£500,000
(£493/sq. ft)
2 bed flat for saleThe Drive, Hove BN3
2 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
1,015 sq. ft
- Chain free
- Leasehold
Sawyer & Co
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About this property
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.
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
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Tenure & outgoings
Tenure: Leasehold
Unexpired term on lease: 100 years
Service Charge: £2,592.66 per annum
Ground Rent: £100 per annum
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Tenure
Leasehold (99 years)
Service charge
£2,593 per year
Council tax band
B
Ground rent
£100
Ground rent date of next review