The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3
- PROPERTY TYPE
Apartment
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
684 sq ft
64 sq m
Key features
- SECOND FLOOR PURPOSE-BUILT FLAT
- TWO GOOD-SIZED BEDROOMS
- CAR PARKING SPACE
- SPACIOUS THROUGHOUT
- SOLD WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
- FAVOURABLE CORNER PLOT LOCATION
- SHORT DISTANCE TO HOVE STATION & REGULAR BUS SERVICE
- NEAR TO THE SEAFRONT & HOVE LAWNS
- EASY ACCESS TO THE AMENITIES OF CHURCH ROAD
Description
Set in an enviable corner plot position between Wilbury Avenue and The Drive, a good-sized TWO BEDROOM PURPOSE-BUILT SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT with a ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE. Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Sitting on the second floor (lift) of a well-maintained purpose-built block, this apartment offers good-sized room proportions, has a triple aspect window and plenty of storage. The property has a generous lounge/diner, a separate kitchen with appliances, two good size bedrooms and a bathroom with a shower over bath. The property has newly fitted carpets as well as a brand new A-rated gas combination boiler (fully tested) and has been redecorated throughout. There is also an allocated parking space. The flat comes chain free and is considered perfect as a first time purchase or buy to let investment.
Conveniently located close to the heart of Hove, the bustling café culture, shops and restaurants of Church Road, George Street and Blatchington Road are only a very short walk from your door. The green open spaces of Hove Recreation Ground, St Ann’s Well Gardens and Hove Park are also within easy reach.
A short leisurely stroll straight down Grand Avenue takes you to Hove Lawns, the beach and seafront, while regular bus services travel all over the city and up to the panoramic views of Devil's Dyke.
There is a bus stop directly outside the complex providing regular bus routes to all over the city. Hove mainline station is within easy walking distance. It’s less than half a mile away and provides convenient mainline links to London and Gatwick. There is easy access to to the A27 and M23.
St James Court is based in parking zone O. The council tax band is D, which is currently charged at £2,338.06 in 2024/25.
EPC rating - C
Council Tax – D
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Parking – O
TENURE & OUTGOINGS
Tenure: Leasehold
Unexpired term on lease - 148 year
Ground Rent – N/A
Service Charge - £891.50p bi-annually
Reserve Fund - £100 bi-annually
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- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Hove Station0.2 miles
- Aldrington Station0.7 miles
- Preston Park Station0.8 miles
About the agent
Sawyer & Co are known for their professionalism and integrity. They are an Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) & National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) licensed agent, a member of the Property Ombudsman - Lettings, and the Guild of Professional Estate Agents.
Sawyer & Co are independent lettings agents, estate agents and managing agents with high profile offices in Brighton, Hove and Portslade. They specialise in property sales and lettings in Brighton and Hove, Shore
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