2 Bedrooms Flat for sale in Grand Avenue, Hove BN3 | £ 845,000

Property Description

A substantial and impeccably designed, period conversion flat on the ground floor of a beautifully imposing red brick property, just moments from the sea in a very desirable Hove location. Offering generous accommodation throughout with two bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms and an enclosed decked patio. Retaining many original features with working gas fires in the hall, living room and dining room and being presented in excellent order throughout.

Location

Grand Avenue is one of the most prestigious locations in Brighton and Hove, the wide avenue leads from the seafront up to the junction of Church Road and The Drive, the Queen Victoria Memorial was designed for the Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and stands at the entrance to Grand Avenue overlooking Hove lawns and promenade. The apartment is situated in a landmark Grade II South facing mansion house with views across formal gardens to the sea, Grand Avenue is within The Avenues conservation area.

The location is very central; close to the seafront yet only 0.6 miles from Hove Station and 1.2 miles from Brighton Station, a selection of shops, amenities and a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants can be found in Church Road, continuing further to the West and to the East into Brighton city centre. Local schools include Davigdor Infants, Hove Park Secondary and the private Brighton and Hove High School.

Accommodation

Built in the early 1900s by British builder William Willet and occupying part of the ground floor of this imposing Grade II* listed building, this mansion flat is approached to the West side via manicured hedgerows and a beautifully restored original vestibule entrance. A grand and very well maintained lobby leads to the private front door. The entrance hall is impressive with the original light leaded windows in situ, detailed parquet flooring still perfectly intact as well as having painted wood panelling to the walls and a beautiful working fireplace with marble surround and mirrored inserts. Upon entering this property you'll be bowled over with the sense of pure grandeur and feeling of opulence created by the current owners impeccable eye for design; combining period hints to the Edwardian era with a modern pallet.

The bright and spacious master bedroom resides at the front of the property enjoying a southerly aspect with direct sea views via a large sash window. The high ceiling with original mouldings remains as does the wood flooring and decorative fireplace, as well as having ample built in wardrobes.

Adjacent to this, the particularly generous living room boasts a fabulously large bay window; the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the natural light and sea views. This room is beyond grand with its high ceilings and panelled walls having decorative mouldings and cast iron fireplace with imposing carved wood surround.

Just off the main entrance hall you'll find a very decadent shower room boasting an abundance of arts & crafts, light leaded windows allowing natural light to pour in, giving one the sense of a beautiful old English emporium. With a chequered tiled floor and black marble panelled surround with Victorian style fitments, vintage radiator and an irregular shaped shower enclosure with wall mount thermostatic controls and monsoon shower head.

Through to what was previously the billiard room in the property's original state is now a bright and spacious dining room with high ceilings, decorative panelled walls and leaded light windows continue. The original restored wood floor and working fireplace with chequered tiled insert and solid wood mantle add a real sense of warm to this large room. A particular feature of note is the original leaded light atrium that spans from this room through to bedroom two; a stunning reminder of early Edwardian architecture.

Bedroom two, shares the other half of the light leaded skylight making this room lovely and bright with a second window to the side and boasting a large walk in wardrobe.

A few steps downs from the dining room, an inner hallway leads to very stylish family bathroom indeed, with tasteful black and white chequered tiling and original windows. Having a full suite that comprises of a freestanding slipper bathtub with telephone style taps, Victorian styled basin and double walk in shower enclosure with monsoon shower head and a chrome heated towel rail. Access to a deep under stairs storage cupboard also acts as a utility space with plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Across from here there resides a separate cloakroom with a low level Eco flush WC and wall mounted hand wash basin.

To the rear of the property the current owners have installed a high end, modern kitchen with a range of white shaker style wall and base units and a moulded quartz work surface with under mounted butler sink. Decorated in a tasteful shade of dark green with a matching glass panelled splash back. There is space for a large 5 ring gas cooker and American style fridge freezer and a door that leads to an enclosed decked patio.

Outside

A private enclosed decked patio surrounded by the red brick and leaded windows of the property with an array of potted plants and vines, creating a calming secluded sanctuary.

Additional Information

Outgoings confirmed by vendor:
EPC Rating: D
EPC Internal measurement: 133 Square metres / 1431 Square feet
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Service Charge: £770 paid every 6 months
Parking Zone: N

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