Property for sale

36 Montefiore Road, Hove BN3

Substantial freehold property -for occupiers or developers (Existing consent for 8 flats in part of property) - Can be Split

This imposing property is believed to have been constructed in the early 20th century, as a United Methodist Church. The building comprises of traditional building materials including flint with buff brick and bath stone dressings under a tiled roof. The former Church is connected to a west facing building fronting Avondale Road. The Church is currently arranged over two floors whilst the Avondale Road building is arranged over three floors. The property is not situated within a conservation area and is not Listed but is registered as a building of interest by Brighton and Hove Council. The building remains largely intact having been converted in an externally sensitive manner by the current owners over the years without any major alterations to the external fabric.

Grace Eyre a local charity has run activities from the building since the 1950's, and the property has functioned as a mix of offices and day centre for the last few years (class E).

The building has a main entrance situated in Montefiore Road and a secondary entrance from the Avondale frontage. In addition, a further entrance fronts Old Shoreham Road. Internally the property is arranged as an array of different areas and spaces including a large kitchen and dining area, office rooms, theatre area with stage & lighting. There are numerous WC's, three main staircases and a passenger lift. The building lends itself to numerous different types of uses for an occupier subject to any necessary consent being obtained.

Further details on the proposed conversion of part of the property into 8 flats is described on the marketing details.