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AWAY FROM IT ALLUnwind in a luxurynew bathroom
GREATESTHOMESA new homefor 2013under £150k
BUILDING OPINIONSArt Deco mansion block
Astra House explored
Quality properties required!
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04 Agents IndexA–Z guide to the best local estate agents
07 Building OpinionsRobert Nemeth explores Astra House
07 Hot PropertiesHomes in Brighton, Hove and Keymer
09 Latest InteriorsUnwind in 2013 with a luxury new bathroom
10 Greatest HomesStep onto the property ladder or make aninvestment with these gems under £150k
11 Talk MoneyMortgage advice with Claire Cook
in this issue:11 NEW HOMES & BUSINESSBrighton’s businesses, news and mortgage advice
12 LATEST SERVICESEverything you need for your home
14 LATEST HOMES FOR SALEYour first stop if you are looking to buy a new home
17 LATEST LETTINGSFind a property in our rental guide
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Austin Gray S&L 123-125 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TJ 01273 232232 www.austingray.co.uk
Austin Gray Auctions37 Vernon Terrace, Brighton BN3 1JH
01273 201980 www.austingray.co.uk
Austin Rees L 135-137 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TJ 01273 260724 www.austinrees.com
Baron Estates S&L 9 East Street Arcade, Brighton BN1 1HR01273 733334 www.baron-estates.com
Baron Estates S&L 104b Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3JD01273 779777 www.baron-estates.com
Barrie Alderton S&L 73 Southover Street, Brighton BN2 9UF01273 570242 www.barriealderton.co.uk
Barrie Alderton L 77b London Road, Brighton BN1 4JF01273 884554 www.barriealderton.co.uk
Beaumonts S 9 Kings Parade, Ditchling RoadBrighton BN1 6JT
01273 550881 www.beaumontsresidential.co.uk
Belvoir L 210 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ01273 311077 www.belvoirlettings.com/brightonandhove
Bonett’s S&L 78 St George’s Road, Brighton BN2 1EF01273 677365 www.bonetts.co.uk
Brand Vaughan S&L 110 St George’s Road, Kemp Town, Brighton BN2 1EA
01273 683111 www.brandvaughan.co.uk
Brighton Accomodation Agency S&L74 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HZ
01273 672999 www.baagency.co.uk
Brices S&L 30c Western Road, Hove BN3 1AF01273 323000 www.brices.co.uk 14 & 17
Cales & Co S&L 48 Boundary Road, Hove BN3 4EF 01273 422706 www.calesandco.com
Callaways S&L 59 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BD 01273 735237 www.callaways.co.uk
Cambridge Residential S&L117 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DB
01273 204037 www.cambridge-residential.co.uk
Clifford Dann S&L Albion Street, Lewes BN7 2NF
Choices S&L 19 North Street, Portslade BN41 1DH 01273 549290 www.choices.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 146 Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6FJ 01273 564444 www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 237 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8LD
01273 584511 www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 156 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG
01273 604377 www.cubittandwest.co.uk
Cubitt & West S 112 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AB
Cubitt & West S 7 St George’s Road, Kemp Town BN2 1EB01273 681811 www.cubittandwest.co.uk
David & Co S 132a Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6FJ 01273 555333 www.davidandco.biz
Dean & Co S 1 The Parade, Hangleton Road, Hove BN3 7LU 01273 721061 www.dean-property.co.uk
Dean & Co S 10 South Street, Portslade, BN41 2LE 01273 414243 www.dean-property.co.uk
Direct Residential L 152 Edward Street, Brighton BN2 0JG 01273 324535 www.directlettings.com
Elliotts S 2 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FL 01273 773399 www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
Elliotts S 2 Queens Parade, Hangleton, Hove BN3 8JG01273 322766 www.elliottsestateagents.co.uk
Ellmans L 43 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BE01273 737241 www.ellmans.co.uk 28
Fox & Sons S 161 Church Road, Hove BN3 2AD 01273 820280 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 6-7 Queens Parade, Hove BN3 8JG 01273 778455 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 9-10 Bristol Road, Brighton BN2 1AP 01273 688148 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 196-197 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LA01273 677544 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 52-54 Ladies Mile Road, Brighton BN1 8QF01273 554505 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 233 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8LD
01273 587222 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 205 Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SA01273 508761 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 2-4 Marine Drive, Rottingdean BN2 7HQ01273 309968 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 3 The Vinery, St Marys Road, Shoreham By Sea BN43 5ZA
01273 461671 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Agents IndexThey’re all in our magazine, they’re all on latesthomes.co.uk/brighton – and werecommend them all!
