Sitting on one of the most attractive streets in Central Hove; just moments from the beach, Hove Lawns and the boutique shops, restaurants and bars of Church Road, is this magnificent three-bedroom second floor mansion flat. It resides within Grosvenor Mansions; a luxurious Victorian apartment building with generous proportions, period features and high ceilings throughout. These features have been combined with modern design and a smart, neural palette to create a light and airy space ideal for both family time and entertaining. There is also scope for further modernisation which would add value in such a prestigious location.
The close proximity to Hove Station and several high achieving schools will appeal to professional sharers, commuters and families looking for the quintessential Hove lifestyle by the sea.

Style: Second floor mansion flat within a Victorian apartment building
Type: 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + WC, 1 living room, 1 kitchen dining room
Location: Cliftonville Conservation Area
Floor Area: 861 sq.ft.
Parking: Parking Zone N
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
Built during the late 19th Century and named after Queen Victoria’s favourite estate on the Isle of Wight, Osborne Villas paves the way from the cosmopolitan shops and restaurants of Church Road down to Hove Lawns and the beach. Grosvenor Mansions sits at the northern end, yet the sea remains visible at the bottom of the road.
Originally built as luxury summer homes for fashionable and wealthy Londoners looking for a sunny escape by the sea, they continue to hold an air of grandeur with their beautiful features and airy proportions. There remains a wonderful mix of professionals and families in the street, and there is a palpable sense of community here which is unique for somewhere so central.
Stepping inside, the main reception is abundant with period features and natural light due to the wide bay window almost covering the easterly elevation. Plasterwork cornicing and deep skirting boards wend their way around the room and a grand period fireplace takes centre stage. Within the alcoves, bespoke cabinetry has been built in keeping with the period style and there is ample space for the whole family to cosy up together in here.
Next door, the principal bedroom shares the same sunny aspect, high ceiling and features as the living room with the addition of a wall of built-in wardrobes which maximise the floor space further. This leaves plenty of space for a king size bed and several pieces of freestanding bedroom furniture.
A corridor stretches back through the apartment where the kitchen and dining room offer another sociable space or entertaining and family time. There is room for a large dining table and chairs alongside ample storage for food stuffs, crockery and glassware, and an integrated oven and hob, leaving space for a tall fridge freezer and a washing machine. A feature blackboard wall adds fun and practicality to the space.
Bedrooms two and three are peacefully placed to the rear of the building; again, with fawn carpets, cream walls and woodwork features picked out in white. They share use of the family bathroom which is simply designed in white with a shower over the bath, plus there is a second WC – ideal in any shared space.

Agent’s thoughts:
Gloriously spacious, naturally light and bursting with character, this mansion flat is impressive and ideally located in one of the most fashionable pars of Central Hove.

Owner’s thoughts:
“Location, location, location – you simply cannot beat it. Hove Lawns and Beach are far quieter this end than further down in Brighton, and the shops and cafes at the bottom of the road are a delight – not forgetting Morocco’s for seafood and ice cream on the promenade. There is so much to enjoy nearby with restaurants lining Church Road and every amenity you could wish for on your doorstep – I’m sad to see this flat go.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 1 min walk, city centre 20 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 10 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and Seafront 2 min walk

Closest Schools:
Primary: West Hove Primary, St Andrews Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RC
Private: Brighton College, Windlesham Prep.

This generous mansion flat is perfectly situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this home also offers easy access to Hove Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.