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Guide Price £250,000 to £270,000 Perfectly positioned in the heart of Hove with an excellent choice of amenities, a BRIGHT ONE-BEDROOM TOP FLOOR APARTMENT with lovely COMMUNAL GARDENS.
Sold with SHARE OF FREEHOLD & NO ONWARD CHAIN. Set on the top floor of an attractive period property, this bright and spacious apartment offers the perfect home for central living.
The west-facing living room flows into the separate modern fitted kitchen, while the double bedroom and contemporary bathroom with a shower-over-bath offer both comfort and convenience.
A delightful communal garden with mature plants and trees creates a tranquil setting to relax and unwind.
Located in the very heart of Hove, the seafront, Hove Lawns, and St Ann's Well Gardens are all only a short walk away.
Conveniently situated for cricket lovers, Sussex County Cricket Club is just around the corner.
When it comes to shops, bars, and restaurants, there's no shortage of choice as the amenities of Church Road, Western Road, and Brighton City centre are all close at hand, along with a wide variety of both independent and high street stores.
A short stroll to the end of the road brings you to the ever-popular Baked cafe, which showcases the work of local artists alongside its locally sourced food, as well as The Botanist Coffee Co.
Plenty of bus services provide access to all parts of the city and nearby outlying villages.
Hove train station is approximately only half a mile away, providing regular mainline routes to London and Gatwick.
Situated in Parking Zone N, currently this Hove home is in Council Tax band B, which was charged at £1,910.06 for 2025/26.
EPC rating - C Council Tax – B Parking – N Broadband & Mobile Phone Coverage – Prospective 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: Share of Freehold Unexpired term on lease - 981 years Service Charge - £1,391.22 pa Reserve Fund – £783 pa This information has been provided by the seller.
Please obtain verification via your legal representative. EPC Rating: C
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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