A Victorian Mews House with a Former Greenhouse Turned Into A Dining Room
Tucked along a picturesque cobbled mews in the Willet Estate conservation area of Hove, this remarkable house offers a rare blend of history, light, and adaptability. Part of a traditional 19th-century mews, the home unfolds across more than 2,070 sq ft and offers three to four bedrooms.
From the street, the house immediately hints at its past. Wide stable doors open directly onto the mews, a reminder of the building’s original purpose. Inside, that history has been embraced rather than erased, with raw textures, generous proportions, and light-filled spaces creating a home that feels both grounded and uplifting.
Entry is into what was once the stables, now transformed into a dramatic open-plan living space. High ceilings and raw plaster walls give the space an industrial edge, softened by its generous scale and natural light.
Bookshelves run along the long wall, creating a personal and inviting sitting corner.
On one side sits a large dining area, ideal for gatherings, while beyond it, the kitchen is neatly positioned, fitted with timber-framed windows, an electric oven, a gas hob, a fridge, and a dishwasher. It’s functional and unfussy, in keeping with the building’s character.
The first floor is where the house’s Victorian story truly comes to life. Here, a former greenhouse, once used to grow exotic fruits and vegetables for the grand homes of Cromwell Road, has been reimagined as a spectacular dining room.
Bathed in natural light, the space retains its original purpose in spirit, if not function; plants still thrive here, and the atmosphere is one of warmth and abundance.
From the back of the dining room, a few steps lead through a neat study area, subtly tucked away behind a beautiful wooden door, yet connected to the flow of the house.
The principal bedroom is a calm and characterful retreat. Original floorboards run underfoot, sash windows frame the light, and a working fireplace anchors the room.
To one side, a dressing room and en suite bathroom complete the suite, creating a sense of privacy and ease.
Two further bedrooms are found upstairs, both lit by Velux windows that draw daylight deep into the house. One has its own en suite bathroom with a bathtub, rich in character, while the other is served by a smart shower room on the first floor.
At the rear of the ground floor is a WC and an additional reception room, currently used as a fourth bedroom. With its vaulted, curved ceiling and white-painted brick walls, this room feels quietly cocooned
The house is listed for £1,300,000 at The Modern House.