2-bedroom flat · BN3 6JB
For saleListed 221 days
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Tenure: Leasehold ***guide price £450,000 - £475,000*** Superbly located in central Hove within easy reach of the Hove Station and the seafront, a generously sized two bedroom purpose built first floor apartment with allocated underground parking.
Sold with no onward chain.
Set on the first floor of a well-maintained, purpose-built block, this immaculately presented apartment offers bright and inviting living space in one of Hove’s most sought-after areas.
The property benefits from excellently proportioned rooms, all leading from a central hallway, creating a practical and balanced layout.
The lounge/diner features modern recessed ceiling lighting and has been thoughtfully arranged with the kitchen to create an open-plan style ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
A wide opening connects the two spaces, allowing natural light to flow through and creating a breakfast bar, while the partial division ensures the kitchen also feels separated from the living area.
The contemporary kitchen is finished in dark wood with stone worktops and integrated appliances, offering both style and practicality.
There are two well-presented large bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, together with a beautiful bathroom complete with a standalone bath and separate shower.
Further benefits include an allocated underground parking space.
EPC Rating: C The Local Area Set in the heart of central Hove, The Drive enjoys a prime location just moments from Hove Station, offering excellent commuter links to Brighton, London and beyond.
The vibrant shops, cafés, bars and restaurants of Church Road, Blatchington Road and George Street are all close at hand, while Hove seafront and Hove Lawns, St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove Recreation Ground, and Hove Park provide easy-to-access outdoor spaces.
Regular bus services travel into the centre of Brighton, as well as to wider parts of the city, including Devil's Dyke with its panoramic views and countryside walks.
Local schools include Blatchington Mill School, Hove Park School, Cardinal Newman Catholic School secondary schools, Hove Junior School, St.
Andrew's C of E Primary School, Cottesmore St Mary's and independent St. Christopher's School and Lancing Prep.
Further Information West View is situated in Parking Zone O, and the apartment is currently Council Tax Band C, which was charged at £2,182.92 for 2025/26.
EPC rating - C Council Tax - C 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.
Parking - N tenure & outgoings Tenure: Leasehold Term on lease - 151 years Service Charge - £1,896 pa Ground Rent - tbc Managing Agent: Graveson & Pilcher This information has been provided by the seller.
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