Robert Luff & Co says ..
***LIVING ROOM WALL IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RECTIFIED*** Robert Luff & Co are delighted to offer to market this one bedroom flat located on Hove seafront. This apartment benefits from a spacious open planed lounge / kitchen, a stylish modern fitted bathroom suite with storage and a priva...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom apartment situated on Kingsway, Hove, presents a mixed bag. The property boasts an enviable seafront location within the desirable Westbourne area, offering excellent proximity to the beach, shops, restaurants, and transportation links. Several good and outstanding schools are within walking distance, adding further appeal to families or those who value quality education. The transport links also appear excellent with railway stations within a relatively short distance.
However, the interior shows clear signs of requiring some maintenance and renovation. Damage to the walls in several rooms and general wear and tear are evident. The kitchen and bathroom while seemingly adequately modernized are not modern or luxury and are slightly dated. Potential buyers should factor in the costs associated with updating and repairing the property. It’s also noteworthy that no information on the external space or a garden is available suggesting the apartment is small.
Overall, the property is a solid investment opportunity due to its location but requires a budget for renovation. The pricing at £325,000 seems fairly competitive given the location, but this would require a potential buyer to take into account renovation costs. Prospective buyers should carefully weigh the location’s benefits against the necessary refurbishment to determine if this represents good value for their investment.
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
- 8
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 375.30
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 689,089.00 £Decreased by 2.95 %
- Est sale value
- 393,314.40 £Increased by 51.23 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,316.00 £/moIncreased by 5.08 %
- Est letting value
- 1,125.90 £/moIncreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.03 %Increased by 8.33 %
- Crime Rate
- 7.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher'S School | Other Independent School | 0.52 KM | |
| Brighton And Hove Clinic School | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.70 KM |
| West Hove Children'S Centre | Children's Centre Linked Site | 1.07 KM | |
| Hove Junior School | Community School | Good | 1.09 KM |
| West Hove Infant School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.09 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hove Promenade | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Promenade | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lion Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Titian Road | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Park Avenue | £ 1,325,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldrington | 5280 | AGT | 1.17 KM |
| Hove | 5273 | HOV | 1.98 KM |
| Portslade | 5276 | PLD | 2.38 KM |
| Fishersgate | 5284 | FSG | 3.79 KM |
| Preston Park | 5285 | PRP | 4.07 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway, Hove | £ 325,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Kingsway, Hove | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Kingsway, Hove | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.03 KM |
| AURUM, 189 Kingsway, Hove, BN3 | £ 900,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.03 KM |
| Kingsway, Hove, BN3 | £ 415,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.04 KM |
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| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 181a Kingsway | £ 196,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 44 Sackville Gardens | £ 600,000 | 0.21 KM |
| 54 Sackville Gardens | £ 1,715,000 | 0.21 KM |
| 12 Sackville Gardens | £ 595,000 | 0.21 KM |
| 36 Sackville Gardens | £ 1,160,000 | 0.21 KM |