Hamlyn Smith says ..
Situated close to Hove station, this charming ground-floor flat combines convenience and comfort. Offering 547 square feet of living space, it presents an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or buy-to-let investors.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom apartment on Fonthill Road, Hove, presents a mixed bag. The location is a strong point, with Hove station providing excellent transport links and several good primary schools nearby. The proximity to the seafront and other Hove amenities is also advantageous. However, the property’s condition appears dated, requiring some degree of modernisation to enhance its appeal and value. The interior decor and fixtures, as visible in the provided images, suggest the need for refurbishment. A small, enclosed rear garden adds some outdoor space. The property’s price requires further analysis by comparing it against similar one-bedroom apartments in the immediate vicinity of Fonthill Road, Hove, using reliable up-to-date data sources like Rightmove or Zoopla. The current lack of precise sqft information for many nearby properties hinders an accurate market value assessment. Overall, the apartment could represent a viable option for first-time buyers or investors looking for a location-based investment that needs updating; however, a thorough inspection and updated market comparison is vital to ensure a fair price.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 546.81
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 684,528.00 £Increased by 37.85 %
- Est sale value
- 272,858.19 £Decreased by 17.38 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,631.00 £/moDecreased by 11.84 %
- Est letting value
- 546.81 £/moDecreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.86 %Decreased by 36.02 %
- Crime Rate
- 9.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conway Court Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.46 KM | |
| Drive Preparatory School | Other Independent School | Good | 0.66 KM |
| St Andrew'S Cofe (Aided) Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 0.66 KM |
| Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove | Free Schools | Good | 0.86 KM |
| Hove Park School And Sixth Form Centre | Community School | Good | 0.91 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Road | £ 498,267 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Clarendon Villas | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Poynter Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Shirley Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| St Josephs Close | £ 725,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove | 5273 | HOV | 0.27 KM |
| Aldrington | 5280 | AGT | 1.22 KM |
| Preston Park | 5285 | PRP | 2.23 KM |
| Brighton | 5268 | BTN | 3.58 KM |
| Portslade | 5276 | PLD | 3.60 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonthill Road Hove | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Fonthill Road, Hove | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Newton Road, Brig | £ 375,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Newton Road, Brig | £ 600,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
| Newtown Road, Hove | £ 825,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 9a Fonthill Road | £ 163,550 | 0.02 KM |
| 3a Fonthill Road | £ 135,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 9 Fonthill Road | £ 240,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 40 Newtown Road | £ 940,000 | 0.10 KM |
| 36 Newtown Road | £ 890,000 | 0.10 KM |