28 Fourth Avenue, Hove, BN3 2PJ

To Let: Landmark Period Office Building in Central Hove

Under Offer

£46,600 per annum

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A striking and characterful three-storey office building arranged over lower ground, ground and first floors, formerly home to the Grosvenor Casino and most recently adapted for office use. The property offers expansive and versatile commercial space with a blend of open-plan and cellular layouts, generous ceiling heights, and excellent natural light throughout.

The ground floor features a welcoming reception area and large open-plan office accommodation, with an impressive sweeping staircase leading to the first floor. The upper floor provides a mix of private offices, meeting rooms and open workspace, alongside kitchen facilities and separate male and female WCs. The lower ground floor offers additional storage and ancillary space.

Accessed via Albany Mews and positioned in one of Hove’s most connected and amenity-rich commercial areas, The Old Casino presents a rare opportunity to occupy a landmark building suited to a range of professional occupiers seeking a prominent and prestigious headquarters.

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Location

101 The Drive occupies a prominent position on the western side of The Drive, one of Hove’s main arterial roads, situated near its northern junction with Old Shoreham Road. The surrounding area is predominantly residential, characterised by attractive tree-lined streets, period housing, and purpose-built apartment blocks, creating a well-established and desirable setting.

The property benefits from excellent access to transport links and local amenities. Hove Station is approximately 750 metres to the south (around a 10-minute walk), offering regular rail services to London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, and key coastal destinations. Hove Recreation Ground is just 150 metres to the north, with the larger Hove Park also within walking distance, providing ample green space for leisure and recreation.

The Drive is well-served by several bus routes and enjoys strong road connectivity via Old Shoreham Road, giving direct access to the A23 and A27 for convenient regional and national travel.

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.
The property presents a rare opportunity for a range of alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.

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:

£46,600 per annum exclusive

VAT:

VAT is Not applicable

Legal Fees:

Each party to bear their own costs

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