14 Eaton Gardens, Hove BN3 3TP

Description

The building comprises a prominent and attractive late Victorian detached villa. It is set back from the road benefiting from an in and out drive and a large forecourt / parking area. The building retains many period features.

The property was used as a care home until 2018 when planning consent was obtained for change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The property has been used as an HMO since then. It is arranged as 16 letting rooms with a mix of en suite and shared bathroom facilities and communal kitchen facilities.

The lower ground floor benefits from good natural light, direct garden access to the rear and self contained entrances to both the front and the rear of the property such that it is possible to self-contain this floor.

Location

The property is situated on the east side of Eaton Gardens approximately 100 metres south of its junction with Cromwell Road. Eaton Gardens is a prestigious, tree-lined and predominantly residential road in central Hove with many period buildings. Hove station is 350 metres to the north west, the Sussex County Cricket ground 350 metres to the east, Church Road - the main retail and restaurant area of Hove - 550 metres to the south; and Hove Lawns and the seafront 950 metres to the south.

The Drive is accessed within 250 metres of the property from which access is gained to the A270 Old Shoreham Road and the A27 and the national road network. Gatwick airport is approximately 22 miles to the north.

Planning

The property is Grade II listed and was run as a care home until 2018.

Planning consent was granted for conversion of the property to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in 2018 - ref BH2017/00201. The property has been used as an HMO since then. Initial planning advice indicates that change of use to other forms of residential use are likely to be in line with planning policy. The property
may also have potential for other non residential uses (subject to planning). Interested parties are advised to make their own planning enquiries.

Indicative schemes have been prepared showing options for the property to be converted to:

1. A self contained 3 bedroom flat to the lower ground floor and an 8 bedroom house to the ground, first and second floors.

2. A flat to each floor comprising 3 x 4 bed flats and 1 x 3 bed flat.

A pre-application has been submitted for feedback from the planning authority for the above options.

Rents and prices are quoted exclusive but may be subject to VAT.

Council Tax Band G

We understand the property has an EPC rating of E - 44 (expiry date - 1/9/2027)

Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.

AML

In accordance with current Government legislation, we are legally required to conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on all prospective purchasers or tenants where the transaction involves a capital value of €15,000 (EUR) or more, or a rental value of €10,000 (EUR) per calendar month or greater.

This process includes verifying identity, as well as confirming the source and availability of funds. Please note that we must obtain and record this information before any transaction can be formalised or contracts exchanged.