2 bed flat for sale

The Drive, Hove, East Sussex BN3

Guide price £300,000

Copthorne Court sits on a grand tree-lined avenue in Central Hove, within walking distance of both Hove Station and the beach. Elevated on the second floor, just minutes from both Western Road and Church Road’s vibrant mix of shops, bars and restaurants, this well-presented two-bedroom apartment is ideally located for the quintessential Brighton & Hove lifestyle by the sea. It has generous room proportions, and a smart, neutral décor so you can move straight in with ease. The views are lush and green through each of its wide picture windows and can be enjoyed from the private balcony which has access from both the living room and the principal bedroom. It also boasts an on-site parking space – a huge bonus as parking comes at a premium in this part of the city. Being so well located with two double bedrooms, this property would suit commuters, families, investors and professional sharers alike.

**Please note photos are from prior to current tenants occupancy**

Style: 2nd floor flat in a purpose-built development

Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom + WC, 1 living/dining room, 1 kitchen

Location: Hove Station/The Drive

Floor Area: 761 Sq Ft

Outside: Private west facing balcony

Parking: Parking space and a visitor permit

Council Tax Band: C

The Drive is a grand avenue linking Hove Recreation Ground to Hove’s lush green seafront Lawns and Promenade. It is characterised by Victorian mansions and purpose-built apartment buildings offering a luxury lifestyle in this vibrant coastal city.

This property comes with parking and its clean Mid-Century lines are softened by mature trees lining the roads and the grounds. A secure entry phone system provides access to the well-maintained communal ways where a lift or stairs take you to the second floor. The benefit of purpose-built properties – particularly those built during the middle of the 20th Century, is their incredible proportions and natural light due to a generous amount of glazing. This is evident when you enter this flat as each room has a wall of windows framing leafy views, bringing some of the outside in.

Within the living room, there is ample space for formal dining and relaxing on comfortable furnishings. A teal wall adds a pop of colour, picking up the natural green hues from outside, where you can spill out to the balcony during summer. Nearby, the kitchen comes well-equipped with a vast amount of storage and integrated ovens and a gas hob, leaving space for a dishwasher, washing machine and a tall fridge freezer. It would be possible to modernise in here to add considerable value to this property.

While bedroom two is currently set up as a home office and a nursery, it is a fine size double room ideal for sharers. The principal bedroom is larger still with a wall of built-in wardrobes to maximise the floor space, and it also boasts access to the balcony – perfect for your morning coffee at the weekend when there’s no rush.

Both bedrooms have easy access to the bathroom across the hall which is on trend with white brick tiling and a shower over the bath. The WC is separate next door, so once again, it would be possible to add value by knocking these rooms through to create a larger, modern bathroom with a bath and separate shower. All food for thought.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction.

Should you view, offer or bid on the property, your information will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold. This method of auction requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days of the draft contract for sale being received by the buyers solicitor. This additional time allows buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee. This being 4.50% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. The Reservation Fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability.

Buyers will be required to go through an identification verification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. This property has a Buyer Information Pack which is a collection of documents in relation to the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know about the property, so you are required to complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample copy of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are also contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of £349.00 including VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack, where it has been provided by iamsold. The property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price with both the Reserve Price and Starting Bid being subject to change.

This modern flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and the parks are within easy reach, and this bright apartment also offers easy access to the A23/A27 as well as Hove Station with its regular, fast links to the airports and London.