TypeSchools & Training

BN3 St Christopher's School, 33 New Church Road, Hove

TenureFor sale or rent

St Christopher's School, 33 New Church Road, Hove, BN31/12

Specification

Building size
Building size11,712sqft
Property type
Property typeSchools & Training
Tenure
TenureFor sale or rent

Description

The property occupies a prominent corner position in central Hove, with frontage and access onto both New Church Road and Westbourne Gardens.

The main school building is a substantial and attractive double-fronted period property, featuring prominent bay windows and accommodation arranged over basement, ground and two upper floors. To the rear are a number of more modern buildings arranged around a central courtyard.

The site includes a good amount of well maintained outdoor space, including a recreational area to the southern part of the site which is currently laid out as an AstroTurf playground.

The buildings are in good condition and provide a range of classroom sizes, together with office and staff accommodation.

St. Christopher's School has been based at 33 New Church Road since 1944. The property has been in the freeholder's ownership since 1956, with the family playing an active role in the operation of the school until 2003. Brighton College took a lease of the property at that time and has remained in occupation ever since.

Long established freehold independent preparatory school premises & grounds

To be offered with vacant possession from 31st July 2027 following the expiry of the current tenancy

Strong visible corner location

Located in the popular and affluent New Church Road area of Hove

The property offers an excellent opportunity for continued education use or scope for a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) facility or as a Children's Nursery (subject to planning)

For Sale or To Let

Location

The property is situated in a sought after and well connected location on an attractive corner plot, with a wide range of amenities within walking distance.

Hove seafront and the A259 Kingsway is located 500 metres to the south.

Hove station is approx. 1.1km to the north east, Aldrington station approximately 770 metres to the north.

George Street, the principal retail area of Hove, is 700 metres to the east.

Brighton city centre is 2.7km to the east.

The A270 Old Shoreham Road is accessible via Sackville Road within approximately 1.5 km.

Brighton & Hove is a vibrant coastal city on the south coast of England, renowned for its diverse culture, historic architecture and coastal setting along the English Channel. The city is a popular destination for leisure, tourism and business, offering an excellent range of shopping, dining and cultural attractions. Notable destinations include The Lanes, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Centre, Brighton Pier, the beach and Hove Lawns.

Brighton & Hove is located in East Sussex, 52 miles south of London. The city benefits from strong road communications, with direct access to London via the A23 / M23 and east-west connections along the south coast via the A27.

Rail connectivity is excellent, with mainline services from Brighton and Hove providing regular direct services to London Victoria. The fastest journey time is 58 minutes, with frequent peak time services including half hourly departures. There are both stopping and non-stopping services to a wide range of destinations in and beyond London, principally London Bridge, Kings Cross/St Pancras International (for Eurostar), Bedford and Cambridge. The East and West Coastway lines provide further connections across the South East.

Gatwick Airport, the UK's second largest airport, is located 27 miles to the north and is easily accessible via the Gatwick Express and the M23, offering both national and international flight connections. A number of other rail services also call at Gatwick Airport, including Thameslink and Southern services.

There is also a bus stop opposite the property on New Church Road.

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