kitchen/living and dining room
Location: Central Hove/Palmeira Square
Floor Area: Please see floor plan.
Outside: West facing garden
Parking: Zone O
Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:
Exceptional proportions, beautiful period features and a refined eye for interiors have come together in this fabulous mansion flat in Central Hove. It offers space and light in abundance with an east/west orientation and an open westerly garden overlooking the Country Cricket Ground. The local schools are amongst the best in the city, so it will appeal to families and professionals alike, who may also appreciate the proximity of Hove’s commuter station.

Palmeira Avenue is a prestigious, tree lined road, leading down to the famous Square, and onward to the sea. There’s a fabulous blend of architecture here, with 21st Century design alongside the Regency, Victorian and Edwardian homes, which make Brighton & Hove a truly cosmopolitan and fashionable city - one of the many reasons so many are still flocking to live here.

The building itself is grand on the approach, with intricate leading on wide bay windows, and decorative plasterwork on the portico entrance. This apartment has its own street entrance, however, down the south side of the building. Stepping inside, it is clearly a well-maintained home with soft carpet underfoot and a stylish pop of teal blue on the walls. This colour can be found in the principal bedroom for cohesion throughout the space, complementing the remaining white walls and woodwork.

The eye is immediately drawn to the light streaming into the open plan living room and kitchen room from the west, where a rear extension leads seamlessly out to the garden where you can spill outside for dining alfresco during the spring and summer. This is a room which invites entertaining, both at the formal dining table and in the sitting room, or at the breakfast bar peninsula island. Beautifully appointed, the kitchen comes well-equipped with storage and integrated appliances which includes dual ovens, an induction hob, a dishwasher and a fridge freezer, while space has been made for a washing machine and tumble dryer in the separate utility room which also contains additional built-in storage for household items.

Elsewhere in the room is ample space for comfortable furnishings to kick back and relax in the evening. From here, the dining room sits in the extension with glazing to all sides including bi-folding doors to the garden. Out here, the faux grass creates a low-maintenance space, ready for the busy lifestyle. For those who enjoy gardening, there are raised sleeper beds for flowers, yet the main event is the raised decking from which to view the cricket ground. The garden is completely open at the back, so it is not too overlooked, and the westerly sunshine fills the space until late in the evening during high season. The glorious game, music events and the annual firework display can therefore be enjoyed for free from the comfort of your own home – what better excuse for a party is there?

Tucked away at the front of the building, the principal bedroom is a generous double room with a wealth of built-in storage and ample space for a king size bed. A wide bay window brings in natural light without allowing for prying eyes as it is lower ground, and bedroom two is of the same aspect. This room is smaller, although it would allow for a small double bed, or a sofa bed for guests alongside a desk for working from home. They share use of a modern shower room with a roomy cubicle and a solid wood shaker style vanity unit in navy below the basin.

This sophisticated garden apartment is situated in a prestigious area with lots of local green spaces, and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast access along the South Coast and to the airports or London.