York Avenue, Hove, BN3 1PJ

Asking Price £1,500,000 || This exceptional Edwardian semi-detached house presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and beautifully maintained family home, offering over 2,500 square feet of versatile accommodation with a lovely secluded rear garden in a highly sought-after location close to St Anne’s Well Gardens.

Arranged over three floors, the property features five generously proportioned bedrooms, with the option of a sixth bedroom or study, ensuring ample space for family living or working from home.

The elegant reception rooms (three in total) provide flexible spaces for both formal entertaining and relaxed everyday living, each showcasing attractive period features including high ceilings, ornate cornicing, and original fireplaces.

The west-facing lounge is bathed in sunlight in the late afternoon and evening from the prominent bay window.

The fabulous open-plan kitchen/living/dining room has demi-glazed doors and stained glass windows which open onto a newly fitted decked verandah measuring 16 ft deep by 12 ft wide, with steps leading down to the garden.

Perfectly proportioned for a defined family dining area and separate large living space, the ample natural light and open period fireplace combine to provide a distinguished yet relaxed feel.

The modern kitchen is well appointed, overlooking the garden, with modern white cabinets providing plenty of storage, and a side door opening onto a separate utility area.

A trap door in the dining area floor leads down to the cellar and offers excellent storage or the potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents, while a well-sized WC/cloakroom completes the ground floor.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, which include built-in storage. One of the bedrooms is slightly smaller and ideal as an office.

The recently fitted family bathroom has a large bath and separate shower, along with a separate WC.

The second (top) floor has two further double bedrooms with period fireplaces, and the front bedroom has a walk-in dressing room and excellent eaves storage.

There is a second bathroom serving this floor with a Japanese-style Omnitub with shower over and underfloor heating.

Additional features include a private garage and off-road parking to the front, ensuring ease of access and security.

Throughout the house, the current sellers have given careful attention to preserving the property’s original charm with stripped wooden floors.

However they have undetaken extensive works include new windows, new roof, external rendering, and painting.

Externally there is an east/south-east-facing rear garden measuring 45 ft deep by 35 ft wide, accessed from the verandah or from the utility room.

A wide paved patio stretches across the full width of the house, while a large, well-kept lawn is surrounded by well-established wide flowerbeds and tall mature trees, offering excellent seclusion and privacy.

The property’s layout is ideal for modern family life, with spacious rooms and thoughtful separation between living and sleeping areas.

Located within easy reach of local amenities and excellent schools, on the border of central Hove and Brighton, the house is within walking distance of Seven Dials, St Anne’s Well Gardens, and Brighton Station.

Whether you are seeking a home for a growing family or simply desire generous living space in a prime location, this property is sure to exceed expectations.

Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the scale, quality, and unique features of this outstanding Edwardian residence.