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THE LANDLADY An Airbnb tale AN EYE ON i360 Creating a family destination

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LATEST HOMES INSIDE THIS ISSUE

ANDREW KAY THE ISSUE ive and let live, it’s an old chestnut true, but one that we might more often take heed of. Over the last few years there has been much moaning in the city about the behaviour of both residents and of visitors – but is that moaning justified? No one likes to be disturbed, we all like a bit of peace and quiet. At the same time we nearly all like to have fun and with fun there can be noise – it’s in the nature of things. Brighton and Hove is a city built on a few things and these days those things are topped by visitors and by students. Visitors are invariably here to have fun and students, well simply being a student is fun.

If you don’t like noise then choose somewhere quiet to live

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Eye on i360

12 The Business

Building Opinions

The Plot

The Downland Estate

13 Wayne’s World of Wood Flooring

A new housing crusade

Project Brighton

14 Mould Solutions

Caroline Lucas’ vision for Brighton

Now and Then

15 Agent’s Spotlight

Shutterly Fabulous

Creating a family destination

Andy Garth goes West

Your windows made beautiful

10 The Landlady

Langdale Gardens

Which type is right for you?

Could you be allergic to your own home? Company profiles

16 Properties for sale and to rent in Brighton/Hove and Sussex

An Airbnb tale

11 Business Aid

Taking on an employee

12 The Business

That is where the city makes money though, and we must be both grateful for that and accept the consequences of those factors. If we choose to live in the busy commercial centre of the city it will no doubt be less peaceful than in the outlying districts. We nearly all have choices about where we live and the immediate environment should be a major factor in making that choice. If you don’t like noise then find somewhere quiet to live rather than moving into somewhere noisy and then kicking up a fuss. I live next door to students in a residential area of the city not far from both universities, very nice they are too and on the whole pretty quiet. They do from time to time have parties and they can be a bit noisy, not terrible but I can hear them. I don’t mind, I was a student once, back in pre-history, and I have no doubt that I was pretty boisterous. I love living in a vibrant and busy city, filled with young people and tourists – hell bent on having fun. If I had one complaint it would be that my student neighbours never invite me to their parties! Who can blame them though.

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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION 11am WEDNESDAY 11th November 2015 Dining Room, Spen Cama Pavilion, Sussex County Cricket Ground, Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3AN Simon Caplin 01273 274010 simoncaplin@psandb.co.uk

MONTPELIER ROAD, BRIGHTON

WHITECROSS BUILDINGS, BRIGHTON

• Vacant One Bedroom Flat with Courtyard Garden & Own Street Entrance

• 2 x F/H 3-4 Bed Houses Over Three Floors

• In Need of Remedial Works and Refurbishment • Sought After Montpelier and Clifton Hill Conservation Area PRICE GUIDE: £170,000-£180,000 LEASEHOLD

ORCHARD AVENUE, HOVE

• Both Properties Benefit from an HMO Licence for 4 Persons

• Approx site area 74 SQ M - Investment/ Development Opportunity (STNC) • Conveniently Located Just off Nevill Road Close to Hove Mainline Railway Station PRICE GUIDE: £40,000-£50,000 FREEHOLD

CUCKMERE WAY, BRIGHTON • F/H Two Bedroom Semi-Detached House with Planning Permission to Build an Adjoining Four Bedroom Dwelling • Family Home/Development Opportunity • Popular Residential Location PRICE GUIDE: £380,000-£400,000 FREEHOLD

OLD SHOREHAM ROAD, BRIGHTON • Vacant Leasehold Second Floor Studio Flat • Ideal Buy-to-Let Investment

• Sought After City Centre Location within North Laine Conservation Area

• Sought After Central Location Close to Shops and Amenities

PRICE GUIDE £900,000-£950,000 F/H (INDIVIDUALLY: GUIDE £450,000-£475,000)

PRICE GUIDE: £90,000-£100,000 LEASEHOLD

TAYLOR’S LANE, CHICHESTER

• Detached FH lock-up garage, driveway and hardstanding area

Kelly Landers 01273 274014 kellylanders@psandb.co.uk

• Freehold 4 Bed Character House Sitting Within its Own Substantial & Expansive Grounds • Planning Permission to Extend or Replace the Property with a 5 Bed Det House

GIBBON ROAD, NEWHAVEN • Vacant Freehold Three Bedroom Terraced House with South Facing Garden • In Need of Modernisation with the Potential to Extend (STNC) • Ideal First Time Buy/Buy-to-Let Property

• Idyllic Rural Location PRICE GUIDE: £800,000-£900,000 FREEHOLD

PRICE GUIDE: £175,000-£185,000 FREEHOLD

GORING ROAD, WORTHING

YORK ROAD CHAMBERS, BOGNOR REGIS

• Potential Development Site of Approximately 221 SQ M

• Town Centre Commercial Investment Fully Let Producing £62,300 PA

• Previous Uses Include, a Builder ’s Yard and a Car Wash

• 3 x GF Retail Units with Offices Above and Car Park to Rear

• Located to the Rear of Mulberry Shopping Parade, Worthing, West Sussex

• Potential Further Development Via PD Rights/Planning Consent

PRICE GUIDE: £125,000-£135,000 FREEHOLD

PRICE GUIDE: £725,000-£750,000 FREEHOLD

A guide price is a range that the auctioneers expect the property to sell within. The reserve price is usually set within this range but never above it. Both can be subject to change. Catalogues now available online at www.psandb.co.uk/auctions 32 QUEENS ROAD, BRIGHTON BN1 3YE

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ELEANOR HARRIS AN EYE ON i360

BUILDING OPINIONS ROBERT NEMETH

CREATING A FAMILY DESTINATION

CITY DOWNLAND Follow me: @robert_nemeth

lthough Brighton is perhaps best known as a tourist destination for adults here to enjoy the dining, shopping, night-life and world class events, a social shift has been occurring over the past decade with more and more families with children visiting Brighton. When the i360 got planning consent in 2007 only 16% of visitors to Brighton and Hove were families with children, which is low compared to the UK average of 39%. This number has been steadily growing and in the last survey by Visit Brighton, this number had increased to 24%. We expect the i360 will accelerate this process further and put Brighton on the map for the family visitor. Families typically are one of the biggest consumers of visitor attractions. As a mum with two young children, I know that families like to enjoy days out with the kids, particularly looking for ways to keep them entertained during the school holidays. Families may have foregone a foreign holiday or new car during the recession, but they have still been enjoying days out; and visitor attractions have seen steady growth in the number of people visiting them. We want the i360 to be a familyfriendly attraction. For younger children, we will be opening a children's play zone aimed at the under8s (with a birthday party room) and for older children there will an interactive multi-media tablet and kids' activity book. In our restaurant, we will have kids menus and activities. Our building will have plenty of baby changing facilities in unisex toilets (how many other mums, gay dads and single dads get driven mad by the old-fashioned establishments that think baby changing should only be in female toilets?!). We hope to compliment the other family attractions in the city to cement Brighton as a family destination. We expect families to combine a visit to the i360 with a visit to Palace Pier for some fun rides; Brighton SEA LIFE; a trip on the Volks railway or City Sightseeing bus; or locals' family favourites of Hove lagoon, the Bucket and Spade playground near the i360 or Brighton Museum. Twitter: @TheBrightoni360 @Eleanor_Harris, Facebook: Brighton-i360, Pinterest: Brightoni360, www.brightoni360.co.uk

