About this property

An exceptional plot and opportunity on one of Hove’s most prestigious roads, South facing with sea views.

Tucked away on a private plot on Hove’s prestigious Tongdean Avenue, this link-detached home presents an exceptional opportunity to purchase a stunning family residence with the chance to modernise and personalise the layout and accommodation to suit the needs of the new owner. A much-loved family home, the property is available to the market for the first time in 53 years and is the ideal place to raise a family. The generous plot is a key highlight, offering a fabulous south-facing aspect and a sizeable area of mature land in the heart of the city. Additionally, from the house and the gardens there are far-reaching views over Hove towards the sea.

Inside the feeling of space continues, with almost 5,000 sq ft of space available with a further outbuilding providing an additional 1,435 sq ft of leisure space. The layout has been perfectly configured for entertaining, with a vast curved reception room at the rear providing spectacular views, masses of space for hosting special occasions and excellent natural light. While the interiors would benefit from modernisation, the house has been well maintained and presents excellent scope for redevelopment.

Interior
Space and light are two key features of the home, with four reception rooms downstairs and five bedrooms upstairs, with ample glazing on the south-facing elevations to provide the views and natural light. An imposing entrance hall draws you in, with its ornate split staircase creating a feature and concealing hidden storage to the rear. Archways lead off the main hall to the reception rooms: a large drawing room with a fireplace and windows on two sides, which leads to a smaller sitting room perfect for relaxed family time and onwards to the magnificent ‘James Bond-style’ reception room at the rear. Here a curved wall inset with tall windows looks out over the mature gardens towards the sea – a great room for big family gatherings or special occasions. Additionally there is a dining room which adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room. The latter is well appointed and leads through to the integral garage and a utility room, boiler room and storage area. A study and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The staircase rises to a galleried landing and the bedrooms, which are all double size. Four of the five feature built-in storage, and there are two bath/shower rooms.

Outside
Gardens and grounds
The house evokes a commanding first impression with its gated driveway, grand pillared entryway and Queen Anne-style elevations. The front of the house is very charming, with climbers trained across the lower part of the front elevations. Set well back from the road, the house is screened from view by mature trees and sits behind a parcel of lawn and the paved driveway, which continues around the side of the house providing ample parking. In addition there is an integrated double garage.

The rear gardens face south and unfurl in a series of landscaped zones separated by sets of steps. A large terrace adjoins the rear of the house – perfect for outdoor dining – leading down to an expansive lawn, further seating areas and an area for growing fruit and vegetables at the end of the space. Mature planting softens the edges with shrubs and a variety of trees, while more formal flowerbeds contain herbaceous border plants, roses and herbs.

Separate to the main house is the indoor swimming pool complex, set on a lower level within the gardens. The tiled pool and separate Jacuzzi spa are set under a high wooden ceiling, with large windows looking over the gardens to the sea. The pool is surrounded by the terrace and also includes changing facilities, a shower and a WC.

Situation
Tongdean Avenue is widely regarded as one of Hove’s most desirable addresses, known for its luxurious detached residences on generous plots, sea views and proximity to highly rated schools. The tree-lined setting is one of space and exclusivity. There are a wealth of local amenities in the area and the road leads to Dyke Road, which allows easy access in and out of the city as well as a swift route to the A27 and A23. As well as walking within the South Downs National Park to the north, local green spaces also include Hove Park. Nearby shopping is available at Tesco Express on The Droveway, as well as a larger Waitrose supermarket just a mile away at Hove Park, with a number of pubs and cafes in the area and leisure facilities including Withdean Leisure Centre which includes Padel and Tennis courts and an indoor climbing wall and Preston Park Velodrome. Brighton city centre provides excellent shopping facilities with the seafront and Hove Lawns also easily accessible. Preston Park Station (0.9 miles) is on the Brighton Line and offers fast and direct services to London and Gatwick Airport. Hove Station (1.1 miles) provides services to the rest of the south coast. Local schooling options include Bilingual Primary School, Brighton Hove & Sussex Sixth Form College, Brighton Girls School, Cardinal Newman School, Lancing Prep School, Brighton College, Blatchington Mill Schools and Windlesham School and Nursery.

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Additional Information
Brighton and Hove City Council. Council tax band H, Mains services connected

Additional information

• Entrance Hall
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen/Breakfast Room
• Reception Room
• Drawing Room
• Utility Room
• Study
• Cloakroom
• Five Bedrooms

Key information

Council Tax Band: H

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate