# 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 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** - ## Property Photos - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956835) - 1.jpg - ![DSC_1321.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956838) - DSC_1321.jpg - ![DSC_1334.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956839) - DSC_1334.jpg - ![DSC_1342.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956841) - DSC_1342.jpg - ![DSC_1324.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956844) - DSC_1324.jpg - ![DSC_1328.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956845) - DSC_1328.jpg - ![DSC_1333.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956847) - DSC_1333.jpg - ![DSC_1337.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956848) - DSC_1337.jpg - ![DSC_1339.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956849) - DSC_1339.jpg - ![DSC_1351.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956850) - DSC_1351.jpg - ![DSC_1345.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956851) - DSC_1345.jpg - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956852) - 2.jpg - ![Fountains Close.jpg](/listings/photos/164934143/1956853) - Fountains Close.jpg ## 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)