exquisite proportions sackville road, bn3 1,150,000-1,250,000

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1 exquisite proportions sackville road, bn3 1,150,000-1,250,000

2 sackville road exquisite proportions From the moment you enter this exceptional, detached Victorian villa, you will be bowled over by its outstanding proportions and grandeur. It sits within a prestigious area in central Hove, known for its beautiful architecture, and highly sought after as it is in the catchment for the most popular schools; it is close to the beach; and just a short stroll from Hove Station. Each room is adorned with exquisite period features, and in merry contrast, the current owner has created a striking contemporary kitchen extension to the rear of the house, making this the perfect home for sophisticated entertaining and comfortable family life. It has six bedrooms, and three further receptions on the ground floor, so it is versatile too, and unusually it has a detached double garage to the rear which is accessible down a private lane. This is a much-loved family home, and it still has so much potential for future inhabitants, whether it stays the same, or you chose to modernise further, it has charm and character in abundance - and it is also chain free!

3 why you ll like it... Style: Bedrooms: Living rooms: Double fronted, detached Victorian villa 6 double; 1 en suite 4 very spacious Area: 2809 sq. ft sq. m. Outside: Parking: East/South facing rear garden and planting to the front Double garage

4 why you ll like it... Sitting on the cusp of East and West Hove, and bordering the Pembroke and Princes Conservation Area, this exceptional family home is perfectly located for families who find it convenient for schools, entertainment, transport links and the beach. The fashionable shops, restaurants and cafes of Church Road are just minutes away on foot, or you can escape the city by train or car in the same time. It sits within the Old Hove Conservation Area, and it is a fine example of late 19th Century architecture, with canted bay windows and its features picked out in white on its pale gault brick façade. Set well back from the road by a neatly planted and scented front garden, the entrance has an air of grandeur with a cast iron gate, sphere capped pillars and the original tiled path leads the way to your door. Upon entry, the scale and beauty of this magnificent home become immediately apparent. The wide and welcoming entrance hall has yet more original tiling, and the ceilings soar; adorned with the most exquisite plasterwork. In a home of this size, the rich and opulent tones and prints of the Victorian era do not overwhelm; indeed, they add to its prominence, and can be found throughout the three main reception rooms on this floor. This is first seen in the formal dining room to the right, where the walls are adorned with a delicate Rococco print in olive gold, and the first of the marble fireplaces can be found. While these have not been lit for some time, there is no reason to think that once swept, they could be used in each of the reception rooms which would add both warmth and a wonderful atmosphere. Ideal as a dining room, there could me many uses for a room such as this; be it a library, play room or office perhaps. Also on this side, and open to the kitchen and the hallway is a smaller reception room/tv snug which is ideal for cosy movie nights, and for families with teenagers who may like to socialise independently on occasion. Opposite is the formal sitting room, where the original wooden floors have been stripped and varnished in walnut tones which complement the cream walls and the latte notes of the ceiling. There are clearly defined areas for relaxing and entertaining, and there are two further fireplaces; equally impressive in their design. These front facing rooms have a westerly orientation, so a delightful warming light streams in during the afternoon and early evening, but this room is also double aspect with natural light filtering through the glass double doors to the rear kitchen extension. Designed to flow perfectly when entertaining in number, but also to provide private spaces for the family, this rear extension can be divided in two by and ingenious and super cool sliding bookcase - a fun and fabulous feature of this home. Juxtaposed, the kitchen is a contemporary space with underfloor heating, built just eight years ago to the highest specifications and using only the finest materials. The units gleam in white and are topped with slate grey Corian. This is echoed in the floor tiles, and in the central island which also forms a breakfast bar. Having been fitted with high-end, integrated appliances to include an American fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, dual Bosch oven and a gas hob, you can move straight in with ease. This is also a gloriously bright room, lit from above and from the east through windows and French doors opening out to the garden. When guests and family are visiting, you can spill outside during the warmer weather, where there is ample space to dine al fresco, or for children to play in complete safety. While it is low maintenance with neat brick paving, there are lush green borders which provide dappled shade and privacy, and although it is technically east facing from the house, it is open to the south so it is a real suntrap throughout the summer. From here you can access the double garage which has an electric door with key fob entry, and from your car you would drive in via Brooker Lane. This is a rare find in such a central location, and a real bonus when parking is at such a premium in the city. Returning to the house, carpeted stairs lit through stained glass windows, lead you to the first-floor half-landing where the family bathroom and separate WC are ahead. This has the original Victorian pedestal decorated with flowers and a high-level cistern, and the bathroom is traditionally styled with a shower over the bath. A few more steps lead you to a spacious landing, and from here there are four double bedrooms, almost mirroring the reception rooms below them. Period decoration, high ceilings and grand fireplaces continue in these rooms, and they are generous enough for king size beds and several pieces of freestanding furniture. Some rooms have hand basins, and some have traditional wardrobes built in to the alcoves, but all have tranquil and leafy views from their windows. Facing west, the master bedroom also has an en suite shower room which has a pebble inlay floor to remind you just how close to the beach you are, a walk-in shower with a stylish curved glass door, and a contemporary hand basin set into a bespoke wooden plinth with shelves for your toiletries and towels. Two further double bedrooms are found on the top floor, and while these have not undergone the same level of decoration as the floors below, they are again, sizable rooms which so much potential. They hold a vast amount of storage in their eaves and you could transform them into a second master bedroom en suite to add value. This is a really happy home with a wonderful energy, and it is perfect for both entertaining and raising a family. With so many attractive features and a highly sought after location, it is sure to attract many.

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6 Outside, the sun terrace steps up to the spacious lawn to follow the sun and there is a beautiful paved area on this level, ideal for sophistiated al fresco dining. owners secret 'This house has been so convenient and easy to live in. When the children were growing up they could have independence with their schools so nearby and the transport links into the city have always been reliable. It has been a joy to entertain here too and we have so many happy memories it will be a wrench to leave, but we simply don't need this much space anymore. The neighbourhood is really friendly, and we have so many friends here - we won't be moving far." bear in mind This house has been beautifully and sympathetically styled to suit the period, and it therefore has a great many antiques from the era which were bought specifically for the space. The current owner is downsizing, so some of these pieces may be up for negotiation.

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8 where it is Style: Shops: Train Station: Church Road 2 min walk, city centre 10 min bus ride Hove Station 7 min walk Brighton Station 10 min bus ride Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and seafront 5 min walk Closest Schools: Primary: West Hove Primary, At. Andrew's CofE Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill Private: Brighton College, St Christopher's School This is a wonderful family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, the beach, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23 and Hove Station are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis. call: Western Road, Hove, BN3 1DB