We expect the i360 to put Brighton on the map for the family visitor

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e all know Woodingdean, Rottingdean and Ovingdean, along with Bevendean and Coldean for that matter. But where are Standean, Housedean and Baldean? I found out on a recent tour of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Downland Estate. First, it is worth pointing out just how unique Brighton & Hove City Council is in its vast ownership of surrounding farmland. The portfolio includes over 50 different holdings in key locations surrounding the city. At 10,500 acres, the portfolio dwarves the equivalent holdings of other local authorities. The estate was bought in phases during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by what was then called the Corporation of Brighton. A principal aim was the protection of the water supply and the provision of delightful countryside. A great politician of the day, Alderman Sir Herbert Carden, bought large areas of the land personally and sold it back to the town at cost price. On my tour agenda was Castle Hill, Housedean Farm, Falmer Court Farm, Park Wall Farm and Stanmer Park. Housedean in fact sits outside of the administrative area of Brighton & Hove (it’s on the A27 on the way to Lewes) yet is still owned by the city. The farm’s ongoing efforts to diversify are impressive, as are developing plans to make Stanmer a gateway into the South Downs National Park. Other sites within the portfolio include Deep Bottom Rifle Range (sounds painful), Land at Green Broom, Hog Trough Bottom and Pickerhill Farm. Incidentally, Standean and Balsdean are north of Patcham and east of Woodingdean respectively. The Downland Estate is managed by Smiths Gore, rather than in-house by the council. It is certainly on a business footing which is essential bearing in mind the difficulties that are faced by farmers today and the propensity of local authorities to be neglectful. www.buildingopinions.com

The farm’s ongoing efforts to diversify are impressive

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PROJECT BRIGHTON

THE PLOT NEW HOUSING CRUSADE he Government’s new housing and planning bill marks the start of a national crusade to transform generation rent into generation buy. Housing Minister Brandon Lewis MP, who announced the changes said: “As a one nation government we’re determined that anybody who works hard and aspires to own their own home has the opportunity to do so.” This confirmation by the Planning and Housing Minister means that more underused offices can now be converted into flats in order to meet acute housing needs in the city, as well as an option for demolition of disused buildings or new builds. Of particular importance is the clarification that any already approved schemes have three years in which to implement the consent. Prior to this announcement Stiles Harold Williams had been the only firm in the sector to receive government clarification on PDR rights. Between April 2014 and June this year, almost 4,000 conversions were given the go-ahead. Stiles Harold Williams alone have been instrumental in the sale of more than 1,000,000 square feet of ex-office capacity across the South East and beyond, which in turn has brought hundreds of much needed homes onto the market. In Croydon alone this has resulted in the creation of more than 3,000 units. To further support the delivery of new homes, the rights will also allow the demolition of office buildings and new buildings for residential use. Head of Planning for Stiles Harold Williams, Ian Coomber said: “This is a key announcement which we have been anticipating for some time. The development sector has been in hiatus for the past six months, with developers unsure if they could meet the strict May 2016 implementation date. This game changer has been well received and we expect the market to be reinvigorated with this announcement. Further changes to Permitted Development are expected over the coming months as the government aims to build one million new homes by 2020.” Richard Plant, Head of Development Consultancy for SHW said: “This is a long awaited and very welcome announcement that provides much needed certainty in the development market. Whilst we hoped we knew that it was coming, it is vital to have clarity which will enable developers and landowners to make decisions about their buildings.” Keep abreast of the rapidly changing world of town planning - follow us on @shwplanning / @shwcomms. Contact: Ian Coomber – icoomber@shw.co.uk / 020 8662 2714 Richard Plant – rplant@shw.co.uk / 020 8662 2718 Peter Styles – pstyles@shw.co.uk / 01273 876267 (PR Officer, Stiles Harold Williams)

THIS WEEK: CAROLINE LUCAS MP MY VISION FOR BRIGHTON

couldn’t be more proud to serve my constituents in Brighton Pavilion. Our city is world-renowned for being creative, vibrant and innovative – but we also face a number of serious challenges. The city is plagued by serious rates of inequality – in some areas one in three children live in poverty and life expectancy for the most vulnerable residents is just 47 years. My vision for Brighton is of a fairer, greener, more equal city, with world-class local services, decent affordable homes and flourishing independent business. From my weekly surgeries and my regular case work I know that growing numbers of people are worried about their housing situation. It’s a scandal that in the 6th richest country in the world we have soaring rates of homelessness and housing insecurity. Those who rent are concerned about spiralling costs, especially sudden rent increases when their short-term tenancies expire. Extremely high house prices in Brighton means owning a home is out of reach for many, and, despite efforts by the council to build more affordable homes, there’s a chronic shortage of social housing. Many children born in the city today won’t be able to afford to live here when they get older. We need to get a handle on this crisis. That means continuing the good work of the last Green administration in bringing empty homes back into

Lessons from across the world show that rent controls can work without destabilising the market

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use and building more affordable homes. It also means looking seriously at whether rent controls could help protect people from sudden and unaffordable increases. Lessons from across the world, from San Francisco to Berlin, show that rent controls can work without destabilising the market. It’s time to take bold action to solve the housing crises and make homelessness and housing insecurity history in Brighton and Hove. I also regularly hear from people who have to put up with damp, leaky homes. The latest figures show that 17,000 people across Brighton and Hove are struggling to heat their homes. Despite Government cutbacks on support for renewable power projects like the ‘Brighton Energy Co-op’ show the real potential in local, community-owned energy production. I’d like to see solar panels on every suitable house (as well as on public buildings). We also need a mass-insulation scheme across the city – which would create jobs, cut heating bills and keep people warm in their homes. With the right support from the Government Brighton could lead the way in welcoming a new era of truly sustainable housing policy. One of the best things about Brighton is the huge variety of independent shops and businesses on offer in our city. To ensure that our ‘indie’ culture continues to develop it’s crucial that we vigorously defend local shops and communities from the chain stores, multinational fast food joints and supermarkets trying to spread across the city. The recent application by Burger King to open a new branch on East Street reminds us of the need to be on our guard. Local firms should also be given a helping hand through a cut in the VAT rate for tourism. The bedrock of any community are public services. That’s why it’s crucial that we do all we can to defend our local services – from hospitals, to libraries and help for older people – from the further vicious cuts planned by the Conservative Government. Long-suffering Brighton commuters also need our railways to be back in public hands – and investment in our train lines to end the continuous delays and cancellations people currently face. I love Brighton but it’s clear that it faces many serious problems. In the coming months and years I’ll be working with people across Brighton and Hove to do all I can to realise our shared vision for a city that retains its unique spark but works much better for the people who live here.

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ANDY GARTH NOW AND THEN

GO WEST! his week I have picked on an area that, unless you live there or are in the know, was named in the late 1920s as The West Hove Garden Estate which comprises of Middleton, Derek and St Keyna Avenues running south of New Church Road to the sea. In my lengthy time as an estate agent I had never heard it called this. In New Church Road you lived in 'Hove' there isn't and wasn't an East Hove so no need for a West one! The advertising was pretty dynamic for 1929 and it seems descriptions even then were meant to entice the willing modern house buyer. You can see from the 1889 Aldrington Estate map that the pink plot on the left at the bottom was an early purchase for a developer and the West Hove Garden Estate was an early standalone development – for £50 down you had a good choice ranging from £1,095–£1,395. The agents seeking these were amusingly called Reason & Tickle who were based in North Street and in my Family Tree of Brighton & Hove Estate Agents (a work-in-progress) there is still a blood line from them to the present (answers on a postcard please!) It seems that a three bed semi in Derek

There isn't and wasn't an East Hove so no need for a West one!

