# 3 bedroom apartment for sale (BN2 1FG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | BASEMENT, 1A, CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE BN2 1FG | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 105 m² | | Last sold | £360,000 Oct 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 18/10/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £460/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,900 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9312-3904-9200-0302-7200) ## Description ***GUIDE PRICE £450,000 - £475,000*** Introducing this spacious and historic three bedroom, two bathroom flat. Situated in a prime location moments from Brighton beach, this property boasts a courtyard patio garden, perfect for enjoying the fresh sea air. Conveniently located with excellent public transport links, and just a short walk to local amenities, this property is ideal for those looking to embrace seaside living. With the beach right on your doorstep, you can enjoy leisurely strolls along the shoreline or simply relax and soak in the mesmerising sea views. Offered for sale in good condition, this 1140 sq ft property presents a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a coastal retreat in a bustling town like Brighton. Don't miss the chance to view this charming property - book your viewing today. Sales Disclaimer: ‘’These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale. Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.’’ Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/161385470/1613906) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/161385470/1613907) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/161385470/1613908) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/161385470/1613909) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/161385470/1613910) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/161385470/1613911) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/161385470/1613912) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/161385470/1613913) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/161385470/1613914) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/161385470/1613915) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/161385470/1613916) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/161385470/1613917) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/161385470/1613918) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/161385470/1613919) - Picture No. 29 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/161385470/1613920) - Floorplan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1A BASEMENT CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £360,000 | 29/10/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | PERCIVAL MANSIONS FLAT 24 PERCIVAL TERRACE, KEMP TOWN, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FP | £480,000 | 09/01/2026 | Flat | | CHESHAM MANSIONS, 25 - 27 FLAT 3 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £360,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat | | 4 FLAT 1B CLARENDON TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FD | £172,500 | 01/12/2025 | Flat | | 11 FLAT D SUSSEX SQUARE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 5AA | £350,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | 13 FLAT 8 LEWES CRESCENT, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FH | £180,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat | | 17 FIRST FLOOR FLAT CHESHAM PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FB | £365,000 | 23/09/2025 | Flat | | EATON COURT 29-31 FLAT 1 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £426,500 | 22/09/2025 | Flat | | 39 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £793,000 | 06/06/2025 | Flat | | 35B EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £440,000 | 08/04/2025 | Flat | | 3 FLAT 4 CHESHAM PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FB | £440,000 | 21/03/2025 | Flat | | 11A CHESHAM PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FB | £365,000 | 03/03/2025 | Flat | | 17 FLAT 5 CHESHAM PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FB | £182,500 | 28/02/2025 | Flat | | 46 FLAT A EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £440,000 | 18/12/2024 | Flat | | 47 FLAT 2 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £165,000 | 19/09/2024 | Flat | | EATON COURT 29-31 FLAT 3 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £450,000 | 12/06/2024 | Flat | | SURREY HOUSE 18 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EW | £280,000 | 19/03/2024 | Flat | | SURREY HOUSE 18 EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EW | £280,000 | 19/03/2024 | Flat | | CHICHESTER HOUSE GROUND FLOOR FLAT CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FN | £615,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat | | CHESHAM MANSIONS, 25 - 27 FLAT 1A EATON PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1EG | £375,000 | 22/08/2023 | Flat | | 14 BASEMENT FLAT CHESHAM PLACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FB | £378,000 | 01/06/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] KESLAKE HOUSE, 14 BASEMENT FLAT 2 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £575,000 | 27/04/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 1 FLAT 2 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £700,000 | 21/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] KESLAKE HOUSE, 14 THIRD FLOOR FLAT CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £495,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 10 FLAT 6 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £425,000 | 01/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 14 THE PENTHOUSE CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £503,500 | 08/07/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 11 BASEMENT FLAT 1 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £750,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 7 FLAT 4 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £387,500 | 18/02/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] KESLAKE HOUSE, 14 BASEMENT FLAT 4 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £490,000 | 23/12/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 8 FLAT 3 CHICHESTER TERRACE, BRIGHTON, BRIGHTON AND HOVE, BN2 1FG | £500,000 | 08/12/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £536,222 (9 sales) **Area average:** £376,875 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £270,940 (110 Flat, BN2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +66.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Brighton and Hove). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,631/mo - **Realistic:** £1,812/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,993/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 ## 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 Detached House, Desmond Way, BN2 | £2,248/mo | 3 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,248/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £281,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £224,800 *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 £2,248/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £226/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:** £4,286/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -10.5% - **10y growth:** -18.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Brighton and Hove; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.6% - **5y growth (index):** -0.6% - **10y growth (index):** 13.8% ## 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)