King’s Gardens, 5, Hove

Conservation Area (CA)

The Avenues CA

Local Listing Reference

LLHA0103

Description

Detached house in contrasting red brick, terracotta and stone. Part of the group of Queen Anne style houses 1889 by J.T.Chappell. Three storeys with attic and basement. The property is of two bays, with a door and alcove set to the south bay (with matching decorative fanlights) and a canted bay to the north. Shaped gable and prominent slab chimneystacks with terracotta bands. Decorative terracotta and brick front boundary wall. Source: Antram & Morrice 2008

A. Architectural, Design and Artistic Interest

iii. A good example of a building of its type, marking the transition in style of architecture in this part of Hove

C. Townscape Interest

i. Within The Avenues Conservation Area, but atypical of the area in its style, detail and use of materials

iv. The building shares many features with the grade II listed 1-4 King’s Gardens

F. Intactness

i. The exterior of the building, including its boundary wall, appears to survive largely intact

Date of Inclusion

Pre-2015