The Drive, Hove, BN3
- PROPERTY TYPE
Flat
- BEDROOMS
1
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
680 sq ft
63 sq m
Key features
- ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM
- FIFTH FLOOR APARTMENT
- SHARE OF FREEHOLD
- WELL MAINTAINED PURPOSE-BUILT BLOCK
- RESIDENT CARETAKER
- SOUGHT-AFTER CENTRAL HOVE LOCATION
Description
***GUIDE PRICE £260,000 - £270,000***
Perfectly located in central Hove, just moments from the seafront and the amenities on Church Road, a well-presented ONE BEDROOM FIFTH FLOOR APARTMENT in a popular PURPOSE-BUILT BLOCK with FAR-REACHING VIEWS. Sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN and a SHARE OF THE FREEHOLD.
Positioned on the fifth floor of this well-maintained building, this apartment benefits from convenient lift access and features attractive parquet flooring throughout. The lounge/diner enjoys large windows that span the width of the room with fantastic views to the sea, across Hove and towards Worthing, while the separate modern kitchen offers plenty of cupboard and counter space.
There is a bright and generously proportioned double bedroom and a bathroom with a white suite, bath and overhead shower. The property is equipped with electric heating and also has the advantage of multiple built-in storage cupboards.
Bowen Court is a highly desirable and well-maintained purpose-built block that is ideally positioned on a charming treelined street in the heart of Hove. It offers excellent security with a CCTV and videophone entry system as well as a live-in caretaker.
The Local Area
Connecting directly to Grand Avenue, The Drive enjoys a prime central Hove location with excellent access to the best of city and coastal living. A wealth of cafés, boutiques, bars, and restaurants can be found moments away around Church Road, George Street and Blatchington Road, while St Ann’s Well Gardens, Hove Recreation Ground, and Hove Park provide inviting green spaces close by. A gentle walk down Grand Avenue leads to Hove Lawns and the seafront, while regular bus services travel all across the city and out to the South Downs, including Devil's Dyke. Hove mainline station is within easy walking distance, providing convenient mainline commuter links to London and Gatwick.
Further Information
The property is located in parking zone N and the council tax band is B, which is currently charged at £2,006.23 for 2025/26.
EPC rating - D
Council Tax – B
Parking – Zone N
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Planning Permissions – Please check the local authority website for any planning permissions that may affect this property or properties close by.
TENURE & OUTGOINGS
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Unexpired term on lease - 934 years
Ground Rent – £25 per annum
Service Charge - £3,797.54 per annum (inc. live-in caretaker)
Property Manager - Elmans
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Brochures
Property Brochure- 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: B
- 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.
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- 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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