Goldsmid Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Impressive and stylish, this generous one-bedroom apartment sits just minutes from the chic restaurants, cafes, delis and shops that epitomize the Seven Dials area. It holds pride of place spanning the entire first floor of a striking period townhouse, giving it gloriously high ceilings adorned with the striking architectural features from the era.

Full height windows on the southerly elevation open to the balcony, framing views over The Dials and mature trees lining the road while bringing in plenty of natural light throughout the day.


Perfect for commuters, the property sits within close proximity to Brighton’s Mainline Station, and both the beach and St Ann’s Well Gardens are nearby. With the additional benefit of a Share of the Freehold, this home is sure to grab the attentions of many.

In brief:

Style: First floor flat in a Victorian terrace

Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 spacious living room and kitchen, 1 bathroom

Why you’ll like it:

Elevated on the first floor of a tall Victorian townhouse at Seven Dials, this beautiful one-bedroom apartment holds a prime position in the city. The building itself is impressive bearing classic Victorian features, which continue inside the apartment. Stepping inside, your eye is immediately drawn to the light and space within the main reception room along the hall to the left.

Soaring ceilings are adorned with intricate plasterwork cornicing and three full height sash windows form a wide bay almost covering the southerly wall. These look out to a mature tree lining the road and the balcony runs full width so you can sit out on a summer’s day to watch the wold go by below you. Inside, wooden floors have been sanded and varnished to complement fresh white walls, and there is ample space for formal dining, relaxation and entertaining. Even with larger pieces of furniture, floor space is not compromised. It would even be possible to reconfigure the space to bring the kitchen forward into the room, creating an open plan setting, which would allow for a second bedroom in its place – certainly food for thought.

As it stands, the kitchen is partially open to the room, although recessed so it does not dominate the space. It has been modernised with white gloss cabinetry paired with solid oak worktops, and within these, the appliances have been integrated to include a washing machine, fridge, fan oven and gas hob.

Moving through the apartment, the bathroom sits to the rear of the kitchen with a contemporary suite in white with natural stone, matt wall tiles. There is a shower over the bath and a tall frosted sash window for natural light.

Peacefully positioned to the rear of the building, the bedroom is a fine size double with room for freestanding furnishings and a king size bed. Again, the décor is smart and neutral with pale blush walls and new wood floors to suit all styles of furnishing.

Seven Dials has managed to retain an air of ‘cool’ for many years without being pretentious. There are establishments and families who have lived here for decades, and yet new and exciting shops and bars pop up all the time too for variety. The beach is only five minutes away, as are popular parks, schools and the city centre, so it feels truly cosmopolitan and is the reason so many people flock to live here.

Location: Seven Dials
Floor Area: please see floor plan
Outside: South facing balcony
Parking: Permit parking zone O
Council Tax Band: B

This attractive flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this flat also offers easy access to both Brighton Station and the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.