Spacious period home near beaches and excellent schools for growing families.
Five bedrooms across three floors; principal suite with en suite shower
Three generous reception rooms, many original period features intact
Large east- and south-facing rear garden; low-maintenance paved areas
Private single garage and off-street parking at the property
Only two bathrooms for five bedrooms — potential need for extra facilities
Solid brick walls assumed without cavity insulation; thermal upgrade recommended
Excellent commuter links, fast broadband and strong mobile reception
Freehold tenure; council tax band above average
This substantial five-bedroom Victorian semi-detached villa in Westbourne Gardens offers generous, well-proportioned family living close to Hove’s beaches and amenities. Period features—high ceilings, decorative cornicing, bay windows and original fireplaces—combine with contemporary fittings to create elegant reception spaces and a large open-plan kitchen/dining area that opens to a sunny, low-maintenance garden.
Practical strengths include a private garage, excellent commuter links with nearby Hove, Aldrington and Portslade stations on walking routes, fast broadband and strong mobile signal. The house sits in a highly regarded school catchment and an affluent area, making it attractive to growing families and professionals seeking space and local lifestyle.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property has just two bathrooms for five bedrooms which may prompt adaptation or an additional shower room; the solid brick walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation, so thermal upgrades could be beneficial; and council tax is above average. Crime is described as average for the area.
Overall this is a roomy, characterful family home with large reception rooms, versatile bedroom accommodation and well-sited outdoor space close to seafront living. It will particularly suit buyers wanting period character, good local schools and straightforward commuting to London.