Albany Villas, Hove, BN3

GUIDE PRICE: £1.25m - £1.5m

One of four streets with names from the Isle of Wight, newly favoured by Queen Victoria Albany Villas was built in early 1850s and today stands as a popular location for those looking to be close to the buzz of Hove. This substantial and beautifully proportioned period residence offers over 2,700 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged across four floors. Rich in character and offering an exceptional degree of flexibility, the home combines elegant period detailing with the scale and practicality of modern living.

From the outset, the property makes an impressive first impression, with a handsome period façade and the considerable benefit of off-street parking. Inside, an elegant entrance hallway sets the tone, with a striking stained-glass feature above the front door providing an immediate glimpse of the original character that continues throughout the home.

The ground floor offers generous and beautifully balanced living accommodation, centred around a bright bay-fronted reception room, while the well-proportioned kitchen and dining room provide an ideal setting for both relaxed family life and entertaining.

A particularly appealing feature is the lower ground floor, which introduces an additional level of versatility rarely found in period homes of this scale. With its own separate entrance, this floor incorporates a further reception room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, offering excellent potential to create a self-contained annexe, guest accommodation or independent living space. allowing for home and income potential.

The upper floors provide five well-proportioned bedrooms, arranged across the first and second floors, including a generous principal bedroom with en-suite facilities. Further bathrooms and useful storage add to the practicality, while the arrangement lends itself equally well to family living, home working and accommodating visiting guests.

Outside, the property enjoys a lovely sunny patio garden, providing a private and inviting space for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the sunshine. Combined with its impressive proportions, period character and exceptional flexibility, Albany Villas presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home with considerable scope to adapt to a variety of lifestyles.

Albany Villas is a highly regarded residential address in central Hove, prized for its elegant period architecture, leafy surroundings and excellent connectivity. Set within easy reach of Hove’s vibrant Church Road, residents have an array of independent cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities close by, while Hove seafront, Hove Lawns and the wide-open spaces of Hove Park are also within easy reach. Hove Station provides convenient rail connections to London and beyond, making this a particularly well-connected location for those seeking the balance of a sophisticated coastal lifestyle with excellent commuter links.

Council tax band: basement flat is banded A. The upper maisonette is D.

EPC rating: D

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