5 bed terraced house for sale

Suffolk Street, Hove BN3

Located in the family-friendly Poets Corner area, just north of Portland Road, a spacious and well-presented four/five bedroom, two bathroom extended victorian terraced house with a rear garden. Sold with no onward chain.

Positioned in this highly sought-after location, this beautifully presented period terraced home has been thoughtfully extended with modern upgrades to provide spacious and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living. To the front, the elegant living room features lots of original character, including a bay sash window, fireplace and decorative coving. This inviting space flows seamlessly through to the rear of the property, where you’ll find an impressive kitchen/diner. Forming part of a rear and side extension, the contemporary kitchen is flooded with natural light from skylights above and full width bi-fold doors that open directly onto the garden, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining. There is also a convenient ground-floor utility room, complete with a belfast sink and a toilet.

Upstairs, the first floor offers three bedrooms alongside a family bathroom and Hansgrohe water-saving taps. The loft conversion provides two further versatile rooms, perfect as additional bedrooms or a combination of bedroom and home office, together with a second bathroom.

Outside, the low-maintenance rear garden features an artificial lawn and raised borders, offering a pleasant and practical space for relaxing, dining, and entertaining.

The house has undergone significant modernisation, including:

- Comprehensive heating upgrade: New boiler and new central heating pipes throughout.

- New smart radiators with Tado: Each room’s temperature is individually controlled and fully remote via phone for comfort and energy efficiency.

- Full electrical rewiring: Including a new fuse box and re-wiring across the property.

- Upgraded flooring and insulation: New flooring and insulation in every room, with reclaimed wood flooring adding character to the corridor.

- Structural beams installed: Enabling the removal of all four chimney breasts to maximise internal space.

- Reinforced utility room: Built with enhanced structural support to allow a potential second-storey extension (STPP).

- Water saving Hansgrohe taps: Fitted in the main bathroom for quality and efficiency.

- Independent bathroom heating: Electric heaters in both bathrooms, controllable via phone or panel, separate from central heating.

- New contemporary kitchen: Includes a warming drawer and a safe lift dishwasher for ergonomic loading and unloading.

- Self cleaning garden bi fold doors: Full width bi folds with self cleaning glass for low maintenance.

- Child safe loft windows: Fitted with safety locks for peace of mind.

- Flexible loft layout: Stud wall between loft rooms allows easy reconfiguration into one large bedroom if desired.

The Local Area

Conveniently situated on a quiet road in the heart of Poets Corner, Suffolk Street has easy access to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and shopping facilities on Portland Road, Blatchington Road, and Church Road. Local friendly pubs such as The George Payne, Ancient Mariner, and the Exchange, offer a wide selection of drinks and food options, and are a popular choice when it comes to Sunday lunches. This west Hove home benefits from plenty of public transport to all parts of Brighton and out to Devil's Dyke. Local Aldrington Station is a short walk away, while Hove mainline train station with its convenient routes to Brighton, London, and Gatwick is approximately a quarter of a mile away. The bustling café culture, shops, and restaurants of Church Road are all easily accessible. The city is a hive of leisure and fitness activities, with the seafront awash with new sports facilities including racquet sport courts, volleyball, petanque, bowls and a skate park.

Further Information

The property is located in parking zone R. The council tax band is C, which is currently charged at £2,292.84 for 2026/27. EPC rating - C Broadband & Mobile Phone Coverage – Prospective buyers should check the Ofcom Checker website Planning Permissions – Please check the local authority website for any planning permissions that may affect this property or properties close by. Please note the property has recently undergone remedial works to the drains and superstructure under a successful insurance claim. Further details are available upon request. This information has been provided by the seller. Please obtain verification via your legal representative.