Ranelagh Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3

Tucked away behind Hove Station on a tree lined road, this studio flat is brimming with potential to add value in a highly sought-after location. It sits on the first floor of a Victorian terrace, giving it the high ceilings and bay windows of the era. It also benefits from a separate kitchen and bathroom, allowing extra space within the main studio room, or potential for reconfiguration. Studio flats make popular rentals or holiday lets which will appeal to anyone visiting this part of the city where transport links are excellent, and the delights of Central Hove and the beach are within walking distance. It would also be a sound investment as a first step on the ladder as the opportunity for modernisation is vast.

Style: first floor Victorian studio apartment
Type: 1 studio room, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen
Location: Hove Station
Floor Area: 281.15 sqft.
Outside: N/A
Parking: Residents Permit Parking Zone T
Council Tax Band: A

Why you’ll like it:
Ranelagh Villas is a wide, tree-lined road tucked away behind Hove Station within minutes of Hove Park. Crossing the tracks, you come to the prestigious cultural and social centre of Hove, so it is ideal for those looking for the quintessential city lifestyle, but it is also the ideal location for commuters who can be in London in just over an hour door to door.

This studio flat sits within a substantial Victorian house which bears all the hallmark architectural details of the era. It is attractive on approach and once inside the neat communal hallways you take the stairs to your apartment on the first floor.
Once inside, it is clearly a naturally light and airy space with potential for improvements to add value. Within the main studio room, a wide bay window brings in light from the south, providing space for a dining table and chairs, while there is space elsewhere for a sofa bed or double bed depending on preference. With some clever design, it may be possible to create a kitchenette in here, leaving the kitchen next door as a bedroom – all food for thought.

As it stands, the kitchen is separate with space and plumbing for a fridge, washing machine and cooker, alongside sufficient storage for one. Likewise, the bathroom is dated but is a fine size should you choose to renovate with either a shower over the bath or creating a wet-room style shower room in its place.

This sunny studio flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Hove Station and the bypass which have direct and fast links to the airports and London.