# 3 bedroom house for sale (BN25 1JN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 ESPLANADE MEWS, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 1JN | | Price | £485,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 128 m² | | Last sold | £395,000 Feb 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £839/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2866-3054-6208-5015-0200) ## Description Phillipmann Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this stunning seafront residence, situated in a prime location with direct sea views, short walk into town and close to local schools. The property benefits from a brand new boiler with pressurised water system, new double glazed windows around the property, gas central heating, multiple floors and a large garage. Entering the property you are welcomed into a lovely hallway with under stairs storage, W/C with wash-hand basin following into a convenient utility room which has space for a washing machine and tumble-dryer. The garage is also accessible on this floor which is very spacious and includes multiple power outlets. Heading up to the first floor, you will find a lovely sized lounge/diner with French doors out to the terrace. The lounge has plenty of space for furniture and the terrace is a great place to relax and enjoy the direct sea views. The Kitchen includes, multiple base and wall hung units, eye-level oven with built in grill on top, space for a dishwasher, space for a large fridge-freezer, Brand New Boiler and a four ring gas hob. Heading up to the second floor you will find bedroom two which is a great sized double with plenty of built in wardrobe cupboards and space for ample furniture there is also another set of French doors to a Juliet balcony. Next, along the hall there is a large bathroom which is tiled throughout and includes, low-level W/C, sink vanity unit and bath with mixer shower taps. Bedroom three is located on this floor which is a double room, or a great study space. Finally, on the top floor you are welcomed into a beautiful large double bedroom with ample wardrobes and built in cupboards and doors out to the balcony with stunning uninterrupted sea views. The brand new refitted en-suite bathroom/WC includes, sink vanity storage, illuminated medicine cabinet, heated towel rail, large walk-in shower and extractor fan. Large roof space, light and part boarded. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746746) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746747) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746748) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746749) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746750) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746751) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746752) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746754) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746756) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746758) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746759) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746760) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746761) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746762) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746764) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746766) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746774) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746775) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746776) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746777) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746778) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746779) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746780) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746784) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746786) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746788) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746790) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/90117948/746791) ## Floorplans - ![3 Esplanade Mews, BN25 1JN.jpg](/listings/photos/90117948/746793) - 3 Esplanade Mews, BN25 1JN.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/90117948/746796) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14622743 - **Address:** 3 Esplanade Mews, SEAFORD, BN25 1JN - **Certificate Issued:** 06/06/2021 - **Work Completed:** 14/05/2021 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16826199 - **Address:** 3 Esplanade Mews, SEAFORD, BN25 1JN - **Certificate Issued:** 01/06/2025 - **Work Completed:** 22/05/2025 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 ESPLANADE MEWS, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JN | £395,000 | 27/02/2025 | Terraced | | 3 ESPLANADE MEWS, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JN | £149,500 | 22/10/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 6 HIGH STREET, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1PG | £50,000 | 20/11/2025 | Other | | STRATHEDEN COURT GARAGE 8 ESPLANADE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JP | £15,000 | 04/11/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 5 ESPLANADE MEWS, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JN | £535,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | STRATHEDEN COURT 54 ESPLANADE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JP | £225,000 | 10/08/2022 | Other | | CROSS WAY STEYNE ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1HT | £248,326 | 14/06/2022 | Other | | 2 FLAT 2 RINGMER ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JA | £26,000 | 14/04/2022 | Other | | [Same street] 22 ESPLANADE MEWS, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JN | £360,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced | | STRATHEDEN COURT 66 ESPLANADE, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JP | £175,000 | 29/10/2021 | Other | | 14 COLLEGE ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1JD | £745,000 | 07/09/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £447,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £212,047 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £73,000 (2 Other, BN25, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +564.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lewes). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,191/mo - **Realistic:** £1,323/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,455/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Brighton and Hove (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £165,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £132,300 *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:** £3,789/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7791.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Lewes; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1% - **5y growth (index):** 8.1% - **10y growth (index):** 19.5% ## 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)