Description:
A substantial detached Edwardian building of double-fronted design, set back from the road behind a sweeping private driveway and benefiting from a generous west-facing rear garden. Arranged over lower ground, ground, first and second floors, the property retains a number of original period features while also reflecting various adaptations made throughout its historic use.
Constructed using traditional methods, the building features a combination of pitched clay-tiled roofs and flat asphalt sections. Windows are a mix of uPVC and timber-framed units, with Velux rooflights installed in selected areas. A metal fire escape is situated at the rear, and heating is provided by a gas-fired central system via radiators (not tested).
Internally, the accommodation offers a flexible layout with a variety of room sizes, having previously been used as a nursing home and, more recently, as an independent preparatory school (The Drive Prep School). The layout includes multiple classrooms, staff areas, and ancillary spaces, with former en-suite facilities now repurposed for storage and a decommissioned lift still in situ, both indicative of the building’s former care use.
Planning Note:
According to the Brighton & Hove City Council planning portal, the property has a historic use under the former Class D1 designation, now falling within Class F1/F2 of the Use Classes Order. Planning application reference BH2003/01527/FP granted continuation of a temporary consent for educational use. The building offers significant potential for continued educational, community, or institutional use, with scope for conversion to alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Key Features:
- Prominent detached Edwardian property in sought-after Hove location
- Flexible multi-storey accommodation with original period features
- Generous private driveway and large west-facing rear garden
- Suitable for educational, community, or residential conversion (STP)
Accommodation:
The approximate net internal areas measured are as follows:
lg: 146.69 sq m (1,579 sq ft)
Ground Floor: 126.63 sq m (1,363 sq ft)
First Floor: 88.72 sq m (955 sq ft)
Second Floor: 44.78 sq m (482 sq ft)
Total: 406.82 sq m (4,379 sq ft)
Rent:
£105,000 per annum exclusive
Terms:
Available by way of a new Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease, with terms to be agreed.
Viewings:
Strictly via prior appointment through Sole Joint Agents Graves Jenkins (t: 01273 701070) and Graves Son and Pilcher.
Anti Money Laundering:
In accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Graves Jenkins is required to verify the identity of all parties involved in the transaction. Prospective purchasers or tenants will be required to provide satisfactory proof of identity and address before solicitors are instructed.
Documents will be required from all relevant parties, and a charge of £40 per person will be payable where electronic identity searches are carried out.