New Church Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Exceptionally spacious with a wealth of modern features, this substantial four-bedroom 1930s house sits on a wide tree-lined avenue in West Hove. Having been renovated and extended, it is brimming with character, offering three floors of luxurious and versatile living spaces to cater for any growing family. There are two vast, open plan reception room leading out to a south facing garden, ideal for both family time and entertaining in style. This is a home which balances a luxury lifestyle and home comforts, close to the vibrant social centre of Hove, with the clean beaches of Hove, several popular parks and with many amenities nearby.

Portslade Station is an easy walk for the London commute, and the A23/A27 are easily accessible by car. For families, the local schools are exemplary, both state and independent, making this a hugely desirable property for those looking to live the quintessential Hove lifestyle by the sea.


Style: Semi-detached 1930s house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + WCs, 2 large reception rooms
Location: West Hove/New Church Road
Floor Area: 2196 sq.ft
Outside: South facing rear garden
Parking: Off-street parking for 3 cars with EV charging point
Council Tax Band: F

Set back from the road behind a border wall and a neat brick drive with EV charging port, this substantial family home is attractive on approach. Charcoal windows and doors feel contemporary, while the beamed gable, hung tiles and decorative brickwork are archetypal for the 1930s era.

Below an arch, the front door opens first to a useful vestibule for hanging coats, then stepping into the hallway, the scale of the house becomes apparent. To the right, the sitting room feels exceptionally spacious spanning the depth of the house with double doors linking through to the open plan kitchen and dining room, allowing a line of sight right through to the garden. These linked spaces are fantastic when entertaining as it gives the ground floor a wonderful sense of flow and openness. Shades of grey and silver feel modern and will suit all styles of furnishing, for which there is plenty of space for sumptuous sofas and chairs, alongside space for working from home or a playroom if need be.

Moving through to the kitchen and dining room spanning the rear of the building, it is wonderfully light and airy with skylights windows and a glazed door leading out to the garden while bringing in views of nature. This is a space which invites socialising and family gatherings around a big table sitting open to the kitchen, so you can chat to the children or your guests as you cook. Streamlined in grey with handle-free cabinetry, the kitchen is well-designed for the space to include fully integrated appliances while leaving space for a washing machine. A separate WC completes the ground floor – being an essential in any shared space.

Outside, the garden is perfectly low maintenance, ready for the busy modern lifestyle. Faux grass ensures no muddy feet will come through the house while also being soft and safe for little ones to play. Close to the house is a patio for sunbathing and dining alfresco in the all-day sunshine due to its southerly aspect.

Returning inside, stairs rise to a galleried upper landing where three double bedrooms and two bathrooms reside. Bedrooms three and four are generous doubles with shuttered windows and ample space for beds and freestanding wardrobes. They share use of the family bathroom which has a roomy shower and natural stone wall tiles.

The principal bedroom suite is luxuriously spacious covering over half of the first-floor footprint with a superb en suite bathroom to include a sizeable rainfall shower, separate bathtub and beautiful floor and wall tiles to complement.

Elevated higher on the second floor, bedroom two enjoys charming views and an ensuite WC which has space to be converted to a shower room, creating a second principal bedroom suite… certainly food for thought, and something that will add value to a house of this size and calibre.

This is a sun-filled and characterful home 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/A27 and Portslade Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.