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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · TN34 3LH
For saleListed 39 days
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About
A superbly renovated and exceptionally spacious one-bedroom ground floor apartment, forming the largest of three apartments within this attractive building and benefiting from a 999-year lease, share of freehold and private outside space.
Having undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, the property offers stylish turnkey accommodation finished to an excellent standard throughout.
Improvements include upgraded electrics with additional power sockets, new radiators and hot water system, new flooring throughout, full redecoration and new internal doors.
Further upgrades include new smoke alarms within the flats, a new communal lighting system and new phone entry system.
The heart of the home is the impressive bay-fronted open-plan kitchen and living space, featuring a brand-new contemporary kitchen complete with washing machine and full-size fridge/freezer.
The large bay window floods the room with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming space. There is a generous double bedroom, stylish new shower room with a large walk-in shower and separate WC.
An additional study/small reception room provides valuable flexibility for home working, hobbies or occasional guest use.
Externally, the apartment enjoys its own private courtyard garden, a fantastic and rarely available benefit for apartment living.
Ideally positioned on the popular St James Road, the property is within walking distance of Alexandra Park, Hastings town centre, mainline railway station, seafront and a fantastic selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.
Communal Front Door Door To Ground Floor Flat Entrance Hall Open Plan Bay Front Kitchen Living Room (4.72 x 4.63 (15'5" x 15'2")) Double Bedroom (3.37 x 3.00 (11'0" x 9'10")) Shower Room (2.82 x 1.06 (9'3" x 3'5")) Separate W.C Study/Reception Room (2.53 x 1.84 (8'3" x 6'0")) Private Rear Courtyard Garden
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
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