3 ESPLANADE MEWS
SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 1JN
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
128 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£395,000 Feb 2025
Price per m²
£3,516/m²
Local average
£73,000 (+516.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (10,230 of 33,755)
Street crime
68 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Private Decked Area with Sea Views
- Good Size Living Room
- Brand New En-Suite Shower Room
- Brand New Boiler With Pressurised System
- Close To Town
- Close To Seaford Head
- Family Bathroom & En-Suite Shower
- Large Garage
- Direct Sea Views
- Close To Station
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
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.
Listed by
Seaford
Phillip Mann Estate Agents
Reference: 166347767
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 26/08/2025
Expiry date: 25/08/2035
Current heating cost: £839/year
Potential heating cost: £839/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,000
Recommendations
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14622743
Property Details
Street: 3 Esplanade Mews
Town: SEAFORD
Postcode: BN25 1JN
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 06/06/2021
Work Completed: 14/05/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16826199 Recent
Property Details
Street: 3 Esplanade Mews
Town: SEAFORD
Postcode: BN25 1JN
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 01/06/2025
Work Completed: 22/05/2025
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
164% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 27/02/2025 (1 year ago) | £395,000 | +164.2% |
| Sold | 22/10/1999 (26 years ago) | £149,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Lewes. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Lewes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewes.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Kemps Car & Commercial Centre | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Lara's | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Seaford Morrisons | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Seaford | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Seaford Library | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Bishopstone | 1.1 miles |
| University | University of Brighton | 3.2 miles |
| University | University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | Eye Hospital | 10.2 miles |
| Hospital | Amberstone Hospital | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total incidents | 68 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annecy Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Sep 2023 |
| Seaford Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 6 Feb 2013 |
| Seaford Head School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 17 Oct 2017 |
| Bowden House School | Other | 0.8 miles | Good — 10 Sep 2014 |
| Cradle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 3 Jul 2014 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- 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).