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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN3 3EA
Sold STCListed 170 days
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About
**Guide price £500,000 - £550,000** Set within a striking Victorian villa, this spacious two-bedroom garden apartment beautifully blends elegant period proportions with the luxury of a private outdoor retreat.
Extending to over 1,120 sq.ft.
and complemented by a generous rear garden, it offers an appealing mix of character, space, and modern convenience, all just moments from Hove Station, the vibrant cafés along Church Road, and the seafront.
Positioned across the entire lower ground floor of an attractive Victorian conversion, this apartment offers a well-arranged layout with two generous double bedrooms, a contemporary bathroom, a spacious living/dining room, a modern kitchen, and a separate utility and storage area.
Located in central Hove, it benefits from excellent transport links, a vibrant atmosphere, and permit parking in Zone N. The total internal area is approximately 1,123.86 sq.ft. (104.41 sq.m).
Accessed via a private street entrance, steps lead down to a welcoming reception hall with decorative tiled flooring.
At the front, the impressive living/dining room extends over six metres, featuring tall sash windows and courtyard access, creating a bright space ideal for both entertaining and everyday living.
The kitchen is finished to a high standard with sleek units, integrated appliances, and underfloor heating. A separate utility room and additional storage add practicality.
Both bedrooms are well-proportioned doubles. The principal bedroom overlooks the garden through a sash window, while the second bedroom opens directly onto the garden via French doors.
The bathroom is stylishly finished and includes underfloor heating.
The private rear garden is a standout feature, with a generous lawn, mature planting, raised beds, and a paved terrace—perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Value & comps
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Deal
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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