S&L = Sales & lettings S = Sales L = Lettings Page No.4
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management service only, T&Capply. We also offer bespoketenancy agreements for theproperties in the blocks wecurrently manage. Being anindependent agent means we canfocus on detail. When it comes tomarketing your property, ourparticulars are in depth so wecan achieve the best possibleprice for you. We are keen topromote ourselves as a genuinefirst class agency so call us todayfor a free no obligation valuation.Austin Rees, 135-137 Dyke RoadHove, BN3 1TJ, 01273 260724www.austinrees.com
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Fox & Sons S&L 117-118 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD01273 777000 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 98 Warren Road, Woodingdean BN2 6BA01273 675101 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Fox & Sons S 6 Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1BJ01903 209055 www.sequencehome.co.uk
Goldin Lemcke S 160-162 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DL01273 777123 www.goldinlemcke.com
Halls S&L 27 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG01273 244442 www.halls-estate.com
Halls S&L 54 Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3DD01273 691688 www.halls-estate.com
Halls S&L 253b Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JD01273 236000 www.halls-estate.com
Hamptons International S&L82 Church Road, Hove BN3 2EB
01273 796157 www.hamptons.co.uk
Healy & Newsom S 19 Richardson Road, Hove BN3 5RB01273 746674 www.healynewsom.co.uk
Home Leasing L 72 Western Road, Hove BN3 2JQ01273 746600 www.homeleasing.co.uk
Homelets L 47 Norfolk Square, Brighton BN1 2PA01273 747485 www.homelets.info
HR Developments L 96-98 Church Road, Hove BN3 2EB01273 321885 www.hrdevelopments.co.uk
John Hilton S&L 127 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG01273 608151 www.johnhiltons.co.uk
John Hoole S 214 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA 01273 555115 www.johnhoole.co.uk
Justin Lloyd S&L 111 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DD01273 315613 www.justinlloyd.co.uk
Justin Lloyd S&L 176 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ 01273 315614 www.justinlloyd.co.uk
Justin Lloyd S&L 118 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1TH01273 315612 www.justinlloyd.co.uk
King & Chasemore S51 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HW
01273 608011 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
King & Chasemore S43 High Street, Brighton BN2 7HE
01273 301066 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
King & Chasemore S6 St George’s Road, Kemp Town, BN2 1EB
01273 694763 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
King & Chasemore S201A Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SA
01273 505141 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
King & Chasemore S20 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN
01273 206107 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
King & Chasemore S33 South Street, Worthing BN11 3AR
01903 232111 www.kingandchasemore.co.uk
Lampons S&L 28 Longridge Avenue, Saltdean BN2 8LJ01273 306 661 www.lampons.com
Lampons S&L 236 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8JS01273 589 406 www.lampons.com
Leaders L 290 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JF01273 561534 www.leaders.co.uk
Leaders L 28 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG01273 675571 www.leaders.co.uk
Leaders L 98 Church Road, Hove BN3 2EB01273 321721 www.leaders.co.uk
Leaders L 119-120 Western Road, Brighton BN1 2AD01273 720714 www.leaders.co.uk
Mansell McTaggart S138 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8YA
01273 508955 www.mansellmctaggart.co.uk 16
David Maslen S 39 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3HQ 01273 677001 www.maslen.co.uk
David Maslen S 174 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ01273 321000 www.maslen.co.uk
David Maslen S 290 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 6JF 01273 566777 www.maslen.co.uk
