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See how verdicts work9-bedroom house · BN2 1QE
For saleListed 102 days
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Summary This impressive Boutique bed & breakfast occupies a prime central Brighton location and provides extensive, income-generating accommodation with scope for continued strong rental returns.
Benefiting from multiple en-suite bedrooms, generous communal living space and a prime location.
Description Situated in the highly sought-after Upper Rock Gardens, moments from Brighton Seafront, the city centre and the vibrant amenities of Kemptown, this substantial nine-bedroom townhouse represents an exceptional investment opportunity.
Arranged over five floors and extending to approximately 2,548 sq ft (236.8 sq m), the property is configured to provide nine well-proportioned letting rooms, the majority benefiting from private en-suite shower facilities, making it ideally suited for professional sharers or student accommodation.
The lower ground floor features a spacious communal living area alongside a fitted kitchen and an additional bedroom with access to a shower room.
The ground floor provides two further bedrooms, both served by en-suite facilities, together with an entrance hall and porch.
The upper floors continue to offer a selection of generously sized bedrooms, several with en-suite shower rooms, arranged around bright landings and staircases.
The property's room configuration offers an attractive balance of private and communal space, with the large shared living area creating a sociable hub for residents.
Period proportions, bay-fronted rooms and flexible accommodation combine to create a highly desirable rental investment in one of Brighton's most established residential locations.
Upper Rock Gardens enjoys an enviable central position within easy walking distance of Brighton Beach. 1.
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General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4.
Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract.
The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants.
Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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