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Avenue will now cost you £500,000 and to give you an idea of what things cost in the late 1920s take a look at the ad for the delightful bedroom furniture which would actually cost you then half the deposit required to buy the house in the first place… £12,000 for your bedroom furniture today... Maybe! Brighton and Hove Stuff, 28 Western Road, Hove BN3 1AF Email brightonandhovestuff@gmail.com 07774272594

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THE LANDLADY RENT BOOK TALES

ROOM WITH A FEW….

y Airbnb endeavours had been going incredibly well. After many years of letting rooms to foreign students, who tried their utmost to suck every bit of privacy out of your life like a top-of-the-range Dyson, here were a new group of people who were willing to pay four times more and have nothing to do with you. What could possibly go wrong? They arrived on a Friday night at around 11pm, a beaming young couple from Reading with minimal hand luggage. I showed them into the bedroom – MY BEDROOM on loan for the weekend – and left them to it, as they clearly couldn’t wait to get rid of me. I was busy working all weekend, yet sent them various friendly host texts hoping that they were enjoying their stay and inviting them to call me if they needed anything. I was not perturbed when I heard not a peep – or a bleep – in return. On Sunday afternoon, feeling generous, I let them know that there was no need to vacate the room until 6pm. Still no affirmative text... At 9pm, I returned home from a gruelling day on the Pier. I rushed upstairs to my room to find the door closed and what I can only describe as the noises of coitus uninterruptus emanating from within. Fuming does not get near. I rapped sharply on the door. First silence, then a very haughty “Hello?”, from behind the door. “Erm, you were supposed to have left by six”, I said rather weedily. “But we’ve booked for three nights”, came the reply. “Oh no, you’ve booked for two nights,” I replied. More silence. “Ah, well we want to stay for three, is that OK?”, came the response. I went from fuming to ballistic within a millisecond, but just managed to hold it together for long enough to squeak that they had half an hour to finish what they were doing and get out. I am aware that there is more than just an element of cutting off my nose to spite my face in this instance, as they would have had to pay me £90 cash for the extra night, but I was sooooo furious and had been looking forward to my bed all day. Besides, I’d reminded them by text that they were due to leave. Rather than stay and watch them slope back to Reading, I went to the pub and came back an hour later to find the key and a scrunched-up tenner sitting on the hall table. So now there’s a rather modern dilemma. Do I review them on Airbnb, tell the truth and blemish their lessee life for ever? Or do I just put it down to experience and let them off? Their only crime (apart from rifling through my cupboards and using four extra towels when they had two each anyway) was to be a bit daft and I’ve certainly been that in the past myself. Plus the extra tenner went down well in the pub...

Feeling generous, I let them know that there was no need to vacate the room until 6pm

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BUSINESS AID Victoria Wright of local solicitors Dean Wilson LLP discusses taking on an employee Right to be accompanied to a disciplinary or grievance hearing Under section 10 of the Employment Relations Act 1999 a worker has the right to be accompanied to a disciplinary or grievance hearing. The person accompanying the worker can be either a fellow worker or an official or employee of a Trade Union (the worker need not be a member of the union nor does the union have to be recognised). If the worker is not allowed to exercise his right, or is subjected to a detriment or dismissed, a remedy can be sought in the employment tribunal. There is no right to be accompanied to other kinds of meetings, such as a redundancy meeting; although of course an employer can always agree to the worker bringing a companion.

It had been thought that the choice of companion had to be reasonable – what if the worker chose a companion who was already in dispute with the employer to create conflict and bad feeling; or, information would be revealed at the meeting which would be of benefit to the companion and which they wouldn’t otherwise be aware of? The right is in fact an absolute one for a worker to choose a companion and is not interlinked with the statutory requirement for the request to be accompanied itself to be reasonable. A recent case held that it was a breach of trust and confidence to not allow a worker to be accompanied by someone who fell outside of the statutory criteria. If for example, the subject matter of the disciplinary charge was very technical; it may be appropriate to

allow the worker to be accompanied by someone who does not come within the definition, but has the skill or expertise to assist the worker. Or, there may be language difficulties which mean that it would be reasonable to allow the worker to be accompanied by someone who can translate for them. As ever with employment law ‘reasonableness’ is the key. More information can be found in the Acas statutory Code and accompanying Guidance – http://www.acas.org.uk/media/ pdf/f/m/Acas-Code-of-Practice-1on-disciplinary-and-grievanceprocedures.pdf http://www.acas.org.uk/media/ pdf/e/m/Discipline-andgrievances-Acas-guide3.pdf

Victoria Wright qualified as a solicitor in 2000 and has focused on employment law ever since, advising employers and employees. She specialises in reducing risk for clients, and providing straightforward and cost effective advice.

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THE BUSINESS SALES

THE HOLDING versatile and substantial four bedroom house set in more than three acres on the outskirts of Bognor Regis is going up for auction next month (November). With a freehold guide price of £430,000 to £450,000, The Holding, Shripney Road, is among 28 lots across Sussex and Surrey being sold by regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson in November. Director & Senior Auction Valuer Sam Kinloch said: “This is a fabulous opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence situated in private grounds extending to 1.22 hectares (3.02 acres). “The property offers versatile accommodation over two floors and has a snooker room, study/office room and two bedroom annexe which is considered suitable for holiday rental or possible long-term tenancy, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.

“To the rear of the property there are extensive grounds which comprise an open lawned area and woodland with a large variety of dilapidated greenhouses, timber outbuildings and a mobile home. “Located between Westergate and Bognor Regis and backing on to open farmland The Holding now requires some modernisation and refurbishment and may offer potential for re-development, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable. Sam added: “The auction market is booming this year with almost £20m in sales and a success rate of 90 per cent in Sussex and Surrey alone.” Clive Emson Auctioneers, an independent company, holds eight rounds of auctions at five locations from Essex to Cornwall on consecutive days every six weeks, this time with a total of 159 lots. Starting at 11am, the seventh of Clive Emson’s regional Sussex and Surrey auctions in 2015 takes place at the Brighton Metropole on Friday, November 6. Website: www.cliveemson.co.uk Tel: 0345 8500333.

A fabulous opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence situated in private grounds extending to 1.22 hectares

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MAXIMISE YOUR PROPERTIES’ SPACE & VALUE his stunning house on Langdale Gardens has just sold (stc) via Fine & Country for close to the asking price of £1.25 million. The owners bought the property 10 years ago from an amateur property developer. Despite, or perhaps because of this, the house had to be fully refurbished and remodelled to achieve its full potential and to create a fabulous loft room from the original work that contravened many building regulations. Domain Architects project managed a complete refurbishment and found an ingenious solution to the loft access whilst cleverly re-organising the first floor. Unusually for a period house of this size there are two en-suite bathrooms providing a self-contained guest suite for visitors, as well as a stunning master bedroom over the complete attic floor with its own bathroom and a full width West facing dormer making the most of the evening sun. Clean architectural lines, clever use of ceiling voids to create extra room height, full height glass doors and considered lighting emphasis the light and space. Not only has this given the owners a great home to live in, it has helped achieve a record price for the road around 50 per cent more than an unmodernised property. www.domain-ltd.co.uk 20 Regent St, Brighton BN1 01273 551493

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Clean architectural lines and clever use of ceiling voids create extra room height

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WAYNE’S WORLD OF WOOD FLOORING Wayne Gumbrell considers floor types

Which type of wood floor is right for me, solid or engineered? That depends on where you want to install it. Both solid and engineered wood floors are made using real wood, so both are environmentally friendly and give the same finished appearance.

