Shirley Drive, Hove.

Occupying a generous plot in one of Hove’s most desirable residential locations, this impressive detached house provides substantial and highly versatile family accommodation arranged over three floors, together with a superb self-contained ground floor annexe, extensive off-road parking, a double-length garage and a fabulous landscaped rear garden.

Set well back from Shirley Drive behind a gated driveway, the property enjoys an imposing approach with secure parking for several vehicles. Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 2,444 sq ft and offers an excellent combination of space and flexibility, ideally suited to the requirements of modern family living.

The main house includes a generous living/dining room together with a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room and a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. There is also a useful laundry room and ground floor cloakroom. Across the upper floors are four well-proportioned bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en-suite, providing excellent facilities for a larger family.

One of the property's particular features is the self-contained ground floor annexe, which provides tremendous versatility and could be ideal for an elderly relative, independent accommodation for a family member, guest suite, home-working space or potentially as a rental, subject of course to any necessary consents. The annexe incorporates a double bedroom, modern shower room, kitchen/dining area, office space and its own conservatory/sitting room enjoying a delightful outlook across the rear garden.

Outside, the gardens are undoubtedly another standout feature of the property. The substantial rear garden has been beautifully landscaped and matured over the years, with a large expanse of lawn, established planting and a choice of seating areas creating an excellent environment for both family life and entertaining. There is also a summer house, currently utilised as a gym, together with a greenhouse and additional garden features, whilst the existing spa hot tub can remain for the new owners.

To the front, the gated driveway provides extensive secure off-road parking for numerous vehicles and leads to a substantial double-length garage, further adding to the practicality of the property.




Shirley Drive occupies a prime position within the highly sought-after Hove Park district, with both Hove Park and Hove Recreation Ground close at hand. The area is particularly popular with families, with a range of well-regarded schools and local amenities nearby, whilst Hove and Preston Park mainline railway stations provide regular and direct services to London. Central Hove, the seafront and Brighton city centre are also all readily accessible.

Offering a rare combination of substantial family accommodation, a self-contained annexe, extensive parking and a magnificent garden, this is an exceptionally versatile home in one of Hove’s most sought-after residential locations.