David Maslen S 62-64 Warren Road, Brighton BN2 6BA 01273 278866 www.maslen.co.uk
Massey S 115 Western Road, Hove BN3 1DD01273 737673 www.masseyproperty.com
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Sawyer & Co S&L 52 Church Road, Hove BN3 01273 778844 www.sawyerandco.co.uk
Sawyer & Co S 10 Station Road, Portslade BN41 1GA01273 383830 www.sawyerandco.co.uk
Spencer & Leigh S&L108 Old London Road, Brighton BN1 8YA
01273 565566 www.spencerandleigh.co.uk
Uden S&L 88 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3JD01273 721721 www.udenestateagents.com
Waterside Properties S&L34 Waterfront, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WA
01273 622007 www.watersideproperties.co.uk 20
Wheelers S 119 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SG01273 606027 www.wheelersestateagents.co.uk
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Mishon Mackay – City, Land and New Homes 170 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ
01273 829300 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 170 Church Road, Hove BN3 2DJ01273 821800 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 8 Bristol Road, Brighton BN2 1AP01273 670067 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay L 153 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LG01273 606076 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S&L 101 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 3JD01273 775588 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 106 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. BN6 9PX01273 834 602 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Mackay S 36 Station Road, Portslade, BN41 1AG 01273 418888 www.mishonmackay.com
Mishon Welton S&L 94 Church Road, Hove BN3 2EF01273 778877 www.mishonwelton.com
Nash Watson S&L 69a Church Road, Hove BN3 2BB01273 733500 www.nashwatson.com
Oakley Residential S&L3 North Road, North Laine, Brighton BN1 1YA
01273 688881 www.oakleyresidential.com
Palms Agency S&L 25 Waterfront, Brighton Marina BN2 5WA01273 626000 www.palmsagency.co.uk
Parsons Son & Basley S&L32 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3YE
01273 274000 www.psandb.co.uk
The Poets Agent S&L61 Rutland Road, Hove BN3 5FE
01273 646710 www.thepoetsagent.co.uk
Property Moves S&L109 Church Road, Hove BN3 2AF
01273 321333 www.propertymoves.co.uk
Property Shop S&L 50 St James’s Street, Brighton BN2 1QG01273915400 19
Q Lets L 194 Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 3LA01273 622664 www.qlets.co.uk
Whitlock & Heaps S&L65 Sackville Road, Hove BN3 3WE
01273 778577 www.whitlockandheaps.co.uk
Winkworth S&L 32 Church Road, Hove BN3 2FN01273 320300 www.winkworth.co.uk
Young Lee L 123 Dyke Road, Hove BN3 1TJ 01273 232232 www.young-lee.co.uk 20
Youngs S&L 39 Upper St James Street,Brighton BN2 1JN01273 626258 www.youngsbrighton.co.uk
Your Move S&L 38 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XB01273 778588 www.your-move.co.uk
BricesBrices is an agencywhich makes adifference. With arefreshing mix ofexperience both in the corporateand independent sector we havebuilt on our solid training andadapted it with personality and flair.
Brices is not bound by acorporate identity, this allows usto encourage involvement withour clients in the marketingdecisions – every property andclient is different!
We know our clients, listen and intelligentlymatch them to a tailor-madeservice or suitable property tobuy or rent.
Brices is a successful andhighly recommended agent withan innovative range of servicescombined with a dynamic butrelaxed and friendly officeenvironment which issubstantiated by ourachievements and testimonials.Director Louise Brice MNAEABrices 30c Western Road, Hove,BN3 1AF 01273 323000 (sales) 01273 776633 (lettings)www.brices.co.uk
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Robert Nemeth explores Astra House
www.latesthomes.co.uk/brightonHOMELIFE ARCHITECTURE 07
Building Opinions
The Art Deco mansionblock Astra Housetowers over its
Regency neighbours onthe Brighton seafront.But it actually took theplace of a similarly tallVictorian building calledthe New Club.
