BN3 St Patricks Church, 1 Cambridge Road, Hove

On behalf of the Diocese of Chichester & The Church Commissioners and The Riverside Group Ltd

A rare opportunity to purchase this freehold property located in Central Hove with a prominent position on Cambridge Road. Having previously been occupied by Riverside Homeless Charity, the southern side of the building has been fitted out with 24 individual bedroom units on the first & second floors, with bathrooms and shower rooms.

There are larger shared spaces for offices, lounges and kitchens on each floor.

On the northern side, the building is presented as a large double height, open plan space used for worship.

Features include many stained glass windows, intricate stone masonry, and various staircases up to offices on the first and second floors. There are signs of water ingress and deterioration, and the church has been unoccupied for some time.

Offers are invited on the freehold interest. A guide price is not provided.

Instead, interested parties are invited to present an offer, subject to contract, accompanied with a summary of proposed future uses and plans.

Landmark building in Hove

Full vacant possession

Suitable for a number of uses and possible conversion to residential accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consent

Separated as a vacant Homeless Hostel and a vacant Place of Worship

The building is situated close to Western Road, a busy bus route and a good secondary retail location.

Brunswick Square gardens and Hove seafront are to the south and St Ann's Wells Gardens to the north.

Nearby traders include Wolfox Coffee, Real Patisserie, The Old Market Theatre, Archipelagos Greek Restaurant, Co-op and Waitrose.