Absolute homes april2014

ISSUE 110. APRIL 2014

CITY LIVING

BATHROOMS ON TAP Historic Parham house

Win season tickets

The latest looks

RYAN HEAL

My favourite weekend

aspects Goring-by-Sea • West Sussex

A superb collection of 18 contemporary three and four-bedroom townhouses in Goring-by-Sea, near Worthing just 16 miles from Brighton

Showhome Open

Already 30% Sold

Priced from just £309,950, these stylish architect-designed homes offer outstanding benefits: • Generous space over three storeys

• Private garage and additional parking

• High quality specification

• Turfed rear garden

• Wide choice of layouts

• Fully-fitted designer kitchens

• Opposite Goring-by-Sea station

• Integrated Neff oven and fridge-freezer/dishwasher

• Short drive from the beach • Half a mile from the town centre

• Ceramic floor tiles to kitchen

• Most homes have superb views over the Sussex Downs

• Chrome fittings throughout

• Fully tiled bathrooms

For value, a wonderful setting and great accessibility, Aspects is hard to beat.

The Help to Buy scheme is available on all the homes at Aspects.

You could buy your brand new home with just a 5% deposit. The Government provides a 20% equity loan, leaving you to take out a mortgage of just 75%.

Come and visit the showhome, open Thursday - Monday 10am to 5pm with a late night opening every Thursday until 7.00pm. For more information:

01903 503906 Selling Agent

email sales@burtonproperty.co.uk visit www.aspects-goringbysea.co.uk

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For all enquiries please contact: Lynne Edwards - Sales & Marketing Director lynne@absolutehomesmagazine.com 07931 537588

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It’s an exciting time at Absolute Homes towers. In addition to our new and improved branding on the cover, this month we launch our new ‘Market Place’ pages (12 & 13) which include some great property stories both at home and abroad, competitions, and also what ‘We love...’ in the world of interiors. Plus, we have lots more fabulous advertisers this month who are supporting us in our ambition to become the highest quality and most comprehensive property publication.

We also tap into what the best bathrooms look like on pages 40-42 and for our green fingered readers we continue our gardening series. So, now the clocks have sprung forward to summer time, I hope we can all be inspiried to get outside and enjoy the spring sunshine!

Lynne Ian Trevett – Managing Editor ian.trevett@absolutemagazine.co.uk 07584 023635

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12. MARKET PLACE This month we bring you more of what we love in the world

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of property, including competitions, new homes, overseas property and the Grand Designs live show.

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40. BATHROOM LUXURY The perfect

44. MOTORING Motoring expert Maarten

bathroom will combine style and functionality in equal measure and today’s bathroom has become a luxurious retreat. Find out how you can make your’s into a luxury.

Hoffman has been to the Geneva motoring show. He brings you his list of the good, the bad and the ugly.

AT A GLANCE

HOMES 02 - 39 • INTERIORS 40 - 43 • MOTORS & BUSINESS 44 - 51

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With our beautiful hardwood shutters, the one thing that shines through is quality.

Call us today on 0808 163 1425 to see how we can add a touch of va va voom to your room. shutterlyfabulous.com

Helping you find your perfect Hove property Mishon Welton, 94 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2EB

MALLORY ROAD, HOVE A superb, detached, family home in a contemporary style providing substantial living space over 4 floors while standing in lovely, large, south facing gardens with stunning far reaching views.

This deceptively large house offers lovely, light, spacious and beautifully proportioned living accommodation and exhibits many spectacular features including a first floor living room with stainless steel balcony and spiral staircase leading to a stylish dining room with doors opening onto the garden. No chain involved.

£1,395,000

HILL BROW, HOVE, £1,295,000 A quite stunning, detached residence, in the “modernist” style, providing lovely light, spacious and beautifully presented living space, having been extensively improved to create a fine home, with a stylish modern theme. The house is set back from the road, with an impressive frontage, and stands in lovely attractively landscaped gardens with superb sea views. Must be viewed.

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01273 778877 • mishonwelton.com

HILL BROW, HOVE A truly superb detached contemporary residence of considerable style and quality, providing lovely light, airy and exceptionally spacious living space the whole of which is in pristine condition. All internal fitments and furnishings are of a stylish high quality and the result is a comfortable modern home, fulfilling all expectations. This impressive property, commands an elevated aspect with views towards the sea at the front and stands in quite lovely, good sized and beautifully landscaped, gardens in this highly regarded residential location.

£1,250,000

wanted We have many buyers looking for property in Hove who are ready and keen to buy.

WELBECK, HOVE, £895,000 A particularly substantial and impressive detached home, providing lovely light, versatile and generously sized living space, making it a very comfortable family property which should be viewed to fully appreciate. Set back from the road by a private in and out blocked paved driveway, providing ample off road parking, the house also has a delightful sunny west facing rear garden.

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If you would like an up to date valuation for your property from one of the most experienced agents in Hove, or simply a chat about how the property market is moving, then please contact us.

ABSOLUTE Dream Home

Area: Albany Villas, Hove A beautiful period property that has been stylishly improved combining original features with an outstanding contemporary finish over 3113 square feet/289.21 square meters. substantial accommodation comprises reception hall, 34’ dual aspect sitting room, ground floor office and separate study, two cloakrooms, 34’ x 20’ bespoke open plan Roundhouse kitchen/dining/family room, play room, utility room, five bedrooms and two luxurious ‘Villeroy & Boch‘ bathrooms.

Landscaped west facing rear garden, private drive and garage. Many ornate and corniced ceilings, cast iron fireplace, hardwood framed double glazed sash windows, oak and carpeted floors.

“An amazing semi-detached

Victorian villa adjacent to Hove seafront with Austin Gray.” £1,750,000 T: 01273 232232 www.austingray.co.uk

Beyond your expectations www.hamptons.co.uk

Lloyd Road- £950,000 A deceptively large 5 bedroom family home with large south west facing garden. EPC D

Elms Lea Avenue- £899,950 A detached 4 bedroom 3 bathroom family home. EPC D

Chalfont Drive- £800,000 Four bedroom detached house with large garden and double garage. EPC D

The Paddock- £600,000 Semi detached 4 bedroom 2 bathroom house situated in a great location with parking and a garage. EPC D

Hartington Villas- O.I.E.O £935,000 Fabulously situated in Wilbury District, offering 5 double bedrooms, 2 baths, 80ft garden, parking, excellent for access to Hove station. EPC E

Roedean Way- £1,600,000 Large detached house with spacious and versatile accommodation over 3 floors on large plot with separate annex and stunning views. EPC F

Hamptons International Estate Agents Hove Sales. 01273 796 061 | Lettings. 01273 796 159 10│

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Arundel Terrace - £4,000 PCM - Charges Apply* Wonderful 5 bedroom 3 bathroom Regency house on Kemp town seafront with a wealth of features. EPC 49.

Tel: 01273 796159 Email: brightonandhovelettings@hamptons-int.com

Park Crescent - £3,300 PCM - Charges Apply* A rarely available three/four bedroom Regency family home situated in prestigiously sought after historic crescent. EPC 63.

