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About
Description A substantial semi-detached period residence occupying a prominent position on the sought-after Walsingham Road in Hove.
This former elegant family home combines some classic architectural detailing offering well proportioned accommodation arranged over multiple floors.
The property is approached via an attractive front garden with mature planting, established shrubs and brick boundary walls.
The striking white-rendered façade is complemented by contrasting detailing, sash-style windows and a covered entrance porch, enhancing the buildings period nature.
To the side of the house is a valuable gated access path leading to the rear, ideal for bicycles, bins and day-to-day practicality.
This also benefits from a dropped path allowing off road parking with the necessary works undertaken and permissions granted if required.
The frontage has been thoughtfully landscaped with low-maintenance gravel beds and mature planting, providing an elegant approach to the property.
The property has been divided into four individual flats. Each flat typically benefits from a bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a second room providing the living area plus kitchen.
Location Situated within easy reach of Hove seafront, local schools, parks, cafés and transport links, Walsingham Road is considered one of the area's most desirable residential addresses, offering a perfect balance of nearness to the beach and within striking distance of Brighton.
Hove seafront is located at the bottom of the street. Planning The property is within the Sackville Gardens Conservation Area of Brighton and Hove.
Brighton and Hove are a unitary authority in East Sussex. Interested parties should make their own planning enquiries and satisfy themselves in this regard.
Tenancy Information Please see Tenancy and Accommodation Schedule but interested parties should note that: The landlord currently pays the electricity and gas.
Flat 1 has a check meter for the common areas. The exterior and common areas were last redecorated in 2024. The entire electrical installation was updated in 2018.
There is a communal immersion tank for hot water and communal gas fired boiler for heating.
A new owner may wish to restructure the current tenancy arrangements to reflect more common market arrangements subject to the necessary legislation.
VAT We understand that the property is not elected for VAT.
Accommodation The accommodation has the following approximate Gross Internal Area (GIA): Business Rates / Council Tax Band All the four flats have a Council Tax Band of A.
EPC We understand the all the flats have EPC ratings of D. Legal Fees Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.
AML In accordance with current Government legislation, we are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all prospective purchasers or tenants where the transaction involves a capital value of €15,000 (EUR) or more, or a rental value of €10,000 (EUR) per calendar month or greater.
This process includes verifying identity, as well as confirming the source and availability of funds.
Please note that we must obtain and record this information before any transaction can be formalised or contracts exchanged.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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