2 bed flat for sale

Eaton Gardens, Hove BN3

Elevated on the first floor of a smart purpose-built development, this generous two-bedroom apartment also sits in one of the most sought-after locations in the city. It is part of the Willett Estate Conservation Area; just minutes from Hove Station and Church Road, yet it is a mid-century build, so it is a solid construction with airy proportions and has a private east facing balcony looking out over the surrounding lawns and plants. It has been a very successful rental property for many years, so it has been well-maintained and has a smart, neutral décor – although there is plenty of scope for further modernisation too. It also boasts on-site parking and the transport links throughout the city are excellent. The schools within catchment are amongst the best in the city too, making this the ideal home for professional sharers, small families, developers, investors and commuters alike.

Style: 1st floor purpose-built apartment
Type: 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen breakfast room
Location: Willett Estate Conservation Area
Floor Area: 863 sq.ft.
Outside: Private east facing balcony
Parking: On-site parking space or zone N
Tenure: Share of freehold
Length of Lease: 980 Years
Maintenance Fees:£1200 pa
Council Tax Band: C

Why you’ll like it:
Eaton Hall is a smart, low-rise development in Central Hove, surrounded by greenery and tucked away from the main road. The apartments are generous in size with well-proportioned rooms, filled with natural light due to large picture windows. These are double glazed for added warmth and quiet, making it hard to believe it’s positioned so centrally to the city.
Bearing the clean linear architectural features of the Mid-Century era, Eaton Hall is attractive on approach with manicured lawns and shrubs setting it well back from the road. An entry-phone system provides access to a neat communal hallway where a lift or stairs take you one flight to the first floor.

Once inside, the scale of the flat becomes apparent with a wide and welcoming entrance hall to include deep storage cupboards for household items, coats and shoes. A long corridor runs the length of the flat, and while it has clearly been maintained over the years, it is also a blank canvas – ready for you to put your own stamp on the place.

Both bedrooms sit at this end of the apartment, away from the main living areas, and both are double with ample space for king size beds and several pieces of bedroom furniture without compromising on floorspace. The windows are double glazed framing green grassy views and being set back from the street it feels perfectly private from within. Easily accessible from both bedrooms, the bathroom is a great size with a shower over the bath.
Incredibly spacious, the living room is naturally light due full height windows and doors covering its easterly wall. This provides the perfect spot for a dining table and chairs so you can gaze out to mature trees as you dine, or you can spill out to the balcony for dining alfresco as the weather warms.

Inside, there is room for entertaining or relaxing on comfortable furnishings, and the kitchen is conveniently adjoining. Modern white Shaker style units provide a wealth of storage solutions alongside an integrated oven and gas hob, leaving space for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer. There is also space for a kitchen table if need be, and the walls are on trend in a white and cream metro brick tile. The potential is there to open this room to the living area creating a huge sociable space – subject to planning consents of course.

Agent’s thoughts:
With Hove Station on your doorstep and the heady mix of boutique shops, restaurants and bars of Central Hove just a few minutes away on foot, this property is sure to attract many.

Owner’s secret
“This has been a very successful rental for me for many years. It is the location which attracts people here, and the generous rooms making it ideal for sharers - so it was never sat empty. The building is well-maintained and managed, so it will be a sound investment for the new owners.”

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, Church Road 5 min walk
Train Station: Hove Station 3 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Park 9 min walk, Seafront and Lawns 5 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: Brunswick Primary, Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College

This generous flat is situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach nearby. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this apartment also offers easy access to Hove Station and the A23/A27 which have direct and fast links to the universities, airports and London.