Holland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Peacefully positioned on the lower ground floor of a substantial, Victorian apartment building in Central Hove, this spacious studio apartment is ideally placed for those looking to live the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. It has a smart, neutrally decorated interior, yet there is plenty of scope for further modernisation which would add value in such a prestigious building and location. It also benefits from sole access to a sweet west facing patio garden which becomes a welcome extension of the home during the warmer weather.

The proximity to Hove Station; the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road, and Hove’s clean beaches will ensure this apartment appeals to many.


Style: Lower ground floor STUDIO flat in a Victorian (1890) apartment building
Type: 1 studio room, 1 shower room, 1 kitchen
Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area
Floor Area: 346 sq.ft.
Outside: West facing patio
Parking: Parking Zone M
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
Built in 1890, this imposing yet beautiful apartment building encompass all the excitement and opulence of the period, and it is thought to be the first, luxury development in the city. Its Flemish Renaissance style was favoured by the famed architects, Clayton & Black, who felt the building required grandeur and elegance to reflect the social standing of the original inhabitants.

These apartments remain as exclusive today. Entering the grand communal hallways from the entrance on Holland Road, it is clear to see the exceptional design that went into them. The original features are stunning, feeling more akin to a stately home or hotel, creating a wonderful space to arrive home to each day.

Stairs lead down to this apartment on the lower ground floor. A door opens to an entrance vestibule with a cupboard for storing coats and shoes to keep the flat clutter free. Stepping into the main studio room, the natural light pours in through a wide bay window on the westerly wall with a glazed door to the patio garden. The room is spacious and airy with pale tiled flooring and white walls to brighten it further. There is ample space for a double bed and a seating area alongside a dining space within the bay. During spring and summer, you can dine on the patio surrounded by birdsong and greenery from neighbouring gardens, plus there’s plenty of scope for creating your own potted garden out here which would form a lovely backdrop to the room.

Nicely separate, the kitchen has a monochrome scheme with contemporary units in white and dark laminate worktops. While the oven and electric hob are integrated, space has been left for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer.

Also separate, the shower room is another modern space with an electric power shower for constant hot water and an LED lit mirror above the vanity unit and basin.

This studio apartment is 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 house also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the airports, universities and London.