52-54 Cromwell Road, Hove, BN3 3DX

Studio flat · BN3 3DX

1 bathSouth Facing Studio Apartment · Spacious Separate Kitchen · Bathroom With Electric Shower

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£165,000

Sold STCListed 225 days

Chain Free

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The property

A bright South facing studio apartment, situated on the third floor of this well manged purpose built block. The studio room has a sunny Southerly aspect with double glazed tilt and turn windows.

The block benefits from a passenger lift and a residents car park at the rear.

The block is situated on a bus route providing access to most parts of Brighton & Hove, including the mainline railway station with commuter links to London.

Church Road is situated approximately half a mile away with its popular shops, bars, restaurants and independent coffee shops.

Entrance Hall - Ample useful built in storage, including large airing cupboard housing hot and cold water tanks. Further cupboard housing meters / fuse board.

Laminate flooring, wall mounted security door entry phone hand-set. Studio Room - 5.26m x 3.81m (17'3 x 12'6) - A lovely bright spacious South facing studio room.

UPVC double glazed 'tilt & turn' windows distant sea views. Built in double wardrobe cupboard with hanging rail and shelved storage space. Night storage heater, laminate flooring.

Kitchen - 3.28m x 1.91m (10'9 x 6'3) - Fitted wood effect units at both base and eye level incorporating cupboards, drawers and grey granite effect working surfaces. Sink unit with mixer tap.

Integrated oven, hob and extractor fan. Plumbing for washing machine and further appliance space for fridge. Built in larder cupboard, part tiled walls. UPVC window.

The kitchen can be approached from the hallway, or accessed via glazed double doors from the main studio room.

Bathroom - Half tiled walls (fully tiled in shower area) Fitted white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap / shower attachment. Separate electric wall mounted shower.

Pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc. Heated towel rail, extractor fan, UPVC window.

Additional Information - Council Tax Band A Parking Zone O Outgoings - Lease- Balance remaining on 999 year lease.

Maintenance / Serve Fund Charges for the period 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026- £778.00

Chain Free

Key information

Council Tax Band

Band A

Estimated ~£1200/year

Tenure

Share of Freehold

Local Authority

The City of Brighton and Hove (B)

Unitary Authority

Property features

South Facing Studio Apartment
Spacious Separate Kitchen
Bathroom With Electric Shower
Passenger Lift
Residents Parking
Close To Hove Station
Ideal First Time Purchase
Competitively Priced
Vacant Possesion- No Chain
Sole Agent

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Days on market225 days · price-fatigue

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First listedListed at £165,00011-03-2026

Still activeDay 225 on marketToday

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