Ellen Street, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Local Amenities The location is very well served for day-to-day needs. A Tesco Extra is only a 3–4 minute walk from the building, and less than a minute away there are several useful local shops, including a café, laundrette, bottle shop, an independent coffee shop, and a greengrocer. There’s also a pub just around the corner (less than a minute’s walk) which is friendly, serves fresh and good-quality food, and offers a wide range of drinks. Just two minutes away, there’s a small independent craft beer, ale, and cider pub with a very relaxed atmosphere and welcoming staff. For wider choice, the local High Street is close by, with an array of shops including Boots (pharmacy and opticians), Specsavers, banks, coffee shops, cafés, restaurants, and two further pubs. Overall, the area has a great mix of convenience and leisure options within easy walking distance. Transport Links Transport connections are excellent. Several bus stops within a 5-minute walk provide access to routes covering all parts of the city. The mainline rail station is just 2 minutes away on foot, with direct links to surrounding towns, Brighton Main Station, and Central London — making commuting or day trips very straightforward. Living on the Street Living on this street is comfortable and practical. All bins from the building are placed in the bin store and collected weekly by the council, which keeps the area tidy. On-street parking is limited, but noise levels are minimal as the street is set back from the main road. There can be a little background noise from the nearby bus garage, and foot traffic does increase at times due to the station, but it is not disruptive. Importantly, I’ve not witnessed any anti-social behaviour since moving in, which adds to the overall sense of safety and community.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues I’ve raised. Communication is clear, and matters are dealt with in a timely and efficient way. On the rare occasions something has needed attention, it’s been resolved without unnecessary delays, which gives a real sense of confidence in how the property is run.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is how handy the location really is — being just a 2-minute walk from the mainline rail station and only a few minutes from shops, pubs, and cafés makes day-to-day life much easier than I expected from the viewing alone. I’d also mention that parking is quite limited on the street, so if you have a car it’s worth looking into permits or nearby alternatives in advance. A tip I’d share with a new neighbour is to take advantage of the independent pubs and cafés nearby — they really add to the friendly, community feel of the area.

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Such a great location, in the centre of hove. Gyms all around fantastic foodie spots and a 5 minute walk to the beach. You really can’t beat it. Not to mention a stone throw away from hove station.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Building management is fantastic. Any problems we’ve had have been resolved within a couple of hours

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing to be honest, it’s a great building and we couldn’t be happier living here

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Living at Flat 32, Hove Gardens House has been a really positive experience. The location is fantastic , just a short walk to a great range of independent cafés, restaurants, and shops, with the seafront and Hove Lawns close by for fresh air and open space. There’s a friendly local atmosphere, and everything you need is within easy reach. Being right by Hove station makes commuting and exploring super convenient, and there are plenty of regular bus routes too.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has always responded quickly and professionally to any issues I’ve raised. From my experience, communication is clear, and problems are resolved efficiently. Dan, in particular, has been exceptionally helpful, always approachable, proactive, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure things are sorted promptly and smoothly. His support has made a real difference to the experience of living here.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing of note. Perhaps that the flats are advertised as almost fully furnished on socials.

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Great location. Right by train station. Close to some food stores. Never too noisy. Lovely views from a communal terrace. Only problem is guest parking.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have always been concerned, although some issues are still in need of being resolved.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The building has exceptional security. A concierge is available 24/7.

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it’s great area locals shops, pubs etc, right next to the stations and bus stops also, it’s very quiet and peaceful

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Thus far we are yet to have many problems however even when he needed help with connecting to wifi n smaller issues etc the team have been great

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish we knew about hove gardens sooner, Dan was a great help and showed us our apartment!