Tamworth Road, Hove, BN3

Famed for its colourful terrace of Victorian houses, a vibrant foodie scene and proximity to two commuter stations and the beach; Poets Corner has been attracting families and professionals for many years now - and this four-bedroom Victorian house is a gem amongst it all.

Brimming with character, this house bears the high ceilings, original features and proportions of the period. Having been recently renovated and extended, it is ready to move into with modern features and space for both family time and entertaining yet it s versatile rooms could have any number of uses.

Attractive on approach, the gabled exterior is immaculate in red brick with a classic charcoal door picking up the colours from the original tiled footpath. Stepping inside, you are welcomed into a long corridor with soft carpet underfoot and walls painted in soothing calico tones. It is beautifully finished, and it is immediately clear this property has been expertly maintained by the owners. It is a home which welcomes you in, inviting you to explore further.

Attractive on approach, the gabled exterior is immaculate in red brick with a classic charcoal door picking up the colours from the original tiled footpath. Stepping inside, you are welcomed into a long corridor with soft carpet underfoot and walls painted in soothing calico tones. It is beautifully finished, and it is immediately clear this property has been expertly maintained by the owners. It is a home which welcomes you in, inviting you to explore further. To the left, the sitting room offers a restful space for families to come together in the evening. During winter, the wood burning stove warms the space perfectly, while white shutters adorn the bay window, adding privacy from the peaceful street.

The remaining footprint of the ground floor has been extended into the side return, linking the second reception room with the exceptional kitchen, dining and family room which spans the rear of the house. Natural light streams down through the magnificent skylight, but also from the wall of glazing covering the westerly wall with bi-folding doors revealing the garden to become an extension of the home during warmer weather. While this family are using the recessed room as a playroom for their young family, it would be ideal as a workspace, snug, creative space or an extension of the formal dining area.

Using a modern take on an older style, the kitchen is elegant and stylish, yet practical with Shaker cabinetry offering a wealth of storage solutions while concealing integrated appliances. A central, stone topped island sits below pendant lighting, offering a second sociable space with formal dining which sits alongside the bi-folds allowing you to spill outside with ease during spring and summer. Out here, rustic banquette seating catches the last of the summer sun, while an area of lawn provides a soft space for children to play. The original brick and flint walls add character and while there are flower beds for planting, you can make the space as low or high maintenance as you can manage alongside a busy lifestyle.

Returning inside, carpeted stairs rise to the first-floor landing where there are three beautifully appointed double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedrooms three and four sit looking out over the pretty neighbouring gardens. While they are dressed as children s rooms with pretty wall murals and single beds, they are peaceful and versatile doubles. Spanning the front of the house, bedroom two is particularly spacious with stylish built-in wardrobes following a traditional design built-in to the alcoves around the original fireplace. The bay window is shuttered to mirror the room below it, also ensuring the morning light can be filtered in or out for a morning wakeup call or weekend lie-ins.

A further flight rises to the principal bedroom suite on the second floor which offers ample space for a king size bed, a seating area or space for working from home, so you can tuck yourself away from family life when needed. This includes the en suite which boasts a generous freestanding bathtub to while away the hours and a separate shower for when time is of the essence. The views only improve the further up the house you go and there is plenty of additional storage within the eaves.

Vendor s Comments: This has been a brilliant home for raising a family. It was a labour of love to renovate and extend the house with little ones in tow, but once completed the house became such a wonderful space to raise our family of four. The location is also fantastic for families as the beach is just minutes away on foot and there is a wonderful caf? culture within Portland Road. There are so many family-friendly foodie pubs all vying for the best Sunday roast, and the local schools are excellent we are going to miss it here. Education:Primary: West Hove PrimarySecondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman RCPrivate: Brighton College, Lancing CollegeThis light and airy home is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and green spaces. More recently Portland Road has seen a huge amount of regeneration with the addition of several artisan shops and cafes, and this house sits conveniently close. The city centre shopping districts with their museums, theatres and Shopping Centre are within a short 10-minute bus ride with several stopping at the bottom of the road, and West Hove Beach and Hove Lagoon are within walking distance for those who love to sea swim throughout the year or enjoy water sports. Portslade Station, Hove Station and Aldrington Station are also within walking distance for those requiring fast links along the South Coast or to the airports and London on a daily or weekly basis.