Tel: 01273 796159 Email: brightonandhovelettings@hamptons-int.com

Marine Parade - £1,700 PCM - Charges Apply* Two bedroom penthouse apartment on Kemp Town Seafront with balcony, roof garden and parking. Available immediately unfurnished. EPC 77.

Tel: 01273 796159 Email: brightonandhovelettings@hamptons-int.com

Clifton Hill - £3,300 PCM - Charges Apply* Unique three bedroom home located in the popular Clifton Hill area of Brighton. Finished to an exceptional standard, viewing is a must. EPC 83.

Tel: 01273 796159 Email: brightonandhovelettings@hamptons-int.com

Arundel Terrace - £1,650 PCM - Charges Apply* A Unique lower ground floor two bedroom apartment recently refurbished to high standard with outside space. EPC 39.

Tel: 01273 796159 Email: brightonandhovelettings@hamptons-int.com

Kings Road - £1,750 PCM - Charges Apply* Fantastic Views of Brighton Seafront from a two bedroom apartment in Bedford Towers. EPC 75.

Tel: 01273 796159 Email: brightonandhovelettings@hamptons-int.com

*Tenant Charges Tenants should note that as well as rent, an administration charge of £216 (Inc. VAT) per property and a referencing charge of £54 (Inc. VAT) per person will apply when renting a property. Please ask us for more information about other fees that may apply or visit www.hamptons.co.uk/rent/tenant-charges

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MARKET PLACE

Auctions - going for a song

Buying at Auction is no longer the preserve of developers as BBC’s Homes Under The Hammer has illustrated - buying at auction can be attractive to residential buyers and seasoned investors alike.

Upcoming Auction dates locally include: Austin Gray Auction

15 April, Hove Town Hall, 1pm. www.austingray.co.uk

Parons Son & Basley Auctions

17 April, Hove Town Hall, 3pm. www.psandb.co.uk

Fox & Sons Auctions

15 May, MacDonald Botley Park Hotel, Southampton. www.sequencehome.co.uk

Clive Emson

7 May, The Hilton, Brighton Metropole. www.cliveemson.co.uk

Allsop Residential Auctions

28th & 29th May. www.auction.co.uk

Feature Property 10 Byron Road, Worthing is a freehold residential investment arranged as 5 flats and a pair of garages all let and producing £38,000 pa and the possibility of further development, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.

This lot features in Austin Gray’s next Auction on April 15th with a guide price of £500,000 - £550,000.

NEW BUSINESS Vine Street Vintage

If you haven’t already visited this great new addition to Brighton’s North Laine then make it your business to do so. This gorgeous Antique and Vintage Market is the brainchild of Sarah Corton of Artifice Vintage Interiors and James Oliver from Find and Build and even has a café and florist too.

Vine Street Vintage, 13-16 Vine Street, North Laine, Brighton. 07773 428607. Mon-Sat 10.30am6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm

WIN

Season tickets to Parham House and Gardens

Win 1 of 4 pairs of season tickets to Parham House & Gardens We have four pairs of season tickets for entry into the award-winning Parham House and Gardens. The tickets can be used on any date within the season. The 16th century manor house with its Walled Garden, Pleasure Grounds and Park is a stunning piece of Sussex history and home to many great events throughout the year from open air Shakespeare to country fairs. This month Parham gets into the spirit of spring with its Easter Egg hunt on Sunday 20th and Bank Holiday Monday 21st.

WE LOVE We love Stickers4Walls ideas for brightening up your living space.

From iconic images to inspirational quotes, or individual vinyl lettering to make up names or wording, check out their website for these great products.

Newly added is a range of Fabristick™ wall stickers. These can be applied to walls, cupboards or glass and repositioned time after time without losing stick and without causing surface damage. These stickers are waterproof, they don’t tear, and have a tactile, smooth fabric texture. We love them. www.stickers4walls.co.uk Pictured: Fabristick in Birds design £22 per set

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of season tickets to Parham House and Gardens simply answer this simple question: Q: What date is Easter this year?

To be in with a chance to win, write to us at the address at the front of the magazine marked ‘Homes Competition’

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MARKET PLACE

HOT

Overseas Property Stunning luxury holiday homes In Malta are a popular investment

Set in a prime location on the north east coast of the beautiful island of Malta, the new Tigne Point properties have proved popular - with over 90% of the latest phase of 39 waterfront homes selling in under two weeks.

Combined with these is the restoration of the 18th century Fort Tigne and a series of foreshore facilities including a wonderful south facing residents’ pool commanding breathtaking views of Valletta.

Situated on a stunning seafront headland, Tigne Point has a unique location on the banks of Marsamxetto Creek, directly across the water from the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valletta, Malta’s capital city.

Access to Malta from the UK and most European capitals is now better than ever and British Airways has also just announced that it will begin offering a daily flight to and from Gatwick from March 30th 2014 with tickets from just £55 one way.

The project forms part of the MIDI project, the largest regeneration project on the island. Measuring some 30 acres, the site was formerly occupied by military barracks which had fallen into disuse – it has now been transformed into an award-winning development that hosts some of Malta’s most exclusive homes, its trendiest shopping centre, the largest piazza in the fashionable Sliema district and a series of stylish boutiques, cafes and eateries.

AGENT

Marathon Man Toby Hamilton of MTM Property is running two Marathons in one week to raise money for Rockinghorse and Great Ormond Street Hospital.

25 years since running his first London Marathon aged only 16, Toby will be running both the Brighton and London Marathon this April to raise funds for these two very special charities.

Toby’s inspiration to do this is his gorgeous daughter Mia who was born with a rare hand condition Symbrachydactyly.

He says, “My daughter Mia is one of the many thousands of children who benefit every year from the amazing work of these two charities. I wanted to give something back.”

Toby plans to raise a minimum of £3,000 for each charity. Anyone who would like to sponsor Toby and help achieve this goal please visit www.justgiving.com/tobyhamiltonbrighton or www.justgiving.com/tobyhamiltonlondon www.mtmproperty.co.uk

INDUSTRY NEWS British agents are ‘best value in the world’ Research by Estate Agent Today shows British estate agents are charging some of the lowest fees in the world. EAT’s research shows higher fees in most locations from Australia at 4%, Denmark at 5%, France and Spain at 6% and with US Agents charging anything from 6 to 10%.

By comparison to many other countries, Britain is more loosely regulated though agents face fiercer competition from rival agencies.

EasyJet founder to launch online agency Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, best known for setting up easyJet, is to launch an online estate and letting agency under the title easyProperty. A holding website - www.easyproperty.com - claims that the business will “shake up the UK property market”. No date has been set for the launch but PR Week says Sir Stelios is shortly going to select a public relations firm to represent the business.

Read more about these stories and more at: www.estateagenttoday.co.uk

Remaining homes available include a three bedroom,ground floor,apartment with underground parking ( No.1) 920,000 euros approx £762,720.There is even a penthouse apartment with amazing views of Valetta and the sea.

For more information please visit www.tignepoint.com

EVENT

CELEBRITY

Don’t miss The second Property Professionals Lunch on Thursday 3rd April 2014.

Following the success of our first lunch in February, we are looking forward to an even bigger, better April event.

