1 bed Flat For Sale £240,000
Goldstone Road, Hove BN3
previous price £249,950

Perfectly positioned in Central Hove, this sweet one-bedroom apartment is ideally located for commuters or for those looking for that first step on the ladder. It has been well maintained, but it has plenty of scope for modernisation to add value and has retained some period features such as sash windows. It is formed from the entire lower ground floor of a Victorian terraced house, so it has its own street entrance and benefits from sole use of the rear patio and front garden for planting. Sitting just minutes from Hove Station, the beach, and the vibrant shops of Church Road will make this an attractive prospect for many.

Style: Victorian lower ground floor flat
Bedrooms: 1 double
Living rooms: 1 spacious
Outside: Rear patio and planting to the front
Area: 486 sq.ft
Location: Hove Station/Blatchington Road
Parking: Residents Permit Zone N

Why you'll like it:
The streets around Hove Station have retained their popularity and value for many years now as they are not only ideal for commuters, but also for easy access to the centre of Hove and some of the cleanest beaches along the coast.

This peaceful apartment is formed from the lower ground floor of a mid-terrace house, so it feels perfectly private from within being set. Back from the road behind a sweet front garden. Facing south, this is ideal for planting and it forms a lovely backdrop to the living room while allowing natural light to filter in.

Stone steps lead down to your own street entrance passing storage cupboards ideal for recycling etc. Once inside, a long corridor stretches ahead and wood flooring flows into the living room to the left. The warm wood tones on the floor have been paired with white walls for a classic finish to suit all styles of furnishing, and for a lower ground apartment it is naturally light due to its southerly aspect on this side. The wide bay window almost covers the southerly wall, yet the garden ensures it feels private, and there is ample space for both dining and relaxing in here.

Next door, the bedroom is also private, looking out to the patio. This is a fine size double with a high ceiling and again the white walls and wood flooring create a blank canvas for any buyers. Built-in wardrobes maximise the floor space further and the window is double-glazed for added warmth and quiet.

Along the hall, the kitchen has been modernised with plenty of units for storage and integrated appliances to include a dishwasher, oven, induction hob and extractor fan. Space has been left for a washing machine and an under counter fridge, and a door leads out to the rear patio, so you can sit outside in the last of the summer sunshine with a drink or dinner. There is space for a table and chairs, and it is nicely low maintenance, but you can add a touch of colour with potted plants and garden furniture if you choose.

To the rear of the property, the shower room has also been modernised with contemporary tiling in shades of grey and a generous rainfall shower, so it is an apartment which is ready to move straight in to or let out immediately with ease.

Agent's thoughts:
Brilliantly located and ready to go – this would be a brilliant rental property or a sound investment for first-time buyers.

Owner's secret:
"It has been a fantastic rental property for us which was never empty due to the location. This is a great area to live in - there's a real sense of community, and you can be in London in just over an hour door to door if you commute."

Where it is:
Shops: Local 2 min walk, city centre 8 mins on the bus
Train Station: Hove Station 5 min walk
Seafront or Park: Hove Lawns and Seafront 5 min walk
Closest Schools:
Primary: West Hove Primary School
Secondary: Hove Park, Blatchington Mill, Cardinal Newman rc
Private: Brighton College

This sunny flat is beautifully situated in a popular area with lots of local shops and the beach on your doorstep. The city centre shopping districts and parks are also within easy reach, and this house also offers easy access to Hove Station and the bypass which has direct and fast links to the airports and London.