St. Leonards Gardens, Hove

Step Inside
With the seafront at the bottom of the road this semi-detached Hove home gives an instant sense of its history heritage with the feature hung tiles and bow windows of its late 1930's facade.

Sensitively retaining a wealth of period character whilst being extended and arranged with modern family life in mind, a brilliantly fluid layout blends the contemporary with the classic and is filled with sunlight and garden vistas.

With the warm tones of a wooden effect floor underfoot and the geometric patterns of a high ceiling stretching out overhead, a spacious living room generates a fantastic measure of versatile space. Picture rails, the wide curve of the windows and accent heritage hues combine with a wood burner nestled within a magnificent fireplace to conjure a hugely homely. A wide archway subtly delineates the space giving the chance to have a dedicated study, play or dining area with a second fireplace that could be opened up and reinstated.

Thoughtfully arranged to let views of the garden be carried through, glazed double doors connect to the fabulous open plan design of a conservatory/dining room and kitchen perfect for everything from busy school day mornings, lazy weekend brunches or evenings spent entertaining friends. An expanse of sliding doors and full height windows in the conservatory/dining room allows the considerable decked terracing outside to become an extension of the house, making it easy for daily life to filter out into the sunshine for al fresco meals or a dip in a hot tub.

The sense of light and space is echoed in the adjoining kitchen where tastefully chosen Shaker cabinetry is topped with mottled stone-effect work surface and features a freestanding range cooker. Further windows and a demi-glazed door keep you in touch with what's going on outside and the considerable space provides a fantastic amount of storage and workspace. Tucked discreetly out of sight, a shower room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Explore upstairs and you'll find four more than generous bedrooms peppering the upper two stories. On the first floor three bedrooms include a large double bedroom that teenagers will love with more of those wide bow windows and plenty of space for a desk/study area. Each of the additional two is equally ideal for a growing family and together they share a sleek modern bathroom arranged in a deluxe tile setting. Sitting exclusively on the top floor it is however the impeccable main bedroom suite that offers that all important hideaway from a busy day. A pared-back aesthetic, sun shining through skylights and a notably high sloping ceiling all add to the feeling of calm while rich teal blue walls add a sultry pop of colour to a contemporary en suite shower room.

Outside
When you step out from the kitchen and conservatory/dining room you'll find every excuse to enjoy al fresco entertaining on a prodigious west facing decked terrace extending out to the shade of a large timber pergola. The spacious dimensions easily accommodate a hot tub without intruding on space to relax and recline in style and adjoin the greenery of an established lawn with a stepping stone path and borders of leafy trees and feature palms.
At the front of the house a broad brick paved driveway gives a notable degree of distance from the world outside, combining with an attached garage to supply the convenience of private off-road parking for several vehicles.

In Your Local Area
Situated to the West of Hove in a prized location leading off the seafront road, this period home is just around the corner from the bustling independent shops and amenities of Boundary Road. Coffee shops such as 17 Grams and Blend are within a gentle stroll along with the craft beers of the independent award winning micropub, The Foghorn. Local schools include Apple Tree Day Nursery and Preschool, St Peter's Community Primary and Nursery School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Hove Junior School. Portslade mainline railway station is only a 0.3mile walk from your door and the centre of Brighton and A27 are easily accessible.

Flood Risk
Surface Water: Very low
Rivers and the sea: Very low



Council Tax
Brighton & Hove Council, Band E

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.