5 bedroom terraced houseAddison Road, Hove, BN3 1TS

A substantial and beautifully presented five-bedroom, two-reception-room Edwardian family home, arranged over three floors and occupying an enviable position in this highly sought-after area of Hove. Combining impressive period proportions and original character with thoughtful contemporary improvements, the property offers generous and versatile accommodation, including two reception rooms, a superb kitchen/dining room, four bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, plus an exceptional principal suite with en-suite and separate sauna on the second floor. Ideally located for Brighton & Hove Stations, the independent shops, restaurants and bars of Seven Dials, St Anne’s Well Gardens and the seafront, with a choice of well-regarded schools nearby. The handsome Edwardian façade features a box bay window, red brick detailing and a pretty cottage-style planted front garden. A covered entrance leads into a vestibule with period detailing and a timber-panelled door incorporating leaded stained glass, opening into an impressive entrance hall. The original staircase, bannister, newel post and turned spindles have been retained. The sitting room measures approximately 14'9" x 15'1" and features a timber-framed box bay window with secondary glazing, wood-burning stove, built-in alcove storage, corniced ceiling, picture rail and deep skirting. The second reception room, approximately 13'1" x 12'4", is currently used as a music room and benefits from full-length French doors to the rear garden, fireplace with tiled inset, corniced ceiling, picture rail and lime-washed timber floorboards. The impressive 20'6" x 10'8" kitchen/dining room is a particular highlight, with modern units, Iroko hardwood work surfaces, Bosch integrated appliances, induction hob, electric oven and ceramic sink. Original features include a built-in dresser, exposed brick wall and quarry-tiled floor. There is ample space for a large dining table, with direct garden access. A regularly serviced Worcester A-rated combination boiler is also housed within the property. The enclosed rear garden features brick walling, timber fencing, attractive flower borders, cottage-style planting and a paved patio, providing a lovely space for relaxing and entertaining. The first floor provides four bedrooms, family bathroom and versatile Bedroom Five/Study. Bedrooms Two and Three both measure approximately 14'9" x 13'4", with Bedroom Two benefiting from a box bay window and built-in wardrobe, while Bedroom Three enjoys an elevated green outlook and original cast-iron fireplace. Bedroom Four measures approximately 10'8" x 11'6" and also enjoys a green outlook. The family bathroom includes a panel-enclosed bath, concealed-cistern WC and vanity unit, with period-style sash windows and painted floorboards. Bedroom Five/Study measures approximately 7'2" x 8'10" and offers excellent flexibility as a study, nursery, dressing room or additional bedroom. A bespoke solid Ash staircase leads to the exceptional principal suite. The principal bedroom measures approximately 21'7" x 11'6" and features skylight and rear windows with an elevated green outlook, together with extensive bespoke built-in storage. The principal en-suite measures approximately 14'5" x 5'8" and includes a bath, concealed-cistern WC and twin contemporary wash hand basins set into a distinctive retro teak unit, plus extensive storage and heated towel rail. A separate 3'0" x 5'1" sauna with Harvia system, tiled floor and built-in seating provides a particularly unusual luxury feature. The loft offers additional boarded storage and houses the solar panel inverter and battery storage. The property has recently benefited from nine solar panels with battery storage, helping to reduce electricity costs, as well as secondary glazing and other thoughtful modern improvements. A true distinctive Edwardian family home, offering generous accommodation and beautiful period features, Early viewing is highly recommended