Greatest homes: gorgeous gardens

Springtime is around the corner, making that outside room all the more desirable

Be they grand or bijoux, gardens add a freedom come the sunshine to enjoy the outside warmth and gaiety from the privacy of your own space. Whether your sunbathing, getting the kids away from the Xbox and out of your hair, or entertaining in the balmy evenings, having that extra room to your home – filled with a shrubbery, herbs or a good lawn – can make all the difference. So check out the variety of outside spaces on offer, and consider just what you want yours to do for you before you invest any further.

Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton
A hugely impressive garden from which to entertain all of your friends can be found with this five bedroom stunning contemporary home. With an exactly manicured front garden framing the gravel driveway to the front making a fabulous first impression, it is the large rear garden with mature plants and trees, a heated swimming pool, paved lounge area and pool house that truly takes the breath away.
>£2,500,000
>Mishon Mackay
>01273 821800

Brunswick Place, Hove
In a very desirable area, between Western Road and the seafront, you’ll find this beautiful spacious period apartment, taking up the entire ground floor of its listed Regency building, and flooded with light. It’s west-facing garden to the rear measures approximately 30’ and has wrought iron steps and a hand rail, a brick pathway and a raised timber deck ideal for entertaining come the summer months.
>£250,000
>Fox & Sons
>01273 777000

Kingsway, Hove
This two bedroom raised ground floor flat is right opposite the bowling green on Hove seafront, leaving you to enjoy sea views, the proximity of all the seafront activities, and yet having the privacy of your very own large landscaped back garden. Accessed through French doors from the second bedroom, this is gorgeous.
>OIEO £350,00
>Brand Vaughan
>01273 683111

Hove Park Road, Hove
This incredible five bedroom contemporary home knocks your socks off at every turn. Inside, it looks masterful and outside the gardens have been designed professionally, with several granite paved patio areas, one having a covered pergola giving it a very European feel. With plenty of lighting fitted throughout the garden, the fun doesn’t have to end when the sun sets.
>£2,000,000
>Hamptons International
>01273 230230

Dyke Road Avenue, Brighton
This fantastic five bedroom house allows you to step from the contemporary styled reception hall straight into a garden room, with floor to ceiling windows, and then out into the beautifully manicured gardens. Truly a fabulous way to merge inside with the outside.
>£1,650,000
>Winkworth
>01273 772175