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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN3 5DN
For saleListed 263 days
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About
Phillips & Still are delighted to offer for sale this stylish second (top floor) loft-style converted flat on vibrant Portland Road in central Hove.
The property will make the perfect main home for anyone wanting to be in the heart of a busy community with local shops and facilities on their doorstep.
In fact, on Portland Road, there is such a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs it is hard to think what might be missing.
If you need a small supermarket, a pharmacy or a post-office, you will find it here, but there is also a whole host of specialist independent retailers.
For any commuters, Aldrington station is the closest with Hove railway station also within a short walk where you can access train services to London & the South East.
A choice of three regular bus services on Portland Road will whisk you into central Brighton in ten minutes so it will make a successful buy to let investment or holiday home as well as a main residence.
With no concerns over noisy upstairs neighbours as you're on the top floor, the spacious and light living accommodation starts with the entrance hall from which every room is accessible.
The spectacular open plan lounge / dining room and kitchen stretches from front to back with a wonderful feature exposed brick wall and modern kitchen area with integrated appliances.
You have plenty of space for lounge and dining furniture as well as scope for a home / office space. You then have two great size double bedrooms and a modern white bathroom suite.
With no onward chain, this fabulous property is ready for someone to pack their bags & move straight into!
SECOND / TOP FLOOR ENTRANCE HALL With built-in storage DOUBLE LOFT STORAGE SPACE Length & breadth of the flat with 2 hatches for access LARGE OPEN PLAN LOUNGE / DINING ROOM 28' 10" x 17' 4" (8.79m x 5.28m) MODERN KITCHEN AREA BATHROOM BEDROOM TWO 14' 1" x 11' 7" (4.29m x 3.53m) BEDROOM ONE 14' 3" x 12' 3" (4.34m x 3.73m)
Value & comps
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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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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