Brought back to its former glory in recent years, this sunny two-bedroom Victorian house is impressive from the moment you step inside. The current owners have a keen eye for interiors and have created a home ideal for both family life and entertaining. Even below stylish aesthetic, the workings of the house have also been renewed to include a full rewire, new windows and doors and a new boiler, so you can rest assured it will stand the test of time.

It stands on a popular road, close to the coast in on the border of Portslade and West Hove. Tall windows fill the house with natural light from east to west, and the landscaped garden with summer house form a lovely extension of the space during summer. There is also a spacious loft room which works perfectly as a home office or a guest bedroom and has potential to become a permanent fixture subject to planning.

Ideal for families, there are several popular schools and parks within walking distance, and for those who commute, Portslade Station and the A27/A23 are easily accessible. With off street parking, in such a favoured location, it is sure to be coveted by many.

Style: End of terrace Victorian house
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 loft room, 1 bathroom, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen, 1 summer house
Location: South Portslade/West Hove border
Floor Area: 782 sq ft
Outside: west facing rear garden
Parking: Off street parking

Why you’ll like it

Set well back from the road behind a parking forecourt, this house feels private from the street and is one of a semi-detached pair of period homes which sit perfectly juxtaposed between the amenities on Boundary Road, Portslade Station and the beach.

To the front, a private front garden , so you can sit outside both in the front and to the back of the house, catching the sunshine all day due to the east to westerly aspect. Stepping inside, it is clearly a stylish space which feels far more spacious than the exterior implies. The dining room and living room have clearly defined areas for relaxation and formal dining around the table, and a new log burning stove adds warmth and atmosphere to wintery evenings. During the warmer weather, French doors open to the garden, so you can spill outside for dining alfresco and the entire ground floor has a lovely sense of flow.

The rear garden has been decked, lighted and landscaped to create a sanctuary with the original brick and flint walls running either side. It does not feel overlooked and it is perfectly low maintenance, ready for the busy modern lifestyle. A summer house spans the rear of the garden and is ideal for both working from home as it has electricity, or as a playhouse for young children, or a gym perhaps.

Returning inside, the kitchen is also on trend with white cabinetry paired with wooden worktops and white brick tile splashbacks behind the range (which may be available by separate negotiation). There is ample storage and space for several appliances, plus there is further space within the utility room at the rear.

Upstairs there are two lovely double bedrooms; one spanning the front of the house and the other overlooking the garden. The principal room to the front had luxury wardrobes fitted in 2021 along with new carpets and re-painted. Both have period fireplaces which add to their character.
These rooms share use of the recently renovated bathroom which has been transformed using a modern take on a period style. A freestanding roll-top bath takes centre stage, while the shower and shower screen are new, and the wall has been exposed back to the original brick and is a stunning feature of the space.

From the second bedroom, a pull-down ladder leads to the loft room which spans the entire second floor offering plenty of scope depending on need. While it cannot be classed as a third bedroom, it could be fully converted once planning consents have been sought.

Agent’s thoughts:

This house feels warm and welcoming and has been very well-maintained by the current owners, so you can move straight in without changing a thing. It is bright with generous proportions, and it sits in a hugely popular location, so we are sure this property will be snapped up.

Owners’ thoughts:

“We love this house and it has been a joy to live in with so many conveniences on our doorstep. The area is incredibly friendly with lots of families, and a real community feel, so will miss our neighbours hugely, but we are looking for a change in lifestyle now with a move along the coast.”

Where it is
Shops: Boundary Road 4 min walk, city centre 10 min bus ride
Station: Portslade Station 5 min walk, Hove Station 10 min bus ride
Seafront or Park: Hove Lagoon and seafront 12 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: West Hove Primary, At. Andrew’s CofE
Secondary: PACA, Kings School, Cardinal Newman RC

Private: Brighton College, St Christopher’s School
This is a wonderful family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, the beach, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A27A23 and Portslade Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.

This is a wonderful family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, the beach, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A27A23 and Portslade Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.