4 bedroom penthouse, Oak Avenue, Hove
Hove, BN3 8LP
Added 21 Jul 2026
£1,715,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Size
1,592 sqft
Type
penthouse
Match
76%
- TenureLeasehold
- Council taxBand G
- EPCB
- ParkingOn Street
- GardenPrivate Rear Garden
About this home
Key features
- Air conditioning
- Floor-to-ceiling glazing
- Panoramic city views
- Smart home system
- Underfloor heating
- Wine cooler
- On-street parking
- Private rear garden
- EPC rating B
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
Facts a buyer or tenant should have before making an offer — in line with the Government's homebuying reform roadmap.
Property facts
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council tax
- Band G
- Year built
- 2020
- Heating
- Underfloor + Gas
- Parking
- On Street
- Garden
- Private Rear Garden
Energy performance
- A
- BScore 87
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,592 sqft
≈ 148 m²
Key highlights
Where it is
Location & Street View
Where it is
Location & Street View
Approximate location. Drag the Street View to look around; use the Pegman to walk down the road.
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Nearby schools
Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings
Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.
Transport nearby
Stations & stops- 0.9 mi
Central Station
Tube
- 1.8 mi
Bridge Road Station
Overground
- 2.2 mi
High Street Station
Overground
- 2.2 mi
Kings Road Station
Rail
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
London Kings Cross
48.5 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
112.9 mi away
Birmingham New Street
135.9 mi away
Manchester Piccadilly
202.7 mi away
Leeds
213.1 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.7 mi
Supermarket
Co-op
- 🏋️0.5 mi
Gym
Anytime Fitness
- 🌳0.6 mi
Park
Riverside Gardens
- 🩺0.2 mi
GP surgery
The Health Practice
- 🍽️0.8 mi
Restaurants
Riverside cafés
- ☕0.6 mi
Café
Grind & Co.
Commute time
Estimate the journey from Hove, BN3 8LP to your workplace or a place you visit often.
Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: NoneOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Limited
- ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Limited
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Hove, BN3 8LP.
Area average
£1,769,028
This home -3%
12m change
+2.3%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£967
This home £1077
Buyer demand
High
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£8,800
Loan £1,543,500 · Deposit £171,500 (10%)
£2,690/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £1,096,428
- Total paid
- £2,639,928
Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.
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Stamp Duty
Eng & NI · Apr 2025SDLT payable on completion.
Estimated Stamp Duty
£119,550
Effective rate 6.97% on £1,715,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
Can you afford it?Enter your income and deposit — we'll size up the biggest home a lender is likely to fund.
Max you could offer
£419,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £172,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£1,715,000
Short by £1,295,500 · needs income ~£342,889/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £8,049 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.0%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £342,889/yr income or £1,295,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£9,621 /mo
£8,049 mortgage + £1,572 running · 210% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£297,372
£172,000 deposit + £119,550 SDLT + £5,822 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £1,543,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£1,543,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£9,621) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£297,372) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees
UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.
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Tenure & lease
Tenure
leasehold
Lease remaining
924 years
Service charge
£1,580 / year
Ground rent
£258 / year
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Check before you buy
Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.
Flood risk
Crime (last 12 months)
74
/ 1k residents
Low▲ 5.1% vs previous year
Broadband
774 Mbps
Up to 182 Mbps upload10 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Limited | Good | Good | Good |
| O2 | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Three | Good | None | Good | Good |
| Vodafone | Good | Good | Limited | Good |
Planning applications
11within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Approved
Front porch and boundary wall
2025/5160/HH · 22 Oct 2025
- Approved
Replacement windows (conservation)
2026/9553/HH · 31 Jan 2026
- Approved
Outbuilding for home office
2025/7064/HH · 21 Dec 2025
Ground & environment
Building & legal
Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.
Material information
NTSELAT Parts A/B/C- Tenure
- leasehold
- Council tax band
- G
- Price qualifier
- Guide price
Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.
Sold prices
Based on public sale records for Hove, BN3 8LP and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Jun 2020
Sold
£1,273,000
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Avg £1,713,000
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