THEY may look like they should be in the Hollywood Hills but these new builds are actually the latest plush properties to go on sale in Brighton.

The three bespoke homes are being built in Withdean Road with two already sold - one to Premiership footballer and former Albion star Glenn Murray.

But the remaining four-bed property, which comes with a winter roof garden and cinema room, is still up for grabs - for a tidy £2.25 million.

Paul Templeton, director of Brighton-based Baobab Developments, said the idea behind the bold designs was to "change the architectural conversation of the city".

He said: "New houses in the city always seem to be the same these days with that white render. It has all got a bit stale and sterile.

"When we got this plot we approached the architect and asked him to create something a little less showy and blingy. There is quite a lot of woodland in the area, so we wanted that to be a big part of it."

The three homes which all differ slightly are split across three levels. All have a wooden outer upper level: one red, one green and one yellow. The colours represent the stages the silver birch goes through in a year.

On entering the house you are on the middle level which features a master bedroom with a walk-in-wardrobe and a family day room which leads out to the garden terrace.

Downstairs are three more bedrooms and a cinema room - which can also be converted to be used as a gym.

However, it is the top floor with the real wow factor with a huge open plan kitchen, dinning room, living room along with a bathroom, study and an outside space - either a roof terrace or winter garden.

In total the properties cover around 4,500 sq ft each and are expected to be finished by Easter 2016.

Mr Murray, who played for Albion 118 times between 2008 and 2011, was quick off the mark to snaffle one of the properties - long before he could move in.

However, he must have really loved the designs as he now faces a two and a half hour commute to get to training at his current club, Bournemouth.

While the work is ongoing, Mr Templeton has turned the site into a drop off point for supplies to be taken over to the refuges in Calais. Those passing are urged to drop non perishable food, clothing, books and electronics through the big letter box which has been built at the entrance.

He is also inviting as many people to enjoy the final property before it is sold. He has joined with the organisers of the Artists Open Houses for it to be a venue for their Christmas event.

For more details visit baobabdevelopments.com.