Sold STC Penthouse

FLAT 7

AQUA VISTA, 107, MARINE DRIVE, BRIGHTON, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 7GE

3 beds 3 baths 1,464 sq ft Listed 9 Mar 2021 (-1959d)

£995,000

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# 3 bedroom penthouse for sale (BN2 7GE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 7, AQUA VISTA, 107, MARINE DRIVE, BRIGHTON, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 7GE |
| Price | £995,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Floor area | 136 m² |
| Last sold | £975,000 May 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 18/12/2027

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8597-2215-0539-1897-8233)

## Description

**** **** A spectacular, three double bedroom, three bathroom Penthouse Apartment spanning approximately 1,418 Square Feet/131 Square Meters with two garages, two lockable store rooms a large terrace measuring 36'8 x 13'5 offering uninterrupted sea views and two further balconies. This fantastic apartment must be viewed to appreciate. Sold with no onward chain and a new 125 year lease. Marine Drive is located on the cliff tops of the picturesque Village of Rottingdean and is within easy reach of the Cosmopolitan City of Brighton & Hove.

**RECEPTION** **HALL** **** This large entrance hallway is flooded with light from three sky lights, there are also three large storage cupboards.  Double doors open into the sitting/dining room and kitchen and doors to all principal rooms.

**UTILITY** **ROOM** **** Work surface area with integrated AEG washer/dryer, wall mounted Evinox heat exchanger.

**SITTING/DINING** **ROOM** **20' 3" x 17' 4" (6.17m x 5.28m)** Large central sky light, upvc triple glazed, acoustic windows and sliding doors all around opening and leading out onto the terrace with  uninterrupted sea views in a southerly, westerly and easterly direction, ample space for sitting room and dining room furniture.

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **15' 11" x 12' 8" (4.85m x 3.86m)** High specification kitchen with a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units providing ample storage above and below with stone resin working surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, integrated AEG Fridge/Freezer, Fisher and Paykel double oven and grill, Fisher & Paykel induction hob with extractor hood over, integrated AEG dishwasher,  tiled floor with under floor heating, triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

**MASTER** **BEDROOM** **18' 3" x 12' 3" (5.56m x 3.73m)** Triple glazed acoustic window and sliding patio doors opening onto the south facing balcony.  Dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Door into;

**ENSUITE** **SHOWER** **ROOM** **** Fully tiled walls and floor, contemporary styled shower room with low level wc and hidden cistern, wall mounted vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, large walk-in shower cubicle, wall mounted towel radiator, opaque triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 11" x 11' 4" (3.63m x 3.45m)** Double aspect with triple glazed, acoustic window to side and  triple glazed, acoustic door opening out onto;

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **11' 11" x 11' 4" (3.63m x 3.45m)** Triple glazed, acoustic window to side and triple glazed, acoustic door opening out onto the balcony and door into;

**BALCONY** **13' 5" x 6' 2" (4.09m x 1.88m)** Balcony with glass balustrade and outside lighting.

**EN-SUITE** **SHOWER** **ROOM** **** Fully tiled walls and floor, contemporary styled shower room with low level wc and hidden cistern, wall mounted vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, large walk-in shower cubicle, wall mounted towel radiator, opaque triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

**BATHROOM** **** Contemporary styled bathroom with free-standing stone resin bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, low level wc with hidden cistern, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap, fully tiled walls and floor, heated towel radiator, triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

**SOUTH** **FACING** **BALCONY** **36' 8" x 13' 5" (11.18m x 4.09m)** Uninterrupted sea views in both an easterly, southerly and westerly direction, glass enclosed balcony, outside lighting, plenty of areas for entertaining.

**SINGLE** **GARAGE** **ONE** **** Single garage with remote operated electric up and over doors with door directly into the building.

**SINGLE** **GARAGE** **TWO** **** Single garage with remote operated electric up and over doors with door directly into the building.

**TWO** **STORE** **ROOMS** **** Two lockable store rooms accessed from the communal entrance hallway on the ground floor.