The Palladian-stylefive-storey New Clubreplaced Nos. 133 and134 Kings Road in 1876. Its ceiling heights musthave been incredibly generous as it looked downon the surrounding buildings, even though theyhad the same number of floors. The architectwas Thomas Lainson who was also responsiblefor the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Middle StreetSynagogue and what is now Hove Museum.
The New Club was demolished in 1937, at ayoung age, to make way for Astra House whichwas completed in 1938. Although Astra Houseis ten storeys high, itisn’t that much tallerthan the five-storeybuilding it replaced. It isinstantly recognisable asa 1930s Art Deco blockbut there are Victorianinfluences such asangled bays on itsPreston Street façade,timber sash windows and a yellow-brick exterior. It was built slightly backfrom the building line, perhaps in preparation for a widening of Kings Road.
Astra House consists of commercial premises at ground level with 61 flatsabove. The flats are spread over seven principal floors with two penthouse-style floors up top. Each side of the building offers a very different view suchas those over Hove Lawns, Regency Square or Brighton Pier.
I am particularly fond of the building’s two-colour terrazzo floors andstaircases, and of its distinctive cast-iron radiators that line the hallways.Heating and hot water are provided communally from a large plant room inthe basement which can be identified by a large corner chimney at the rear of the building. One interesting detail is the two large chimney stacks on theside of the building. Although they have been built in the style of Astra House,they actually serve the neighbouring property, just as the Modernist chimneystacks on the side of Embassy Court actually serve 1 Brunswick Terrace.
There is still some way to go before Astra House is recognised in the sameway that others of its era have been such as Furze Croft or 4 Grand Avenue.Hamish Aitchison, Norma Binnie and other Astra House flat owners have donewell to embark upon the current programme of restoration. It is going to be along process but it will be worth [email protected], www.buildingopinions.com
“Although Astra House isten storys high, it isn’t muchtaller than the five-storeybuilding it replaced”
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Hot Properties
PalmeiraAvenueMansions, Hove£249,995 Don’t miss this charming twobedroom second floorapartment by the Floral Clock.In a period building that’s just ashort walk from Hove seafront,
this fabulous abode has oodles of original features and benefits from an impressivecommunal entrance hallway, lots of light flooding into the living room, and a sharein the Freehold. Goldin Lemcke, 01273 777123
St Luke’sTerrace,Brighton£485,000This could be your pictureperfect home. This semi-detached four bedroomolder style period home,near to Queens Park andexcellent schools, offers acombination of modern contemporary décor with period features. Enjoy the en-suite to the master bedroom. Be sun-washed in the conservatory. Or even get yourhands dirty in the well maintained garden. In excellent decorative order.Maslen, 01273 677001
The Tower,Keymer£799,950It’s the fairytale architecturedreams are made of – thisfantastic red brick Edwardianmansion set in its own maturegardens. Who can resist a towerof one’s own, especially whenit’s adapted into a study with360° views? Filled with period
features including fireplaces, ornate ceiling cornicing as well as period style doors,this five bedroom and three bathroom home is magnificent to behold. It’s even gota roof terrace from which to survey your new kingdom.Mishon Mackay, 01273 834602
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INTERIORS 09THE NO 1 PROPERTY WEBSITE FOR BRIGHTON
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It’s the beginning of a new yearand your bathroom is begging tobe part of a resolution you should
be adamant to keep. With good oldJanuary sales looming, take thisopportunity to explore the world ofbathrooms, and make real thoseideas that you thought were but amere fantasy. From breath-takingpower showers to indulgent bathtubsyou could fit the whole family in, takerelaxation to the next level and findthe perfect features to suit you. Soakaway all the stress of last year andwelcome in a new bathroom era.
