The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3
- PROPERTY TYPE
Flat
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
632 sq ft
59 sq m
Key features
- TWO BEDROOMS
- LOWER GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT (LIFT ACCESS)
- RETIREMENT PROPERTY
- PURPOSE-BUILT BLOCK
- RESIDENTS PARKING
- DIRECT ACCESS TO BEAUTIFUL COMMUNAL GARDENS
- NEAR TO HOVE STATION
- WIDE CHOICE OF LOCAL AMENITIES
Description
Ideally located in Central Hove, close to Hove station; good sized TWO BEDROOM, LOWER GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT (LIFT ACCESS) with access to a RESIDENTS CAR PARK and DIRECT ACCESS TO BEAUTIFUL COMMUNAL GARDENS.
Situated on the lower ground floor of a popular retirement block, the property is well presented throughout. The apartment features a spacious lounge that sits adjacent to a fitted kitchen, two generous bedrooms, one of which includes built-in wardrobes, and a shower room complete with a white suite. The property has the benefit of direct access to the well-maintained communal gardens and a residents car park.
Built by McCarthy & Stone, Homedrive House comprises of 58 self-contained retirement flats for the over 60s in a highly sought after area of Hove. The communal areas include an inviting resident's lounge, laundry facilities, guest accommodation, a lift to all floors and stunning landscaped gardens.
Adding an instant wow factor, the beautiful communal gardens that wrap their way around this purpose-built complex benefit from a colourful array of well-tended hydrangeas, aucuba, firs and Hebe, to name but a few. Offering a fantastic amount of peaceful outdoor space with a variety of terraces and patios, there's plenty of chance to relax in an impressively peaceful environment.
Conveniently located close to the heart of Hove, the bustling cafe 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 both 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.
Homedrive House is based in parking zone O. The council tax band is B, which is currently charged at £1,818.49 for 2024/25.
EPC rating - C
Council Tax - B
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Parking - O
TENURE & OUTGOINGS
Tenure: Leasehold
Unexpired term on lease - 118 years
Ground Rent - £695 pa
Service Charge - £3,884.86 pa
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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.
- Residents
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Communal garden
- 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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