Seafront, Kingsway, Hove

**Guide Price £400,000 to £425,000** A spacious apartment situated within an impressive 1880 Victorian mansion located on Kingsway, Hove. The property retains many original period features throughout, from the grand ground floor entrance hall up to the first floor apartment there are beautiful Minton tiled floors, hand painted stained glass, ceiling cornices and mouldings. Once inside, double doors open to an outstanding reception room with original ceiling cornicing and a solid marble fire place. There is an enclosed, south facing balcony accessed via French doors from the reception room and of course, outstanding panoramic sea and coastal views.

There is a rear aspect double bedroom, bathroom and bespoke kitchen that has pleasant views over gardens and towards the South Downs. This property is in a conservation area but is not a Listed Building, sold with no onward chain and a new Lease upon completion.

Location - The apartment is situated on the first floor of an impressive mansion block located on Hove seafront opposite the Western Esplanade and Rockwater beachside restaurant, to the east along the promenade there is the King Alfred Leisure centre, i360 and Brighton Pier and to the west, Hove Lagoon water sport facilities. Within the area there are many parks and recreational areas and of course the location is perfect for enjoying sea front walks,

There are many shops and eateries at the nearby Church Road with its main shopping thoroughfare, the convenient location also offers excellent road links and bus routes as well as a vast array of amenities in Brighton and Hove. There are also a selection of local shops and eateries at the nearby Richardson Road parade, a regular bus service operates along the sea front and New Church Road and Hove mainline train station is within a mile and a half in distance providing direct access to Gatwick airport and London Victoria in addition to surrounding areas for those who need to commute.

Accommodation - This bright and spacious apartment offers great living accommodation throughout with the reception room ideally located at the front of the building, this impressive room has all the features you would want from a Victorian property and a stunning south aspect with direct sea views. There are two sets of floor to ceiling, French doors opening to the enclosed balcony, an original solid marble fireplace with real flame gas fire, varnished original floorboards and feature wood panelling under the dado rail to all walls. The 22' (6.99 m) width balcony has a tiled floor and at one side there is a hand painted stained glass Victorian panel. Timber framed windows are fitted to the full width and with exceptional sea views, this is an idyllic restful space to be enjoyed throughout the year.

The entrance hall has three low level storage cupboards to one side, a high level window providing natural light and a ceiling hatch to additional storage above that has boarding fitted. The kitchen offers a fantastic outlook across tree tops and gardens from double glazed windows to three sides, and enjoys underfloor heating. There is an integrated Neff double oven, appliance space and provisions for a under counter fridge and washing machine, work surfaces with a fitted Neff gas hob and an inset Franke sink with drainer. There is a range of fitted wall and base units and a further built in cupboard housing the Worcester combination boiler.

The good size double bedroom has two fitted double wardrobes and a selection of drawer units, a ceiling spot light and a sash window with pleasant tree top views.

The bathroom suite comprises of contemporary tiled walls, an oval panel enclosed bath with thermostatically controlled mixer shower over, low level eco flush W.C and a pedestal wash hand basin. The main feature of the room is an arched ceiling and period timber glazed window providing lots of natural light, as well as underfloor heating.

Additional Information - EPC rating: D
Internal measurement: 73.2 Square metres / 788 Square feet
Parking zone: R
Council tax band: C
Tenure: Leasehold - Lease to be extended upon completion
Ground rent: £75 per year (set to zero when Lease extension completed)
Service charge and ground rent: To be confirmed
Managed by Priors
Heating: Gas central heating to radiators and underfloor electric heating in the kitchen and bathroom.