Bathe in splendourIf you want to make a bathroomstatement, go large – big is beautifulas far as bathrooms are concerned. Ifyou’re lucky enough to have aspacious room, keep lines simple andclean, add some neat storage andmake a big, freestanding bath thecentral feature. Adding an outsizedfixed ceiling shower will make yourroom more versatile (but remember
to add a floor drain!). Freestandingbaths can also work in smaller rooms– just keep everything else neutraland low-fuss.
Make your bathtub the centralfeature of the bathroom: freestandingbaths, traditional roll-tops with ball-and-claw feet, or modern, sleekversions are perfect for a luxurybathroom, and great for that longsoak. The classic roll-top shape isrounded at one end only, andsurprisingly space-efficient. Double-ended (gently curved at both ends,with taps positioned centrally) andslipper (raised at one end) shapedbaths are increasingly popular. For asleek, contemporary feel, invest in astunning stone, resin, wood oraluminium freestanding bath.
Home-spa styleThere are lots of neat fixtures andgadgets to help transform yourbathroom into something more akinto a spa. Baths with special features,like whirlpool jets or Jacuzzis; steam
Start the new year in style as Latest Interiorshelps you to create your dream bathroom
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showers (like a mini-sauna) and evenhorizontal showers – where yourecline and are washed by a row ofshower jets – will all give yourbathroom that extra something.
To get that spa feel, go for low-level,contemporary baths (in sparklingwhite) with natural wood or stonesurrounds. Neutral tiled or panelledwalls will also help achieve the look.
All that glittersNatural stone is the perfect walland floor finish for luxurybathroom, although this season wealso love glass tiles for their colourand luminousity, and all thingsmetallic. Use patterned tiles withsubtle reflection or texture to add afeature wall.
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Queens ParkRoad, BrightonA spacious Hanoverabode could be yourswith this one bedroomlower ground floorapartment. With its ownstreet entrance, open-plan kitchen living room,bedroom and en-suiteshower room, not tomention the very specialtreat of your own west-facing rear garden catching the afternoon sun ready to greet you on yourreturn after a day’s work, this is one very special flat. >£150,000>Mishon Mackay>01273 670067
Montgomery Street, HoveEnjoy living in this end-of-terrace period property, when you move into thefirst floor of this darling Poets Corner home. With a separate living room,bedroom and kitchen, your own bathroom and no chain, you could beluxuriating in a pad of one’s own toute suite!>£139,995>Fox & Sons>01273 820280
Denmark Villas,HoveA short walk from HoveStation and near to GeorgeStreet and all of itsshopping attractions isthis delightful secondfloor one bedroom flat. Asthe top floor of thischarming building eachroom is flooded with light,be it the living/kitchen area orspacious double bedroom. With access to loft space to andstorage in the eaves, this could be your perfect first home.>£149,995>Goldin Lemcke>01273 777123
St Leonard’sAvenue, HoveNear to the beach, thelagoon, the skate park andthe station is this charmingground floor one bedroomgarden flat. The home hassome lovely period detailsincluding the ornate blackfireplace with a green tiledhearth in the living room,and another fireplace in thebedroom, plus a partlydecked garden accessedthrough the bathroom. >£149,950>Brand Vaughan>01323 683111
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Upper RockGardens, Kemp TownNext door to the beautifulChurch of St Mary in the heartof Kemp Town, and just a shortwalk from the beach, is thisdelightful one bedroom groundfloor apartment. With a largeopen-plan living space cumkitchen area it’s perfect forentertaining, and with largesash windows flooding thespace with light and offeringgreat sea views, it’s a fab home.>OIRO £145,000>Brand Vaughan>01323 683111
Gather your Christmas bonus, have another lookat your rainy day lump sum and realise yourcredit rating is in a lot better shape than yougave it credit for. You may just find that the firststep onto the property ladder is a lot morerealistic than you ever considered. Alternatively, ifyou’re already on the property ladder this may be just the investment tobolster any pension plans you have afoot. Put these homes to your pondering.
