Take a glimpse back at Victorian life in a house tour which reveals the opulence, taste and lifestyle of a nouveau riche gentleman.

Palmeira Mansions are two south facing terraces built between 1883-4, these large Victorian properties have four storeys with an attic and basement.

Number 33 Palmeira Mansions was purchased in 1889 by Arthur William Mason at the age of twenty-nine, a widower after the tragic death of his first wife, he moved into the house with a young daughter Christine. In his early years living in the house Mr Mason used the family fortune to refurbish the interior in a lavish eclectic mix of fixtures, including elaborate fireplaces some with stunning overmantels, carved mahogany doors, a variety of lincrusta wall papers and exquisite stained-glass windows were added to various rooms. 33 Palmeira Mansions is now part of the English Language Centre in Hove.

33 Palmeira Mansions is on the corner of Salisbury Road & Church Road, Hove BN3 2GB. Note there are stairs.