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2 bedroom flat for sale

The Drive, Hove, BN3
Chain-free
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Flat
2 beds
2 baths
1015
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Key information

TenureLeasehold | 100 yrs left
Council taxBand B
BroadbandUltra-fast 1800Mbps *
Mobile signal
EEO2ThreeVodafone

Features and description

  • Two/three bedroom apartment
  • Lower ground floor
  • Private garden
  • Two bathrooms
  • No onward chain
  • Prime central hove location
  • Short walk to hove station
  • Wide choice of amenities

Superbly located in central Hove within easy reach of the SEAFRONT and BEACH, a generously sized TWO/THREE BEDROOM LOWER GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT with a fantastic PRIVATE GARDEN. Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

Set on the lower ground floor of a distinguished Grade II listed yellow-brick detached villa, designed by the renowned architect William Willett in the 1890s, this light and spacious apartment perfectly combines modern comfort with timeless style.

A welcoming hallway leads through to a generously proportioned living room featuring elegant wood flooring and classic plantation shutters. The modern kitchen benefits from an adjoining utility room and opens onto a separate dining room, which provides direct access to the garden, creating a superb setting for relaxed dining and entertaining.

There are two well-presented bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. A second bathroom is fitted with a shower over the bath for added convenience.

Outside, the beautifully secluded garden offers a peaceful retreat, with mature, well-maintained borders and a choice of spaces to enjoy — from a raised decked area to a patio and a feature gravel seating spot.

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THE LOCAL AREA
Connecting directly to Grand Avenue, The Drive enjoys a prime central Hove location with excellent access to the best of city and coastal living. A wealth of cafés, boutiques, bars, and restaurants can be found moments away around Church Road, George Street and Blatchington Road, while St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove Recreation Ground, and Hove Park provide inviting green spaces close by. A gentle walk down Grand Avenue leads to Hove Lawns and the seafront, while regular bus services travel all across the city and out to the South Downs, including Devil's Dyke. Hove mainline station is within easy walking distance, providing convenient mainline commuter links to London and Gatwick. Local schools include Hove Junior School, St Andrew's C of E (Aided) Primary School, Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cardinal Newman Roman Catholic School and Sixth Form College, and BHASVIC, together with the independent Brighton Girls and St Christopher's School.

FURTHER INFORMATION
The Drive is located in parking zone N. The council tax band is B, which is charged at £1,910.06 for 2025/26. EPC Rating - tbc Council Tax - B Parking Zone - N Broadband & Mobile Phone Coverage - Prospect buyers should check the Ofcom Checker Website. Planning Permissions - Please check the local authority website for any planning permissions that may affect this property or properties close by. TENURE & OUTGOINGS Tenure: Leasehold Unexpired term on lease: 100 years Service Charge: £2,592.66 per annum Ground Rent: £100 per annum This information has been provided by the seller. Please obtain verification via your legal representative.

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Sawyer & Co - Hove
Sawyer & Co - Hove
52 Church Road Hove BN3 2FN
01273 283945
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Sawyer & Co Estate Agents and Property Management Services in Brighton and Hove Caring, dynamic, with a strong desire to challenge perception, we are an award winning, multi-departmental estate agency with offices in Brighton, Hove and Portslade. Highly experienced in property sales, lettings and management across Brighton & Hove, with our Block & Estate Management covering most of Sussex, we ensure outstanding customer service. Our coverage extends east from Kemptown to Rottingdean, Saltdean and beyond, encompassing Hangleton, Southwick and Shoreham to the west; London, national and international connections being offered through our professional associations. Hove Office Located in a prime position in bustling Church Road, our Hove office covers the City of Brighton and Hove and its surrounding areas. With its broad remit and the varied districts therein, the Hove team offers a wealth of local knowledge and extensive insights into the many different property types available. The architectural fabric of the buildings changes in accordance with each district, providing the team with an amazing property portfolio. Having unparalleled experience of all processes relating to rental, sale and property management within the Brighton and Hove area, an efficient, knowledgeable and outstanding service is guaranteed. Property types in Brighton and Hove are diverse and rich in architectural form ranging from period Regency, Victorian and Edwardian buildings, through to modern eco homes. Many of the larger period properties have been converted into more affordable and practical mansion apartments, however there are still some outstanding examples of substantial period homes available. Terraced and semi-detached Victorian town houses and late nineteenth and early twentieth century villa style houses sit alongside more recent purpose-built apartment blocks. With stunning gated family homes, bungalows, red brick housing and eye catching modernist and eco properties, Brighton and Hove is a versatile and popular residential locale, offering affordable housing along with more exclusive high end residences, there is something for all tastes and budgets. Perfectly equipped to manage this wide array of choice, the sales, lettings and block management team in Hove are experts in the local area they cover, fully understanding its vagaries, districts and property types. The team is qualified to offer in-depth advice on most issues surrounding the area and its housing. Perfectly equipped to manage this wide array of choice the sales and lettings team in Brighton are experts in the local area they cover, fully understanding its vagaries, districts and property types. The team are qualified to offer in-depth advice on most issues surrounding the area and its housing. Nick Daley and Chris Sawyer head up the dynamic Hove team. Nick has a wealth of estate agency experience, having embarked on his career immediately after college in 2002 and never looked back. Proud to have passed the Technical Award examinations at the National Association of Estate Agents, Nick is an experienced property valuer, achieving outstanding results for his customers by understanding exactly how to pitch the property value to the market place. His natural flair combined with his friendly and professional manner enables him to quickly develop a strong rapport with customers and clients alike and equally importantly his experienced team, whom he successfully manages with genuine passion and skill, leading by example and achieving outstanding results. Chris manages alongside Nick, combining his role as company director with his hands-on management responsibilities. Chris began his career in 1988 with a small local independent agent from where he eventually moved to a larger chain, progressing quickly to senior management level. In 1996 Chris co-launched Tingleys Estate Agents which became one of the city's most respected independent companies and from where, following his acquisition of Tingleys, Sawyer & Co. was launched. Chris is a council member of the Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association and a member of the National Advisory Council of the Guild of Professional Estate Agents, however, his passion still very much lies at the client facing end of the business and between Chris and Nick our exceptional Hove team has become well established in the locality as the team who 'Go the Extra Mile'. Contact Call us now on the number displayed or press the Contact Agent button. We look forward to hearing from you.
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