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There are lots of things to think about when it comes to putting up yourfamily around Christmas time. Ensuring the rooms in your house are readyfor guests can be hectic when you have so many other things on your to-dolist. Is the spare bedroom you haven’t used since last year geared up to dealwith the onslaught of excited children, demanding relatives or anyone else?Now is the time to call in the professionals to give the important places inyour home the right attention from moving heavy furniture or cleaning to alevel Kim and Aggie would be proud of, to installing your brand newtelevision, fresh from the Boxing Day sales. Of course, your family will benone the wiser and can soak in all the little unknown improvements whileyou sit back with a glass of mulled wine.
Whether you need help positioning the new big-screen television for allthe family to gawk at during the depressing seasonal special of EastEndersor simply to create a nicer experience for their stay. However you plan tospend the rest of your Christmas this year, make it count for you and yourloved ones.See also, Latest Interiors, p09.
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sales 01273 323000 30c western road, hove BN3 1AF
PORTLAND STREET,BRIGHTONA two storey penthouseapt in this contemporarydevelopment in the citycentre. Two doublebedrooms, 30’x 15’6lower terrace with hot tub.Bathrm, en-suite tomaster, spiral staircase tothe open-plan living area(27’9 x 25’5) incorporatinglounge, dining andkitchen areas, vaultedceiling, upper balconywith views acrossBrighton. Parking space. £459,950 Leasehold
MerryChristmas and a Happy New
Year to allcustomers, past,
present andnew!
NEW INSTRUCTIONKINGSWAY, HOVEA third floor flat formingpart of this prestigiousseafront development.The property benefitsfrom extensive sea viewsand comprises entrancehall 22’6 lounge, kitchenwith integratedappliances, two doublebedrooms, twobathrooms (one withseparate shower cubicle),south aspect balcony andunderground parkingspace.
£429,950 Share of Freehold
FIRST AVENUE,HOVEStylish and spacious twobed LGF flat with ownentrance forming part ofa period property on oneof the sought- afterAvenues just off Hoveseafront. Comprises 38'entrance hall, 22’x18’living rm, contemporaryfitted kitchen, two largedouble bedrooms,modern bathroom anddecked patio area.Stripped wood flrboards,plenty of storage. £349,950 Share of Freehold
NEW INSTRUCTIONMARINE PARADE,BRIGHTONA bright and spacious thirdfloor flat by Brightonbeach and promenade.Entrance hall leading tosouth facing loungeboasting sea views andtowards the Brighton Pier,two double bedrooms,modern fitted kitchen andbathroom, GCH. Kemptown village is also withinwalking distance with itstrendy bars, shops andrestaurants.
£329,950 Leasehold
BEDFORD PLACE,BRIGHTONA charming onebedroom lower groundfloor apartmentsituated in this centrallocation close toWestern Road andHove seafront.Comprising spaciouswest aspect L-shapedlounge through diningroom, modern fittedkitchen, large doublebedroom, modernfitted bathroom andgas central heating. £165,000 Leasehold
BRUNSWICKPLACE, HOVEA stylish two bedroomGFF in prestigious locclose to WesternRoad/seafront.Entrance hall, spaciouseast aspect loungeretaining periodfeatures and modernfitted kit. Two doublebedrms, contemporarybathroom withbeautiful leaded lightwindow, 24’8 x 2’11storage facility and gascentral heating. £305,000 Leasehold
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Ladies Mile RoadPATCHAM £379,950
A versatile extended s/d house with a two storey side extension and a large rear garden. Theproperty is considered suitable for those looking for a family house plus a separate granny
annexe/teenagers suite or even a home income (subject to any necessary consents). Enjoying acorner position the main house features 3 bedrooms ,an extended kitchen/family room, lounge and abathroom. The annexe has 2 bedrooms, a large shower room, laundry room and a spacious integral
garage/workshop.
