4 Bed Semi-Detached House For Sale Orchard Avenue, Hove, BN3

In an exclusive location 4 mins walk from the playgrounds and sports of Hove Park with good primary schools, a choice of secondary schools and Hove Station with direct trains to Gatwick and London within a 3-5 minute drive this luxury 4 bed, semi-detached house is a rare find. Ideal for a growing family or if you like to entertain with a large sunny garden and off street parking for 2 cars it is tucked away in a quiet no through enclave of prosperous homes. Inside has been extended and improved to offer a magnificent 178.0m2 (1915.97 sq. ft.) of elegant rooms which offer plenty of options should you work from home. The ground floor has an easy flow between the reception, where guests can enjoy an open fire, the family room with its own entrance from the front and the glamorous family living and dining room, where guests can spill out to the garden or relax at the kitchen’s breakfast bar as you cook. Upstairs, all three bedrooms are doubles with access to a beautiful newly fitted bathroom, supplemented by a guest cloakroom on the ground floor and the principal the principal suite spans the entire 2nd floor with a dressing area and brand new chic shower room.

Quiet but convenient, this area is well-connected with bus routes to give older children independence and has plenty of local amenities including a Waitrose within a 2 min radius. Close to the heart of the city and its beaches, Goldstone Crescent is around the corner which takes you to the A2038 and its swift access to the National Park at Devil’s Dyke or to the A23/A27.

\rStyle 1930’s semi-detached house extended and improved

Type 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite) + GF cloakroom, reception, family room, living/dining room with kitchen

Area Hove

Floor Area 1915 Sq Ft

Garden Big sunny garden to the rear

Parking Off street for 2 cars (EV Charger)

Council Tax Band E

Built in Arts and Crafts 1930’s, this smart semi-detached house stands out set privately back behind a paved hard standing providing off street parking with EV charger.

Inside blends period character with subtle practicality, the beautifully tiled hallway with painted panelling introducing you to the classic interior design, and there is a guest w.c. discreetly tucked away.

Uninterrupted sunshine streams through a classically proportioned reception of understated elegance. Easy to live in come rain or shine, the tall broad box bay brings in plenty of light whilst there’s an open fire for guests to enjoy in the evenings.

Next door, a relaxed, versatile room is bright and cheerful with French doors to the private drive, providing additional street access ideal if you were looking to use for work. Used as a family room, this space could also be a private home office or even a bedroom if you are looking for inter-generational living.

All about celebrating friends, family and an al fresco lifestyle, the glamorous living room dining room spans 5.84 x 3.84m (19’2 x 12’7). Skilfully extended beneath 4 skylights, this dream space works well for everyday but is also perfect for parties with French doors opening to the spacious garden which becomes another room during summer - and oak underfoot ensures a fuss free flow. Open to the kitchen, which is carefully tucked away from the in/out movement, there’s a great balance between being social and keeping working areas safe, double range cooker could stay subject to circumstance and there’s a bar for breakfasts or where homework can be completed as you cook the reward.

Outside, surrounded by other large gardens, the tranquil garden is a large, sunny delight to return to. A private retreat which has new fencing down the left hand side, a lit terrace is level the house for dining (unusual in a city built on hills) and it looks over a long, broad lawn which is designed to be low maintenance so you will have more time to take pleasure in it.

Upstairs this house spreads its wings with a light and inviting hallway where the family bathroom is a stylish refuge with a sleek, contemporary finish. At the back, two double bedrooms bedrooms, one with built in wardrobes and both beautifully decorated, look over a sea of gardens - whilst at the front, a comfortable double room of 4.88 x 3.71m (16’0 x 12’2) is a dream come true.

Blissfully quiet on the top floor enjoying views across Hove, the majestic principal suite spans the whole of the top floor with 37.10m2 (399.34 sq. ft.) to relax into. Ready for your move with custom made wardrobes including in the dressing area, the decoration is calm, there is spacious under eave storage and the en-suite has a dual head shower and designer finish.

This exclusive area by the sports facilities, friendly community and café of Hove Park is one of the most sought after areas of the city, favoured by professionals and families. Quiet with plenty of amenities nearby, local schools are good and there’s easy access to some of the best private schools in the country as well including Lancing Prep and Brighton College with school buses or bus routes allowing older children independence. Hove Station has direct trains to Gatwick and London stations and is a simple 4 min drive or 17 min walk and the A23/M23 as well as the A27 for Worthing or Lewes are a short drive.