Summary - Flat 12, Homedrive House, The Drive BN3 6GE
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Low-maintenance two-bed flat near seafront, ideal for downsizers seeking convenience.
Two bedrooms with compact, efficient 617 sq ft layout
Communal rear gardens, residents’ lounge and laundry facilities
First-come first-served off-street parking at rear
No onward chain — immediate completion possible
Lease 58 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
High annual service charge £5,830.70 and ground rent £570
Electric storage heating; double glazing (installation date unknown)
Convenient location: seafront, Church Road shops, Hove station nearby
A purpose-built two-bedroom retirement flat in Homedrive House, set within The Drive Conservation Area and moments from Hove seafront, local shops and Hove station. The apartment offers a practical layout with an open lounge/diner, separate kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room — typical, comfortable accommodation for one or two occupants.
Residents benefit from communal rear gardens, a lounge, on-site laundry and first-come first-served parking. The building is a McCarthy & Stone development of similar retirement flats, providing managed communal amenities that suit downsizers seeking low-maintenance living close to local cafés and transport links.
Important lease information: the remaining lease term is 58 years and mortgage lenders may refuse to lend. The annual service charge (£5,830.70) and ground rent (£570 p.a.) are significant running costs that will affect affordability and investment returns. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the property is double glazed (installation date unknown).
Offered with no onward chain, this tidy, neutral-condition apartment is best suited to buyers able to fund purchase with a large deposit or cash buyers, and to those seeking a convenient retirement base with communal support and nearby amenities. Prospective purchasers should obtain solicitor advice on lease length and finance options before committing.
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