Sold STC Flat

89 FOUNTAINS CLOSE

EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN22 0XE

1 beds 1 baths 53 m² Listed 25 Jul 2025 (-395d)

£139,950

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# 1 bedroom flat for sale (BN22 0XE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 89 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN22 0XE |
| Price | £139,950 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Last sold | £137,500 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 11/07/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £184/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10

### Recommendations
- E (£10)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1739-4923-3000-0802-7296)

## Description

**Entrance** - External communal entrance with security entry phone system.  Stairs to first floor private entrance door to -

**Hallway** - Radiator.  Airing cupboard. Quick step laminate flooring. Door to -

**Large Walk-In Wardrobe** - With shelving and hanging space.

**Lounge** - 4.70m x 3.25m  (15'5 x 10'8 ) - Radiator with Nest heating system. Quick step laminate flooring.  Double glazed window to rear aspect.

**Fitted Kitchen** - 2.82m x 2.31m  (9'3 x 7'7 ) - Range of fitted wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Plumbing and space for washer/dryer and dishwasher.  Space for fridge/freezer and cooker.  Marble flooring.  Double glazed window to front aspect.

**Bedroom** - 3.76m x 2.77m (12'4 x 9'1) - Radiator.  Space for wardrobes.  Double glazed window to rear aspect.

**Modern Shower Room/Wc** - Suite comprising shower cubicle with wall mounted rainfall shower and hand held attachment.  Low level WC with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboard below. Laminate flooring. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to front aspect.

**Parking** - There are residents parking facilities.

**Epc = B** -

**Council Tax Band = A** -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Fountains Close.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956854) - Fountains Close.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164934143/1956856) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #1174868
- **Address:** 89 Fountains Close, Eastbourne, BN22 0XE
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/11/2003
- **Work Completed:** 28/02/2003
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 89 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £137,500 | 27/03/2026 | Flat |
| 89 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £135,000 | 26/04/2022 | Flat |
| 89 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £110,000 | 16/03/2018 | Flat |
| 89 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £75,000 | 01/03/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3B MALVERN CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UP | £185,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 36 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT | £144,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat |
| 3 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT | £145,000 | 08/08/2025 | Flat |
| 30 WALSINGHAM CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UD | £172,000 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| 26 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT | £142,000 | 03/11/2023 | Flat |
| 12 SUMACH CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0TX | £145,000 | 01/09/2023 | Flat |
| 53 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT | £162,000 | 10/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 100 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £270,000 | 24/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 66 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £265,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 MULBERRY CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0TU | £187,750 | 12/08/2022 | Flat |
| 168A HAZELWOOD AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UX | £148,500 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 5 ROSEDALE PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UB | £169,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 6 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT | £118,500 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 64 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE | £255,000 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 42 BYLAND CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UE | £121,000 | 06/01/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £263,333 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £153,313 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £149,701 (17 Flat, BN22, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,048/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,164/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,280/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £718/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.83% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,400

*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:** £2,641/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -21%
- **10y growth:** 19.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Eastbourne; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -6.2%
- **5y growth (index):** -4.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 13.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (111 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

53 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£137,500 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,641/m²

Local average

£149,701 (-6.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,177 of 33,755)

Street crime

283 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Well Presented Hampden Park Apartment
1 Double Bedroom
Large Walk-in Wardrobe Off The Hallway
Lounge
Fitted Kitchen
Modern Shower Room/WC
Professionally Installed Quick Step Laminate Flooring
Nest Heating System
Double Glazing
Residents Parking Facilities

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Situated in the popular Hampden Park area, this well presented one bedroom first floor apartment offers generous living space and is set in a large open area with greenery surrounding the property both at the front & the back. The property features a bright and spacious living room, a large kitchen with ample storage and space, and a well proportioned double bedroom. Off the entrance hallway, you’ll find a walk-in wardrobe, offering excellent additional storage rarely found in properties of this type. Warmth and efficiency are provided by a Nest controlled gas central heating system, adding a modern touch to this comfortable home. Residents benefit from communal parking nearby. Located close to Hampden Park station, local shops and scenic parks, this apartment is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors alike.