Solid Wood Floor Solid wood flooring is exactly what the name implies – a solid piece of wood from top to bottom, the thickness of the flooring can vary but generally ranges from 18mm-22mm. You can use solid wood in any room that is above ground level, they’re ideal in family/living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. About the only place you can’t use solid flooring is below ground level such as in a basement due to damp issues, although the room may be well built and damp-proof, the moisture reading would still be too high to be suitable for laying solid wood flooring. One of the other many benefits of solid wood flooring is that it can be sanded and refinished many times allowing your floor to always suit your decor and lifestyle without any hassle.

Engineered Wood Flooring

Merton Court £1,200 pcm

Wellington Court £1,295 pcm

Two bedroom second floor furnished apt with balcony & garage. New carpets. Energy Rating B. Available 13 November

Two bedroom F/F second floor apartment with balcony & parking space. Energy Rating C. Available 07 December

Two bedroom U/F apartment on the third floor with two balconies & parking. Available 13 November. Energy Rating C

Britannia Court £1,800 pcm

Merton Court £2,400 pcm

Holiday Lets Per Week

Three bedroom U/F duplex with patio and balcony, water views and garage. Available now. Energy Rating C

Three bedroom F/F penthouse with balcony, water views and garage. Available 27 November. Energy Rating C

A selection of studio – 3 bed quality apartments available for weekly or short term lettings. Call for details.

25 Waterfront, Brighton Marina, East Sussex BN2 5WA

Tel: 01273 626000

enquiries@palmsagency.co.uk www.palmsagency.co.uk

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can be of the same species, or of different species

Engineered wood floors are still real wood floors which are manufactured using multiple layers of wood veneers. The top layer of engineered wood flooring consists of high-quality hardwood; the layers that you can’t see can be of the same species, or of different species. Each layer runs in perpendicular directions helping to make it very dimensionally stable, by increasing the stability the floor then expands and contracts less than solid wood flooring would during any fluctuations in humidity and/or temperature. There is typically a choice of 14/15mm and 20/21mm thick engineered wood flooring. 14/15mm floors can be nailed or stapled to a timber subfloor such as plywood or wooden planks, or they can be glued down to such a timber subfloor or to a concrete slab, whereas 20/21mm floors are deemed as “structural” and can be laid directly on top of joists. Another option is to “float” the floor on top of underlay, this means the floor is not fixed down with nails or staples but the tongue and groove of the flooring is glued into place, this allows for a faster and therefore cheaper installation. Engineered wood floors can be used in any room either above or below ground and are ideal for laying on concrete as well as use in rooms such as basements as they are more resistant to moisture than solid wood floors. Engineered flooring still gives the option of being sanded and refinished many times like solid wood can thus making it a very versatile product. City Wood Floors, Unit A1, Portland Business Park, Portland Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3

SALES • LETTINGS • HOLIDAY APARTMENTS

Neptune Court £1,175 pcm

The layers “ that you can’t see

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SERVICES MOULD SOLUTIONS

Mould Solutions 01273 589 689 077 2929 6969

COULD YOU BE ALLERGIC TO YOUR OWN HOME!

www.mould-solutions.co.uk

f you thought that your itchy eyes, constant wheezing and runny nose are all symptoms of a bad cold or flu, you may need to think again. According to the World Health Organisation, excessive mould is a threat to health and is now a recognised Category 1 health hazard (HHSRS). Mould, condensation and dust mites are known ‘triggers’ that can aggravate the symptoms of asthma and allergy sufferers. They tend to be more prevalent in the After Before colder months when moisture levels are higher. Prolonged exposure to mould spores, a well-known allergen, can trigger asthma, respiratory and skin problems. So, if your home has mould and you have cold or allergy type symptoms that appear to linger a little longer than they really should, don’t delay - contact MOULD SOLUTIONS and find out how you can make your home a healthier home. If maintaining adequate ventilation in your home or rental property is a challenge, then why not consider Positive Input Ventilation (PIV), a concept designed to filter fresh air throughout the home at a continuous rate, significantly reducing the ‘triggers’ of asthma and allergies. What’s more, you’ll be reducing the dust mite population, which means less wheezing and sneezing! MOULD SOLUTIONS specialise in mould removal, prevention and ventilation solutions. They can identify the cause, treat the mould and give you advice on how to keep you homes mould free. Let’s get serious about mould – call 01273 589 689 or visit www.mould-solutions.co.uk

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MOULD PRESENTS A HEALTH HAZARD If left untreated mould can: • Trigger asthma attacks • Cause allergic reactions • Cause sinus infections • Make you more susceptible to colds and flu Before

After

We specialise in: • Mould removal • Prevention • Ventilation Solutions Before

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AGENTS SPOTLIGHT

Are you advertising your properties on Latest TV? We can produce high quality property videos from your photographs with professional voice-overs and music. They will appear on our TV programme Latest Homes Live, the Latest Homes website, and are ideal for all your social media needs and other property portals. Latest Homes Live is aired twice a day on Freeview Channel 8 and Virgin Media 159, and online at thelatest.tv To find out more contact Patrick on 01273 818150 or email patrick@thelatest.co.uk @latesthomes

Leaders

Baron Estates

Phillips & Still

Originally from Devon, Leanne Collins moved to Brighton three years ago. “I have worked in the property industry for 12 years and have worked for Leaders for 2½ years. The majority of my career has been working as a Sales Negotiator. However, I started out with Leaders in Lettings. When the chance arose for me to join the sales department I jumped at the opportunity and became the Senior Sales Negotiator for Brighton & Hove. Over the past year our sales department has gone from strength to strength. I am proud of our customer service and honesty. Our customers are extremely important to us and we ensure they have an enjoyable and stress free experience.” Leaders 119/120 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AD, 01273 720714, www.leaders.co.uk

Georgia has recently joined Baron Estates from a large local corporate company. As a lettings negotiator and is responsible for renting residential properties for landlords and negotiating rents, contract lengths and move in dates with prospective tenants.

“Chris Still and Richard Phillips are the Managing Directors, bringing with them over 30 years of combined experience. Our primary aim is to ensure the highest level of customer care whilst providing a professional and tailored service to suit each individual. We ensure that your property gets full market coverage by advertising on websites that gain the most traffic, alongside local property magazines and eye-catching ‘For Sale’ boards. Not only is our aim to always achieve the best price for your property or find you that dream home, but we are equally focused on removing from you the stresses that can often come with moving house.” Phillips & Still, 112 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AB, 01273 771111, www.phillipsandstill.co.uk

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She is passionate about property and has a fantastic customer service manner. Landlords - ask Georgia about our free rent guarantee service. 20 Western Road, Hove, Sussex, BN3 1AE 01273 733 334 www.baron-estates.com

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Surrenden Crescent £685,000 Freehold • 3 bed det bungalow • Desirable address • Front & rear gardens • Double garage. EPC F35 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

Derek Avenue £500,000 Freehold AN ATTRACTIVE 3 BEDROOM SEMI DETACHED HOUSE in a sought after residential location between Hove Lagoon and New Church Road. The property has an impressive 26ft 9 through lounge with 8ft wide windows over looking the beautifully kept rear garden. Energy Rating: D64 Call Hove office 01273 321000

New Church Road £250,000 Share of Freehold • Dual aspect lounge • 2 bedrooms. Chain free • Use of residents gardens • Communal heating and hot water. EPC D56 Call Hove office 01273 321000

Warleigh Road

Tavistock Down

Kings Road

£275,000 Share of Freehold • 1 Bedroom ground floor flat • Rear garden, GCH • No onward chain! • 50% share of freehold, EPC F38 Call Fiveways office 01273 566777