**** **** Lease; 125 years

Maintenance; to be advised

Ground Rent; to be advised

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/78675186/1040862) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/78675186/1040865) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7343231
- **Address:** 107 Marine Drive, Rottingdean, BN2 7GE
- **Certificate Issued:** 03/05/2010
- **Work Completed:** 18/03/2010
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6767752
- **Address:** 107 Marine Drive, Rottingdean, BN2 7GE
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/08/2009
- **Work Completed:** 16/07/2009
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 7 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £975,000 | 10/05/2021 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 107 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £21,000 | 28/02/2025 | Other |
| [Same street] 103 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £785,000 | 22/08/2024 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 6 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £605,000 | 17/06/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] WEST VIEW, 99 APARTMENT 2 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £580,000 | 19/04/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 4 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £555,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] NEWICK PLACE, 105 4 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £335,000 | 05/06/2023 | Terraced |
| GREENWAY COURT 4 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GS | £400,000 | 06/04/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 1 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £579,200 | 06/12/2022 | Flat |
| 8 EILEEN AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8AD | £1,100,000 | 12/10/2022 | Other |
| 38 HIGH STREET, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7HR | £400,000 | 02/09/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] 121 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £852,500 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 3 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £635,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 93 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE | £2,100,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £704,770 (10 sales)
**Area average:** £633,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £1,041,382 (24 Other, BN2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -4.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,634/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,816/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,998/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:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £227,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £181,600

*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:** £7,316/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -15.4%
- **10y growth:** 195.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Brighton and Hove; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

136 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£975,000 May 2021

Price per m²

£7,316/m²

Local average

£1,041,382 (-4.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,048 of 33,755)

Street crime

36 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Double Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
Two Single Garages With Remote Control Doors
Two Lockable Store Rooms
36'8 x 13'5 Balcony With Uninterrupted Sea Views
20'3 x 17'4 Sitting Room With Sea Views
Secure Gated Development (Lift In Block)
Approx 1,418 Square Feet/131 Square Meters
Two Further Balconies
New 125 Year Lease
Sold With No Onward Chain

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** A spectacular, three double bedroom, three bathroom Penthouse Apartment spanning approximately 1,418 Square Feet/131 Square Meters with two garages, two lockable store rooms a large terrace measuring 36'8 x 13'5 offering uninterrupted sea views and two further balconies. This fantastic apartment must be viewed to appreciate. Sold with no onward chain and a new 125 year lease. Marine Drive is located on the cliff tops of the picturesque Village of Rottingdean and is within easy reach of the Cosmopolitan City of Brighton & Hove.

RECEPTION HALL This large entrance hallway is flooded with light from three sky lights, there are also three large storage cupboards. Double doors open into the sitting/dining room and kitchen and doors to all principal rooms.

UTILITY ROOM Work surface area with integrated AEG washer/dryer, wall mounted Evinox heat exchanger.

SITTING/DINING ROOM 20' 3" x 17' 4" (6.17m x 5.28m) Large central sky light, upvc triple glazed, acoustic windows and sliding doors all around opening and leading out onto the terrace with uninterrupted sea views in a southerly, westerly and easterly direction, ample space for sitting room and dining room furniture.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 11" x 12' 8" (4.85m x 3.86m) High specification kitchen with a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units providing ample storage above and below with stone resin working surfaces over, inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, integrated AEG Fridge/Freezer, Fisher and Paykel double oven and grill, Fisher & Paykel induction hob with extractor hood over, integrated AEG dishwasher, tiled floor with under floor heating, triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

MASTER BEDROOM 18' 3" x 12' 3" (5.56m x 3.73m) Triple glazed acoustic window and sliding patio doors opening onto the south facing balcony. Dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Door into;

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled walls and floor, contemporary styled shower room with low level wc and hidden cistern, wall mounted vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, large walk-in shower cubicle, wall mounted towel radiator, opaque triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 11" x 11' 4" (3.63m x 3.45m) Double aspect with triple glazed, acoustic window to side and triple glazed, acoustic door opening out onto;

BEDROOM THREE 11' 11" x 11' 4" (3.63m x 3.45m) Triple glazed, acoustic window to side and triple glazed, acoustic door opening out onto the balcony and door into;

BALCONY 13' 5" x 6' 2" (4.09m x 1.88m) Balcony with glass balustrade and outside lighting.

