Sold STC Detached

18 OLD ROAR ROAD

ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN37 7HA

5 beds 2 baths 2,217 sq ft Listed 5 Mar 2025 (-444d)

£550,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 2 Aug 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

206 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£500,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£2,670/m²

Local average

£499,231 (+10.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,792 of 33,755)

Street crime

337 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Exceptional Detached House
  • Various Reception Rooms
  • Kitchen-Breakfast Room
  • Downstairs WC
  • Five Double Bedrooms
  • En Suite to Master
  • Private Rear Garden with Garden Room/ Bar
  • Off Road Parking
  • Council Tax Band F

Additional details

Parking
Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

PCM Estate Agents are delighted to present to the market an opportunity to purchase this EXCEPTIONAL DETACHED FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM, TWO BATHROOM, HOUSE, conveniently positioned on one of St Leonards most sought-after roads, within easy reach of a number of popular schooling establishments, nearby amenities and Alexandra Park.

Inside, the exceptionally well-appointed accommodation is arranged over two floors comprising a practical porch leading to a spacious entrance hall, DOWNSTAIRS WC, living room, family room, CONSERVATORY/ DINING ROOM, kitchen-breakfast room and UTILITY. There is also a separate LAUNDRY ROOM and a STUDY/PLAYROOM that were converted from the double garage and could be reinstated if necessary. Upstairs, the galleried landing provides access to a MASTER BEDROOM with EN SUITE shower room FOUR FURTHER DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a main family bathroom. To the front of the property there is OFF ROAD PARKING for multiple vehicles, whilst to the rear there is a LEVEL FAMILY FRIENDLY GARDEN with GARDEN ROOM/ GARDEN BAR.

This exquisite home offers modern comforts including gas fired central heating and double glazing. The property must be viewed to fully appreciate the convenient position but also the quality of the accommodation om offer.

Please call the owners agents now to book your viewing.

Double Glazed Front Door - Leading to:

Porch - Part brick construction with double glazed windows to both front and side elevations, tiled flooring, providing a practical space for taking off shoes and coats. Double glazed door with windows either side leading to:

Spacious Entrance Hall - Stairs rising to upper floor accommodation, coving to ceiling, dado rail, wood panelled walls, oak wood flooring, recessed area.

Downstairs Wc - Dual flush low level wc, vanity enclosed wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and ample storage set beneath, ladder style heated towel rail, tiled walls, tiled flooring, wall mounted vanity unit, double glazed obscured glass window to front aspect.

Family Room - 6.22m x 3.68m (20'5 x 12'1) - Continuation of the oak wood flooring, cornicing, dado rail, partially wood panelled walls. ceiling and wall lighting, fireplace with tiled hearth, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect. Access to the conservatory/ dining room and the additional reception room that is currently used as a living room/ television room.

Living Room - 3.73m x 3.68m (12'3 x 12'1) - Continuation of the wood flooring, two radiators, cornicing, dado rail, partially wood panelled walls, television point, partially open plan to:

Conservatory/ Dining Room - 7.80m x 3.96m (25'7 x 13') - Part brick construction with UPVC double glazed windows to both side and rear elevations having lovely views over the garden, doors to both side elevations leading to the garden, double opening sliding patio doors to garden, two wall mounted electric panel radiators, tiled flooring, self-cleaning glass apex roof, wall lighting and power points.

Kitchen-Breakfast Room - 3.84m x 3.76m (12'7 x 12'4) - Tiled flooring, part tiled walls, fitted with a range of matching eye and base level cupboards and drawers with complimentary worksurfaces over, under cupboard lighting, Range Master gas cooker with double oven, grill and plate warmer, Range Master cooker hood, resin one & ½ bowl drainer-sink unit with mixer spray tap, ample space for breakfast table, ladder style heated towel rail/ radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect with views onto the garden and doorway to:

Utility - 2.92m x 1.73m (9'7 x 5'8) - Part tiled walls, continuation of the tiled flooring, wall mounted ladder style heated towel rail/ radiator, range of built in cupboards, space door American style fridge freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, inset resin one & ½ bowl drainer-sink unit with mixer spray tap, double glazed window and door with frosted glass for privacy to side aspect.

Office/ Play Room - 5.38m x 2.49m (17'8 x 8'2) - Formerly part of the double garage. Continuation of the oak flooring, dado rail, partially wood panelled walls, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect, interconnecting door to:

Laundry Room - 5.38m x 2.49m (17'8 x 8'2) - Formerly part of the double garage. Fitted with a matching range of eye and base level cupboards and drawers with worksurfaces over, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, inset drainer-sink unit with mixer tap, space for further appliances such us tall fridge freezer, double glazed window to side aspect.

First Floor Landing - Spacious with loft hatch to loft space, dado rail, coving to ceiling, two large cupboards, wall mounted thermostat control for gas fired central heating, double glazed window to front aspect.

Master Bedroom - 18'2 narrowing to 10'2 x 12'6 (5.54m narrowing to 3.10m x 3.81m)
Freestanding wardrobes with drawers (incorporated in the sale), radiator, coving to ceiling, partially wood panelled walls, celling and wall lighting, double glazed window to front aspect, door to:

En Suite - Large walk in shower, dual flush low level wc, wall mounted vanity enclosed wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled walls, non-slip flooring, down lights, extractor fan for ventilation, down lights, extractor fan for ventilation, shaver point, ladder style heated towel rail, wall mounted mirror, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect.

