Summary - FLAT 4, SOUTHDOWN HOUSE 4-8, SOMERHILL AVENUE, HOVE BN3 1RW
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Low-maintenance modern flat with parking and communal gym near seafront and stations.
- West-facing private sun deck and low-maintenance patio garden
- Dedicated secure underground parking space included
- Two bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en-suite)
- Hot water and heating included in service charge
- Modern 2007 build with good energy efficiency
- Leasehold with 137 years remaining
- Service charge circa £5,000 per year (above average)
- Council tax level above average
Set on the ground floor of a modern 2007 development, this two-bedroom flat offers practical living and private outdoor space in central Hove. The open-plan living room flows onto a west-facing sun deck and a low-maintenance patio garden, ideal for afternoon sun and easy entertaining. Hot water and heating are included in the service charge, helping to keep running costs low.
Practical features suit first-time buyers: a dedicated secure underground parking space, an on-site gym, double glazing and efficient communal heating. The layout makes good use of 70 sqm with two bathrooms (one en-suite) and built-in storage, so the flat feels larger than the footprint suggests.
Be aware of the material costs: the property is leasehold with 137 years remaining and an above-average service charge of around £5,000 per year; council tax is also above average. These ongoing costs should be factored into affordability calculations despite the inclusion of heat and hot water.
Chain-free and well located, it’s a short walk to both stations, the seafront, Hove lawns and Church Road’s shops and cafés. If you want low-maintenance modern living with private outside space and secure parking in central Hove, this flat is a strong, convenient option — provided the service charge and leasehold arrangements meet your needs.
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