This is the perfect opportunity to mingle with your peers and like-minded professionals in the relaxed setting of Pub du Vin. Price per head of £30 includes a 3 course lunch, guest speaker Richard Rawlings and a prize draw.

Limited places are available so book now by emailing melanie@ searchesuk.co.uk.

The event is organised by Absolute Homes in conjunction with Searches UK, with all proceeds going to the Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.

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Grand Designs Live!

Grand Designs Live returns to ExCeL in London from 3rd to11th May 2014.

Based on the Channel 4 TV series, and presented by design guru Kevin McCloud, the event will be packed with over 500 exhibitors, across seven different sections, covering interiors, gardens, food and housewares, kitchens and bathrooms, home improvement, self-build, renovations, technology and shopping.

If you are in the middle of your own Grand Design or simply looking for some ideas and inspiration, this is a show not to be missed.

Grand Designs Live: www.granddesignslive.com

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ST HELIERS, HOVE Sawyer & Co are delighted to offer this spacious 1930’s residence situated in the sought after New Church Road Area. The property also boasts five bedrooms, two bathrooms, two reception rooms, a large garden and off street parking. The property is situated on this quiet tree lined road between New Church Road and Portland Road. Various shops, restaurants, bars etc can be found in nearby on Portland Road.

The seafront, Hove Lagoon and Wish Park are easily accessible.

Portslade and Hove mainline railway stations with their excellent links to London are also within easy reach and regular bus services run close by providing access to the town centre and surrounding areas.

£585,000

THE DRIVE, HOVE A spacious and very well presented three bedroom fourth floor apartment with two balconies and an allocated parking space in the rear car port. Drive lodge is ideally situated, Hove mainline railway station with its excellent direct links to London and Gatwick is nearby. The seafront and other areas of the city centre are also easily accessible.

The sitting room has double glazed sliding patio doors opening to good sized balcony with pleasant outlook in a westerly direction. there is a good sized well designed kitchen, master bedroom with access to the balcony and an ensuite shower room. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is being sold with no ongoing chain.

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BLACKTHORN CLOSE, PORTSLADE A stylish three bedroom semi-detached home with great views. Built in the mid 90s as part of a new close development just off Fox Way, this property has much to recommend. With a conservatory extension from the kitchen/diner as well as an adjacent garage the homes additional space means it is larger than at first might appear. he current owners have fitted new carpets, replaced the bathroom and decorated throughout over the last few years to keep it stylish and up to date.

Within sight of Foredown Tower, its at the edge of town giving you wonderful views from its elevated position.

£275,000

www.sawyerandco.co.uk

52 Church Road Hove, BN3 2FN • Tel 01273 778844 113 St. Georges Road Kemp Town BN2 1EA 10 Station Road, Portslade BN41 1GA • Tel 01273 383830

DOROTHY ROAD, HOVE This spacious and bright detached house boasts accommodation comprising: two double bedrooms with the third being used currently as a dressing room (which could very easily be put back into a third single bedroom), a large living room, conservatory, a kitchen breakfast room, family bathroom and a good sized rear garden. Local shopping facilities can be found close by in Boundary/ Station Road, along with Portslade Mainline Railway Station providing direct access to London.

The Sainsbury’s and Aldi supermarkets are also close by together with a range of schools and leisure facilities. Local bus services also pass close by providing access to surrounding areas and the A27 is readily accessible via the Hangleton link road.

MONTIFIORE ROAD, HOVE Beautifully presented detached house with off street parking and lovely west facing rear garden. The property is situated in this sought after and convenient location. On the ground floor there are two good sized reception rooms, modern kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. The first floor has four double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower room) and modern family bathroom. There is the added benefit of off street parking to the front and west facing rear garden. Viewing recommended.

£699,950

£380,000

NEW CHURCH RD, HOVE Spacious ground floor garden flat with plenty of period features and charm. Situated moments from the seafront and various city centre facilities. The flat ccupies the whole of the ground floor of this semidetached property and benefits from high ceilings, sash windows, picture rails, ornate coving and parquet flooring. Accommodation includes a bright south facing lounge, separate kitchen and two double bedrooms - one with en-suite shower room. There is a further bathroom and a great dining room/occasional bedroom to the rear. The property has ample storage space, with a loft space and cellar. A delightful rear garden accessed via the dining room or bedroom two plus a secluded patio area with direct access from the master bedroom.

HURST CRESCENT, PORTSLADE Generously extended three bedroom end of terrace home in South Portslade. The extended ground floor means that you get much more than you’d expect given the property’s modest frontage. With a full width extension to the rear and a side extension too, this is a spacious home for a growing family. An off street parking space is a welcome bonus and unusual for South Portslade properties.

£289,950

£450,000

www.sawyerandco.co.uk

NEW Kemp Town office Opening April

9 Offices Covering Brighton & Hove 27 Offices in Sussex 37 Offices in London GRAND AVENUE, WORTHING A unique detached house in a highly sought after location, close to local shops,station and seafront.

The property offers versatile accommodation comprising in total five reception rooms, seven bedrooms, ground floor shower room and two WC’s, first floor ensuite & shower room, generous kitchen/breakfast room, utility room. There are gardens to all sides & rear of the house there is an additional driveway for several vehicles and access to a detached garage, greenhouse, swimming pool area and sheltered bar. EPC F

£1,450,000 Contact: Stephanie Brown West Worthing: 01903 503906

JANES LANE, BURGESS HILL This beautifully presented six bedroom detached family home is accessed via a private road in Janes Lane. The property itself comprises a wide range of modern conveniences including front and rear garden’s, driveway & garage, reception room, cloakroom, study room, dining room, modern fitted kitchen with a range of integrated appliances including a feature island, utility room, six bedrooms one with ensuite, family bathroom. EPC C

£795,000 Contact: Richard Moore Burgess Hill: 01444 232849

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www.rightmove.co.uk www.primelocation.co.uk www.fox-and-sons.co.uk SILLWOOD ROAD, BRIGHTON Elegant four storey period house conveniently located within the ‘Regency Square’ conservation area, just between Western Road shopping and Brighton seafront. Offering versatile accommodation including 5 double bedrooms, beautiful period details, marble fireplaces, luxury en-suite with roll-top bath, private decked patio and roof terrace, impressive 24’ kitchen/ family room, family bathroom, further shower room, utility room. Chain free.

EPC N/A

£750,000 Contact: Jonathan Lloyd Western Road: 01273 777000

THE GREEN, ROTTINGDEAN Rarely available four story, Grade II Listed House set in the heart of Rottingdean Village. The property benefits from having three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen/ breakfast room, bay fronted lounge & a store room and a roof terrace. The property also benefits from having wonderful views over the Village Green. EPC F

£750,000 Contact: John Dale Rottingdean Office: 01273 309968

FRIAR WALK, BRIGHTON Set within this private close in the sought after Surrenden District of Brighton within close proximity to popular local schools. Offering this most attractive 1930’s semi-detached family home with private driveway & integral garage. Bay fronted living room at the front, kitchen breakfast room going through to a dining room, utility room, downstairs cloakroom and an attractive rear garden. Upstairs comprises of five bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite to master bedroom. EPC D

£725,000 Contact: Robert Harding Preston Park: 01273 508761

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THE April COLLECTION Situated in the prestigious and desirable location of Montpelier Crescent, this beautiful two double bedroom top floor flat boasts stunning views and has a wealth of period features. The property comprises bright, spacious lounge/dining room with feature fireplace and west facing views over the crescent, good size double bedroom with ample storage, second smaller double bedroom, contemporary bathroom and compact modern kitchen.

