Bell Mead, Holland Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

*** OFFERS IN THE REGION OF £160,000 ***

Situated in Hove, a short distance from the Sussex County Cricket Ground, St Anne Well's and the amenities of Seven Dials and Church Road. A good-sized APARTMENT set on the GROUND FLOOR of a sought-after PURPOSE-BUILT BLOCK for OVER 60's RESIDENTS with an outlook over the COMMUNAL GARDEN. It benefits from an unallocated CAR PARK and access to a GUEST SUITE. Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN & a SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD.

Set on the ground floor of a well-thought of purpose-built block on the corner of Cromwell Road and Holland Road, this bright apartment is a good-size and well-lit throughout. The apartment features a sizeable lounge with a fitted kitchen, a good-sized double bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and a contemporary bathroom with shower over bath. The property has several built-in cupboards.

Bell Mead offers a unique opportunity to own a one-bedroom apartment in a pleasant, over-60s community. Originally the site of St. Cuthbert’s Church, Bell Mead was constructed in 1986/87 and comprises 23 flats surrounded by a small garden and a carpark.

Each flat owner is entitled to one share in BMFC Ltd, the company that purchased the freehold of the Bell Mead site. This share, along with a NEW 999-YEAR LEASE valid from 2024, enhances the potential value and saleability of each apartment. Residents also benefit from the ability to contract local services at competitive prices. Bell Mead features a communal lounge for social and recreational purposes and a small kitchen.

The property includes a communal laundry, available daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and a guest room with ensuite facilities for visiting friends and guests of residents.
Additional amenities include a parking area and individual broadband options. Bell Mead is pet-friendly, with one pet allowed per flat. Social activities are resident-organized, and smoking is permitted within individual flats.

Safety and convenience are paramount at Bell Mead, with a single hydraulic lift, comprehensive fire alarm and emergency lighting systems, regular technical and safety inspections, and an emergency call system. The property is managed by Harper Stone and attended by a part-time court manager.

Sitting just around the corner apartment is St. Ann's Well Gardens with its scented garden, tennis courts, bowling green, cafe and a wealth of wildlife.

The block is within easy walking distance of the popular Seven Dials with its large variety of independent shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants, while a leisurely stroll straight down Holland Road takes you to the bustling cafe culture and shops of central Brighton and Hove, and on to the seafront.

Hove and Brighton train stations are both under a mile away offering convenient mainline links. Regular bus services travel across the city and on to the outlying areas and up to Devil's Dyke.

This apartment is in council tax band B, which is charged at £1,818.49 for 2024/25.

TENURE & OUTGOINGS

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Unexpired term on lease - 999 years
Service Charge - £2,860.08

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