Hove, East Sussex · BN3
Marlborough Court, 46-48 The Drive
Starting Bid · Originally listed at £170,000
For sale by the Modern Method of Auction. Located on prestigious The Drive, this chain free, long lease studio flat offers ideal access to Church Road, seafront and Hove Station. Smartly designed with ample storage, separate kitchen, and modern shower room,perfect for first time buyers or investors.
The home, in the agent’s words
- For sale by the Modern Method of Auction.
- Long 939 year lease
- Close to Sea Front & Hove Lawns
- Attention - first time buyers
- Brand New Double Glazing
- Excellent commuter links
- Well designed with separate kitchen & built in storage
- 6th floor with lift access
- Close to bars, restaurants and boutique shops
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For sale by the Modern Method of Auction
Why is The Drive in Hove so wonderfully located and the most prestigious of addresses? I hear you ask. Well, it's in the heart of central Hove and close to all amenities. Ideal for commuters and those who love being close to the seafront and Hove Lawns. Hove's BN3 area was named as the most sought-after location in England and Wales for young professionals. The Drive is ideally located for all that Brighton and Hove has to offer. The bustling cafe culture, shops, bars and restaurants of Church Road are only a 2 minute walk away, and the green open spaces of both St Ann's Well Gardens and Hove Park are within easy reach, as is road access to the A27 and A23. Hove mainline station is also within really easy walking distance, providing convenient direct links to London and Gatwick.
This large and well designed studio is perfect for getting on the property ladder or for investors as an excellent rental. Purpose designed as a studio, the space has been maximised and things like room proportions and storage have been well thought through. There are 5 excellent sized cupboards/wardrobes built into the footprint which takes pressure off of the large studio room. The bathroom incorporates a large shower. The kitchen is separate and has enough room for a handy breakfast bar.
Auctioneers Comments
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.
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0.4 milesto Hove Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.6 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 9.4 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
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