STAR LET

Montpelier Crescent - The property is available immediately, unfurnished, £1195 PCM Young Lee • 01273 232232

Kemp Town This is an exceptionally attractive, very unusual property with unique features, a few minutes’ walk to the beach and Kemp Town village. Double iron gates open onto a tiled courtyard, It would be possible to use this area for off-street parking. On the right side of the entrance lobby is a modern kitchen with two large windows overlooking the courtyard. The oak floor extends through the entrance lobby to a living area and large dining area, opening off the dining area is a small WC with wash-hand basin. An iron spiral staircase with wide wooden treads leads up to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms, all with large fitted wardrobes and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has a fully tiled en-suite bathroom.

Brunswick Square This beautiful two bedroom flat sits in the highly sought after location on Brunswick Square.

Impressively spacious throughout, the home incorporates a huge reception room with stripped wooden flooring bathed in light by floor to ceiling windows. The room, large enough for a dining table and chairs, also features a fireplace, balcony access and original regency mirrors.

• Mishon Mackay • 01273 670067 • £689,950

Hill brow, Hove Combining exquisite contemporary interiors with a stunning location in Hove Park, this beautiful four bedroom house has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard over 2635 sq ft.

This architect-designed property was nominated for the RIBA Downland Prize and comprises a breathtaking reception room with stunning open-plan kitchen, utility room, garage, master bedroom with walk in wardrobes and luxury en suite bathroom, leading onto a superb south facing hardwood, decked and grassed sun terrace, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Large gardens incorporating a further contemporary style with koi pond and detached summer house.

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The property further comprises a modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a fully tiled family bathroom.

• Leaders • 01273 675577 • £1800 PCM

New Church Road, Hove

• Fine & Country • 01273 739911 • £1,100,000

Spacious ground floor garden flat with plenty of period features and charm. The flat itself occupies the whole of the ground floor of this semi-detached property and benefits from many original features. Accommodation includes a lovely bright south facing lounge, separate kitchen and two double bedrooms - one with en-suite shower room. There is a further bathroom and a great dining room/ occasional bedroom to the rear. The property has a loft space and cellar. With a delightful rear garden plus a secluded patio area with direct access from the master bedroom. Share Of Freehold.

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• Sawyer & Co • 01273 778844 • £450,000

A selection of some of the best properties in and around the City this month.

STAR BUY

How many properties can boast a secret staircase once linking the servants quarters to the main residence? Well, this house certainly has just such a feature. It also benefits from a secluded location tucked away in a small private lane. There are two spacious reception rooms, a kitchen, utility room and five bedrooms along with a family bathroom. There is a garage and private driveway providing parking.

Greentrees, Peacock Lane, Surrenden, Brighton - £775,000 Spencer & Leigh • 01273 565566

Shirley Drive

Goldstone Lane, Hove

This is a stunning 4 bedroom, detached family house set high on the hill in central Hove.

Redesigned to the highest standard using only the best materials available, it is aesthetically perfect with far reaching views across the South Coast. Everything in this house has been especially made to the exacting standards of the current owners creating a unique and contemporary home.

The main reception room is a huge 26ft x 18ft with full length windows leading onto a glass fronted balcony decked with oiled hardwood. For added luxury this house has an outdoor heated pool, and planning permission to transform the double garage into a gym and extra bathroom.

This ultra modern detached, five bedroom house located on Goldstone Lane arranged over three floors. Featuring views over Hove Park, this stunning property is well suited to evening events, whether a drink on the split level terrace or taking advantage of the games room, there is a talking point to each room. Benefiting from solar panels, heat-exchange system and a very high level of insulation has led to the property being highly energy efficient.

• Fox & Sons • 01273 820280 • £950,000

• Brand Vaughan • 01273 504441 • ££999,950

Lewes

Brangwyn

Lewes Mansions is set to be the most luxurious apartment development to take place in Lewes. The prestigious building was built in the heart of Lewes from 1900 and completed in 1905 with stunning views over Lewes Castle and the South Downs. With its original brick and stone elevations this very attractive building is something of a landmark property in Lewes. Lewes Mansions has been exquisitely transformed and restored, and comprises 7 beautifully appointed one and two bedroom apartments.

This magnificent mock Tudor detached property occupies a prominent position in the sought after district of Brangwyn. The versatile accommodation is deceptively spacious and is offered for sale with a separate en-suite guest annexe. The other spacious rooms comprise an 18’ lounge with dual aspect, a contemporary fitted kitchen, a 20’ family room, a games room, a ground floor cloakroom, three first floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom.

The guest annexe comprises a lounge, a double bedroom, an en-suite shower room and a utility room. To the rear of the property there is a beautiful courtyard garden.

• Oakley • 01273 487444 • £235,000 to £399,950

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• Spencer & Leigh • 01273 565566 • £575,000 April 2014

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PAUL ZARA From Conran & Partners

It’s Hip to Be Square

Square, the grandest of houses around a

These squares, crescents and terraces have

private square with its own tunnel to the

stood the test of time. They remain highly

beach. It’s a beautiful end to the city on a

desirable addresses and give us some of the

drive out of town along the coast road.

finest examples of Regency architecture in

To the west the last magnificent set piece

the country. So next time you are strolling

in Hove is my favourite, Adelaide Crescent

along the seafront take time to appreciate

I think sometimes we forget quite what a

with its double curved terraces around

the beauty of what we have here – surely

beautiful city we inhabit. OK, there are areas

the gardens which then head straight up

no

that could do with substantial improvement.

to Western Road. And nearby Brunswick

magnificence right by the sea.

But we are so lucky that when Brighton (and

Terrace (pictured above) is about as good

its slightly posher neighbour, Hove), stopped

as a terrace can get.

has

such

architectural

and Partners. Email: paul.zara@conran.com

were invaded by the Prince Regent and his

Imagine

buddies that the architecture of the time

constructions when they first completed.

was Regency.

Beautiful creamy stuccoed

Aren’t they so much more bold and radical

buildings with rich classical decoration

than anything proposed for the city today?

and sensuous bowed windows and iron

Royal Crescent is another much loved

balconies.

seafront development – originally it marked

the

impact

of

these

grand

the eastern end of town. Its use of black shiny We all know about The Prince, his acquisition

mathematical tiles would have been a strong

of what was known as The Royal Marine

design statement, so much better than the

Pavilion, and how he changed it over time

half-hearted render blocks that seem to be

from a rather fine looking, plain farmhouse

the generic modern architectural solution in

to what is possibly the barmiest palace in

our city.

the country. If you’ve never been then go – it’s a stunning treat for the eyes. The Prince

We have The Regency Society to thank for

made Brighton the famous fun destination it

all this. Without them the post war plans

remains to this day.

for Brighton and Hove could have wrecked this fine heritage. They managed to get so

But it’s the legacy of the seafront crescents

many buildings listed and conservation areas

and squares that really do it for me. In the

formed, the buildings are now very well

east we have the splendid curves of Lewes

protected.

