Greatest homes: flats with a garden

Apartments with a bit extra – a flat that holds more living space than simply walls

It’s that most desireable extra in city space, that added luxury in the country pad, a chance to grow your own vegetables and herbs – or simply sit outside when the sun is high and enjoy your own outside area. A garden is that special something for city folk that love being out of doors, and you don’t need to have a massive property to have your very own BBQ spot.

Gordon Road, Preston Park
This is a remarkable, lower ground floor, one bedroom flat, near Preston Park railway station and popular local schools. With its own street entrance, a brick built open fireplace and bay window in the living room, simply step through the modern kitchen and out through the glazed door into a great feature garden. Landscaped with lawn, shaped and stocked flowerbeds, and a patio area, this is a garden to be cherished.
>£175,000
>Spencer & Leigh
>01273 565566
Kings Gardens, Hove
Enjoy the sea views and a peaceful communal garden to the rear. This ground floor apartment has been newly refurbished producing a mix of period detail and contemporary finish. With a stunning frontage, make the most of the grandiose setting while you step out from your bedroom and down to the large lawned area, surrounded by shrubs and trees. Truly the best of modern apartment living.
>£219,950
>Bonett’s
>01273 677365
New Church Road, Hove
Really rather marvellous. With a garden like this you’d be outside all year round, making the most of each season’s bounties. Whether it’s barbecues or winter vegetables, this is a space for engaging with and entertaining. The two bedroom, ground floor flat has a separate study room, a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom, as well as an original fireplace. Utterly charming.
>£420,000
>Fox & Sons
>01273 820280
St Catherine’s Terrace, Hove
On the seafront, in an impressive Victorian building, is this beautifully presented two bedroom, ground floor, converted garden flat. With views to the sea from the living room and this rather lovely, low maintenance rear garden, this is a home packed with character and all set to help you make the most of the outside of your home as much is does the inside. Fabulous.
>£334,950
>Maslen Estate Agents
>01273 321000