£280,000 Freehold • Spacious 3 bedroom house • Off street parking • Modern kitchen & bathroom • No Onward chain! EPC D67 Call Fiveways office - 01273 566777

£590,000 Leasehold • Fantastic 3 bed 5th floor appt • Stunning direct sea and beach views • 2 x balconies, lift access • Garage. EPC C70 Call Hove office 01273 321000

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NEW to the market

Downsway

Bonchurch Road

Heath Hill Avenue

£360,000 Freehold • 3 bedroom bungalow • Easy access to local shops • Downland walks close by • Off road parking & a garage. EPC D60 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

£560,000 Freehold • Simply stunning family home over 4 floors • 4 beds, 2 baths, flexible accommodation • Period features with contemporary twist • Charming 32' rear garden. EPC D55 Call Lewes Road Office 01273 677001

£320,000 Freehold • 3 double bedroom semi-det bungalow • Well presented throughout • Exceptional kitchen, conservatory • Good size rear garden. EPC D64 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001

‘Superb service, I always recommend you.’ Ms S Hike, Blackthorn Close

NEW to the market

Kevin Gardens £340,000 Freehold • 3 bed bungalow • 45ft rear garden • Off road parking • Popular location. EPC D61 Call Woodingdean Office 01273 278866

NEW to the market

Farm Hill

Queens Park Road £500,000 Freehold • 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home • Extended by current owners • Popular Queens Park area • 50' rear garden. EPC D63 Call Lewes Road office 01273 677001

£390,000 Freehold NORTH WOODINGDEAN..... A 3 BEDROOM DETACHED CHARACTER PROPERTY WITH LOVELY VIEWS TO THE SEA ! A rare find.... this tastefully presented home with a southerly facing conservatory and garden. Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. Energy Rating D62 Call Woodingdean office 01273 278866

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SALE AGREED

Pavillion Court CENTRAL BRIGHTON

£165,000

A well presented 2 bed upper ground floor retirement apartment offering a secure environment for residents. Benefits include a manager, lift, communal lounge, and a delightful landscaped communal garden. Ideal location for residents looking to enjoy the amenities and facilities in the city centre including shops, the Royal Pavilion, the Dome, Theatre Royal, & seafront. Vacant possession and no onward chain. EPC C.

Homeleigh HANDY PATCHAM VILLAGE

£189,950

We have just agreed a sale on this flat and have another buyer urgently looking something similar. Please contact us if you are thinking of selling.

Ladies Mile Court PATCHAM VILLAGE

£205,000

A well presented 2 bed first floor apartment in this sought after retirement development which is just a short walk to village shops and bus.16’6 x 10’8 lounge, fitted kitchen, master bedroom and en suite, & bathroom. Benefits include resident manager, emergency alarm system, lift, residents garden and parking. EPC C.

SALE AGREED

The Street POYNINGS

Mill Rise £385,000

In a delightful courtyard setting this attractive 3 bedroom grade II listed period cottage exudes charm and character with a wealth of interesting features with numerous exposed timbers and a handsome inglenook fireplace to the sitting room. Outside is a front patio & a lovely rear garden.

WESTDENE

Highbank £399,950

We have just agreed a sale on this flat and have another buyer urgently looking something similar. Please contact us if you are thinking of selling.

WESTDENE

Brighton PRESTON VILLAGE

£399,950

Enjoying a convenient character location and ideal for Preston Park main line station an attractive 3-4 bed split level design town house also enjoying a lounge/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, bathroom, a ground floor study/bedroom 4, gas central heating and an integral garage. EPC TBC.

BRIGHTON OFFICE 138 OLD LONDON ROAD

01273 508955

www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk email patcham@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

£435,000

This extended split level design 4 bedroom 2 reception room S/D property should be viewed internally to fully appreciate the excellent family accommodation. Master bedroom with dressing room, a lounge, a dining room, conservatory, a refitted kitchen, two shower rooms and a separate WC. EPC D.

PRESTON VILLAGE

Brighton GUIDE PRICE £450,000

Tucked away in this pleasant mews style development an attractive 3 bedroom property which makes a lovely home and has the bonus of a garage and parking space. Viewing is essential to fully appreciate both the property and the charming setting. Ideal for commuters half a mile from Preston Park Station. EPC C.

17 offices across Sussex and also Park Lane, London

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DOWNS VIEW CLOSE, OFF CHURCH ROAD, SCAYNES HILL PRICES FROM £550,000 Joshua Place is a small collection of 6 brand new, 4 bedroom, 2 bath/shower quality homes built by Denton Homes to an exceptionally high standard in a convenient village location within a newly created cul-de-sac. The development is the perfect setting for families, downsizers, or professionals seeking a stunning location with first class views; within walking distance of a local pub and store, whilst still affording easy access to the South Coast, Gatwick and London. Available: Plot 1: £550,000. Plot 3: £625,000. Plot 5: £675,000

Please contact our Lindfield Office on 01444 484084 or email: lind@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

LINDFIELD OFFICE

01444 484084

www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk email lind@mansellmctaggart.co.uk

17 offices across Sussex and also Park Lane, London

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Hove

£725,000 Brighton

• Detached Edwardian family home • 2 reception rooms & conservatory. Self-contained flat • Master bedroom. 2 x attic rooms

EPC E

Western Road: 01273 317147

Brighton

£685,000

• 3 bedroom detached bungalow • Driveway and double garage, lush green outlook • Fantastic room dimensions

Fiveways: 01273 317140

EPC F

£850,000

• Impressive 4 bedroom detached house • 4 bathroom (3 en-suites). Front & rear gardens • Seven Dials location. No onward chain

Western Road: 01273 317147

EPC C

Brighton

£650,000 Kemp Town

• 4 bedroom terraced house, sunny, raised garden • Stunning presentation, 'Golden Triangle' location • Great school catchment

EPC D

Fiveways: 01273 317140

Brighton

£615,000 Peacehaven

• 4 bedroom terraced house. Set over 3 floors • Lawned, flat rear garden. Immaculately presented • Preston Park Station nearby

Fiveways: 01273 317140

EPC C

Peacehaven: 01273 317165

Kemp Town: 01273 317128

£550,000 Brighton

• 5 bedroom detached house • Planning permission for a two bedroom detached house • With own access at the bottom of the sizeable rear garden EPC TBC

£650,000

• 2-3 bedroom third floor apartment • Roof terrace, stunning views • Ready to move straight in

EPC TBC

£500,000

• 3 bedroom terraced house • Great school catchments. Period features • Spacious room sizes. Close to Preston Park Station

Fiveways: 01273 317140

EPC D

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£500,000 Kemp Town

Saltdean

EPC E

Saltdean: 01273 317170

£499,950 Woodingdean

• 2 bedroom first floor flat • Sea facing balcony, parking space • Sea front location, large kitchen

• 3-4 bedroom detached house • 2 bathrooms, balcony off the dining area • Garage & off road parking, stunning views

£499,950

• Detached chalet bungalow, 3 or 4 spacious bedrooms • Stunning sea views, gardens to 3 sides • Detached garage & parking EPC D

Kemp Town: 01273 317128

EPC D

Woodingdean: 01273 317185

Brighton

£445,000 Brighton

• 3 bedroom Victorian terrace • Private rear garden, close to the station • Kitchen/breakfast room, study Area

Offers Over: £430,000 Woodingdean

• 3 bedroom third floor Regency apartment • Open plan lounge/dining hallway • Passenger lift. Stunning views. No chain

