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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN2 4DB
Sold STCListed 589 days
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About
LOCATION Situated in a prime location in Brighton which gives easy access to Lewes road with its many shops, cafes and supermarkets only a walk away.
Easy access to all parts of Brighton by car with Brighton Marina being only 10 minutes away. Also closer to Brighton's Famous racecourse with many events held each year.
If you want to enjoy the Sussex coastline Brighton seafront is not far and accessible by car or bicycle with all its attractions to include the Brighton Palace Pier, i360 and historic pebbled beaches along the promenade.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A ideal ground floor flat for either first time buyers or investors looking to purchase in this location close to the centre of Brighton.
The property consists of the following: Stairs leading up past your Front garden to: Entrance Hallway 15'9 X 2'7 Long hallway with storage under stairs and space in alcove which is ideal for a small office area.
Radiator. Living Room 11'0 x 8'7 Bay fronted southerly facing window, radiator. Bedroom 1 - 11'1 x 8'11 Double glazed window to rear overlooking patio area. Radiator.
Kitchen 10'9 x 8'8 Range of white panelled wall and floor mounted units with worksurfaces and tiled splashback.
Stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer taps, integrated oven with gas hob and extractor fan over, space and plumbing for washing machine and freestanding fridge freezer.
Double glazed door with frosted glass to patio area. Wall mounted boiler(not tested) Inner Hallway 8'6 x 2'8 giving access to bathroom and bedroom 2. Radiator.
Bathroom 7'8 x 5'6 Suite comprising of low level WC, hand wash basin with tiled splash backs with wall mounted medicine cupboard, panelled bath with shower attachment on chrome taps and partly tiled.
Frosted double glazed window to side. Bedroom 2 - 10'10 x 6'9 Double door and window to patio area. Radiator. Outside Front Garden mainly laid with plants and lawn.
Southerly aspect Rear Patio - Ideal for sitting out on a warm summer day with a storage area to the rear of the property which is ideal for a bicycle.
Further opportunity to have an additional garden space with stairs going up to a communal garden with the option to build a fence and section off an area of 24 x 18 feet.
Please discuss this with the agent and owner if interested, potential buyers would be liable for the cost of putting up fencing when agreed on area and this plot will be added to the sale of the property.
Please note that picture of tree in garden is the area to be sectioned off if potential buyer would like it.
New 125 years lease to be arranged by current owners as it only has a 52 year old lease, Ground rent of £150 per year and Service Charge is £800 a year. EPC C. Council Tax Band B.
Identification checks Should a purchaser have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Martin & Co, they will need to undertake an identification check.
This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use an online service to verify your identity provided by HIPLA.
The cost of these checks is £50 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to HIPLA. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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