Entrance - External communal entrance with security entry phone system. Stairs to first floor private entrance door to -

Hallway - Radiator. Airing cupboard. Quick step laminate flooring. Door to -

Large Walk-In Wardrobe - With shelving and hanging space.

Lounge - 4.70m x 3.25m (15'5 x 10'8 ) - Radiator with Nest heating system. Quick step laminate flooring. Double glazed window to rear aspect.

Fitted Kitchen - 2.82m x 2.31m (9'3 x 7'7 ) - Range of fitted wall and base units. Worktop with inset single drainer sink unit and mixer tap. Plumbing and space for washer/dryer and dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer and cooker. Marble flooring. Double glazed window to front aspect.

Bedroom - 3.76m x 2.77m (12'4 x 9'1) - Radiator. Space for wardrobes. Double glazed window to rear aspect.

Modern Shower Room/Wc - Suite comprising shower cubicle with wall mounted rainfall shower and hand held attachment. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboard below. Laminate flooring. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to front aspect.

Parking - There are residents parking facilities.

Epc = B -

Council Tax Band = A -

Listed by

Eastbourne

Town Property/Town Flats/Town Rentals

Reference: 164934143

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/07/2021

Expiry date: 11/07/2031

Current heating cost: £184/year

Potential heating cost: £186/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Building plot (shared): ~101,330 m² (25.04 acres) (area is for the building, not the flat)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Fountains Close.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #1174868

Property Details

Street: 89 Fountains Close

Town: Eastbourne

Postcode: BN22 0XE

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/11/2003

Work Completed: 28/02/2003

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

83% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£137,500	+1.9%
Sold	26/04/2022 (4 years ago)	£135,000	+22.7%
Sold	16/03/2018 (8 years ago)	£110,000	+46.7%
Sold	01/03/2011 (15 years ago)	£75,000	—

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
3B MALVERN CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UP	£185,000	19/12/2025	Flat
36 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT	£144,000	05/12/2025	Flat
3 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT	£145,000	08/08/2025	Flat
30 WALSINGHAM CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UD	£172,000	14/12/2023	Flat
26 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT	£142,000	03/11/2023	Flat
12 SUMACH CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0TX	£145,000	01/09/2023	Flat
53 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT	£162,000	10/03/2023	Flat
Same street 100 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE	£270,000	24/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 66 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE	£265,000	23/09/2022	Terraced
18 MULBERRY CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0TU	£187,750	12/08/2022	Flat
168A HAZELWOOD AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UX	£148,500	08/07/2022	Flat
5 ROSEDALE PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UB	£169,000	08/07/2022	Flat
6 HOLLY PLACE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UT	£118,500	01/07/2022	Flat
Same street 64 FOUNTAINS CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0XE	£255,000	25/05/2022	Terraced
42 BYLAND CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN22 0UE	£121,000	06/01/2022	Flat

Street average: £263,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £153,313 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -21%

10y growth 19.7%

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

1y (index) -6.2%

5y (index) -4.1%

10y (index) 13.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,048/mo

Realistic £1,164/mo

Optimistic £1,280/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Eastbourne.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Eastbourne: £718/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN22 0XE

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Croxden Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.8 miles
Shop	SPS	0.8 miles
Train station	Hampden Park	0.8 miles
Train station	Polegate Oaks	1.2 miles
University	University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus	3.6 miles
University	University of Brighton	3.7 miles
Hospital	Bexhill Hospital	9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	76
Shoplifting	73
Violence and sexual offences	71
Other theft	15
Public order	13
Criminal damage and arson	8
Vehicle crime	6
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Burglary	4
Robbery	3
Theft from the person	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	283

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Oakwood Primary Academy	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Dec 2022
College Central	Other	0.4 miles	Inadequate — 26 Mar 2024
The Eastbourne Academy	Secondary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 26 Aug 2022
The Lindfield School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 14 Jan 2016
Parkland Infant School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 11 Jan 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.83%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,500

Target investor price (1%) £116,400

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).