Summary - 26 Derek House, 45, New Church Road BN3 4BF
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-maintenance Hove apartment with garage and long lease near the seafront.
South-facing reception room, kitchen and balcony for abundant natural light
Two long double bedrooms with ample built-in storage throughout
Share of freehold with 948 years remaining on the lease
Garage included; visitor parking available on a first-come basis
Service charge £1,996.82 per year; nominal ground rent £1
Separate WC plus shower room; single bathroom may limit morning routines
Built 1950–66 with assumed no wall insulation; thermal upgrades likely beneficial
Double glazing pre-2002; some cosmetic updating expected
Light-filled two-bedroom apartment in a well-managed mid-century block, ideal for first-time buyers seeking space and location. The south-facing reception, balcony and kitchen capture sunlight throughout the day, while two long double bedrooms and plentiful built-in storage make day-to-day living straightforward. The flat comes with a garage and visitor parking — a valuable bonus in this central Hove setting.
Practical ownership is simple: a share of the freehold with a very long 948-year lease, nominal ground rent and an annual maintenance charge of £1,996.82. The layout includes a separate WC and a shower room, which suits flexible household arrangements and offers scope for modest modernisation to personal tastes.
Buyers should note the building dates from the 1950s–1960s and the walls are assumed to be system-built with no added insulation, so thermal performance may be below current standards. Double glazing was fitted before 2002; updating heating, insulation or windows could improve comfort and running costs. The finish is typical of an established urban flat rather than a newly refurbished apartment.
Positioned one street back from the seafront, the property provides easy access to Hove’s beach park, local shops and transport links including Hove station. Offered with no onward chain, this apartment represents a low-maintenance, well-located home with clear potential to increase value through targeted improvements.
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