Fiveways: 01273 317140

EPC C

Patcham

£400,000 Brighton

Western Road: 01273 317147

EPC TBC

£419,950 Brighton

• 3 bedroom detached bungalow • 2 reception rooms, lovely decorative order • Off road parking, downland views

Woodingdean: 01273 317185

EPC D

£400,000

• 3 bedroom house on corner plot • Bright and spacious lounge and dining areas • Useful garage. Well presented

Lewes Road: 01273 317108

EPC E

0 • 3 bedroom chalet style house • Secluded position with views. 200 yards to shops • Kitchen & dining room. Potential en-suite STPP

Patcham: 01273 317175

Southwick

EPC D

Western Road: 01273 317147

£309,950

• 3 bedroom terraced house • Useful conservatory. No onward chain • Close to shops, transport links. Great family home

Southwick: 01273 317158

Offers Over: £400,000 Brighton

£350,000 Woodingdean

• Converted lower ground floor apartment • 3 bedroom end of terrace house • Open plan living arrangement. 2 bath/shower rooms • Utility room & kitchen/diner. Cul de sac location • 2 double bedrooms. Side & rear patio gardens • Generous size rooms. No chain

EPC C

EPC F

Lewes Road: 01273 317108

Price: £395,000 Saltdean

EPC D

£263,500

£327,500

• 3 bedroom • Bungalow • Integral garage

Woodingdean: 01273 317185

Price: £269,950 Peacehaven

2 bed 2nd flr flat. Parking, sea views, lift.

3 bed link det home. Parking, gge. Modern.

EPC TBC

01273 317170

01273 317165

EPC E

£180,000

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Patcham

£299,950 Hove

• 3 bed fifth floor apartment. Elevated views & balcony • Good size accommodation. Great location • Useful lift & parking

EPC D

Patcham: 01273 317175

Brighton

£289,950

• 2 bedroom fourth floor apartment • Private balcony. Passenger lift • Excellent condition

Western Road: 01273 317147

EPC E

£325,000

• 2 double bedroom Victorian terrace • Immaculate condition. Lounge & dining room • Loft room, stunning views. Rear garden

Lewes Road: 01273 317108

EPC D

Brighton

£284,950 Brighton

• 3 bedroom terraced house • Open plan lounge and dining areas • Sunny rear garden. Bright and welcoming home

EPC C

Lewes Road: 01273 317108

Lancing

£279,950 North Lancing

• 3 bedroom semi detached house • Open plan kitchen/diner. Beautifully presented • Potential for off road parking. Garden to 3 sides

Southwick: 01273 317158

EPC D

Southwick: 01273 317158

Patcham: 01273 317175

Offers Over: £279,950 Brighton

• Attractive 3 bedroom terraced house • Open plan living area. 2 useful garages • Great family home. Sought after North Lancing

£280,000

• 3 bedroom third floor apartment • En-suite to master bedroom. Allocated parking • Communal gym & sauna. Access to A27/23

EPC C

£275,000

• First & second floor Maisonette • 2 Bedrooms. Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen • Private roof terrace. Great transport links EPC D

Fiveways: 01273 317140

EPC C

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Brighton

£270,000 Brighton

• 2 bedroom • Semi-detached • House

Lewes Road: 01273 317108

£270,000 Peacehaven

£269,950 Kemp Town

• Lovely 2 bedroom semi-detached house • 3 bedroom link detached home. En-suite • Large garden. Additional downstairs shower room • Off road parking and garage • Outstanding views. No chain • Modern design. Great location. Ready to move into

EPC D

Lewes Road: 01273 317108

EPC D

Peacehaven: 01273 317165

EPC C

Kemp Town: 01273 317128

Shoreham-By-Sea

£249,950 Saltdean

• 2 bedroom second floor flat Central town location • Modern home with river views • Balcony off lounge. Great choice for commuters

Southwick: 01273 317158

EPC C

Kemp Town

£225,000 Brighton

• 2 bedroom fifth floor flat, balcony with views • Ready to put your mark on • Close to Hospital, walk to Kemp Town Village

Kemp Town: 01273 317128

EPC C

£230,000 Brighton

• 2 bedroom maisonette, immaculately presented • Juliette balcony, shared garden • Off street parking

EPC C

Saltdean: 01273 317170

£200,000 Kemp Town

EPC D

£179,900

• 1 bedroom purpose built ground floor flat • Patio off the lounge, Separate Kitchen • Close to Sussex County Hospital, secure entry phone

• 4th/top floor period conversion • Modern finish throughout. Spectacular views • Leafy central location. No chain

Western Road: 01273 317147

£230,000

• 13th floor purpose built apartment • 2 double bedrooms. South facing balcony • Striking views. Large communal garden

Western Road: 01273 317147

EPC F

Kemp Town: 01273 317128

£265,000

• 3 bed end of terrace house, front & rear gardens • Great 1st time buy or investment • Excellent location behind the hospital

EPC C

EPC E

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GOLDSTONE ROAD, HOVE

£230,000

GOLDSTONE COURT, WINDSOR CLOSE, HOVE

£249,950

Entire lower ground floor flat with good size south facing garden, bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom and gas central heating.

An excellent sized 2 bedroom flat occupying part of the first floor of this small purpose built block located in this extremely popular location. With lounge, kitchen, bathroom and a garage. The flat benefits from fantastic views.

WESTBOURNE VILLAS, HOVE

JANESTON COURT, WILBURY CRESCENT, HOVE

£249,950

£279,950

A totally unique ground and first floor maisonette situated at the rear of this fantastic period building located in one of Hove's most sought after roads. Lounge, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and garden.

A fantastic newly modernised 2 bedroom flat occupying part of the second floor of this extremely popular and centrally located purpose built block. Internal inspection highly recommended.

BLATCHINGTON ROAD, HOVE

LIVINGSTONE ROAD, HOVE

£290,000

£399,995

A two bedroom ground and lower ground floor maisonette giving excellent access to shops, Hove mainline railway station and the seafront. The property features lounge, kitchen, bathroom and a beautiful two tiered decked and lawned rear garden.

A short walk from Hove mainline railway station within easy reach of George Street shops and Hove seafront. A spacious 3 bedroom maisonette with kitchen/dining room, lounge, bathroom and south facing rear garden.

BYRON STREET, HOVE

COLERIDGE STREET, HOVE

£465,000

Extremely well presented terraced house, 3 bedrooms, fantastic through lounge/dining room, modern kitchen, bathroom, gas heating, loft room.

Tel: 01273 777123

£489,950

In the favoured Poet's Corner area of Hove. A 3 bedroom, 3 storey Victorian terraced house with open plan dining room, lounge, double aspect kitchen, utility room, cloakroom, bathroom, en-suite and landscaped south facing rear garden.

160–162 Church Road, Hove

web: www.goldinlemcke.com

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RUSKIN ROAD, HOVE

£525,000

AMESBURY CRESCENT, HOVE

£550,000

A fantastic semi-detached house in extremely popular area. 4 bedrooms, superb through lounge/ining room, lovely kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, cloakroom and west facing garden. Internal inspection is essential.

Unique entire ground floor flat, 2 double bedrooms one with en-suite, amazing lounge, beautiful kitchen and dining room, bathroom, cloakroom, garden and garage.

BANKSIDE, WESTDENE, BRIGHTON

TONGDEAN LANE, BRIGHTON

GUIDE PRICE £599,950-£625,000

£615,000

Stunning architeced designed detached house in popular location. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, fantastic lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, gardens to 4 sides, off road parking, internal inspection essential.

Unique semi-detached house with fantastic gardens, newly renovated throughout. 3 bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, en-suite, garage, immediate vacant possession. Must be viewed internally.

