# 5 bedroom house for sale (BN3 5HG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 29 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN3 5HG |
| Price | £700,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £700,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,317/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7535-1721-8500-0848-4292)

## Description

GUIDE PRICE: £700,000 - £725,000

Beautifully Presented Five-Bedroom Period Home in Prime Location

Ideally located close to the station and a wealth of local amenities, this beautifully presented five-bedroom, two-bathroom period property offers spacious and versatile living across three floors. With charming original features, contemporary touches, and a practical layout, this is a fantastic opportunity for families or those seeking flexible work-from-home space.

The ground floor is light and welcoming, with a generous lounge to the front featuring a classic bay window, feature fireplace, and bespoke shelving and storage to either side—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The dining room sits to the rear with direct access via patio doors to the garden, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor flow. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with sleek white gloss units and also offers access to the garden.

On the first floor, you'll find three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom, all finished in a tasteful neutral palette. The second floor provides two further bedrooms and a modern shower room—ideal for guests, teenagers, or home working.

The low-maintenance patio garden offers a peaceful space to unwind or enjoy al fresco dining.

This charming and spacious home is in an excellent location, offering the perfect blend of period character, contemporary style, and everyday convenience.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163718075/1332922) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #4853033
- **Address:** 29 Alpine Road, HOVE, BN3 5HG
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 11/06/2007
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £700,000 | 10/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 29 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £332,500 | 04/03/2011 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 8 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £550,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 10 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £425,000 | 25/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £650,000 | 09/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 KINGSTHORPE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HR | £62,000 | 22/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 38 ALPINE ROAD, HOVE, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN3 5HG | £150,000 | 25/05/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £443,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £62,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £401,786 (14 Other, BN3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +74.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,631/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,812/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,993/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Brighton and Hove (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,995/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £226,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £181,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,645/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 127.1%
- **10y growth:** 105.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; All dwelling types series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 23.9%

## Flood risk

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

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