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Elevated on the penthouse floor of a substantial, Victorian apartment building in Central Hove, this generous two-bedroom apartment is ideally placed for those looking to live the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. It has a sunny westerly aspect with tall, double-glazed sash windows looking out over the historic landscape towards the South Downs National Park, while inside, the interior is immaculate and stylish. Likewise, the building is beautifully maintained with a fantastic community feel and there are communal gardens to be enjoyed during summer.
Style: Penthouse flat in a Victorian (1890) apartment building
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen
Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area
Floor Area: 861 Sq Ft
Outside: Communal lawns
Parking: Parking Zone M
Council Tax Band: C
Built in 1890, this imposing yet beautiful apartment building encompass all the excitement and opulence of the period, and it is thought to be the first, luxury development in the city. Its Flemish Renaissance style was favoured by the famed architects, Clayton & Black, who felt the building required grandeur and elegance to reflect the social standing of the original inhabitants.
These apartments remain as exclusive today, with this apartment elevated on the penthouse floor, enjoying a glorious westerly aspect and far-reaching views across the city. Entering the grand communal hallways from the second entrance on Holland Road, it is clear to see the exceptional design that went into these apartments. A sweeping staircase rises up through the floors and the original lift remains for ease. The original features are stunning, feeling more akin to a stately home or hotel, creating a wonderful space to arrive home to each day.
The door to this apartment is clearly numbered, opening to a wide and welcoming entrance hall. Recently laid, organic fawn wool carpets flow into the principal rooms, paired with fresh buttermilk walls, creating a blank canvas for the new inhabitants. The light and space within the flat are immediately apparent with a generous amount of glazing to each room along the westerly elevation, so warm light filters in during the afternoon.
High ceilings and airy proportions create the perfect space for entertaining in the living room which has ample space for reconfiguration should you wish to create an open plan space, moving the kitchen to create a third bedroom, as many other residents have. The sunsets are incredible from here, and you can see a ribbon of the South Downs hills, reminding you how perfectly positioned the city is between the countryside and the coast.
Along the hall, the kitchen has been well-designed with Shaker cabinetry in cream to complement solid oak worktops and mosaic tile splashbacks. There is a vast amount of storage at both base and wall levels, alongside an integrated oven and induction hob, leaving space for a freestanding washing machine and a tall fridge freezer (which may be available by separate negotiation). The butler sink is inlaid below the window so you can enjoy the views as you wash up.
Both bedrooms share the same favoured aspect and views, and while the principal bedroom is larger, they both have deep mirrored wardrobes which maximise the floor space while bouncing the natural light around. Both rooms are lovely doubles with soft carpet underfoot and ample space for king beds and freestanding furnishings. Both have easy access to the spacious and stylish bathroom which has been modernised more recently with a contemporary take on a period style. A freestanding bath sits on stone floor tiles so you can while away the hours after a long day, or a separate shower is in place for when time is of the essence. While this room is naturally light with a sash dormer window, it is completely private as it also looks out to the opposite roofline, so no spying eyes will see you.
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 12-15 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 10-12 min walk, Brighton Station 15-20 min walk
Seafront or Park: St Ann’s Well Gardens 5 min walk, Seafront 2 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.