WITHDEAN CLOSE, BRIGHTON

WAYLAND AVENUE, BRIGHTON

GUIDE PRICE £799,950 - £849,950

Lovely detached house in popular and quiet close, 4 bedrooms, amazing lounge, fantastic kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, en-suite shower room, gardens to 3 sides, garage and off-road parking. WALSINGHAM ROAD, HOVE

£999,995

Truly amazing semi-detached house which must be viewed internally, 4 bedrooms, beautiful through lounge/dining room, amazing kitchen/breakfast room, bathroom, en-suite shower room, fantastic south/west garden.

Tel: 01273 777123

£925,000

Amazing Detached house with, lounge/dining areas, kitchen/breakfast areas, cloakroom, tv/gym room, 5 bedrooms (2 with en-suites), family bathroom. Off-road parking and stunning south west facing garden with a swimming pool. PEMBROKE CRESCENT, HOVE

£1,199,950

Victorian semi-detached house with extensive accommodation arranged over three floors, reception hallway, ground floor cloakroom, two reception rooms, kitchen family room, 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, walled garden, lovely period features.

160–162 Church Road, Hove

web: www.goldinlemcke.com

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A very rare development opportunity to create a breath-taking home of over 3500 square feet within this famous Wilds & Busby built private Georgian Crescent in Central Brighton. Having most recently been used by the NHS as a nine bed support home, this substantial Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse now requires a full programme of refurbishment, modernisation and remodelling (subject to necessary consents). It offers the purchaser incredible potential to create a stunning home in this most enviable location. Sale by Tender - Offers to be received in writing no later than Monday 16th November 2015 Hanover Crescent | Brighton

OIEO £1,000,000

More Staff Required We are seeking an experienced residential negotiator to be based at our Brighton office. Must have good knowledge of the city and surrounding area and be able to work on their own initiative. Dealing in all types of property and to include both sales and lettings.

2 Beds | 1 Bath | Refurbished | Top Floor Preston Park Ave | Brighton £325,000

Contact Phil Graves 01273 701070 graves@gravesjenkins.com

2 Beds | 1 Bath | Refurbished | Garden Denmark Villas | Hove

£425,000

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112 Western Road Brighton BN1 2AB 01273 771111 phillipsandstill.co.uk westernrd@phillipsandstill.co.uk

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GRAND PARADE, BRIGHTON £230,000

BRADING ROAD, BRIGHTON £190,000

BIGWOOD AVE, HOVE £850,000-£875,000

• Unique Lower Ground Floor One Bedroom Converted Flat • Rear Patio Garden

• Delightful Top Floor Converted Flat • Separate Kitchen • Westerly Facing Rear

• Five Bedroom Semi Det Period Property • Family Bathroom & Two En Suites

• Lovely Decorative Order • Share of Freehold • No Ongoing Chain

Terrace • Share Of Freehold • No Ongoing Chain

NEW

• Partially Renovated • No Ongoing Chain & Quick Sale Needed • Sought After Location

NEW

WEST STREET, BRIGHTON £500,000

CROSS STREET, HOVE £600,000

NORFOLK SQUARE, BRIGHTON £290,000

• Sought After Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment • Balcony

• Rarely Available Four Storey House • Three Bedrooms • Open Plan Lounge/

• Rarely Available Regency Style Period Garden Flat • Two Bedrooms

• Bathroom & En Suite • Allocated Parking Space • No Ongoing Chain

NEW

Dining Room • Three Shower & Bathroom Facilities • Courtyard & Roof Terr

• Lounge & Sep Kitchen • Courtyard Garden • Sought After City Centre Location

NEW

FARMAN STREET, HOVE £485,000

KEMP STREET, NORTH LAINE £375,000

YORK AVENUE, HOVE £425,000

• Rarely Available Period Terraced Property • Two Bedrooms & Two

• Two Bedroom Period House In Desirable North Laine District • Lounge/Dining Room

• Two Bedroom Apartment • Delightful West Facing Balcony

Reception Rooms • West Facing Garden • Full Of Character • Sought After Location

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COOMBE ROAD, LEWES ROAD £200,000

LIVINGSTONE RD, HOVE £290,000-£300,000

ST PETER’S CLOSE, HOVE £179,950

• One Bedroom Purpose Built Apartment • Open Plan Living • Mezzanine Level In

• Delightful Ground & First Floor Maisonette • Two Bedrooms • Spacious Kitchen/

• GF One Bedroom Retirement Flat • South Facing Terrace • Communal Gardens,

Lounge • Ideal Buy To Let Investment • Easy Access To A27

Breakfast Room • Stone’s Throw From Hove Station • No Ongoing Chain

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Lounge & Laundry Facilities • Parking Space • No Ongoing Chain

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melville road £995,000

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double fronted family home immaculate order throughout three reception rooms bespoke fitted kitchen cloakroom, two bathrooms three bedrooms potential to extend in the roof space • epc e

hilltop £925,000

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detached family house four bedrooms private gated road kitchen/breakfast room two bathrooms living/dining room & conservatory L shaped glass balustrade balcony double garage epc d

leopold road £350,000

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leahurst court £269,950

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victoria street £250,000 • • • • • • • •

ground floor apartment two double bedrooms spacious living/dining room bathroom modern kitchen small patio brighton station nearby ideal for commuters

pembroke ct, new church rd £250,000

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ground floor apartment spacious living room bedroom bathroom kitchen sought after clifton and montpelier conservation area • epc d

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purpose built apartment two bedrooms spacious living/dining room kitchen bathroom and separate wc garage within close proximity to preston park station • epc e

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addison road £225,000

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osborne road £194,950 • • • • • • • •

third floor purpose built flat newly refurbished one double bedroom living room/kitchen/bathroom balcony garage close to seafront epc d

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first floor flat one bedroom new kitchen, bathroom bedroom new carpets throughout ideal investment/first time purchase • brighton station close by • epc d

• chain free apartment • some internal improvement required • brand new lease included • double bedroom with views • commute from nearby preston park railway station • ideal first time or investment purchase

selling property in all areas of the city of brighton and hove

Barrie

Alderton

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This bay fronted Victorian terrace house is situated close to Queens Park with its leisure facilities and is great for access to local schools and shops. The property has been a home to the current owners for the past 30 years and benefits from gas central heating and part double glazing. On the ground floor there is a through lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and two lean to’s with access to the west facing rear garden. Upstairs on the half landing is a good size bathroom/WC, and on the main landing there are 2 bedrooms one with open fireplace and access to insulated roof space. There is a west facing rear garden with cherry and damson trees.

TORONTO TERRACE

location • Hanover Two bedrooms • Lounge/dining room • Modern kitchen • West rear garden • Gas central heating • OIRO £359,950 Freehold

Situated on this one way street running between Queens Park Road and Elm Grove where there are local shops and bus services to the City centre and surrounding areas. The property is a 2 storey terrace house offering modern open plan living. On the ground floor there is the living room with cast iron wood burner and door to the garden. The wood and stainless steel kitchen has been extended so that you can have a table and chairs and has dual aspect doors which open onto the garden. Upstairs on the half landing is the bathroom and off the main landing are the 2 bedrooms. The rear garden is south/west facing and has timber storage units.

