First Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Entirely unique with exceptional proportions and an immaculate interior, this three-bedroom mansion flat is formed from the first and second floors of a Victorian mansion house in Hove’s Avenues Conservation Area, linking fashionable Church Road with the sea. The natural light is exquisite with high ceilings and many original period features to impress. During summer, there are two balconies: one to the east and the other to the west, catching the sunshine morning and night. Throughout this glamourous space, period features can be found, combined with high-end fixtures and fittings and a soothing palette of neutrals creating the perfect balance between home comforts and effortless elegance.

The beach beckons at the bottom of the road where Hove Lawns await for seasonal picnics and sports, while the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road allow you to eat your way around the globe, just seconds away. For the London commute, Hove Station is a short walk, while buses stop nearby with routes taking you throughout the city and beyond. For families, the local schools are among the best in the city – so this superior property will appeal to a wide variety of people, looking to live in luxury and comfort by the coast.

Style: 1st & 2nd floor duplex apartment in a Victorian villa

Type: 3 double bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms + WC, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen

Location: The Avenues Conservation Area

Floor Area: Please see floor plan

Outside: 2 balconies: east and west Parking:

Permit Parking Zone N Council Tax Band: E

Exquisite interior design, generous proportions and stunning period features greet you in this magnificent three-bedroom mansion flat encompassing the first and second floors of a substantial Victorian villa in Central Hove. It sits within the prestigious Avenues Conservation Area, just moments from the beach and the award-winning restaurants and artisan cafes of Church Road, so it is perfectly positioned to explore the city on foot.

It is clear the current owners have a refined eye for interiors and a respect for period property, maximising the natural light and space within the property to create a home which impresses the moment you step foot through the door. Upon entry you are greeted into the apartment to a butterfly landing with steps leading up to the main reception room. The eye is drawn here due to the natural light streaming in through the vast windows and French doors on the easterly elevation. The scale of this room is magnificent with soaring ceilings and a triple height aperture with a spiral staircase rising to the second-floor principal bedroom suite.

The soft, neutral palette moves through buttermilk cream, calico and dove-grey to dreamy effect. This is a space which invites entertaining, but also complete tranquillity with the cool coastal breeze flowing through as the weather warms. You can enjoy drinks alfresco on the balcony or inside for formal dinners by the grand fireplace, now fitted with a contemporary gas fire bringing atmosphere to wintery nights.

The layout of this property makes it uniquely spacious with steps leading up to the kitchen. Glass balustrades ensure the view into the reception room is not concealed while allowing natural light to filter right through. Streamlined and modern, the kitchen has handle-free cabinetry set below stone worktops, below which the appliances are integrated. The oven is set at mid-height for easy access and cleaning, while the induction hob has a downdraft extractor to wick away cooking aromas.

Taking the spiral staircase up to the second floor, the principal bedroom suite is breath-takingly beautiful with an open plan bathroom to include a sunken Jacuzzi bath and a wet room rainfall shower, elevated on a stone tiled plinth. Even with a super king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furnishings, the floor space is not compromised. Venetian blinds ensure complete privacy from dual aspect sashes which face east, bringing in a glorious morning light and oblique views to the promenade and sea.

Downstairs, peacefully positioned to the rear of the first floor, there are two further double bedrooms, sharing the same stylish palette as elsewhere. The large en suite room enjoys access to a steam room bathroom and French doors opening to the second, larger balcony looking out to mature trees and neighbouring gardens to the west. Out here you catch the last of the summer sunshine as it sets behind the verdant vista.

This exceptionally spacious mansion flat is situated in a prestigious area with a huge variety of boutique shops, artisan eateries and a fantastic café culture nearby. The beach and Hove Lawns are also on your doorstep, as are some beautiful parks, and the city centre shopping districts, theatres and museums are also within easy reach. This apartment also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.