BALCONY 13' 5" x 6' 2" (4.09m x 1.88m) Balcony with glass balustrade and outside lighting.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled walls and floor, contemporary styled shower room with low level wc and hidden cistern, wall mounted vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, large walk-in shower cubicle, wall mounted towel radiator, opaque triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

BATHROOM Contemporary styled bathroom with free-standing stone resin bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, low level wc with hidden cistern, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and mixer tap, fully tiled walls and floor, heated towel radiator, triple glazed, acoustic window to the side.

SOUTH FACING BALCONY 36' 8" x 13' 5" (11.18m x 4.09m) Uninterrupted sea views in both an easterly, southerly and westerly direction, glass enclosed balcony, outside lighting, plenty of areas for entertaining.

SINGLE GARAGE ONE Single garage with remote operated electric up and over doors with door directly into the building.

SINGLE GARAGE TWO Single garage with remote operated electric up and over doors with door directly into the building.

TWO STORE ROOMS Two lockable store rooms accessed from the communal entrance hallway on the ground floor.

** Lease; 125 years
Maintenance; to be advised
Ground Rent; to be advised

Listed by

Brighton

Sure Property Solutions Ltd

Reference: 78675186

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/12/2017

Expiry date: 18/12/2027

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7343231

Property Details

Street: 107 Marine Drive

Town: Rottingdean

Postcode: BN2 7GE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 03/05/2010

Work Completed: 18/03/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6767752

Property Details

Street: 107 Marine Drive

Town: Rottingdean

Postcode: BN2 7GE

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/08/2009

Work Completed: 16/07/2009

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	10/05/2021 (5 years ago)	£975,000	—

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
Same street 107 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£21,000	28/02/2025	Other
Same street 103 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£785,000	22/08/2024	Semi-detached
Same street AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 6 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£605,000	17/06/2024	Flat
Same street WEST VIEW, 99 APARTMENT 2 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£580,000	19/04/2024	Flat
Same street AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 4 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£555,000	20/10/2023	Flat
Same street NEWICK PLACE, 105 4 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£335,000	05/06/2023	Terraced
GREENWAY COURT 4 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GS	£400,000	06/04/2023	Other
Same street AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 1 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£579,200	06/12/2022	Flat
8 EILEEN AVENUE, SALTDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 8AD	£1,100,000	12/10/2022	Other
38 HIGH STREET, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7HR	£400,000	02/09/2022	Other
Same street 121 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£852,500	12/08/2022	Detached
Same street AQUA VISTA, 107 FLAT 3 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£635,000	01/07/2022	Flat
Same street 93 MARINE DRIVE, ROTTINGDEAN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 7GE	£2,100,000	22/12/2021	Detached

Street average: £704,770 (10 sales)

Area average: £633,333 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -15.4%

10y growth 195.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Brighton and Hove. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.9%

5y (index) 6.1%

10y (index) 24.8%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: AQUA VISTA (FREEHOLD) LIMITED (15258667)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Brighton and Hove. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,634/mo

Realistic £1,816/mo

Optimistic £1,998/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Brighton and Hove.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View BN2 7GE

Address

107 Marine Drive

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Chailey Avenue	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Train station	Black Rock	2.7 miles
Hospital	Eye Hospital	3.1 miles
Train station	Halfway Station	3.2 miles
University	University of Brighton Phoenix Halls	3.9 miles
University	University of Brighton Moulesecoomb Campus	4.0 miles
Hospital	The Montefiore Hospital	4.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	11
Shoplifting	8
Violence and sexual offences	5
Public order	4
Other theft	3
Criminal damage and arson	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	36

Within 1 mile during May 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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 14 Jul 2016
Our Lady of Lourdes RC School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Dec 2014
Saltdean Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2024
Longhill High School	Secondary	1.3 miles	Requires improvement — 13 May 2024
Oxford International College, Brighton	Other	1.5 miles	Good — 1 Feb 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%

Max investor price (0.8%) £227,000

Target investor price (1%) £181,600

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).