Fernwood RiseWESTDENE £338,000A much improved and extended 3 bedroom s/d chalet style bungalow, deceptive from the outside butinternally boasting great family accommodation, well presented, enjoying some good views and no
onward chain. Modern kitchen leading into the spacious conservatory which then opens onto the se-cluded landscaped garden. Upstairs is a super dual aspect master bedroom with views and an ensuite shower room, whilst outside benefits from off road parking at the front and there is also a
garage.
Parham HouseHOVE £749,950
A fabulous 3 bedroom penthouse style balcony apartment beautifully presented and stylishlyrefurbished by our clients and worthy of immediate inspection. Generous accommodation with aremodelled main living area which enjoys a superb refitted kitchen, open-plan with the spaciousdining area & leading into the double aspect lounge. Refitted main bathroom and en suite shower
room. 2 parking spaces one of which is under cover
Windmill DriveBRIGHTON £399,950
A spacious 4 bedroom detached family home with a 76’ x 45’ rear garden backing directly ontofarmland, occupied by the present owners for some 38 years. 4 good sized bedrooms, 2 receptions
rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and an extended 15’10 x 7’ utility room. Private driveway to agarage. Pleasantly positioned in this favoured residential road with good access to the A23 with linksto the motorway network. Bus services in the area give access to the City Centre and mainline rail-
way station with its fast and frequent services to London.
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Windmill DriveBRIGHTON £499,950Deceptive 4 dbl bed detached property offeringversatile accomm which has been tastefully ex-tended and updated. En-suite bathroom to mas-
ter, refitted kit, a 20’ x 15’6 lounge, refittedbathroom, conservatory, gdn, garage.
Herbert RoadOFF SURRENDEN ROAD £432,500
Attractive 3 bed period house having been thesubject of considerable expenditure to provide awell maintained, refurbished character home .
over three floors. Master bed & en suite. Refittedkit/b’fast room. Remodelled bathroom. Gdn.
Valley DriveWITHDEAN £299,950
A charming 2 double bedroom cottage stylehouse offering excellent potential for buyerslooking to make a home their own. Spacious
13’8 x 11’5 conservatory (w/ shower room/WC),garden with a pleasant backdrop of trees.
Cliveden CourtB’TON GUIDE £179,950 - £184,950
Handy for Preston Park Station. Ideal FTB orinvestment, a well presented two bedroom,
second (top) floor apartment enjoying a modernkitchen and bathroom, uPVC double glazing and
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Merry Christmas anda Happy New Year toall customers, past,present and new!
KINGS GARDENS, HOVEA superb 2 double bed mansion flatwith sea views, in a well maintainedlisted building nr Hove Lawns. Brightlounge, spacious kit/breakfast room,bathrm, + £75 pcm for water/heating.AVAIL NOW – U/F
NEW!ALBERT ROAD, BRIGHTONStylish GF 1 double bed convertedflat nr station/Seven Dials. Amplestorage, lounge, bathroom, kitchen,south aspect decked garden, GCH.AVAIL NOW – U/F
£1,150 pcm
EAST STREET, HOVEA 2 bedroom converted flat situatedin central Brighton with bright andcontemporary interior comprisinglarge living room and opening tokitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom.AVAIL NOW – U/F
£1,150 pcm
BRUNSWICK ROAD, HOVEA basement patio flat just offWestern Road. Comprises ownentrance, lounge with newly fittedopen-plan kitchen, 2 beds, 2 newlyfitted shower rms, patio grdn, GCH.AVAIL NOW – U/F
