# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (TN35 4DL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | CHESTER HOUSE, CLINTON WAY, HASTINGS, FAIRLIGHT, EAST SUSSEX TN35 4DL | | Price | £399,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 103 m² | | Last sold | £365,000 Aug 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/04/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £1,491/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,135 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£35) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0370-2851-7140-2792-2445) ## Description PUBLIC NOTICE - Chester House, Clinton Way, Fairlight - We are in receipt of an offer of £365,000 subject to contract for this property. Anyone wishing to place a higher offer must do so before legal exchange of contracts. A three bedroom, two reception room detached chalet bungalow situated within a quiet, tucked away location within a small residential Cul-de-sac in Fairlight village and close to local coastal and countryside walks including direct access into Hastings Country Park from Channel Way, as well as the Saxon Shoreline walks to Pett Level beach. There is also a regular bus service from Waites Lane, connecting to the historic towns of Hastings and Rye, as well as a village Post Office/Store, farm shop and village pub. The property does require some modernisation and updating with accommodation arranged over two floors to include a 14'3 x 13'3 dual aspect and bay fronted living with feature fireplace, a separate dining room, two ground floor bedrooms and a 14'8 x 12'3 max L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room and there is also a downstairs shower room and separate w.c. To the first floor there is 14'2 x 13'0 bedroom with access to an occasional/guest bedroom which could also be used as a dressing room or en suite (subject to the necessary consents). The property has recently been rewired and a certificate will be available to the buyer during the conveyancing process The property occupies a large plot with gardens surrounding the property and a driveway to the front providing off road parking for 2-3 vehicles with a space for a garage (current timber garage requires replacing). Further benefits include some double glazing and the property is to be sold chain free. Viewing strictly by appointment with Just Property. **Entrance Door** - **Entrance Hall** - 2.97m x 2.54m (9'9 x 8'4) - **Living Room** - 4.34m x 4.04m (14'3 x 13'3) - **Dining Room** - 3.05m x 3.05m (10'0 x 10'0) - **L-Shaped Kitchen** - 4.47m x 3.73m max (14'8 x 12'3 max) - **Bedroom/Study** - 4.01m x 2.59m (13'2 x 8'6) - **Bedroom** - 4.47m x 3.05m (14'8 x 10'0) - **Shower Room** - **Separate W.C** - **First Floor** - **Bedroom** - 14'2 x 13'0 max (45'11"'6'6" x 42'7"'0'0" max) - **Bedroom** - 3.25m x 2.03m (10'8 x 6'8) - ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443806) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443819) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443843) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443847) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443850) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443854) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443860) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443865) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443868) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443873) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443875) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443877) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443878) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/139062521/443880) ## Floorplans - ![Chester House Clinton Way .jpg](/listings/photos/139062521/443884) - Chester House Clinton Way .jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/139062521/443887) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CHESTER HOUSE CLINTON WAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DL | £365,000 | 24/08/2023 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 ROCKMEAD ROAD, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DJ | £356,450 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | HADDOCKS GAP SEA ROAD, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DR | £300,000 | 07/07/2025 | Detached | | 6 STOCKDALE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DQ | £410,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | RED TILES BROADWAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DA | £585,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 47 LOWER WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DD | £500,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | ROYD BROADWAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DA | £575,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] MAYS PLATT CLINTON WAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DL | £950,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | WHISPERING PINES LOWER WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DB | £530,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 36 WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4AX | £580,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | SUNNINGDALE, 22 WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4AX | £200,000 | 06/09/2022 | Detached | | PINEHURST BROADWAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DA | £700,000 | 06/09/2022 | Detached | | SEASALT BROADWAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DA | £595,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | CAMBRAY BROADWAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DA | £615,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] BROADLANDS 1 CLINTON WAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DL | £290,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached | | CAPRICE SMUGGLERS WAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DG | £300,000 | 18/02/2022 | Detached | | CHANGING WINDS SEA ROAD, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DR | £450,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | 23 ROCKMEAD ROAD, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DJ | £822,750 | 26/11/2021 | Detached | | 47 LOWER WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DD | £450,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | FAIRHURST THE AVENUE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DE | £455,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 29 LOWER WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DB | £390,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | | 2 SMUGGLERS WAY, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4DG | £430,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached | | FLAGS, 22A WAITES LANE, FAIRLIGHT, HASTINGS, ROTHER, EAST SUSSEX, TN35 4AX | £370,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £620,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £480,710 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £444,791 (17 Detached, TN35, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Rother). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,047/mo - **Realistic:** £1,163/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,279/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Sussex East (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Market Gardens, TN35 | £2,000/mo | 3 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £200/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,883/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -28.2% - **10y growth:** 48.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Rother; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.8% - **5y growth (index):** 12.5% - **10y growth (index):** 39.6% ## 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)