Summary - Somerhill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 BN3 1RN
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom with private patio, minutes from beach and transport.
- Chain-free one-bedroom ground-floor flat, 550 sq ft
- Private patio garden with direct outdoor access
- Within walking distance of the beach and shops
- Excellent transport links; Hove station under 1 mile
- Leasehold with circa 80 years remaining (mortgage risk)
- Service charge high at £4,720 pa; ground rent £200 pa
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
- Period building character; double glazing pre-2002
A well-proportioned one-bedroom ground-floor apartment offering 550 sq ft of flexible living in a sought-after central location. The flat benefits from a private patio garden, generous reception room with natural light, and straightforward access to excellent transport links and the seafront.
This home suits a first-time buyer seeking a manageable coastal base with fast broadband and strong mobile signal. Its period building charm combines with practical modern comforts such as double glazing and gas central heating.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold flat with approximately 80 years remaining. Some mortgage lenders may decline to lend on shorter leases, and the service charge is above average at £4,720 per year. There is also a ground rent of £200 and an active public notice confirming a received offer.
Taken together, the property is a convenient, chain-free starter home in central Hove with clear potential — but proceed after lease-length and affordability checks, and consider a full survey and mortgage advice before committing.
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