Semi-detached house for sale in Reynolds Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3

Incredible proportions, classic period features and a stylish yet homely interior greet you in this exceptional family home, built during the early 20th century.

Immediately warm and welcoming, it has been beautifully maintained by the current owners who clearly have a keen eye for colour and design, with versatile living spaces, four generous double bedrooms and a glorious garden with a Scandi-inspired home office.

This layout is ideal for families of all sizes, balancing home comforts and a luxury lifestyle perfectly, with spaces for entertaining and family time.

The walled, west-facing rear garden is stunning having been landscaped by Architectural Plants in 2016, and with a sunny east to west orientation, the house and garden are filled with natural light throughout the day.

Both Portslade Station and Hove Station are an easy walk or cycle for the London commute, and the A23/A27 are easily accessible by car, for which there is an electric charging point and space for three cars on the drive.

In addition, the vibrant social centre of Hove can be found just a stroll away along the New Church Road, or Poets Corner’s gastro pubs are closer still. For families, the local schools are exemplary, and the beach, Hove Lawns and several parks are nearby, making this a hugely desirable property for many.

Style: Semi-detached 1930’s house
Type: 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + WC, 1 sitting room, 1 vast open plan kitchen/dining/family room, 1 utility room, 1 outdoor office and storeroom
Location: New Church Road/Portland Road
Floor Area: 1769 square feet
Outside: Walled west facing rear garden with garden office
Parking: Driveway with electric charging point and space for 3 cars

Why you’ll like it:

Attractive on the approach, this house is archetypal for the period with a beamed gable, a roofed open porch and wide bay windows adorned with hung tiles on the façade. It is set well back from the road behind low border walls, neat topiary and a palm tree surrounding space for three family cars which can be charged overnight, if electric, from a built-in charging port.
Once inside, you are greeted by a wide and welcoming entrance hall from which the true scale and beauty of the house become apparent. The original features include picture rails, floorboards, panelled internal doors and a turning staircase rising to the first floor. A stained-glass window on the upper stairwell brings natural light in, while your line of sight takes you right through the depth of the house to the stunning extension and garden beyond.

Sitting room:
Classic features continue into the first elegant reception room to the right. Filled with natural light form the east, this room has a wide bay window almost covering the front wall, dressed in Venetian blinds allowing the morning light to filter in. This is the perfect, grown-up sitting room with an open fire and ample space for comfortable furnishings so the family can cosy up together in the evening.

Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room:
Spanning the rear of the house, the vast kitchen, dining and family room forms part of a generous side-return extension to create an exceptional space where family and friends can come together for both family time and parties. Two sets of bi-folding doors open to the garden which becomes a seamless extension of the home during summer where you can spill outside to dine alfresco. The garden then becomes a verdant backdrop to the room all year round and the westerly light is a joy during the afternoon.
A large kitchen island sits centrally to the room with breakfast bar seating below pendent lighting. For formal dining there is space for a dining table to seat ten, if need be, while the kitchen sits to the other side. This has streamlined cabinetry in white providing a wealth of storage solutions alongside a freestanding range cooker and a dishwasher, while the fridge freezer is integrated. The utilities are in a separate adjoining room alongside a useful ground floor WC.

Garden:

Stepping out to the garden, a patio sits close to the house for summer dining, leading on to a lush green with mature tropical borders which provide shape, texture and privacy to the space. Both the front and rear gardens were designed by Architectural Plants, so they offer both form and function to each space, bringing colour all year round. It is perfectly safe for children to play and there are seating areas throughout which catch the summer sun.

At the far end of the garden, a Swedish summer house/garden office has been built to provide additional, peaceful space for working from home. It is a large, insulated room with electricity and heating, so it would also work well as an art studio, music room, gym, bedroom or guest suite if need be.

First Floor Bedrooms & Family Bathroom:
The immaculate decoration continues onto the first floor where there are three beautifully appointed and spacious double bedrooms. The first room echoes the footprint of the sitting room below, with a wide bay window across the easterly elevation. An original fireplace is for decoration only and the floors throughout are engineered wood in both dark and honeyed tones. Bedrooms two and three look out over the garden, and all three bear restful tones on the walls and ample space for double or king beds alongside several pieces of freestanding bedroom furniture. The share use of the family bathroom which uses a modern take on a period style in classic racing green and white with metro brick tiles around the bath suite which has a shower over it.

Second Floor Principal Bedroom Suite:
Elevated on the second floor, the principal bedroom suite feels exceptionally spacious with room for sleeping, dressing and relaxing, so you can tuck yourself away from the hubbub of family life. With soft carpet underfoot, modern built-in wardrobes and a contemporary en suite shower room, it is a grown-up space created with luxury and comfort in mind. A full width dormer ensures headspace is never compromised while two Velux windows allow you to stargaze as you drift off to sleep.

Agent’s thoughts:

This is a stunning home for families of all sizes. It is versatile and welcoming with a stylish and characterful interior which has been beautifully maintained by the current owners. It really does need to be seen to be appreciated.

Owners’ thoughts:

“This has been a wonderful home for us while we were raising our family as the house has evolved with us as the children grew. We have also enjoyed entertaining here – especially during the summer when the garden becomes a lovely extension of the entertaining space.

We cannot fault this location for families as there is a wonderful sense of community within these roads, plus there’s plenty to entertain children nearby, and the local schools and nurseries are excellent. We will really miss it here.”

Where it is

Shops: Local 2 min walk, Church Road 15 min walk
Station: Portslade Station 8 min walk, Hove Station 12 min walk
Seafront or Park: Stoneham or Wish Parks 7 min walk, seafront 5 min walk

Closest Schools:

Primary: West Hove Primary, St Andrews, St Christophers
Secondary: Blatchington Mill, Hove Park, Cardinal Newman rc

Sixth Form Colleges: Bhasvic, Newman College
Private: Brighton College, Brighton & Hove School for Girls, Lancing Prep.
This is a stunning family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.<br /><br />This is a stunning family home in a popular location which is well served for shops, parks and schools. There are plenty of local green spaces, and great transport links, but you are also only a short walk from everything this vibrant coastal city has to offer. The A23 and stations are also within easy reach, for those requiring fast links to the universities, Gatwick or London on a daily or weekly basis.