# 2 bedroom flat for sale (TN40 2HN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 1, 12 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, EAST SUSSEX TN40 2HN |
| Price | £299,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 108 m² |
| Last sold | £290,000 Aug 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 05/12/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £645/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,790

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£15)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8612-6822-4269-0956-5206)

## Description

Burgess & Co are delighted to bring to the market this large two bedroom ground floor flat with access to a stunning private rear garden, situated in a popular residential area close to Bexhill Town Centre with its array of amenities, mainline railway station and the beautiful seafront. This well presented property offers a spacious entrance hall, a large lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, two double bedrooms, fitted shower room, separate w.c and access to a basement area. Further benefits include double glazing, gas central heating and some original features. To the outside the property boasts off-road parking for two vehicles and a large private rear garden. Viewing highly recommended by vendors sole agents.

**Communal Entrance Hall** - With private front door to

**Entrance Hall** - With two radiators, door to Cellar with storage & light.

**Living/Dining Room** - 8.15m x 4.34m (26'9 x 14'3) - With two radiators, electric feature log burner, high ceilings, borrowed light window, step down to Dining Area two with radiators, double glazed sliding doors with double glazed windows to either side.

**Kitchen** - 4.32m x 2.46m (14'2 x 8'1) - Comprising wall & base units, worksurface with inset sink unit, space for oven, extractor hood over, space for dishwasher, space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, breakfast bar area, radiator, tiled walls & floor, two double glazed windows to the rear.

**Bedroom One** - 5.61m x 4.32m (18'5 x 14'2) - With two radiators, high ceilings, picture rail, double glazed window to the front.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.40m x 3.35m (11'2 x 11'0) - With radiator, double glazed window.

**Shower Room** - 3.15m x 1.65m (10'4 x 5'5) - Comprising corner shower with Bristan shower, wash hand basin, low level w.c, partly tiled walls, tiled floor, airing cupboard, radiator, double glazed frosted window to the front.

**Separate W.C** - 1.83m x 1.04m (6'0 x 3'5) - Comprising low level w.c, wash hand basin, tiled floor, double glazed window to the side.

**Outside** - Raised patio area, steps lead to an area of lawn, well maintained, shrubs & trees, two sheds.

**Nb** - There is the remainder of a 999 year Lease from 25 March 1960 to include a share of Freehold. We have been advised that the service charge is £50 pcm. Council tax band: A

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![F1, 12 Fairmount Road.jpg](/listings/photos/130464644/226061) - F1, 12 Fairmount Road.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/130464644/226063) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 FLAT 1 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £290,000 | 17/08/2023 | Flat |
| 12 FLAT 1 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £150,000 | 12/06/2009 | Flat |
| 12 FLAT 1 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £137,000 | 22/12/2006 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| 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 |
| SUSSEX COURT, 45 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1SN | £195,000 | 28/03/2025 | 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 |
| [Same street] 21 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £390,000 | 17/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 34 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS | £210,000 | 27/11/2023 | Flat |
| 120 FLAT 2A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT | £159,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| 16 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS | £224,500 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| DORSET HOUSE, 6 FLAT 14 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2FR | £292,500 | 14/08/2023 | Flat |
| 116 FLAT 4 DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT | £155,000 | 23/06/2023 | Flat |
| 122 FLAT 1A DORSET ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HT | £222,000 | 26/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 9B FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £125,000 | 25/03/2023 | Flat |
| 4 MAYFIELD WAY, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NR | £200,000 | 01/03/2023 | Flat |
| 53C MANOR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 1SN | £225,000 | 23/12/2022 | Flat |
| BROOKLANDS LODGE, 23 FLAT 5 HASTINGS ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HJ | £220,000 | 16/12/2022 | 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 |
| 27 THE MARLOWES, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2NS | £245,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| ARUNDEL COURT, 83 FLAT 7 DE LA WARR ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2JE | £170,000 | 25/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 10 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £420,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] FAIRMOUNT HOUSE, 15 FLAT 7 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £170,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] FAIRMOUNT HOUSE, 15 FLAT 5 FAIRMOUNT ROAD, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN40 2HN | £135,000 | 11/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £248,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £204,625 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £182,543 (34 Flat, TN40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +64.3%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,047/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,163/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,279/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,300

*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:** £2,777/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -2.9%
- **10y growth:** 20.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Rother; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 23.8%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)
