Barrowfield Lodge Hove | East Sussex | BN3 6TQ
Seller Insight “When we first walked into this apartment 26 years ago it was the size of the rooms and the gardens that captured our imagination and we could immediately see the potential. Since then we’ve changed the layout and designed everything to suit our lifestyle. We’ve had a great time here. From the Burns Night parties we’ve held in the dining room, to having friends around the piano in the main reception room with a full height Christmas tree in the window, every room holds a lot of memories for us. We’ll miss everything about living here, just driving down Barrowfield Drive is fantastic. It’s such a lovely area to live in.”* * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
Step inside Barrowfield Lodge
Sitting on the ground floor of a former period mansion, once owned by the Marquis of Exeter, within easy reach of Dyke Road and the green open spaces of Hove Park. This immensely elegant ground floor apartment is situated on a quiet tree-lined cul-de-sac in a sought after Tongdean location. Ideally placed for all that Brighton and Hove has to offer, this leafy area offers a highly exclusive feel. Seamlessly blending contemporary design features with a wealth of period details, an easy flowing layout provides a versatile interior that can be shaped to suit your own requirements to incorporate 2-4 double bedrooms. This property benefits from the Right to Manage. From the classic canopied garden gate to the bespoke kitchen, modern integrated speaker system and ornate fireplaces, this Hove home is immaculately presented throughout to an incredibly high standard. Tall ceilings, intricate architraves and Canadian pine parquet floors balance with the heritage tones of a soft neutral colour scheme and flow from the impressive entrance hallway into each of the generously proportioned rooms, demonstrating a superb attention to detail. Adding a beautiful backdrop to a refined main reception room, dual French doors open onto a red brick patio and offer views of the classic English country garden. Offering a lovely amount of natural light, highlighting the intricate architraves of the tall ceilings, their stature emphasises the superb amount of space that this room enjoys, while a magnificent marble fireplace adds an additional wow factor that’s hard to ignore. Continuing the elegant sense of style, the adjacent TV/sitting room features a further focal point fireplace. Bespoke bookcases border the wide doorway and together with a discreetly hidden recessed wall cupboard offer a wealth of storage. Beautifully lit by tall multi-pane French doors and their overhead windows, this versatile room opens onto a spacious Amdega
conservatory extending this sociable space still further. Benefiting from energy efficient K Glass, the peaceful conservatory offers an idyllic spot to admire the landscaped gardens or sit and read whilst listening to the relaxing sound of the birds singing. A tall sash window allows ample natural light to tumble into the formal dining room where soft green hues add a subtle splash of colour, creating a calm and relaxing feel. Fully fitted with bespoke Shaker-style cabinets, the well-appointed kitchen with its tall larder cupboards adds a contemporary yet sympathetic twist to this period property. Well-appointed with an array of integrated Miele appliances (including a steamer oven, rotisserie oven and wide induction hob), black granite countertops wrap around the room to a double butler sink complete with its modern pull-down spray tap. A further set of French doors opens onto a wide red brick terrace ideally sized for al fresco dining and entertaining. Picture perfect sash windows light the generously proportioned master bedroom and offer views of the landscaped gardens. Echoing the period features that characterise this period home, eyecatching architraves and demi-height wall panels engender a classic sense of elegance from days gone by, while bespoke wardrobes provide a stylish finishing touch. Equally well-presented, a guest suite is beautifully lit by tall dual aspect sash windows. Matching those of the master bedroom, bespoke fitted wardrobes offer plenty of storage and an en suite shower room features a contemporary wall-hung basin, LED mirrored cabinet and a large rainshower head, all arranged in a sleek taupe tile setting. Complementing the interior design scheme of the en suite, a well-proportioned family bathroom features a contemporary full size bath complete with side filler and overhead shower, while chrome insert strips lend a plush finishing touch to the gloss tiles.
Outside The south/south-east-facing landscaped gardens that wrap around this impeccable property create a fantastic private and peaceful retreat from the hubbub of daily life. Mature firs, hydrangeas, bays, orange blossom and aucuba are just some of the established plants that add colour and interest all year round, while well-maintained topiary borders a red brick herringbone path. Two separate terraces offer distinctive spots to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or a family meal, a raised lawn provides space for children to play, and waterfalls cascade down into a deep fish pond. An exterior boiler room and double shed complete this idyllic outside space. Residents of Barrowfield Lodge benefit from informal yet private allocated parking. In The Local Area Sitting near to Hove Park and Recreation Ground there is an abundance of outdoor facilities close at hand ranging from tennis courts, children’s playground and bowling green to a café, picnic area and working model railway. A Waitrose superstore along with the local amenities of Maldon Road and Woodland Drive are within walking distance, while the shops, bars and restaurants of Seven Dials, Church Road and Goldstone Villas are all easily accessible. Nearby Preston Park and Hove train stations are both under a mile away and offer convenient mainline links for commuters. Regular bus services stop at the top of the road and travel across the city and out up to Devils Dyke. Local schools include Lancing Prep, Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Hove Park School and Sixth Form Centre, Windlesham School and Goldstone Primary School, along with the recently opened Bilingual Primary 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 Barrowfield Drive benefits from access to Superfast Broadband with average speeds up to 59Mpbs. Currently the property is in Council Tax band D which was charged at £1,627.66 for 2016/17.
Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 4235622 Registered Office: Sawyer & Co Sales & Lettings Ltd, 85 Church Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2BB.. Printed
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