For sale Flat

143A

DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN40 2HU

3 beds 1 baths 1,292 sq ft Listed 12 Jan 2026 (-189d)

£260,000

Reduced on 3 Jul 2026 · Was £267,500

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (177 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

120 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£265,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£2,167/m²

Local average

£184,213 (+41.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,395 of 33,755)

Street crime

255 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Exceptionally spacious first floor flat of character with around 1300 sq ft of accommodation
  • Three double bedrooms
  • Large south-facing living room with bay window and views of the sea
  • 9'4 high ceilings to most rooms adding to feeling of light and space
  • Gas central heating and uPVC double glazed windows
  • Large, shared rear garden
  • On a bus route and convenient for Bexhill College. Easy access to Bexhill - Hastings link road
  • Well worth internal inspection

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Abbott & Abbott Estate Agents offer for sale this exceptionally spacious first floor converted flat of some character, with three double bedrooms, a large shared rear garden, and views of the sea from south-facing rooms. Part of a conversion of just three flats from a substantial Edwardian detached house, the property has excellent, versatile accommodation of around 1300sq ft (120.8 sq m) in total which includes three double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, cloakroom and, in particular, a 17'5 south-facing living room. Most rooms have a 9'4 (2.84m) ceiling height adding to the feeling of light and space. Outside, there is a lawned rear garden of around 100', shared with the other two flats in the building.

The property is well placed, on a bus route, and literally around the corner from Bexhill College. The town centre and seafront are just over a mile distant, with the Ravenside shopping complex also within easy reach.

Entrance Hall - Approached by an external staircase and serving just one other property. Front door to:

Main Entrance Hall - 3.61m x 2.69m (11'10 x 8'10) - Radiator. Glazed door to inner hall.

Cloakroom - With a white suite comprising WC. and wash basin

Living Room - 5.31m x 4.09m (17'5 x 13'5) - A lovely, large room with a wide, south-facing bay window providing views of the sea, Tiled fireplace with fitted gas fire, television point and radiator.

Bedroom One - 4.70m x 4.09m (15'5 x 13'5) - An excellent size, double aspect room, overlooking the rear garden, with a bay window, and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.70m x 3.99m (15'5 x 13'1) - Another good-size, south-facing room, currently used as a bedroom but suitable for a variety of uses, with brick fire surround with fitted log burner, television point, radiator, and views of the sea.

Glazed door from main hall to:

Inner Hall - 4.80m x 1.60m (15'9 x 5'3) - Radiator.

Kitchen - 2.90m x 2.90m (9'6 x 9'6) - Equipped with a range of base storage units comprising cupboards, drawers and work surfaces, plus glass-fronted wall cupboards. Sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, tiled splashbacks, gas cooker point, plumbing for washing machine, and wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.

Bedroom Three - 4.70m x 4.29m (15'5 x 14'1) - Another large room overlooking the rear garden, with a range of built in wardrobes to one wall, and radiator.

Bathroom - White suite comprising of a tile panelled bath with shower over, wash basin, and WC. Wall and floor tiling, heated towel rail.

Shared Rear Garden - Approached via a side access, the rear garden is approximately 100ft in length, laid mainly to lawn with established shrub borders. There is also a timber-built summer house, used solely by this property, with fitted wood burner, plus a storage shed, also used solely by this property . The rear garden is shared with the two other flats in the building.

Lease: 198 Years From June 2004 -

Maintenance: 40% Of Expenditure As And When. -

Buildings Insurance Contribution: Approx £380 Pa -

Council Tax Band: A (Rother District Council) -

Epc Rating: C -

Listed by

Bexhill on Sea

Abbott & Abbott

Reference: 170912051

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/04/2023

Expiry date: 23/04/2033

Current heating cost: £1,216/year

Potential heating cost: £1,138/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,025

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #17149603 Recent

Property Details

Street: 143a Dorset Road

Town: BEXHILL-ON-SEA

Postcode: TN40 2HU

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 01/02/2026

Work Completed: 28/01/2026

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

308% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £260,000 -1.9%
Sold 29/11/2024 (1 year ago) £265,000 +308%
Sold 31/03/2000 (26 years ago) £64,950

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
5 FLAT 3 ELMSTEAD ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HP £132,500 28/11/2025 Flat
28 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £225,000 21/11/2025 Flat
10 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £175,000 13/11/2025 Flat
120 FLAT 3 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £175,000 07/03/2025 Flat
CHARTER TOWERS FLAT 1 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LY £205,000 11/02/2025 Flat
ST. JAMES HEIGHTS FLAT 28 PARADISE WALK, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LG £185,000 01/12/2023 Flat
34 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £210,000 27/11/2023 Flat
ST. JAMES HEIGHTS FLAT 27 PARADISE WALK, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LG £193,500 27/11/2023 Flat
120 FLAT 2A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £159,000 24/11/2023 Flat
LAUREL BANK, 73 FLAT 18 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NH £190,000 02/11/2023 Flat
BOSCOBEL, 53 FLAT 5 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NH £190,000 20/10/2023 Flat
Same street 117 FLAT 3 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HU £227,000 19/10/2023 Flat
16 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £224,500 19/10/2023 Flat
ST. JAMES HEIGHTS FLAT 8 PARADISE WALK, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LG £185,000 17/10/2023 Flat
116 FLAT 4 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £155,000 23/06/2023 Flat
BOSCOBEL, 53 FLAT 2 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NH £190,000 26/05/2023 Flat
122 FLAT 1A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT £222,000 26/04/2023 Flat
4 MAYFIELD WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NR £200,000 01/03/2023 Flat
CHARTER TOWERS FLAT 26 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2LY £215,000 09/12/2022 Flat
25 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS £227,000 09/12/2022 Flat
5 MAYFIELD WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NR £220,000 07/12/2022 Flat
Same street 145 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HU £510,000 02/12/2022 Detached
Same street 135 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HU £835,000 25/02/2022 Detached
Same street 123 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HU £247,500 29/07/2021 Flat
Same street 123A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HU £269,950 29/07/2021 Flat

Street average: £417,890 (5 sales)

Area average: £193,925 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.8%
10y growth 27.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Rother. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.5%
5y (index) 3.7%
10y (index) 28.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,049/mo
Realistic £1,165/mo
Optimistic £1,282/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Rother.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sussex East: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Lindsay Hall (o/s) 0.0 miles
Bus stop Bexhill College (o/s) 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.5 miles
Shop The Bexhill Cake Shed 0.7 miles
Train station Bexhill 0.8 miles
Train station Collington 1.5 miles
Hospital Woodlands Centre for Acute Care 4.2 miles
Hospital Conquest Hospital 4.3 miles
University University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus 11.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 79
Anti-social behaviour 54
Shoplifting 34
Criminal damage and arson 29
Public order 14
Other theft 13
Burglary 10
Possession of weapons 6
Drugs 5
Vehicle crime 5
Other crime 4
Robbery 2
Total incidents 255

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bexhill College Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 14 Oct 2010
St Richard's Catholic College Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 11 Jan 2022
St Mary's School and 6th Form College Other 0.3 miles Good — 17 May 2022
Glyne Gap School Other 0.5 miles Outstanding — 21 Jul 2015

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.45%
Max investor price (0.8%) £145,625
Target investor price (1%) £116,500
  • 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).