The Drive, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 6GE
Listed 15 Sept 2026 · Hove
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Key features
- One-bedroom retirement apartment in Homedrive House
- Lower ground floor position with easy access
- Bright living room and fitted kitchen
- Double bedroom with built in storage
- Bathroom and useful utility area
- Residents’ lounge, laundry room and guest suite
- Well-kept communal gardens
- On-site manager and 24-hour emergency call system
- Convenient location close to shops, cafés and transport links
- Easy reach of Hove Park and the seafront
About this home
A well presented one bedroom retirement apartment in the popular Homedrive House development, offering a secure and comfortable setting for independent living. Located on the lower ground floor, the property features a bright living room, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, bathroom and utility area. Residents benefit from a lounge, laundry room, guest suite, communal gardens and an on-site manager with a 24-hour emergency call system. Conveniently positioned close to Hove’s shops, cafés, transport links and the seafront.
This well presented one bedroom retirement apartment is situated within the popular Homedrive House development in Hove, offering a comfortable and secure environment for independent living. Located on the lower ground floor, the property provides easy access and a practical layout extending to approximately 478 sq ft (44.4 sq m).
The accommodation includes a bright and welcoming living room, a fitted kitchen, and a double bedroom with space for storage. There is also a bathroom and a useful utility area, creating a well balanced home that’s easy to maintain. The development itself is known for its friendly community atmosphere and excellent facilities, including a residents’ lounge, laundry room, guest suite, and beautifully maintained communal gardens. An on site manager and 24-hour emergency call system offer reassurance and support.
Homedrive House enjoys a convenient location close to Hove’s shops, cafés, and transport links, with Hove Park and Church Road amenities nearby. The seafront is also within easy reach, making this an ideal choice for those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the benefits of a well-managed retirement community.
Leasehold No of years remaining – 59 Current annual ground rent – 256.58 (half yearly) Current annual service charge – £1739.61 (half yearly).
Agents Note – Where this property is subject to estate management service and or ground rent charges, an admin fee may be payable to the management company to transfer these charges into the buyer’s name upon completion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Materials used in construction: Brick and tile roof
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Homedrive House is ideally positioned in a convenient part of Hove, close to a wide range of local amenities. Shops, cafés and transport links along Church Road and Goldstone Villas are all within easy reach, while Hove Park and the seafront offer green space and coastal walks nearby. The area provides everything needed for daytoday living, making it a practical and appealing location for retirement.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 478 sq ft / 44 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 0 years left
- Ground rent
- £513.16 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Hove Station0.2 mi
- Aldrington Station0.7 mi
- Preston Park Station0.8 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BN3 over the last 12 months: flat £320k · semi-detached £660k · terraced £613k · detached £855k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 12, Homedrive House, The Drive Hove BN3 6GE | Flat Leasehold | 25 Aug 2026 | £115,000 |
| Flat 8, 58, The Drive Hove BN3 3PD | Flat Leasehold | 21 Aug 2026 | £425,000 |
| 7 Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive Hove BN3 3JD | Flat Leasehold | 6 Aug 2026 | £300,000 |
| Flat 1, 62, The Drive Hove BN3 3PE | Flat Leasehold | 24 Jul 2026 | £400,000 |
| 21 Copthorne Court, 44, The Drive Hove BN3 3JD | Flat Leasehold | 7 Jul 2026 | £375,000 |
| 18 Grove Court, 37 - 39, The Drive Hove BN3 3JG | Flat Leasehold | 1 Jul 2026 | £335,000 |
| 59 The Drive Hove BN3 3PF | Detached Freehold | 26 Jun 2026 | £1,925,000 |
| Flat 5, 99, The Drive Hove BN3 6GE | Flat Leasehold | 21 May 2026 | £108,750 |
| Flat 3, 81, The Drive Hove BN3 6GE | Flat Leasehold | 20 May 2026 | £265,000 |
| Flat 7, Hereford Court, 61, The Drive Hove BN3 3PF | Flat Leasehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £365,000 |
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Charters, Hove on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 15 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 15/09/2026.
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