1 bed flat for sale

Wilbury Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3

With generous proportions and huge scope for adding value, this one-bedroom apartment is a hidden gem in Central Hove. It sits elevated on the third floor of a smart, purpose-built development giving it ample storage space and large picture windows to fill it with natural light from the south and east.

Hove Station is within easy walking distance for the London commute, while the vibrant shops, restaurants, cafes and bars of both Church Road and Western Road are also nearby, as are some of the cleanest beaches along the coast. Transport links are excellent by bus or car, and there is on-site parking – a huge bonus when parking comes at a premium in this part of the city. With so many favourable attributes and the quintessential Hove lifestyle on your doorstep, this apartment would suit professionals, commuters and rental investors alike.

Style: 3rd floor apartment in a Mid-century development

Type: 1 double bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 living room/dining room, 1 kitchen

Location: Willett Estate Conservation Area

Floor Area: 663.37 sq.ft.

Outside: N/A

Parking: On-site parking or Parking Zone N

Council Tax Band: B

Why you’ll like it:

The Ambassadors building is found on Wilbury Road, running north from the main thoroughfare of Church Road, being perfectly positioned to access Hove’s clean beaches and the cultural and social centres of this vibrant coastal city. Tree lined and gloriously wide, this road is an attractive part of Hove’s cityscape offering a range of architectural styles from Victorian to contemporary. The Ambassadors is a low-rise development of Mid-century design with linear features and large windows to maximise the light. This apartment sits elevated on the third (top) floor so it is incredibly peaceful, raised above the city.

Upon entry, it is clearly a spacious apartment with generous rooms and an open layout. The eye is drawn to the main reception where two glazed doors allow natural light through to the centre of the flat. Wood flooring is original and can be sanded and varnished back to its original form, while the walls offer a blank canvas for new owners. There is ample space for relaxation and formal dining as the kitchen is conveniently adjoining.

Offering a fantastic amount of space, the kitchen would benefit from some reconfiguration and renovation as the cabinetry is tired. This is a space which would add real value with modernisation – or it may be possible to move the kitchen to the living room as an open plan space, while creating a second bedroom in its place – all food for thought.

The bedroom is another well-proportioned room with a vast amount of storage along both walls which allows for a king size bed and several pieces of bedroom furniture without compromising on space. Nearby, the bathroom is a fine condition having been modernised more recently, adding a contemporary white bath suite and stylish pewter wall tiles around the shower over the bath.

Agent’s thoughts:
The potential to add value and put your own stamp on the place will appeal to first-time buyers and rental investors looking to live in a hugely popular location. We do not expect this property to sit on the market for long.

Owner’s thoughts:
“this area of Hove has such a great energy to it, and you cannot beat living so close to the beach and Hove Lawns in the summer. For somewhere so central, this apartment is incredibly peaceful, so you get the best of both worlds.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 12-15 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 6 min walk
Seafront or Park: Palmeira Gardens 1 min walk, Seafront 3 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College

This generous apartment is perfectly situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and it also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A27/A23 which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.