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Guide Price £700,000

3 Bedroom Property for Sale

Montgomery Street, Hove

Guide Price £700,000

Key Features

  • VICTORIAN HOUSE IN POPULAR POETS CORNER
  • THROUGH LIVING/DINING ROOM
  • CONTEMPORARY OPEN PLAN KITCHEN AND DINING
  • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT
  • ARRANGED OVER THREE FLOORS
  • NEW SIDE RETURN EXTENSION
  • SEPERATE UTILITY ROOM | DECKED REAR GARDEN
  • PRINCIPAL WITH EN-SUITE
  • SPACIOUS FAMILY BATHROOM

Full Description

A beautifully presented and very well extended Victorian house located in the popular Poets Corner district of Hove with white rendered and bay fronted elevations under a tiled roof. Enjoying high ceilings, period features, newly fitted window shutters and real woods floors, the property offers accommodation arranged over three floors having been sympathetically styled throughout. Comprising a large through living/dining room, a NEWLY EXTENDED spacious and contemporary eat-in kitchen breakfast room with separate utility room, three double bedrooms; principal with en-suite and a family bathroom.

Location - Montgomery Street is situated in the popular Poets Corner district of Hove within walking distance of Hove station (approximately half a mile) and Aldrington railway station. Local shops are nearby in George Street and Church Road where there is also a large selection of bars and restaurants. Hove seafront is within easy reach and many bus services that run close by; offering access into Brighton City Centre and beyond. The property is also close to an array of well regarded schools, nurseries and educational facilities.

Accommodation - Approached from level ground, a walled neat front garden with gated pathway leads you to the property's entrance.

Once inside the property, the tasteful d?cor with its perfect blend of period Victorian features and Scandinavian styling is immediately apparent. High ceilings and real wood floors flow throughout with a considered mix of reclaimed materials and modern fixtures and fittings.

The through living/dining room is wider than average having had the chimney breast removed and enjoys a dual aspect with a newly insulated bay and windows with fitted shutters to the front, and opening to the new kitchen at the rear. With a calming colour palette, this is wonderful family space with a working period fireplace and built-in alcove cabinetry.

With a new side return extension, the contemporary kitchen now spans the width of the property and is wonderfully bright with large box skylights overhead and Crittal style French doors giving direct access to the rear garden.

With warming cork tiles underfoot and newly insulated foundations, the elegant kitchen comprises a range of matt grey wall and base units with ebonised furniture, and a stone effect work surface with matching upstand. Appliances include a microwave and oven stack, an induction hob with concealed extractor over, and an integrated dishwasher. Wall and down lights provide optional ambient lighting and the breakfast bar divide with undermounted sink, adds a social element to the space.

From here you'll find a separate spacious utility area, housing the boiler, with a wood work surface and a cupboard with stacked washing machine and tumble dryer (plumbing still remains here should you wish to reinstate the WC that once occupied the space).

With ample under stairs storage, the stairs with neutral woven carpeting rises to the first floor half landing and family bathroom in turn. Generously proportioned, the bathroom is a well designed space allowing for a separate walk in shower with Crittall effect enclosure, a re-enamelled original cast iron bath, close coupled WC and a large top mounted wash basin with antique brass furniture. Tastefully decorated with period style wood cladding in earthy tones, there's also a large airing cupboard and a chrome heated towel rail.

To the first floor, there are two double bedrooms. Overlooking the private rear garden, bedroom three has real wood floors and a built in wardrobe to the chimney alcove, and bedroom two enjoys a large bay window with fitted shutters to the front of the house with white painted floors and built in deep wardrobes to both alcoves.

Stairs in keeping with the original rise to the second floor, with wood treads and spindled banister. This level accommodates the spacious principal bedroom with contemporary floor to ceiling picture windows and reclaimed re-sawn wood floors. Boasting a dual aspect with two large Velux windows and bespoke built in box ply wardrobes with hanging space and shelving. The contemporary en-suite shower room has soft grey tiled surrounds and comprising a double width walk in shower, wall mounted wash basin and a low level eco flush WC.

Outside - Accessed via the kitchen the wall and slatted fence enclosed garden is a private space with a side return laid to shingle adorned with established shrub boarders. Steps rise to a decked terrace at the rear of the garden with space for a table and chairs, perfect for alfresco dining. There is also a useful external electricity point and outside water tap.

Additional Information - EPC rating: C
Internal measurement: 115 Square metres / 1,237 Square feet
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax band: C
Parking zone: R

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