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THE OLD BREWERY THE HOPS PORTSLADE D L AN EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENT OF 11 NEW HOUSES & 37 CONVERTED APARTMENTS THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THIS IS A DEVELOPmENT WHICH WAS BUILT WITH BOTH qUALITY AND COmfORT IN mIND; WHERE fORm, fUNCTION AND THE ENVIRONmENT WERE Of UTmOST ImPORTANCE IN ITS CREATION. ITS CLEVER DESIGN NOT ONLY ENHANCES THE AESTHETIC Of THE AREA BUT COmPLEmENTS IT BEAUTIfULLY. THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK LOCAL AREA The brewery was established in 1850 by John THE SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK DRINKING & DINING Dudney, but the grand building we see here Steeped in history and brimming with character Brighton and Hove’s popularity may well be For local home cooked food and a friendly today was not built until 1881 following the and style, The Old Brewery is an iconic and synonymous with its glorious coastline and pub atmosphere, you need look no further repeal of the malt tax in 1880. Its decorative listed structure within Portslade Old Village holiday beaches, yet it also sits perfectly than The Stags Head on the High Street which chimney still has prominence within the urban which has dominated the landscape here since juxtaposed with the rolling hills of the South has a lovely beer garden for the summer and landscape, rising higher than neighbouring 1881. It sits within the Parish of Portslade which Downs National Park. serves delicious local ales. The Old Village Fish church spiers, indicating the importance of is part of the City of Brighton and Hove on the Bar also comes highly acclaimed, along with industry and commerce within the community, Within walking distance of The Old Brewery south-east coast, just 60 miles from London, nearby Hangleton Manor. Boundary Road is and the shield incorporating the initials D&S development there are several foot paths half a mile north of the main A270 east-west home to the vegetarian and vegan friendly (Dudney and Sons) remains to this day. which take you directly to the renowned thoroughfare and a mile south of the A27 cafe, The Plant Room and also The Railway beauty spot of Devil’s Dyke, or west towards Brighton bypass linking to the A23. Bordered Brewing ceased on site in 1930. The property Inn, serving traditional gastropub fare Truleigh Hill and The South Downs Way which by the South Downs National Park to the north, was acquired by Shepherds Industries (Shirt including local Hove Gelato, created by the runs 160km from Hampshire to Eastbourne on Portslade Old Village is ideally positioned Makers) before it was used as the owner's love of puddings! the coast and is one of the 16 National Trails in between the coast and the countryside, headquarters for the 5th Territorial Army the country. Dotted with quaint Sussex Just a short distance away on foot, by bus or offering all residents the perfect balance Battalion in 1940. In 1947, carbon specialists Le villages, country walks and pubs offering by taxi, you’ll find yourself in West Hove and between town and country lifestyles. Carbone took over the brewery buildings and locally brewed ales, there is plenty to explore. Poets Corner with a plethora of cafes and went on to become a worldwide group gastropubs to tempt you out; The Poets Ale represented in 29 countries before changing On the edge of the South Downs you can find and Smokehouse, The George Paine Pub and HISTORY name to Mersen. The company closed the Foredown Observatry Tower, a converted The Ancient Mariner to name just a few with operations in 2015 and sold the buildings to Edwardian water tower famous for housing Portslade Old Village has retained its rural excellent reviews. A little further into Central the current owners. While many of the the largest Camera Obscura in the South East. character with flint buildings, a village green Hove and you’ll find a huge selection of fine original, low-rise brewery buildings were and the 12th Century parish church of St dining restaurants such as ”etch.” by Steven demolished during the development, the main Nicolas, the second-oldest church in the city, Edwards and The Urchin, and you can eat your factory building was listed and is therefore making it visually distinct from neighbouring way around the globe on Church Road. being sympathetically renovated. Portslade-by-Sea which was built up during Both the coast and countryside hold a wealth the latter years of the 19th Century. of popular eateries, pubs and wine bars, so you are spoilt for choice living here with easy access to both. THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THE OLD BREWERY, PORTSLADE IS A HISTORIC LANDMARK IN THE VILLAGE; STANDING FIVE STOREYS TALL WITH ITS ICONIC CHIMNEY RISING HIGHER BEACHES supermarkets, artisan bakeries, and boutique and independent retailers looking to put some STILL, LOOKING OUT OVER THE CITY OF BRIGHTON & HOVE. Heading south from