The Drive, Hove, BN3

Personally brought to market by Russell Chilvers, offering a one-to-one property service from first viewing through to completion.

Guide Price - £500,000 - £550,000.

Built in the early 1880s by renowned Victorian builder William Willett, we welcome to the market this extremely rare, Grade 2 listed and exceptionally spacious purpose-built period mansion flat, offering over 1,360 sq. ft. of internal living space.

Arranged over the second and third (top) floors, this fine home feels like far more than just an apartment. Its sheer size, coupled with exceptionally high ceilings, gives it a wonderful sense of space and makes it feel like somewhere you’d want to stay for a very long time.

Mansion flats are rare in Hove and, being purpose-built as individual homes, considerable thought went into practical features such as storage. Having counted them all up, you’ll find seven purpose-built cupboards throughout the property, making it a joy to keep things out of the way whilst still allowing for a few trips to a Sunday morning car-boot sale and buying things you’ll probably never end up using.

Equally, despite being on the top floor with no one above, you still have the advantage of wonderfully high ceilings, together with views towards the South Downs and sea from every room. Of particular note, the building underwent a major roof overhaul in 2025. The works have been fully paid for, meaning the new owners will have the benefit without the bill.

Presented in good condition throughout, the property retains many of its original period features. As you enter, you’re greeted by a large entrance hall, currently also used as a home office. It works particularly well as a workspace as it sits on a separate floor from the main living accommodation.

The whole apartment feels wonderfully light and airy, with two enormous bedrooms and a huge reception room offering ample space for dining, entertaining and, of course, relaxing. The bathroom is well presented, benefits from two large windows and also houses the recently installed Worcester combination boiler. The kitchen is modern and bright, with plenty of storage.

Located on the corner of The Drive and Eaton Road, you could hardly be more centrally positioned in Hove. Hove mainline station is around a ten-minute walk away, whilst Church Road is just five minutes to the south, where you’ll find a superb array of independent restaurants, shops, cafés and pubs. Hove beach and promenade are just one block further south.

Cricket fans aren’t being left out either. Sussex County Cricket Club is less than a five-minute walk away and also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

The property is also ideally positioned for a range of highly regarded schools, including West Hove Infant School, King’s School, St Christopher’s and St Andrew’s, as well as a selection of local bilingual schools.