For Sale5 Bedroom House in Derek Avenue, Hove, BN3£1,150,000

A semi-detached period property with a fantastically flexible layout and five double bedrooms, close to the seafront In a great setting on a quiet road close to the seafront and the Kingsway, this semi-detached family home is within a mile of the train station and close to a wide variety of excellent amenities. The character home has been updated to a high standard over the years, with the layout particularly special as it offers a wealth of space and natural light over three floors. It’s perfect for families, with five double bedrooms on the upper floors, ample space for entertaining and the addition of a home office on the ground floor with its own external access; it’s currently used for beauty treatments, and would be a useful room for homeworking in a variety of spheres. The modern décor incorporates a number of desirable touches, from two sets of bifold doors opening to the rear terrace, to fitted shutters in the front-facing rooms and a super stylish Magnet kitchen packed with storage and appliances. The flooring throughout has been recently updated and the garden and driveway landscaped. The 1600 sq ft of space has been skillfully configured to maximise the available space. Beginning in the entrance hall, with its useful storage cupboard, the accommodation flows from a 27ft dual aspect reception room with wood-burning stove, to the kitchen and around to the side door, where there’s also access to the office/studio room and a shower room/WC. On the first floor there are three generously proportioned double bedrooms and a bath/shower room with freestanding bath, with a further two bedrooms and a shower room on the second floor. Outside The front driveway has off-street parking for two cars and access along the side of the house to the rear garden, via a pedestrian gate. The rear garden is fully enclosed and feels like a real oasis: the fabulous terrace – perfect for sunset drinks – leads down to a lawn bordered by a variety of shrubs, a decking area and a garden shed. Situation Derek Avenue is situated off Kingsway, moments from Western Lawns, Hove Lagoon and Wish Park, the latter with its community fruit and veg garden and café. Hove offers a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, and shops. Brighton, with its array of attractions and beaches, is three miles east. Portslade station is located 0.7 miles to the northwest and has trains to London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. Local schooling options include Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College, Hove Junior School, Hove Park Secondary School and Sixth Form and Sir Nicholas Primary School. Additional Information Brighton and Hove City Council, Tax Band F Mains Services Additional information - Five bedrooms - Three bath/shower rooms - 27ft reception room - Home office - Beautifully presented - Good storage - Driveway parking - Landscaped garden - Total of approx. 1638 sq ft Key information Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold