Carmel House, Westbourne Street, Hove
By Goldin Lemcke
£ 200,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Goldin Lemcke says ..
Located on the first floor of this well-maintained block, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall with ample storage space, spacious living room with open plan fitted kitchen, shower room, and double bedroom with built-in storage. Carmel House is a popular retirement block for those aged 60 ...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Hove’s Westbourne area presents a mixed bag. The location is a significant advantage, offering convenient access to amenities, schools (St. Christopher’s School, Brighton And Hove Clinic School are particularly close), and transport links (Aldrington station is within walking distance). Hove’s popularity as a seaside town adds to its appeal. However, the property’s condition is a key factor to consider. The provided photographs show a dated interior requiring updating and refurbishment. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures appear old. There’s evidence of possible water damage in one of the rooms, which warrants further investigation and could indicate a more serious problem. The lack of any private outdoor space is another drawback. The price point of £200,000 should be assessed in the context of the necessary renovations. While comparable one-bedroom apartments in the area may sell for a similar price, the condition of this particular property might warrant a lower offer, unless the buyer is willing to undertake a significant refurbishment project. The information available regarding nearby property prices is incomplete which makes a precise valuation difficult. Buyers should factor in renovation costs before making an offer. Overall, it’s a property that benefits from a desirable location but requires considerable investment to modernise.
Therefore, we give this property 4 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 443.15
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 689,089.00 £Decreased by 2.95 %
- Est sale value
- 464,421.20 £Increased by 51.23 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,316.00 £/moIncreased by 5.08 %
- Est letting value
- 1,329.45 £/moIncreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.03 %Increased by 8.33 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher'S School | Other Independent School | 0.10 KM | |
| Brighton And Hove Clinic School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.28 KM |
| Conway Court Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.80 KM | |
| St Andrew'S Cofe (Aided) Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.87 KM |
| The Lioncare School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.90 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molesworth Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Titian Road | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lion Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Josephs Close | £ 725,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hove Promenade | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrington | 5280 | AGT | 0.69 KM |
| Hove | 5273 | HOV | 1.41 KM |
| Portslade | 5276 | PLD | 2.60 KM |
| Preston Park | 5285 | PRP | 3.48 KM |
| Fishersgate | 5284 | FSG | 4.11 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel House, Westbourne Street, Hove | £ 200,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Westbourne Street, Hove | £ 270,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Westbourne Street, Hove | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| Westbourne Street, Hove | £ 135,000 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Westbourne Gardens, Hove | £ 1,400,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Westbourne Street | £ 685,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 11 Westbourne Street | £ 157,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 41 Westbourne Street | £ 387,500 | 0.03 KM |
| 25 Westbourne Street | £ 676,500 | 0.03 KM |
| 3 Westbourne Street | £ 110,000 | 0.03 KM |