Flat for sale in Kings Gardens, Hove, East Sussex BN3

Rising six storeys, looking out over Hove Lawns to the promenade and sea; the substantial Victorian terraces of Kings Gardens sit in a prime position within the city. This three-bedroom lower ground floor mansion flat spans the entire floor with generous rooms and a unique layout surrounding a central courtyard garden. There is also a front patio garden which wraps around the building, so plenty of natural light can stream through the flat. Both gardens are a fine size for sitting out in the sunshine or growing potted plants – although the beach is also on your doorstep should you need to stretch your legs.

It has been expertly maintained being careful to retain its period charm while modernising the bathrooms and kitchen. There is further scope to put your own stamp on the place or move straight in with ease as the rooms are nicely neutral with wood flooring in many of the rooms, paired with calico cream walls.

With the city, beach and several popular schools also close by, it would be ideal for professionals, investors, developers and families alike, so is sure to be coveted by many.

Style: Lower ground floor apartment in a Regency townhouse

Type: 3 bedrooms (2 king rooms, 1 single), 2 bathrooms + WC, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen diner.

Location: The Avenues Conservation Area

Floor Area: 1766 sq.ft.

Outside: Internal courtyard and front patio

Parking: Residents Permit Parking Zone N

Council Tax Band: C

The scale and beauty of these seafront homes never ceases to impress visitors to the city. While many have been converted into luxury apartments, they command the same air of grandeur as was intended during their inception in the latter half of the 19th Century. With Hove Lawns and Beach on your doorstep and the vibrant bars, restaurants and café culture of Church Road just minutes away, you cannot beat the location for the quintessential Brighton & Hove vibe.

This apartment is attractive on the approach with a grand front door leading through the communal ways with passenger lift down to your door. From here, you are greeted into the entrance hall leading to the third bedroom, the living room and the principal bedroom suite. It is stepping into the living room where the scale of the property becomes apparent. Tall sash windows frame views over the internal courtyard while bringing in a wealth of light, and white walls and a high ceiling with spotlights serve to brighten the room further. Wood floors add warmth and style and there is space to dine within the living area adjacent to the kitchen. A limestone fireplace sits between the chimney breast alcove fitted with lower cabuinet for storage and entertainment systems.

Adjoining this room, the kitchen is perfectly spacious with streamlined units in mid-grey providing plenty of storage solutions alongside a breakfast bar for two and space for a range cooker and tall fridge freezer which may be included by separate negotiation.

The principal bedroom is a magnificent size due to a wall of built-in wardrobes from floor to ceiling providing additional storage maximising the floor space. Between the wardrobe doors, the en suite bathroom is neatly tucked away with a both a bath and a shower cubicle, both lined in natural stone for a refined and elegant finish. French doors open to the wrap around patio garden where there is a private walled space for dining alfresco. Ready for the modern lifestyle, the outside areas are low maintenance, so you can add your own flair as needed with potted plants and herbs.

A shorter corridor leads back through the flat providiong an additional acces to both courtyards and to bedroom two which is equally spacious, enjoying parquet flooring and ample space for a king size bed and freestanding wardrobes and bespoke book shelves without compromising on floor space. The main bathroom sits next door, so it feels en suite and is in the same chic style as the principal bedroom suite with a twin headed separate shower and oversized bath. This bedroom looks out to the internal courtyard which provides excellent natural light as the walls only rise up on floor to the ground level. This is another soothing sanctuary for quiet reflection or summer lunches.

Bedroom three is a single room, with excellent built in storage making it ideal as a comfortable home office. There is a third WC ideal for guests.<br /><br />This generous apartment 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 it also offers easy access to Hove Station which has direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.