The Drive | Hove | East Sussex
Seller Insight "When we first saw this flat we were struck by how light and airy it was, so very different from all the other basement flats we'd seen. The garden felt so spacious and we could instantly see ourselves living here, it just felt right. We loved the high ceilings and the size of the living room with its bay windows, it's so lovely when the sun shines straight through them. We love the aspect; looking out onto the garden, not being overlooked and having the view of the church is just beautiful. The size of the main bedroom opening onto the garden is great and having immediate access to outside space is fantastic. Everything has been done very sympathetically, in-keeping with the period of the building. We'll really miss the main living area, it's just so open and bright looking out onto the gardens. It's got such an impressive breadth of space."
* 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 Stylish 2 Bedroom Apartment in Elegant Grade II Listed Victorian Villa with Peaceful Private Garden. Situated in the area recently named as the most sought-after location in England and Wales for young professionals, this beautiful two bedroom apartment is ideally placed for all that Brighton and Hove has to offer. Just moments away from both the seafront and the bustling cafĂŠ culture of Church Road, Hove train station is close at hand with convenient mainline commuter links to London. Set in the grandeur of a well-maintained 1880s villa in The Drive conservation area, contemporary interior design blends seamlessly with a Farrow & Ball colour scheme and original period features. A spacious open plan living/ kitchen area, two double bedrooms and a private east-facing courtyard garden all combine to create a highly impressive sense of light and space. Share of Freehold. EPC Rating E.
IN MORE DETAIL - From the Victorian tiled path that leads up to the entrance of this distinguished yellow brick building with its stained glass windows, to the tall ceilings and intricate period architraves of the communal entrance hall, this lower ground floor home is beautifully presented throughout. Cool Wimborne White walls balance with the rich tones of the engineered wood floor of the hallway where stripped wooden doors open onto an easy flowing layout. INSIDE - Adding a beautiful backdrop to a spacious and sociable room, bow sash windows curve across the full width of the open plan kitchen/living room looking out onto the peaceful garden to create an instant wow factor thats hard to ignore. Natural light tumbles in
highlighting the Farrow & Ball Light Blue walls and emphasising the impressive amount on space on offer. A modern wall-mounted fireplace creates a traditional focal point, while tasteful fitted shelving and cabinets creates plenty of storage without impacting on the aesthetics of the room. Fully-fitted with stylish Shaker-style cabinets, the well-appointed kitchen area features a variety of integrated appliances. Sleek countertops wrap around to offer ample work space, while a matching island effortlessly delineates the space. Continuing the fantastic sense of height and space, the generously proportioned master bedroom with its Skimming Stone walls and wealth of storage echoes the elegant interior design scheme that flows throughout this Hove home. Encompassed by white wooden shutters, dual aspect windows and south-facing French doors allow plenty of natural light to create a calm and peaceful feel, while the room opens onto the garden. A second double bedroom offers ideal dual space potential as a guest room or work from home space. Sash windows continue into the well-sized bathroom where white metro tiles and Pale Hound walls complement a heritage style suite with a wood panelled bath. Crosshead taps and an overhead shower with a rigid riser and large rose head complete the luxurious design, while a hexagon patterned floor adds a subtle finishing touch.
Step Outside The French doors of the master bedroom open onto an idyllic stone paved garden that offers a peaceful and private retreat from the hubbub of daily life. Encompassed with crisp white walls, the historic Gothic features of All Saints church add a picture perfect backdrop to this east-facing oasis that offers a lovely space to relax in the sun or enjoy the weekend papers. Raised flowerbeds with their easy to maintain selection of mature euonymus, azalea and jasmine add colour and interest throughout the year. IN THE LOCAL AREA - Hove's BN3 area was recently named as the most soughtafter location in England and Wales for young professionals. Leading onto Grand Avenue, The Drive is ideally located for all that Brighton and Hove has to offer. The bustling cafĂŠ culture, shops, bars and restaurants of Church Road, George Street and Blatchington Road are only a very short walk away and the green open spaces of St Ann's Well Gardens and Hove Park are within easy reach. A short leisurely stroll, straight down Grand Avenue takes you to Hove Lawns and the seafront, while regular bus services travel all across the city and up to Devils Dyke. Hove mainline station is within easy walking distance, approximately under half a mile away, providing convenient mainline commuter links to London and Gatwick. Local schools include St Andrew's C f E Primary School, Hove Junior School, St Christopher's School, and the private Brighton and Hove High 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 The Drive 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 B which was charged at ÂŁ1,325.19 for 2017/18.
10'3 x 7'3 (3.12m x 2.21m)
28' x 17'1 INTO BAY WINDOW (8.53m x 5.21m INTO BAY)
17'2 x 10'2 (5.23m x 3.10m)
EPC Exempt or Pending
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.
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