ARNOLD STREET

Bedrooms • Two Open Plan living room • Extended • South/westkitchen • Must be seengarden • No chain • £375,000 Freehold

01273 570242 01273 884554

sales@barriealderton.co.uk lettings@barriealderton.co.uk

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Citywide sales & lettings www.spencerandleigh.co.uk New Price

Withdean

Guide £799,950 - £849,950

Discreetly hidden from Withdean Road is this substantial five bedroom detached family home in a small close. Luxury 25' fitted kitchen, 24’ lounge and verandah and garden to three sides. EPC – D

Withdean

£635,000

'Tranquillity in the village' is how we would describe this four bedroom detached property surrounded by a beautiful garden. Fitted kitchen, separate utility room, ground floor cloakroom & a study. EPC – D

£365,000

Extended three bedroom family home with a large lawn rear garden. 22' lounge/dining room, 13' games room/study, extended kitchen and utility area, GF cloakroom. Viewing recommended. EPC – E

Westdene

Patcham

£425,000

Move straight in to this four bedroom extended semi-detached bungalow. 23' x 22' open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors to the garden. White high gloss fitted kitchen. EPC – D

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Patcham

£625,000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! This five bedroom detached family home has an open plan ground floor with ample space for entertaining and an 80’ westerly facing rear garden. EPC – D

£385,000

This four bedroom refurbished semi detached chalet bungalow is situated in one of Patchams' more sought after roads. Lounge/dining room, modern fitted kitchen and two bathrooms. EPC – C

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Hove Park

£299,950

This spacious two bedroom apartment certainly ticks the boxes, opposite Hove Park with a garage and share in the freehold. Being on the ground floor has the added convenience of easy access.

Preston Park

Hove

£425,000

SCOPE FOR IMPROVEMENT and modernisation! The accommodation has two separate reception rooms and three double bedrooms. NO ONGOING chain and many original features! EPC – C

Patcham Office: 0 1 2 7 3 5 6 5 5 6 6

£269,950

This two bedroom apartment has a beautiful outlook of the communal gardens and is ideally situated on the top floor with a southerly aspect. For sale with no on-going chain & a garage. EPC – D

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Shoreham Beach

£685,000

A newly modernised four bedroom detached bungalow overlooking Downland to the front with views over the city towards the sea. Open plan living kitchen space which embraces the views. EPC – D

New

Patcham

£799,950

A four bedroom home in a quiet tree lined road offered for sale in exceptional condition. Split level lounge dining room with log burning stove, two reception rooms. Viewing recommended. EPC – E

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Patcham

New Price

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Portslade

£324,950

Being set back from the road in a favourable position this three bedroom link detached family home is considered a must for viewing! The garden boasts a southerly aspect with sea views. EPC – D

Portslade Office: 0 1 2 7 3 4 2 1 7 7 7

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01273 602636

LODER ROAD £499,995 • 4 Bedroom Terraced Family Home • Great Catchment Area For Schools

• Popular Location Near To Fiveways • Good Size Garden

WITHDEAN CT, LONDON ROAD £189,950

ASHLEY CT, GRAND AVENUE £565,000

ASHBURNHAM DR, COLDEAN £345,000

• 1 Bedroom GFF • Communal Gardens • Close Preston Park Station

• Sea View Balcony • 3rd Floor Apartment • Large Lounge

• Semi Detached Family House • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms

• Permit Parking • No Chain

• Garage

• Large Dining Area • Own Drive Way • Extended To Side And Rear

SOUTHOVER STREET £475,000

BEAR ROAD £389,950

ST PAUL’S STREET £450,000

• 4 Bedroom Terraced Family Home • Large Open Plan Kit/Diner/Lounge

• 3 Bed Victorian Terraced House • Large Fitted Kitchen • Good Size Garden

• 7 Bedroom Terraced House • Investment Opportunity

• 2 Bathrooms • Hanover District

47 Lewes Road Brighton BN2 3HW

• Lounge With Original Working Fireplace

• 2 Bathrooms • Excellent Location For The University

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Orchard Avenue

£550,000 Freehold

REFURBISHMENT/DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. This substantial five bedroom semi-detached property offers scope for complete refurbishment throughout and occupies a large corner plot with south facing garden, garage and driveway.

Modena Road

£380,000 Leasehold

Occupying the entire first floor of this imposing semi- detached residence is this three bedroom flat with accommodation spanning 80.8 square meters/870 square feet. Sold with a new lease and no onward chain.

We have been selling and letting property for 26 years, YOURS NEXT? W E E N RIC P

Buckingham Place

£229,950 Leasehold

A one bedroom, lower ground floor flat with shared south facing garden located off the Seven Dials and within minutes of Brighton station. Ideal first time purchase or buy-to-let investment.

Email: office@tanat-jones.com Telephone: 01273 207207

Cambridge Road

£159,950 Leasehold

Perfect for first time buyers/buy-to-let investors or buyers looking for a home by the sea, this good size studio flat has a clever mezzanine level and a good size kitchen and separate shower room. No onward chain and new 125 year lease.

www.tanat-jones.com

49 Norfolk Square, (Western Road) Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2PA

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NEARING COMPLETION

As a member firm of the national “Team Association”, Bonett’s can now offer sellers: • No sale, no fee conveyancing • Free professional photographs and floor plan • Free Energy Performance Certificate

SOUTH COAST ROAD, PEACEHAVEN

3 newly converted 1 bed flats, nearing completion, views to sea from 2 of the flats, one with use of terrace. Phone to register for a viewing.

Call us now on 01273 677365 for more information.

ST JAMES STREET, BRIGHTON

1 bed flat, good sized living room, excellent buy to let investment, easy access to the City Centre, SUIT CASH BUYERS .

*Terms and conditions apply

Prices from £135,000

£145,000

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GRAND PARADE, BRIGHTON

1 bed newly refurbished flat with outside space, Oak engineered flooring, new kitchen and bathroom. Phone to book a viewing.

Guide Price £235,000-£240,000

ROTTINGDEAN PL, ROTTINGDEAN

2 bed flat in this Luxury development, triple aspect living room, Leisure facilities including indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna & Tennis Court.

£379,950

CHESHAM ROAD, KEMP TOWN

3-4 bed 4 storey period house, planning permission for extension in the roof, great potential, kitchen with built in appliances.

Guide Price £650,000-£700,000

78 St George’s Road Kemp Town, Brighton

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THOMAS ST, LEWES £975 PCM

RUFUS CLOSE, LEWES £1,395 PCM

Two bedroom unfurnished cottage convenient for town centre and walking distance to station. Lounge through to dining area, modern kitchen housing built in fridge, freezer, ceramic hob, electric oven and washing machine. Downstairs bathroom, mixer tap shower over the bath. One double bedroom and one single. Attic with velux window. Patio garden with storage room. Available mid to late November.

Three bedroom EOT family house in a secluded close, convenient for Lewes town centre and schools. Lounge/diner and fitted kitchen. Two double bedrooms, one with balcony, and one single bedroom. Bathroom with shower fitting. Front garden, back patio garden, and garage, OSP. GCH. Avail Mid to late December. Long term let. Small pet considered. (EPC rating D)

GRANGE ROAD, LEWES £1,400 PCM

FOUNDRY TERRACE, LEWES £1,195 PCM

Detached U/F two double bedroom bungalow set in beautiful gardens close to the popular Grange Gardens. Sitting room, dining area, kitchen with appliances. Bathroom with shower over the bath. Separate toilet and two double bedrooms one with built in wardrobe. Garage and parking space. Front and back terraced garden. GCH. Available early November. Gardener included. No dogs.

Two double bedroom terraced house in the heart of Lewes with the added benefit of allocated parking. Kitchen, lounge/dining room with double doors to patio garden, stairs to first floor. Two double bedrooms with ensuite to master and family bathroom. Lewes station is a short walk from the house with mainline links to Brighton and London. U/F. No pets. Avail early October.

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