Portslade Station, down creative flair into your shopping experience. Boundary Road, you reach the coast with Hove Lagoon to the east and Shoreham Beach past Further into the city, you can explore the Built in 1881, it has the quintessential be enjoyed for many more years to come. the harbour to the west. The Lagoon offers galleries and jewellery shops within the characteristics of the Victorian industrial era, year-round sailing and water sport clubs, twisting alleys of Brighton’s historic Lanes, The entire development sits bordered by High alongside a play area, and Brighton’s very own before moving on to the North Laine and its impressive exterior in yellow gault Street, South Street and Drove Road, with the Fat Boy Slim’s Big Beach Café, where locals go Shopping District, also known as the cultural brick is being completely restored, so it to eat, drink, party and meet. Continuing along quarter of the city. Here you are likely to see remains virtually unchanged. front elevation facing south. All of the houses the promenade towards the city, you’ll find street performers, market stalls and antique have either a permit or a garage within a gated, emporiums amongst the bohemian bustle of Inside, however, it is being transformed into Hove Lawns which are a hive of activity central car-park with trees and a bike store. throughout the year, hosting outdoor exercise cobbled streets, and the air is filled with the contemporary apartments, along with the classes, sports days, Brighton’s Foodies scent of fresh coffee and home cooked foods adjoining buildings, and 11 newly built, luxury This is a development which was built with Festival, and the renowned, annual Paddle from one of the many cosmopolitan cafes. townhouses have been built in keeping with both quality and comfort in mind; where form, Round the Pier featuring fun and festivities the character of the area. both in and out of the water. West Hove’s Blue function and the environment were of utmost EDUCATING Flag pebble beaches are also quieter than These have been expertly designed with a importance in its creation. those close to the city centre making them Brighton & Hove has long been heralded as a stylish finish, along with good eco ideal for sea swimming, family days out and for city with high educational standards, and the specifications for energy efficiency and Its clever design not only enhances the aesthetic blustery wintery walks along the prom. schools continue to achieve higher grades sustainability, allowing this glorious building to of the area but complements it beautifully. than the national UK average. The primary and secondary schools within catchment of SHOPPING The Old Brewery comprise of both state and Living up to its ‘village’ name, Portslade Old church run schools with Benfield Primary and Village has a convenience store and post St Nicholas CofE Primary, and King’s School office for your daily news and a pint of milk. Secondary receiving ‘Good’ status by For larger food shopping trips, Sainsburys has OFSTED. BHASVIC sixth form, Newman a superstore just 6 minutes away by car, and College, and both Brighton and Sussex Boundary Road is home to a Tesco Metro, Aldi, Universities are easily accessible by bus or Boots and Superdrug as well as smaller train, or via the A27 which borders Portslade independents. Nearby Portland Road has Old Village to the north. recently undergone regeneration and has a village feel of its own with some smaller THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THE HOUSES HAVE BEEN fITTED TO ExACTING STANDARDS WITH BOTH LUxURY AND ALL BATHROOmS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED WITH DISTINCTIVE SANUEx SANITARYWARE. THE COmfORT IN mIND, INCLUDING UNDERfLOOR HEATING THROUGHOUT. DESIGNED fOR CALACATTA WHITE mARBLE EffECT PORCELAIN WALL TILES AND NATURAL STONE VANITY fAmILIES & PROfESSIONALS ALIKE, WITH SPACE fOR SOPHISTICATED ENTERTAINING. TOPS ADD REfINED GLAmOUR TO EACH SPACE. THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THEOLDBREWERYPORTSLADE.CO.UK THE TOWNHOUSES WITH PRIVATE ENTRANCES ON EITHER DROVE ROAD OR HIGH STREET, THE TOWNHOUSES ARE SET BACK SLIGHTLY, AND WHILE THEY ARE NEWLY BUILT, THEY SIT HAPPILY WITHIN THEIR VILLAGE SURROUNDINGS WITH SLATE ROOFS AND A COMBINATION OF FLINT, BRICK AND RENDERED FACADES. TO THE REAR OF THESE HOMES THERE IS A LANDSCAPED, GATED CAR PARK. There is a combination of two and three paired with natural granite stone storey homes with either two or three worktops, upstand and hob splashback to bedrooms in each, and they have been create this trendy craft-based look. The THE GROUND fLOORS ARE OPEN PLAN WITH OAK ENGINEERED fLOORING AND A SUBTLE fitted to exacting standards with both integrated, high quality, branded PALETTE Of WALL COLOURS TO COmPLEmENT mODERN fURNISHINGS. luxury and comfort in mind, including appliances include a fridge freezer, underfloor heating throughout with washing machine, fan oven, extractor fan, Heatmiser thermostat.