Crescent sweeping round in to Sussex

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Paul Zara is a director of architects Conran

being sleepy villages full of fishing folk and

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Combining exquisite contemporary interiors with a stunning location in Hove Park district.

This beautiful four bedroom house has been extensively refurbished to the highest standard over 2635 sq ft. This architect-designed property was nominated for the RIBA Downland Prize and comprises a breathtaking reception room with stunning open-plan kitchen, utility room, garage, master bedroom with walk in wardrobes and luxury en suite bathroom, leading onto a superb south facing hardwood, decked and grassed sun terrace, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom.The reception room leads, via wall-to-wall bi-folding doors, onto hardwood decked area with contemporary Thai style water garden, giving an inside/outside living feeling, with steps leading to second decked area with hardwood-decking leading onto large well tendered and landscaped gardens incorporating a further contemporary style waterfall and koi pond with a detached summer house, which could be used as office.

With custom-made fixtures and fittings in all rooms, the house is remotely controlled via a Lutron lighting system and offers luxurious, modern living throughout, including, integrated sound system and bespoke furniture. All the rooms have built in TV and wall speakers and are connected to a central hub enabling control over Sky TV, access to Apple TV, CCTV, Imac computer/playstation and Wii.

Tel: 01273 739911

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£1,100,000

A spacious detached house on a quiet leafy cul de sac just a few minutes walk from Preston Park station.

Some of the features in this house could be classed as retro so you might want to stop for a moment before planning a full refurbishment. However, the kitchen/breakfast room/dining room space is particularly ripe for a makeover and a re-configuration. The location is perfect for commuters with private key entry access for residents to a gate at the top of the road making it just a short hop to Preston Park station. There are frequent bus services on Preston Road which include the country bus routes as well as the 5/5a Brighton & Hove buses.The location is within a great catchment area for several popular primary and secondary schools nearby.

Tel: 01273 739911

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Coastal Place, Hove

This is a home that is all about light and space.

Stylish and spacious penthouse apartment with fantastic views and roof terrace.

The sunny kitchen/breakfast room is a perfect hub for busy family life and being south-facing comes with wonderful sea views. The open, central wooden staircase captures the light flooding in from the double height conservatory giving this home a spacious and airy feel. Four of the double rooms and the downstairs home office all have fitted furniture so they are ready to just move into. The three bathrooms, two of them en-suite, and the downstairs cloakroom have all been re-fitted too.

Outside the terrace is perfect for hosting barbecues on summer evenings when you can watch the sun set just beyond the flickering lights of Brighton Pier. In the summer you can spend hours relaxing on the terrace watching the coloured sails of the boats cruising by on the sea near the Marina.

Situated in this sought after location close to the seafront, various shopping facilities in Church Road with additional quality local shopping facilities can be found around the corner in Richardson Road.

This superb apartment of approximately 1,400 sq ft (133.2sq m) has many features and benefits including a 22’5 sitting room with 11’10 high ceilings, balcony and large bay with panoramic views, underground car parking with space for two cars, air conditioning, 28’7 x 21’2 max master bedroom with ensuite.

Coastal Place is a modern development with well-maintained and well-presented communal areas with a modern lift to the top floor.

Tel: 01273 739911

Tel: 01273 739911

£1,295,000

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£599,950

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Drove Road, Brighton King and Chasemore are delighted to offer you a very spacious and well presented four bedroom semi detached house with off street parking at the front and west facing rear garden.

Local shops, restaurants, cafes and bars can be found in nearby Richardson Road and Church Road. Wish Park is directly opposite with Hove Lagoon and the seafront within easy walking distance, Portslade station is also close by with direct links to London. Hove mainline railway station is also easily accessible. Viewing highly recommended.

Middleton Avenue runs from Glastonbury Road up into Kenton Road running North South between New Church Road and the seafront in Hove. Local shopping facilities exist nearby as do bus services that afford access to many other parts of the City including the outlying villages. Many more of Hove’s amenities are within striking distance including the seafront/ Hove lagoon, George Street/Blatchington Road and Hove and Portslade mainline railway stations. The house is also well positioned in terms of schools making it an ideal family home.

Guide price £625,000 - £650,000 Call: 01273 206107

SALES

Rottingdean On the market for the first time in over 50 years is this well presented, substantial detached family home, close to Rottingdean Village Centre. The accommodation is very well laid out with large rooms and a particular feature of the house is the large kitchen/dining room opening onto a triple aspect living room overlooking the terrace and westerly garden. Also on the ground floor is a study with French doors leading to the side garden. At the front of the house an annexe has been incorporated and comprises a sitting room, bedroom and ensuite shower/wet room. On the first floor, there are five double bedrooms, family bathroom, shower room and a further ensuite shower room off bedroom two. Outside, the gardens are mature and very well stocked. At the front, there is a generous driveway with turning circle, allowing ample parking. The rear garden is laid to lawn below a large terrace and there are well stocked flower and shrub borders. To the side is a timber constructed garden room and greenhouse.

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Sutherland Road, Brighton We are delighted to offer for sale this superb three bedroom semi-detached house, situated at the bottom end of Sutherland Road, found on the borders of the highly sought after and popular areas of ‘ Kemp Town Village’ and the ‘Queens Park’ areas of Brighton. The house has been recently redecorated and refurbished by its present owners and comprises: Entrance hall, 22’ living room/dining room,( with open fire), 13’ contemporary design modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room, three double bedrooms, 16’ attic/ loft space,(Fully boarded with pull down loft ladder),modern bathroom suite, and a downstairs separate wc. To the rear is a 50’ West facing rear garden area.

Guide Price: £395,000 - £415,000 Call: 01273 694763

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Hilltop, Brighton We are delighted to offer this luxurious five bedroom, three reception room & indoor heated swimming pool detached house situated in this prestigious gated development close to Dyke Road & the A23. Comprising: entrance porch with double cupboard, shower room, inner grand hall with under stairs storage cupboard and doors to: large living room opening onto the sun room with sliding doors out to the rear garden, with laid to lawn with mature side borders. Formal dining room looking out over the swimming pool, 27’3ft kitchen breakfast room with granite work tops and access to the rear garden, 37’8 x 19’5 room incorporating a heated swimming pool and sliding doors to the rear garden, double garage with electric up and over door, utility room and a further boiler room.

The first floor consists of large landing with centralised stair case, large reception room/bedroom with sliding doors giving access to the roof terrace boasting magnificent downland and rooftop views towards the sea. Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and door leading through to en-suite, family bathroom and a further three double bedrooms.

To the front of the property you have brick blocked paved driveway and double garage. .Guide Price £1,000,000 to £1,100,000

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Ridgeside Avenue, Patcham Village - £900,000

Occupying a prominent corner position is this fully modernised detached five bedroom house of immense charm and character. The accommodation features a beautiful lounge extending into a playroom, a separate dining room leading to a stylish kitchen and a separate utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

Two stylish bathrooms, private drive, garage and office.

