Summary - 72 SHIRLEY DRIVE HOVE BN3 6UF
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Large family home with garden, sea views and excellent local schools.
Five double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms across two storeys
Substantial corner plot with large wrap-around, south-facing garden
Elevated rear rooms with far-reaching views towards the sea
Wide drive providing ample off-street parking for multiple cars
Large conservatory linking sitting room to the garden for indoor–outdoor flow
Ground-floor store with external access ideal as home office/studio
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — scope for energy-efficiency work
Council tax level described as quite expensive, consider ongoing costs
A substantial five-bedroom detached house on a prominent corner plot, presented with a mix of attractive period detail and contemporary fittings. Light, spacious reception rooms, a large fitted kitchen with marble surfaces and a conservatory create generous family living with strong indoor–outdoor flow to a sunny south-facing rear garden. The elevated rear rooms enjoy far-reaching views across the area towards the sea.
The property sits in a sought-after Hove Park setting close to Preston Park and Hove stations, well-placed for families with several good and independent schools nearby. Practical advantages include off-street parking for multiple cars, a wide wrap-around garden and a ground-floor room with external access that would suit a home office or studio.
Construction dates from the mid 20th century with double glazing installed post-2002 and gas central heating by boiler and radiators. There is scope to modernise energy efficiency (cavity walls assumed uninsulated) or extend subject to planning, which could add value given the above-average plot size. Council tax is described as quite expensive and buyers should allow for typical mid-century running costs.
Overall this is a comfortable, versatile family home offered freehold, combining period character, generous space and strong curb appeal. It is best suited to buyers seeking roomy accommodation with garden and parking, and those who may want to invest further in energy upgrades or internal reconfiguration.
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