Palmeira Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Holding pride of place on the first floor of a substantial, Victorian townhouse, just moments from Brighton’s famous Floral Clock and Palmeira Square enclosures, this beautiful two-bedroom apartment couldn’t be in a better location to enjoy the delights of our coastal city.

The entire home has been renovated and modernised to exacting standards using only the finest quality materials, being careful to retain its many period features and overall character. Natural light streams in through full height windows leading out to a balcony, spanning the easterly elevation with southerly views to be enjoyed in the summer sunshine.

The proximity to Hove Station; the cosmopolitan shops, cafes and restaurants of Church Road, and Hove’s clean beaches ensure this will be a highly sought-after property for anyone wishing to live in style and comfort by the sea.

Style: 1st floor apartment in a Victorian townhouse

Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 open plan kitchen/living/dining room

Location: Brunswick Town Conservation Area

Floor Area: Please see floor plan

Outside: east/south facing balcony

Parking: Residents Permit Parking Zone M

Council Tax Band: B

The exterior of this grand building is aesthetically pleasing; adorned with exquisite architectural detailing from the Victorian era. You enter through a grand portico entrance to a communal hallway and stairs sweeping up to the first floor where your door is clearly numbered. Stepping inside, it is immediately clear this is a spacious and naturally light apartment which has been renovated by those with a refined eye for interiors and a respect for period detail.

The eye is first drawn to the exceptional open plan living room and kitchen where there is ample space for formal dining and relaxed seating in the wide bay window, leading out to the full width balcony, becoming a wonderful extension of the home during summer. Fresh white walls with dado and picture rails rise to the ceiling which soars, adorned with exquisite plasterwork cornicing. Soft cream carpet runs below the living area, making way for hard flooring in the kitchen and dining space, bringing both form and function to the room. Café shutters allow for privacy when needed while the upper panes frame views of the tall mature tree lining the road. Open to the room, the kitchen is sociable and has been well-designed to complement the space without dominating it. Streamlined cabinetry in mid-grey and textured glass is paired with brushed gold fittings and bronzed metro brick splashbacks, while the worktops are composite stone. Several appliances have been integrated, so you can move straight in with ease and a frosted glass door reveals a large larder room to keep smaller kitchen appliances and dry food stuffs to ensure the work surfaces remain clutter free.

Outside, the current owners have placed comfortable garden seating on the balcony facing south, so you can watch the world go by along Palmeira Square and gardens to the sea. There remains additional room for growing potted plant and herbs, or for a small dining table and chairs to enjoy coffee and breakfast in the morning sunshine.

Moving through the flat, the shower room is next to the left. Beautifully designed using a modern take on a period style, teal metro tiling complements gold fixtures and fittings and the shower has textured glass panelling bringing some Mid-Century Modern styling to complete the scheme.

Next door, the second bedroom is currently dressed as a stylish home office, but it would be ideal as a bedroom with glazed doors leading through to a dressing room. It is a peaceful room, looking out over neighbouring gardens and with a westerly aspect, the light is glorious during the afternoon.

Steps lead down to the principal bedroom at the far end of the flat, peacefully tucked away. Dual aspect, the light is lovely, yet the outlook is private, and the room feels homely with soft carpet underfoot. Even with a king size bed and freestanding furnishings, the floor space is not compromised, so you could even work from home in here if need be.

This generous flat is 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 house also offers easy access to Hove Station which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.