# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (TN40 2EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 21 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN40 2EW |
| Price | £340,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 96 m² |
| Last sold | £310,000 Nov 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 29/04/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,126/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,330

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£30)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2980-9440-2875-3975)

## Description

Abbott & Abbott Estate Agents offer for sale, with no onward chain, this excellent detached bungalow, situated in a cul-de-sac to the rear of the Old Town, and only a mile from the town centre and seafront. Built in the 1970's, the property offers bright and versatile accommodation which includes a superb 28'5 south-facing lounge/dining room, with a uPVC double glazed conservatory, three bedrooms, a good kitchen, a modern shower room with WC, plus a second separate WC. Outside, there is a garage and a private rear garden with a southerly aspect. The property is equipped with gas central heating and uPVC double glazed windows, and most rooms feature woodblock flooring.

The property is also well placed for the Old Town, with its picturesque Manor Gardens and parish church, via a nearby footpath, and is also within easy reach of the Bexhill - Hastings link road. Local buses stop in nearby Holliers Hill.

**L-Shaped Entrance Hall** - A good size entrance with woodblock flooring, trap access to loft space, airing cupboard housing insulated tank with immersion heater.

**Lounge/Dining Room** - 8.66m x 3.96m max (3.05m min) (28'5 x 13' max (10' - A fine room, with a southerly aspect and outlook over the rear garden, with fireplace with a riven marble surround, woodblock flooring, radiators, uPVC double doors onto the rear garden, further uPVC double glazed double doors leading to:

**Upvc Double Glazed Conservatory** - 4.11m x 2.13m (13'6 x 7') - Overlooking the rear garden, with a southerly aspect, with tiled flooring and sliding double glazed patio doors onto the garden.

**Kitchen** - 3.10m x 3.05m (10'2 x 10') - Equipped with a range of base storage units comprising cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, plus matching wall-mounted storage cupboards, inset sink with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks, tiled flooring, plumbing for washing machine, Worcester wall-mounted gas-fired boiler, serving hatch to lounge/dining room, radiator. uPVC double glazed door to side access.

**Bedroom One** - 3.86m x 3.05m (12'8 x 10') - With oriel bay window with fitted shutters providing views over the town. Woodblock flooring, built in wardrobe, radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.05m x 3.05m (10' x 10') - Another room with an oriel bay window with fitted shutters and views over the town. Woodblock flooring, built-in wardrobe, radiator.

**Bedroom Three** - 2.64m x 2.24m (8'8 x 7'4) - Radiator.

**Shower Room** - Tiled walls, tiled flooring, and a suite comprising shower cubicle, wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard below, and WC. Radiator.

**Separate Wc** - Part-tiled walls, tiled floor, and wash basin.

**Garage** - 5.18m x 2.64m (17' x 8'8) - Up & over door

**Gardens** - Pretty front garden, comprising mainly lawn with ornamental shrub borders which partially screen the property from the road. Steps up to side access' leading to a pleasant and private rear garden, with a southerly aspect, again mainly lawn with a paved patio area. Shed, greenhouse.

**Council Tax Band - D (Rother District Council)** - 

**Epc Rating - D** -

## Property Photos

- ![21 Lychgate Close - Front.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397260) - 21 Lychgate Close - Front.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Garden1.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397262) - 21 Lychgates Close - Garden1.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Lounge1.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397264) - 21 Lychgates Close - Lounge1.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Lounge3.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397266) - 21 Lychgates Close - Lounge3.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Lounge2.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397267) - 21 Lychgates Close - Lounge2.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Conservatory.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397268) - 21 Lychgates Close - Conservatory.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397269) - 21 Lychgates Close - Kitchen.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Bed1.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397270) - 21 Lychgates Close - Bed1.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Bed2.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397271) - 21 Lychgates Close - Bed2.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Bed3.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397272) - 21 Lychgates Close - Bed3.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Hall.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397273) - 21 Lychgates Close - Hall.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - Shower.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397275) - 21 Lychgates Close - Shower.jpg
- ![21 Lychgates Close - rear.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397276) - 21 Lychgates Close - rear.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![21 Lychgates Close.jpg](/listings/photos/162266606/397277) - 21 Lychgates Close.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/162266606/397278) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10904293
- **Address:** 21 Lychgate Close, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, TN40 2EW
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 09/03/2015
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £310,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 21 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £205,000 | 09/08/2013 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 25 CHURCH VALE ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2ED | £375,000 | 14/01/2026 | Detached |
| 27 DE LA WARR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2JA | £550,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 1 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £365,000 | 24/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EH | £465,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 17 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £425,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached |
| 41 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £405,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 10 THE BRIARY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2ET | £380,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 3A HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2FQ | £750,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 70 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £465,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 26 CHANTRY AVENUE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EA | £375,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 SILVESTER ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2AY | £405,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 34 CHANTRY AVENUE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EA | £356,062 | 05/07/2022 | Detached |
| 33A HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HJ | £690,000 | 04/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 RECTORY WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EN | £425,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 51 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £395,500 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 18 DE LA WARR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2JA | £830,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| 47 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £475,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 LYCHGATE CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EW | £340,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 39 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £468,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| 33 ST PETERS CRESCENT, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2EJ | £450,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 PIPERS CLOSE, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2AX | £495,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| 14 HIGH STREET, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HA | £540,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 33 THE BRIARY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2ET | £347,000 | 05/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £376,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £482,078 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £414,870 (23 Detached, TN40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Rother). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,049/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,165/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,282/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Sussex East (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chantry Avenue, TN40 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.19 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, St Davids Avenue, TN40 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Dorset Road, TN40 | £1,575/mo | 3 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Bodiam Avenue, TN40 | £1,295/mo | 3 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Riders Bolt, TN39 | £750/mo | 3 | 1.3 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,364/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £196,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £157,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,575/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £54/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,542/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 0.1%
- **10y growth:** 36.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Rother; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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