St. Leonards Avenue, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 Property for sale

Exceptional Coastal Opportunity

Two Self-Contained Flats with Potential to Create a Stunning Family Home

St. Leonards Avenue, Hove

An exciting opportunity to acquire two self-contained flats within the same building, offering exceptional scope for reconfiguration into a substantial single family residence, subject to the necessary consents. Situated in one of Hove's most desirable coastal locations, this versatile property presents an attractive proposition for homeowners, developers and investors alike.

Prime Coastal Location

St. Leonards Avenue enjoys an enviable position just moments from Hove's seafront, situated south of New Church Road and within easy reach of the vibrant amenities that make this area so highly sought after.

The property is ideally located close to Hove Lagoon, offering a range of water sports activities, scenic coastal walks and a popular café, while the promenade provides miles of uninterrupted seafront enjoyment. The nearby beach park development has transformed the local coastline, creating a vibrant destination featuring landscaped gardens, outdoor sports facilities, wheeled sports areas including a skate plaza and pump track, tennis and padel courts, as well as a selection of popular hospitality venues including Rockwater and Babble.

Excellent Transport Connections

Commuters are particularly well served, with Portslade Mainline Railway Station located less than half a mile away, providing direct services to Gatwick Airport and Central London. Comprehensive local bus routes offer convenient access to Brighton city centre, surrounding coastal areas and beyond.

Lifestyle and Amenities

The surrounding neighbourhood benefits from an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday conveniences, alongside nearby supermarkets and well-regarded schools within the local catchment area.

For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, Wish Park and Hove seafront are within close proximity, while Benfield Valley Nature Reserve, located just over a mile to the north, offers an outstanding natural environment connecting Brighton & Hove with the South Downs National Park. The reserve provides an ideal setting for walking, cycling and family exploration.

Development Potential

Whether retained as two individual dwellings or converted into an impressive family home, this property offers a rare combination of versatility and location. The potential to create a substantial coastal residence in such a sought-after position makes this an opportunity not to be missed.

Key Features

Two self-contained flats

Potential to convert into one substantial family home (subject to necessary consents)

Highly desirable Hove location close to the seafront

Moments from Hove Lagoon and beach park development

Easy access to Rockwater, Babble and other seafront amenities

Less than half a mile from Portslade Mainline Station

Direct rail links to Gatwick Airport and London

Close to local shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets

Within catchment for well-regarded local schools

Near Wish Park and Benfield Valley Nature Reserve

Ideal home, investment or development opportunity

A rare chance to secure a flexible coastal property with outstanding lifestyle appeal and remarkable potential in one of Hove's most sought-after residential locations.

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. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional.