Goldstone Villas | Hove | East Sussex
In Brief Spacious 2 Bedroom Garden Flat in an Elegant Period Property Near to Hove Station. Set in a quiet tree-lined street in a highly sought after area of Hove, this garden flat is conveniently located within walking distance from the hubbub of Church Road, George Street and Blatchington Road, and only a short walk from the seafront. If you're looking for a beautifully presented home with more than just a postage stamp-sized outdoor space, the large tiered garden of this impressive flat will take your breath away. Sitting on the lower ground floor of an elegant Victorian property with its own private entrance, the generous proportions feature a large living room, separate modern kitchen and an en suite bathroom. Share of Freehold. EPC Rating D. IN THE LOCAL AREA - Situated at the southern end of Goldstone Villas this garden flat is only just around the corner from the wide variety of shops and amenities of George Street and Blatchington Road and minutes away from the bustling café culture of Church Road. Located in the heart of Hove, Goldstone Villas leads directly up to Hove mainline train station with its convenient commuter links, while regular bus services travel across the city, down to the seafront and up to Devil's Dyke. The beach, promenade and Hove Lawns are a leisurely stroll away. Both Hove Park and Hove Recreation Ground provide plenty of green outdoor space, while St Ann's Well Gardens offers a scented garden, tennis courts and bowling green along with a wealth of wildlife. The popular Garden Café in the middle of the park has a large outdoor seating area thats perfect for sunny afternoons and offers homemade food made from locally sourced and organic ingredients. Local schools include St Peter's C of E Primary School, Hove Junior School, St Christopher's School, The Drive Prep School and The Lioncare School. While you're out and about, Brighton & Hove City Council and BT have joined forces to make free Wi-Fi available from their network of 40 hotspots at a range of locations across the city centre. This section of Goldstone Villas benefits from Superfast Broadband access with average speeds up to 200Mbps, ideal for those who work from home. At the moment there is a waiting list for a Residents Parking permit in this area which is situated in Parking Zone N and operates from 9am-8pm Monday to Sunday. Currently the property is in Council Tax band A which was charged at £1,135.87 for 2017/18.
In more detail Tastefully and sympathetically presented, the soft neutral colour scheme, original wood floors and stripped wooden doors that feature throughout this home offer a sympathetic consistent design theme. INSIDE - Looking out onto the attractive rear garden, a large living room benefits from ample space for both seating and dining areas. A distinguished period fireplace with its tiled hearth and wide mantelpiece creates a traditional focal point, while the feature patterned chimney breast adds an elegant finishing touch. A period picture rail wraps around the room emphasising the lovely sense of height and space, while modern French doors open onto a private patio complete with outdoor bar, perfectly extending this welcoming space still further. A fully fitted separate kitchen features a wealth of white soft closing wood cabinets that house an integrated gas hob, fridge-freezer and Stoves oven. Generously proportioned with a sociable feel, metro tiled splashbacks complement a deep Armitage Shanks butler sink and solid wood countertops provide ample work space. In the impressively sized master suite, natural light tumbles in through the wide sash bay windows highlighting the generous amount of space on offer, while tasteful glass shelving nestles within a chimney breast alcove. A wooden mantelpiece surrounds a further period fireplace reminding you of the charm and character of this attractive Victorian property. White metro tiles encompass the stylish en suite bathroom where a modern suite adds a contemporary twist with its P-shaped bath, while an overhead rose head shower and crosshead Beaumont taps continue the period feel.
A second bedroom offers dual space potential and there's ample space for a home office in the generously proportioned hallway. OUTSIDE - Creating a fantastic space to entertain, the French doors of the living room and the demi-glazed door of the kitchen open directly onto a highly private patio complete with its own purpose built covered bar. Stone steps lead up to an easy to maintain gated AstroTurf lawn with feature chalkboard walls offering an ideal safe space for children to play. Raised flowerbeds delineate this idyllic outdoor space wrapping around a raised decked terrace that allows you to chase the sun all day long. A tall palm tree adds to the feel of a classic coastal garden, while a large timber summerhouse offers the perfect retreat from the working week.
EPC Exempt or Pending
Hove 52 Church Rd, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2FN
01273 778844 hove@sawyerandco.co.uk
We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars.