# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (BN23 6DH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 17 RALEIGH CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN23 6DH |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £314,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/12/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,372/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9350-2166-8420-2804-5421)

## Description

This spacious 3-bedroom link-detached house on Raleigh Close in Langney Point Eastbourne offers fantastic potential for those looking to put their own stamp on a property. In need of renovation, this home is a true diamond in the rough and presents an incredible opportunity to acquire a detached house at an unbeatable price.

The ground floor boasts a generous living and dining area, perfect for family gatherings, a sunny conservatory along with a separate dining/reception room, creating three receptions in total. A large kitchen offers ample space for a makeover, and the addition of a downstairs shower room adds convenience. A light-filled conservatory enhances the living space, ideal for relaxation or entertaining.

Upstairs, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms ready for modernisation, providing excellent scope for refurbishment. The property also features a sizable single-car garage and a welcoming porch entrance.

Outside, the garden offers space for outdoor activities and potential landscaping.

With its prime location in Langney Point and a competitive price, this property is perfect for buyers seeking a project that will transform into a stunning family home. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own a link-detached house with great potential in Eastbourne!

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 

QEA230325/2

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/155633384/1139777) - Front
- ![Lounge Diner](/listings/photos/155633384/1139778) - Lounge Diner
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/155633384/1139779) - Hallway
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/155633384/1139780) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge Diner](/listings/photos/155633384/1139781) - Lounge Diner
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/155633384/1139782) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/155633384/1139783) - Kitchen
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/155633384/1139784) - Conservatory
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/155633384/1139785) - Hallway
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/155633384/1139786) - Shower Room
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/155633384/1139787) - Landing
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139788) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139789) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139790) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139791) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139792) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139793) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139794) - Bathroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/155633384/1139795) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/155633384/1139796) - Garden
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/155633384/1139797) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/155633384/1139798) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/155633384/1139799) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3703928
- **Address:** 17 Raleigh Close, EASTBOURNE, BN23 6DH
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/05/2006
- **Work Completed:** 01/04/2006
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 RALEIGH CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DH | £314,000 | 06/03/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6BZ | £375,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached |
| 7 SOMERVILLE CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6BP | £290,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached |
| 3 JERVIS AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DU | £425,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6AY | £357,500 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 7 JELLICOE CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DD | £275,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 4 COOK AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DX | £395,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 43 COLLINGWOOD CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6HW | £365,000 | 04/12/2023 | Detached |
| 26 MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6AX | £367,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 5 COOK AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DX | £360,000 | 04/09/2023 | Detached |
| 27 MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6AY | £310,000 | 23/08/2023 | Detached |
| 43 COLLINGWOOD CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6HW | £330,600 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| 16 BEATTY ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DJ | £377,000 | 23/01/2023 | Detached |
| 2 RODNEY CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6AR | £400,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 17 CUNNINGHAM DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6BH | £360,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 14 CUNNINGHAM DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6BJ | £360,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 8 SOMERVILLE CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6BP | £365,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached |
| 9 FOLEY CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6HA | £350,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 PALLISER CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6EE | £370,000 | 03/03/2022 | Detached |
| 3 JERVIS AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6DU | £480,000 | 22/02/2022 | Detached |
| 30 MOUNTBATTEN DRIVE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 6BZ | £365,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £363,855 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £385,333 (27 Detached, BN23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Eastbourne (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,080/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 Terraced House, Allfrey Road, BN22 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-53/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.6%

*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:** £3,333/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6.9%
- **10y growth:** 26.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Eastbourne; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.3%

## 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)