Bedroom - 3.86m x 3.68m (12'8 x 12'1) - Coving to ceiling, radiator, partially wood panelled walls, double glazed window to rear aspect with views onto the garden.

Bedroom - 3.68m x 3.28m (12'1 x 10'9 ) - Radiator, coving to ceiling, partially wood panelled walls, double glazed window to rear aspect with views onto the garden.

Bedroom - 3.58m x 2.97m (11'9 x 9'9) - Coving to ceiling, radiator, partially wood panelled walls, double glazed window to rear aspect with views onto the garden.

Bedroom - 3.71m x 2.84m (12'2 x 9'4) - Coving to ceiling, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect.

Bathroom - P shaped panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, shower over bath and glass shower screen, concealed cistern dual flush low level wc, vanity enclosed wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, ladder style heated towel rail, tiled walls, tiled flooring, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect.

Outside - Front - Driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. Although there are two up and over doors they are just decorative as the garage has been converted into a laundry room and the office/ playroom. There is off road parking for multiple vehicles, section of lawned front garden and a fenced/ enclosed boundary.

Rear Garden - Laid to lawn with patio abutting the property, fenced boundaries, raised sleeper, planted borders, outside water tap, outside lighting, gated side access to the front providing access to the driveway, wooden shed, barbequing area.

Garden Bar - 5.21m x 3.94m (17'1 x 12'11 ) - Power and light, currently used as a garden room with bar but could be used as a studio or be converted into a gym.

Listed by

Hastings

PCM Estate Agents

Reference: 159037076

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/03/2025

Current heating cost: £1,508/year

Potential heating cost: £1,395/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17103977 Recent

Property Details

Street: 18 Old Roar Road

Town: ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA

Postcode: TN37 7HA

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 21/12/2025

Work Completed: 15/12/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

45% since 2011

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/10/2025 (7 months ago) £500,000 +44.9%
Sold 22/07/2011 (14 years ago) £345,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
7 GHYLLSIDE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QA £447,000 15/12/2025 Detached
14 GHYLLSIDE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QA £379,000 21/11/2025 Detached
295 SEDLESCOMBE ROAD NORTH, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7JN £335,000 13/12/2023 Detached
57 MADEIRA DRIVE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2NH £592,500 11/12/2023 Detached
22 TALL ASH DRIVE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7RL £345,000 08/12/2023 Detached
15 HARROW LANE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7JR £730,000 16/10/2023 Detached
Same street 24 OLD ROAR ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HA £725,000 30/06/2023 Detached
22 COPPER BEECHES, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7RR £390,000 31/05/2023 Detached
9 OLD HARROW ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7EG £380,000 13/02/2023 Detached
272 ST HELENS ROAD, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2NF £612,500 20/12/2022 Detached
38 SILVERHILL AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HG £540,000 15/11/2022 Detached
25 SILVERHILL AVENUE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HQ £475,000 18/10/2022 Detached
9 GHYLLSIDE AVENUE, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN34 2QA £490,000 10/08/2022 Detached
19 OLD HARROW ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7EG £260,000 10/08/2022 Detached
9 BOWER CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7JX £475,000 22/07/2022 Detached
230 SEDLESCOMBE ROAD NORTH, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7JN £320,000 08/07/2022 Detached
Same street 40 OLD ROAR ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HA £397,500 05/04/2022 Detached
19 OLD HARROW ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7EG £210,000 04/10/2021 Detached
206 SEDLESCOMBE ROAD NORTH, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7ES £385,000 28/09/2021 Detached
3 THE POPLARS, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7PU £475,000 23/09/2021 Detached
Same street 4 OLD ROAR ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HA £360,000 20/09/2021 Semi-detached
208 SEDLESCOMBE ROAD NORTH, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7ES £375,000 27/08/2021 Detached
8 CLARENDON CLOSE, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7JQ £420,000 24/08/2021 Detached
Same street 40 OLD ROAR ROAD, ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA, HASTINGS, EAST SUSSEX, TN37 7HA £320,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £450,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £431,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -1.7%
10y growth 63.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Hastings. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) -4.9%
5y (index) 6.5%
10y (index) 38.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Hastings. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £906/mo
Realistic £1,007/mo
Optimistic £1,108/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hastings.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sussex East: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Radcliffe Close 0.1 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Hospital Conquest Hospital 0.7 miles
Train station Unknown 0.7 miles
Hospital St Anne's Centre & EMI Wards 0.8 miles
Train station St Leonards Warrior Square 1.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 112
Violence and sexual offences 88
Anti-social behaviour 37
Vehicle crime 20
Public order 19
Criminal damage and arson 18
Other theft 13
Other crime 8
Burglary 7
Drugs 7
Possession of weapons 6
Robbery 2
Total incidents 337

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Silverdale Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 30 Apr 2018
Ark Alexandra Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 17 May 2024
Hollington Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Inadequate — 30 Sep 2022
New Horizons School (Part of the Sabden Multi Academy Trust) Other 0.5 miles Outstanding — 18 Sep 2014
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Outstanding — 23 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £125,875
Target investor price (1%) £100,700
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).