Second Avenue, Hove, BN3
--£575,000 - £600,000-- | Share of Freehold | No Onward Chain
An Exceptional Regency Mansion Apartment Moments from the Seafront
Occupying the first floor of an imposing Victorian Regency mansion house (1883), this substantial two-bedroom west-facing apartment is set within one of the largest and most prestigious buildings on sought-after Second Avenue - just 100 metres from Hove Lawns and the beach.
Offering grand proportions, refined period detailing, and exceptional light throughout, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine character and scale in one of Hove’s most desirable locations
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Key Features
• Two-bedroom first-floor apartment
• Share of freehold with 998-year lease
• Magnificent Victorian mansion house built in 1883
• Huge west-facing living room with oversized bay windows
• 11ft ceilings throughout
• Sea views and outlook over Hove Lawns
• Elegant period detailing throughout, sympathetically converted
• No onward chain
• Prestigious and highly sought-after avenue
The Property
This impressive home is defined by its outstanding sense of space and light, enhanced by its elevated first-floor position and rare west-facing aspect.
The exceptional drawing room is undoubtedly the centrepiece — an expansive reception with a remarkably large bay window, wider than those found in neighbouring properties, flooding the room with natural light throughout the day and offering genuine sea views across Hove Lawns. Rising through 11ft ceilings, it creates a truly impressive and elegant environment for both relaxing and entertaining.
A beautifully renovated bathroom was completed in 2025 with elegant Jerusalem Antique Gold limestone tiling and a soft sage green finish.
The apartment further benefits from two well-proportioned bedrooms, a thoughtfully arranged layout, and a design that has been sympathetically converted to retain its original architectural character, including period detailing consistent with its heritage.
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The Building & History
Second Avenue is synonymous with grandeur and architectural significance, and this property forms part of one of its largest original mansions.
Built in 1883 for Constantine Ionides, a prominent stockbroker and renowned art collector. In 1890, an extension designed by Philip Webb was added to create a private gallery for his collection—later bequeathed to the Victoria & Albert Museum, where it remains one of its most important collections, featuring works by Botticelli, Rembrandt, and Rodin.
This rich provenance adds a unique cultural significance to what is already an exceptional residence.
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Location
Second Avenue is widely regarded as one of Hove’s premier addresses, perfectly positioned between the vibrant amenities of central Hove and the tranquillity of the seafront.
• Just 100m to Hove Lawns and 150m to the beach
• Close to Hove café and restaurant scene, along with a range of independent boutiques
• Excellent transport links including Hove to London Victoria in 1 hour 7 minutes
• A quiet yet central position in a highly desirable residential avenue
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Additional Information
• Tenure: Share of Freehold
• Lease: Approx. 998 years remaining
• Heating: Gas central heating ( New combi boiler, installed 2025)
• 1Gb full-fibre broadband connected
• Chain: No onward chain
This is a rare and distinguished apartment offering exceptional scale, historic significance, and an enviable location by the sea. With its grand proportions, period elegance, and uninterrupted west-facing light, it represents one of the finest examples of mansion apartment living in Hove.