Brangwyn Way, Brangwyn - £675,000

Oozing charm and character, this magnificent mock Tudor detached property occupies a prominent position in the sought after district of Brangwyn. The versatile accommodation is deceptively spacious with an 18’ lounge, contemporary fitted kitchen, three first floor bedrooms and is offered for sale with a separate en-suite guest annexe.

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Verano – The Art of City Living “every aspect of this beautiful development has been designed to impress.”

Mishon Mackay New Homes is delighted to announce the launch of the first off-plan release of apartments at Verano in Palmeira Avenue, one of Hove’s most prestigious addresses.

Created by London developers Owen Property, this eagerlyawaited development is stylishly contemporary and designed to deliver city living at its finest.

From the striking Modernist Architecture with bronze cladding, hinting at a slice of Miami Beach life, to the understated yet luxurious common areas, every aspect of this beautiful development has been designed to impress. Verano has been created with

and those downsizing as well as those seeking

a similar luxurious specification, discreet,

a luxury second home.

secure and with highly advanced renewable

Verano is composed of six luxury 2-bedroom apartments, two sublime 3-bedroom duplex penthouse apartments and a magnificent detached house. The spacious, triple aspect

technologies. At over 2,000 sq. ft. it features impressive open plan living, superb entertaining space, three double bedrooms and an enclosed courtyard garden.

apartments each have at least two generous

The location is highly desirable being within

balconies facing both east and west, creating

a few minutes’ walk of Hove’s famous

gloriously light and airy space. Each comes

promenade, and the sophisticated shopping

with a secure underground parking space and

and dining of central Hove. Verano is also

a large self-contained storage room.

ideally located for easy access to the best of

Working with an award winning interior design agency, Owen Property has specified quality materials to deliver exceptional living spaces. Bespoke designer kitchens with high-

Brighton’s famous nightlife, bars, restaurants and legendary cultural activities. London is under an hour by train, making travel to the capital highly convenient.

end fully integrated appliances complement

Prices are on application and appointments

the opulent bathrooms with hand-crafted

to view the detailed plans and specification

joinery. Verano is a ‘boutique’ development in

are available now through sole agents

the true sense of the word.

Mishon Mackay New Homes.

an uncompromising agenda for impeccable

The single-storey house offers unparalleled

design and will appeal to professional couples

lateral living. It is a unique home built to

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Claire Cook

from Talk Money Simple approachable help with your finances In the modern world we all encounter financial products such as mortgages, pensions, life policies and investments. Most of us are not taught at school about such things and the only way to learn is through experience. There are TV programmes which dip into it, and of course the internet. But these give us fragmented information which is often confusing. Then, we have time pressure. Many of us have busy lives with little spare time. Do we want to spend our weekends sorting through paperwork? Probably not! No wonder we don’t get round to sorting things out.

What can Talk Money do to help?

As an independent adviser (IFA) I would take information about any plans you already have, this could be mortgages, investments, pensions, loans or other plans or policies. If you prefer, to make things easier I can also get information directly from the providers. I would make sense of where you stand and where your products fit into your life and future plans. I would look at each part individually and make sure you are with are with the appropriate provider, that your policy remains competitive and that you are making the most of what you have, both now and in the future. Our systems are designed to record policies from all providers allowing you to see everything at a glance, in order, and in one place. This helps to make sense of your finances and gives you understanding of what you have, and where you are going.

Keeping things simple In the world of finance it is easy to overcomplicate things. The industry is full of jargon and many people I see don’t understand what they have. My philosophy is to keep things simple, structure them in the right way and move forward in the best way possible.

Don’t wait until your life changes Many people wait until a life changing time to see an IFA, for example when they want to move house or are about to retire. I would happily see you at these times, but often it is wise to make a review when changes are not

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Please call me Claire Cook on 01273 224667. I would be happy to help.

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The monthly column from our local quality solicitors

Legal Matters with Howlett Clarke Absolute have teamed up with Brighton’s oldest law firm QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke to bring you a monthly insight into the latest legal issues, with top tips and advice.

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way.

will happen to that business, and your employees, upon your death.

If you are in a partnership you should consider at the outset what you intend to happen upon the death of any one of you; this should be included in the relevant written agreement made between you at that

The importance of having a valid will is often

time. There may also be tax issues to consider,

underestimated, particularly for those who

as well as the more practical issue of how

own all or part of a business.

your surviving partners would find the funds required to pay your share of the business

Many people are uncomfortable thinking

out to your estate. You may need to take out

about what will happen when they die; but in

a mutual life insurance policy for this purpose.

business having a will may be one of the most important decisions you make, for you and

With business assets there are also

your employees.

inheritance tax issues to consider. Such assets may qualify for whole or partial inheritance

If you are a sole trader, or are a partner in a

tax relief and you will need to ensure that

business, the assets of your business or your

your will is drafted so as to make the most

share of assets owned by the partnership will

of those reliefs. Tax rules are complex and

form part of your estate when you die.

change frequently; precise wording can make a significant difference.

So, without a will, your shares could be sold, the business could be broken up or it could

All too often people put off making a

fall apart without the correct day-to-day

will, putting it to the bottom of the

running in place.

‘to do’ list. For businesses, this can be catastrophic. My advice therefore is

If you die without a will your property will be

to seek legal assistance with creating

distributed under the laws of intestacy – and

a will that covers both personal

you will have no say as to where your assets

and business issues and leave

end up. This may include business assets if

nothing to chance.

you have not properly considered this aspect during your lifetime.

For those who do own part of a business you need to consider not only your family but also your business partners, co-directors or co-shareholders. If you own your business individually you will need to consider what

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The elegance of Arundel Terrace This fabulous Regency house is the epitome of the decadent elegance associated with this period and one of only a few still available in it’s entirety in this area. The property is beautifully presented throughout with rooms radiating from a sweeping staircase that pierces through the centre of the building.

The house is entered through a gated porch and opens into a grand hallway with a first impression that simply takes your breath away. Firstly there is a large study with carved wooden book cases and two fabulous open wooden fireplaces. There is also a modern wet room, a wood panelled utility area with appliances and a secret den also located on this floor.

Following the stairs up through the property, on the first split level there are double glass panelled doors decorated with dragons that lead into a large well fitted kitchen with dark wooden fittings and atmospheric red tiles. This Eastern influence continues throughout the building and has echoes of the Brighton Pavilion.

The kitchen is substantial enough for a table and offers all fitted appliances including a double range master oven and fridge freezer, there is also a butler sink which looks out through domed, eastern style windows onto a roof terrace accessed through the kitchen. On the main first floor level there is a spacious living/ dining room with marble fireplaces, imposing chandeliers and full height windows which open out to a balcony and terrace. On the next split level between the first and second floors is a good size double bedroom with fitted storage and on the second floor is the master double bedroom and it’s adjoining quarters including a dressing room and a marble tiled bathroom with a separate walk in shower.

On the third and final floor are a further three double bedrooms and a third bathroom with a separate, walk in shower area. This house is available for £4,500 per calendar month and boasts many interesting and quirky features which all add the to the charm and character of this wonderful family home. EPC Rating E

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A sleek ‘L’ shaped fully integrated kitchen, plus dining area, lends itself perfectly to entertaining and family life. The 5 bedrooms are all superb doubles with the master suite including a walk-in wardrobe and full ensuite bathroom. The property also boasts parkland views, gated off-street parking and a garage.

