# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (TN31 7NX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 55 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, EAST SUSSEX TN31 7NX |
| Price | £395,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £367,725 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/09/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £760/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,025

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- A3 (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£400 - £900)
- 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/8916-1017-0002-0121-6002)

## Description

Positioned along the sought-after Military Road, this beautifully presented three-bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Currently operating as a successful holiday rental, it provides an ideal opportunity for those seeking either a full-time home or a proven investment. Inside, the cottage is tastefully decorated throughout, with bright and welcoming accommodation. The ground floor features a cosy living area, a well-appointed kitchen and dining space, and a stylish family bathroom. Upstairs, there are three comfortable bedrooms, each designed to create a peaceful retreat.

Outside, a private garden offers a space to relax or entertain after a day exploring Rye’s historic cobbled streets. Additional benefits include gas central heating and double glazing, ensuring year-round comfort. Perfectly situated within walking distance of Rye’s charming town centre, shops, cafes, and railway station, this delightful cottage is ready to enjoy from day one.

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 

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## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/168383519/1899336) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/168383519/1899337) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 55 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NX | £367,725 | 09/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 55 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NX | £365,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 55 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NX | £87,500 | 08/09/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 TOWER STREET, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7AT | £225,000 | 21/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 41 NORTH SALTS, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NU | £325,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 23 TOWER STREET, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7AT | £390,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 3 EAGLE ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NB | £620,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 79 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NY | £325,000 | 31/07/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] CLIFF COURT 2 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NX | £235,000 | 30/11/2022 | Flat |
| TOWER COTTAGES 2 HILDERS CLIFF, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7LD | £425,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] SOUTHBANK MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NX | £351,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 7 MILITARY ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NX | £357,000 | 18/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 NORTH SALTS, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NU | £290,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 NORTH SALTS, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NU | £381,000 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 EAGLE ROAD, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NB | £410,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 32 NORTH SALTS, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NU | £275,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 14 NORTH SALTS, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7NU | £290,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 9 BRIDGE PLACE, RYE, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN31 7LN | £414,000 | 09/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £314,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £364,167 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £366,337 (17 Terraced, TN31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,049/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,166/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,283/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,095/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 Terraced House, Seaview Terrace, TN31 | £1,675/mo | 3 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,675/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £209,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £167,500

*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 £1,675/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-73/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.8%

*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:** £5,563/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5.3%
- **10y growth:** -1.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Rother; Terraced series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.2%

## Flood risk

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

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