£1,100 pcm
NEW!BRUNSWICK PLACE, HOVEA furnished 2 double bed third floorconverted flat comprising westaspect lounge with open-plan kit,study/store room, bathroom, GCH.AVAIL LATE JANUARY – F/F
£1,100 pcm
NEW!ST CATHERINE’S TCE, HOVEA modern 2 bed 4th flr flat in PBB nrHove seafront. Comprising spaciouslounge with full height windows, modkit with apps, bathroom, GCH. Pkg.AVAIL EARLY JANUARY – U/F
£1,050 pcm
NEW!OLD SHOREHAM ROAD,BRIGHTONTerraced house nr Seven Dials withlounge/din room, newly fitted kit, 2double beds, bathrm, garden, sauna!AVAIL NOW – U/F
£1,050 pcm
NEW!BUCKINGHAM RD, BRIGHTONGF 1 dbl bed converted flat nr stn.Period features inc wood flooringand feature fireplace. Lounge withbay window, kit, bathroom, GCH.AVAIL EARLY FEB – U/F
£925 pcm
REGENCY SQUARE, B’TONA spacious GF 2 bed converted flatin central Brighton with views overthe Square to the sea. Lounge, 2beds with direct sea views, kitchen,bathroom, separate WC, GCH. AVAIL NOW – U/F
£850 pcm
NEW!YORK ROAD, HOVEAn opportunity to rent a 1 dbl bed1st floor converted flat with spaciouswest aspect lounge, kitchen,bathroom, own rear garden, GCH.AVAIL MID JANUARY – U/F
£850 pcm
NEW!OLD SHOREHAM ROAD,BRIGHTONA charming LGF 1 dbl bed convertedflat, lounge, kitchen, shower room,and private street entrance.AVAIL LATE JANUARY – U/F
£850 pcm
NEW!DYKE ROAD, HOVEModern GF 1 bed converted flat withOSP which also benefits from loungewith open-plan kit, contemporarybathroom with sunken bath, GCH.AVAIL MID JANUARY – U/F
£725 pcm
NEW!ARUNDEL STREET, BRIGHTONA 2nd floor flat forming part of thissought-after PBB on Kemp Townseafront. Lift and 24 hour concierge,17’0 studio room, kit and bathroom.AVAIL NOW – U/F
£600 pcm
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£1,195 pcm
BRUNSWICK PLACE, HOVEA stunning and spacious 2 doublebedroom ground floor converted flatwith west aspect garden, open-planlounge/kitchen, bathroom, GCH andgarage.AVAIL NOW – U/F
£1,475 pcm
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43 CHURCH ROAD, HOVE, EAST SUSSEX, BN3 2BETEL: 01273 737241
E: [email protected] W: www.ellmans.co.uk
ROCK STREET, KEMP TOWN1 bedroom first floor flat, open-plan lounge and kitchen close to local main bus routes with easy access to both the Royal Sussex Hospital and Brighton Marina. Minutes from Brighton beach.£625pcm
LEAHURST COURT, BRIGHTON2 bedroom balcony flat in a well maintained block. Ample storage throughout, off-road parking & close to Preston Park Station.£875pcm
CLARENCE SQUARE, BRIGHTON A bright and spacious 2 bedroom TFF. Newly redecorated with storage area. Central Brighton, minutes from Churchill Square.£875pcm
WESTBOURNE VILLAS, HOVE2 double bedroom first floor flat located close to Hove seafront. Good size rooms with a neutral décor. Local buses run nearby.£900pcm
FIRST AVENUE, HOVEA bright and well laid out 2 double bedroom flat in the centre of Hove with partial sea views. Part furnished. It also benefits from an open-plan lounge & kitchen and a modern finish bathroom. £1,050pcm
CLARENDON VILLAS, HOVEA 2 bedroom garden flat in central Hove. Newly redecorated with a modern finish to the kitchen and bathroom. Close to Hove Station and local bus routes in the centre of Brighton.£1,200pcm
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Brighton Marina, Sovereign Court £900pcmOne bedroom fully furnished apartmentGround floor with patioDouble bedroom, lounge/diner, kitchen, bathrmAllocated courtyard parking spaceAvailable NOW
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