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INTO THE GARDEN -April in bloom April allows us to see a glimpse of the summer ahead, with the days staying lighter for longer and the garden steadily blooming in every corner.

Spring time shrubs and trees

with their glossy leaves, some viburnums, early

Hardy annuals can now be sown during this

The beautiful Hycinths (Hycinthus) and lily-of-

Rhododendrons and Osmanthus. Flowering

month directly into the ground where they

the-valley (canvallaria) come into bloom this

trees include a large number of magnolias and

are to flower. With a few exceptions these

month with their lovely, intensive scent. If you

willows.

hardy annuals do not need enriched soil. The

didn’t have time to plant any of these bulbs, don’t worry as they will be offered for sale

As the days get slightly warmer, the trees and shrubs in our gardens come into leaf, and occasionally flower. Many of the evergreen shrubs flower from now onwards. Some of the most striking evergreens are the Camellias

Things to do in your garden this month

This month plant out evergreens and shrubs as the soil becomes warmer but still moist from the recent rain. Prepare the ground with a good quantity of garden compost, peat and a little bone meal; before planting your tree or shrub.

surface should be raked, level and watered, then sow the seeds thinly and cover lightly

in pots at your local garden centre. Create a

April iis a good time to cut back any tender

breath-taking display outside your front door,

border perennials like penstemons, diascias

balcony or patio by potting up lily-of-the-

and hardy fuchias. By leaving the previous

valley, yellow tulips and white Hyncinths side

year’s growth in place until spring, the plants

by side. Flowering bulbs feel most at home in

are given extra protection from winter frost,

terrocotta pots and they provide an instant

wind and wet. This simple delaying process

If you are starting a kitchen garden, now is

garden.

should ensure that winter losses are but a few.

a good time to sow your vegetable seeds,

For now bulbous plants provide much of

Divide any Herbaceous perennials now if you

the colour in the borders as well as in pots.

didn’t do so in March.

However, to create a real impact and convey an appearance of fullness in the border, you

April is the best time to divide Asters and

need to plant in mass displays. If you are

Michaelmas daisies. This is important or the

careful with mixing bulbs, then it is possible to

clumps will become woody and even die out

have a continuous display for several weeks

completely in the centre, leading to loss of

to come. Remember the bulbs which have

flower.

with soil.

Once the seeds have germinated, seedlings should be thinned out to allow plants to develop properly.

providing you have prepared the beds by digging, weeding and manuring. If possible this preparation should be done over winter.

It’s time to sit back and admire your April garden as it unfolds.

By Tara de la Motte (Editor of Sussex Homes & Gardens) www.sussex-homes.co.uk

flowered earlier in the spring, should be dead headed and allowed to die down.

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By Tara de la Motte (Editor of Sussex Homes & Gardens) www.sussex-homes.co.uk

The Bathroom -A luxurious sanctuary The perfect bathroom will combine style and functionality in equal measure and today’s bathroom has become a luxurious retreat, a soothing place where you can unwind, relax and pamper yourself after a hard day.

The layout of your bathroom is very

of trying to fit both into a small area. For

important, making sure there is adequate

example a footed, free-standing bath will take

floor space for ease of access and comfort.

up less space by exposing extra floor area,

After all, if you pack in too much your

than a built-in-bath. Opting for wall-mounted

bathroom will feel cluttered and not very

sink, toilet and a frameless shower enclosure

pleasurable to use. Most designers will

will too save space.

recommend a margin of 60-70 cm around the key elements.

The look of Bathroom furniture is changing and this year is set to bring a new wave of

When it comes to choosing the bathroom

curved bathroom fixtures and fittings. We will

suite, it is essential to choose one that is in

also see colour being injected into bathroom

The key to a successful bathroom is

proportion to the size of the room. If space

suites, as well as more wall mounted fittings

good design and a visit to your local bath

is no problem you can choose a sizeable

that will show more flooring, enhancing the

showroom, will ensure that you get the right

bath, a separate shower enclosure and twin

feeling of space.

advice on how to plan your bathroom. They

basins. However if space is limited there are

will help you create a room that is both

many compact suites that are on the market.

practical and aesthetically pleasing, whilst

As an alternative, you can combine the bath

making sure that your bathing space fulfils all

and shower or simply choose between a

your needs.

statement bath or walk-in shower, instead

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Showers Showers come in many sophisticated designs and finishes.

Contemporary showers are taking centre stage at the moment and the most popular is the wet room. If the space allows, doing away with a traditional cubicle or over-bath shower has many advantages. The wet room approach allows your space to feel unrestricted and luxurious, turning your bathroom into a “Home Spa”. These wet rooms can have massaging water jets mounted on the walls, just below shoulder height which will massage both shoulder and back for the ultimate indulgence.

Not all of us have the space for a wet room and so a stand-alone shower enclosure is the answer. The modern enclosures are becoming sleeker and more minimalist with pre-coated, anti-limescale dirt repelling glass protection.

Shower screens and enclosures made from tinted glass in a range of colours is fast becoming popular in todays bathroom.

WC’s WC’s are becoming more streamlined. There are wall-hung toilets that create more floor space with soft closing seats.

These WC’s are more minimalist and contemporary in style.

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Baths This year we will see a range of baths in a variety of sizes, shapes and colour. There are egg shaped baths as well as curvaceous baths that are designed to cradle bathers for a more comfortable soak and is higher at one end for greater shoulder support. Many of these baths come in various colours such as dramatic red, black or clear whites.

Sinks With so many shapes, styles and materials to choose from a basin can become the focal point of your bathroom. Today sinks have become more stylish with an injection of colour - colours ranging from red, black, brown, silver and gold. Basins made from stone like marble, limestone and travertine is the popular choice at the moment, giving your bathroom that luxury hotel feeling. If you are looking for a statement piece then consider choosing a basin made from one of these natural materials.

Bathroom Taps There are a number of tap finishes on the market. While chrome is still the leading option, more unusual finishes such as the White Lacquer / Chrome dual finish, Matt Black, Tuscan Brass, Verdigris and Copper are finding their way into designs.

The latest technological advances concentrate on water saving and so the Infrared mixer Taps, with touch-free operation, are now available in stylish looks for a domestic setting.

These are designed to minimise water waste, especially by children and are also very smart in design.

Other than the main fixtures and fittings of your bathroom, don’t forget the finishing touches like the flooring, walls, ceilings, lighting and accessories. Addressing the practical along with the aesthetic will make your bathroom a practical visual retreat.

There are great many advances in bathroom technology, all designed to make our lives easier and bathing more pleasurable.

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ABSOLUTE MOTORING A REPORT FROM THE GENEVA MOTOR SHOW. It is that season again when the world’s motor manufacturers get set to reveal their wares, complete with flashing lighting, motorised turntables and, for some archaic reason, girls draped across the bonnets. Now it strikes me that the only reason you need a beautiful girl splayed across your new car is because that new car us ugly and needs improving. If the car is a stunner, then l don’t need a mannequin getting in the way. I defy you to look at this image of the stunning new Alfa Romeo 4c and not to scream – ‘get that woman out of the bloody way’!!

