A beautifully presented, characterful garden flat occupying the entire ground floor of an attractive Edwardian property, situated in a desirable Hove location. With high ceilings, real wood floors and original stained glass windows, the property is steeped in period features and perfectly styled in keeping with the age of the building. The property also has a considered mix of modern fixtures and fittings and a versatile layout.

With lots of natural light, the property comprises two double bedrooms, living room, a high end, UV protected garden room, spacious kitchen and sleek modern bathroom with separate WC.

Furthermore, the property boasts a beautifully established enclosed rear garden, and is to be sold with a newly extended 999 year Lease upon completion.

Location - Raphael Road is situated North of New Church Road and is just around the corner from Richardson Road where you can find local butchers, coffee shops, beauty rooms and general store, to name a few. A more comprehensive range of nearby shops are also close by in Portland Road, along with regular bus services giving direct access to Hove's George Street and Church Road thoroughfare, and Brighton city centre.

For the commuters there is a choice of main line train stations just under a mile away. Hove Station that is 0.9 miles in distance and Aldrington station being just 0.4 miles away, both have direct links to London Victoria. Within the area there are many parks and recreational areas and of course Hove lagoon where you can enjoy sea front walks, there is also a selection of local, nursery, primary and middle schools in the area.

Accommodation - Approached from level ground via a well kept, walled front garden, a period chequer board tiled pathway leads up the the timber framed communal front door and pretty tiled storm porch.

The entrance to the flat itself opens onto a good sized hallway where you'll be greeted with warm walnut stained wood floors, high ceilings and a tasteful colour palette. There's a large under stairs storage area and doors to all principal rooms.

With a fantastic large bay and doubled glazed sash windows, the principal bedroom/reception room has a pleasant outlook over the established front garden and tree-lined street. Stunning original stained glass windows either side of the chimney breasts gives a bright dual aspect. A beautiful cast iron, working fireplace with period tiled inserts provides a cosy focal point and the room is tastefully finished in Farrow & Ball paint.

Bedroom two boasts real wood floors continued and is a good size double room, also enjoying a dual aspect with views to the rear.

The living room sits in the middle of the property with impressive, original floor to ceiling window and door frames that give direct access the elegant sun room. With exposed brick walls and powder coated grey window frames the sun room boasts the highest UV protected glass, to keep the room cool in summer and warm in winter. Laid to rustic slate tiling, this is a great usable space with wonderful views over and direct access to the rear garden, and kitchen.

A step up brings you into the spacious dual aspect, fitted kitchen that is laid to rustic slate flooring and comprising a range of cottage style wall and base units with laminate work surface, stainless steel sink and drainer, and a tiled splash back. There's a Range Master cooker with 5 gas rings and extractor hood over, an integrated dishwasher, a larder cupboard housing a newly installed boiler, with space and provisions for a washing machine and fridge freezer. A door leads onto the properties side access which is securely gated at the front of the property.

Tasteful and contemporary in design, the bathroom has a soft grey panelled sliding door, and is finished in real marble tiles to the floor and surrounds with built in nook storage. Comprising a 'P' bath with shower over, having wall mounted thermostatic controls and a monsoon shower head, a pedestal wash basin and heated towel rail. The cloakroom sits opposite with a low level eco WC.

Garden - Beautifully landscaped, the rear garden is wall enclosed, green and luscious with an array of mature fruit and olive trees, shrubs and flowers. There's a central lawn and rear decked sun terrace with a contemporary pond/water feature. There's an outside water tap, outdoor lights and secure gated sides access with useful storage shed.

Additional Information - EPC rating: D
Internal measurement: 838 Square feet / 77.9 Square metres
Tenure: New Lease -999 years
Maintenance charges: 50/50 As and when works are needed
Ground rent: £0 per annum
Parking zone: W
Council tax band: C