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Most beautiful This has to be the Maserati Alfieri with lines to die for. The only problem is that is it a Maserati. Stylish as they are, they never quite caught the technological train when it left the station in the early nineties and although some great designs, there is little else to tempt you to buy one unless you just want to stare at it, stroke it and occasionally lick it.

Ugliest I had to give very little thought to this one – the new Bentley SUV – there’s two words l never thought l would say in the same sentence!! The shock l felt when l first saw the EXP 9F concept model was soothed by the thought that they would make so many changes before it went into production that it would be unrecognisable. But no – it would appear that this is the actual model that will go on sale in 2016 and it has already received 2000 pre-orders without the buyers having seen it. I have very little doubt that the car will be up to Bentley’s normal high standards but only if you can get over its looks – it honestly looks like the sort of car l would doodle as a kid, whilst dreaming of being a car designer before realising that car designers are hugely talented and l was not.

Strangest This oddball from VW is called the XL1 and looks like something out of Joe 90. Into production? I think not.

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lovely time surrounded by shiny new metal and ordering up my review cars for the coming year.”

Want it Lamborghini have produced a new model entitled the Huracan and how can you not salivate over this little gem? Totally impractical, hugely expensive and totally bonkers but hey, what’s not to like. The only trouble with Lambo’s is they all start to look the same.

Most boring This was a battle as there were quite a few dullards on show but the Suzuki Celerio has to take the title. Pensioners will most likely love it but please…….

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Best concept Kia keep producing good solid road cars and their concept cars are great but as long as they have hard plastic interiors and bland handling, they will remain stunning concepts.

Outstanding idea

Most intriguing VW have produced an all-wheel drive van! The Multivan Alltrack is long overdue when you consider that so many vans spend their time on muddy building sites laden with a ton or two of payload, so why not make them 4 wheel drive.

Good idea.

I want it too The only truly British car left on the planet is built in Surrey with an engine made in Sussex at the end of Shoreham airport.

The new McLaren 650S is beautiful and will do 0-124mph in 8.4 seconds. They haven’t announced the price yet but you can expect a figure well north of £1 million but you could also be assured that if you were lucky enough to get your hands on one, you could sell it for double within a day. I want it.

Least changed

Mercedes top of the range S Class has a new brother. The S Class Coupe has arrived and not only does it look great but knowing the S Class as l do, it will most likely be an absolute corker and at last, not designed to be chauffeur driven.

It is on my review list and l will let you know if l am right.

Biggest potential

This title has to go to Audi for their new TT. Although always derided as a hairdresser’s car, l do feel this is a tad harsh as it has always been a very competent machine. It looks good, drives like it’s on rails and if you pick up the 3.2 litre engine, goes like stink and although it wins the title of least changed, I think it looks fantastic.

So, there you have it – the Geneva Motor Show at a glance. I must say, l had a lovely time surrounded by shiny new metal and ordering up my review cars for the coming year. I was wined and dined at the superb Quai Turrettina on the River Driote, stayed at the 5-star Hotel Kempinski and was offered a vast and mouthwatering array of cars to rip around the Swiss countryside. It is indeed tough being a Motoring Editor dear readers, and l can sense you groan with agreement that this is a pretty tough gig. Therefore, l fully expect letters of condolences and if you feel the need to start a benefit fund for me, l will reluctantly agree. Smug, moi?

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Jaguar are capitalising on their remarkable success since the India Tata company got hold of it and are planning a mid-size mass appeal car called the XE. I have reviewed just about every one of their cars over the past two years, with the new ZF Sportbrake coming next week, and if these models are anything to go by, the XE will be a huge success and will sell by the bucket load. I have rediscovered my love of Jaguar and if they price it right, the XE will start to trouble Stuttgart. A case of ‘you’ve tried the cowboys, now try the Indians’.

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The Brighton and Hove Business Awards are LIVE! The Brighton and Hove Business Awards are back for the ninth year and are set to be the biggest celebration of business success Brighton has ever seen.

Eight leading Brighton Businesses, three major

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of our City and celebrates those companies, organisations and individuals who really build the Brighton brand.

Organiser Caraline Brown from Midnight Communications said: “Last year’s event was a marvellous success and a truly wonderful celebration of all that is great about Brighton Business. We look forward to an even better competition this year – and another wonderful night out!”

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MY PERFECT WEEKEND RYAN HEAL

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Rockinghorse Friday 5.30pm: You can’t beat that Friday after work feeling! 5.31pm…..the first sip of an ice cold beer after a long week at work = heaven. The Cricketers Pub in The Lanes, is a perfectly central location to get the weekend underway. Many local businesses will flock there, workforce in tow, for that regular weekly staff drink.You can always count on Fortis Law to get the first round in…lovely chaps!

Friday night: Friday night, would generally drag on from Friday’s “only going out for one” after work drink. The perfect Friday night would end up in GARS for the best Chinese in town followed a massacre of Oasis or Frank Sinatra in the karaoke room on the lower ground floor of the restaurant, the perfect venue for your staff xmas party (pay me later Porky!)

Saturday Day: Being a sports fan, my Saturday is often guided by the success, or otherwise, of Man. United’s result! So, my perfect weekend would definitely include 3 points for United. The day would begin with a lazy breakfast and the papers at home with the family, the children generally running amok and playing games with them in the garden or down at the park. After dissecting the Sat papers and studying the racing form, I’d settle down for an afternoon of Gillette Soccer Saturday on Sky Sports and Channel 4 racing. Out of all the sports I enjoy, my greatest sporting emotions are a last minute goal or my horse jumping the last fence in the lead in a big Saturday race… adrenalin a plenty!

Saturday Night: Once the day has died down, my wife and I would begin the military operation of arranging three under 10’s to be ready for bed in time for the baby sitter to arrive before we would head out for the night. We are so lucky in Brighton with the sheer scale of choice for wining and dining. For us, the perfect Sat night would start with a pre-dinner cocktail or beer in Bohemia OR one of the seafront hotels. As many of the hotel guests leave to sample the City centre night life it’s a great time of the week to have a cocktail or beer in the wonderful Waterhouse Bar in the Hilton or the elegant Victoria Bar and Terrance at The Grand. For dinner, it would have to be fillet steak at COTE. We both love it there, the quality of the food has never let us down and the service is always top notch, unlike some of the awful, miserable faces in many Brighton bars and restaurants when YOU are paying THEM for the luxury…amazing. After dinner, we’d head to the lanes for a night cap in either the Pump House, The Druids Head or The Cricketers before tackling the East St. taxi rank ready for the way home.

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Sunday: Sunday is always family focussed, my perfect Sunday is probably similar to millions of others in the country: · Lie in · Full English · Spend quality time with kids · Read 10KG worth of Sunday papers and put the world to rights with my wife · Sunday lunch · Visit /invite over extended family & friends · Late afternoon film · Help, badly, with kids last minute homework! · Start to plan for the week ahead · Curry · Top Gear · Match of the day 2 · Bed Morrissey sang: “Every day is like Sunday”….IF ONLY!!

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