Sold STC Retirement Property

FLAT 20

HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66, CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 2BQ

2 beds 1 baths 64 m² Listed 3 Jul 2025 (-434d)

£170,000

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# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (BN25 2BQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 20, HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66, CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, EAST SUSSEX BN25 2BQ |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £165,000 Mar 2026 |

## Description

As you enter the apartment the entrance hall houses the door entry/care alarm, cloaks cupboard, utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine a tumble dryer and further airing cupboard.

The lounge has full height windows and door onto a balcony with south/west aspect and superb views of the sea and across the 'Salts' towards Seaford Head.

From the lounge the adjoining kitchen is fitted with a range of high gloss wall and base cupboards, complemented by solid oak working surface with inset sink unit, ceramic hob with extractor hood, electric oven and space for fridge/freezer.

The good size main bedroom has a fitted double wardrobe cupboard and window with direct sea views.

Adjacent to the main bedroom is the shower room which comprises a mobility access shower, WC, wash basin in vanity unit, heated towel rail and tiled walls.

Bedroom two could also work well as a formal dining room and has a window with direct sea views.

VIEWINGS ON THIS FLAT COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND CAN BE ARRANGED VIA THE SELLERS SOLE AGENT PHILLIP MANN.

OUTGOINGS - Lease 88 years rem, Service Charge £4,803.42 pa, Ground Rent £553.68 pa

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164099552/1893077) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164099552/1893078) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 20 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £165,000 | 27/03/2026 | Flat |
| HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 20 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £150,000 | 11/03/2021 | 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] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 30 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £110,000 | 06/01/2026 | Flat |
| [Same street] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 33 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £182,500 | 14/12/2023 | Flat |
| 7 DANE ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1LG | £550,000 | 01/12/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 27 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £185,000 | 02/11/2022 | Flat |
| UNITS 1 AND 2 BROOKLYN ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2DX | £250,000 | 11/08/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 3 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £97,500 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 18 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £260,000 | 17/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 35 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £192,500 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 14 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ | £100,000 | 11/10/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £161,071 (7 sales)
**Area average:** £400,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £73,000 (2 Other, BN25, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +132.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,193/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,325/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,458/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Pelham Place, BN25 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Pelham Place, BN25 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.17 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Salisbury Road, BN25 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 0.2 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hardwicke House, BN25 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Mercread Road, BN25 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.34 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Claremont Road, BN25 | £1,495/mo | 2 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Claremont Road, BN25 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Claremont Road, BN25 | £1,495/mo | 2 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Claremont Road, BN25 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,370/mo (9 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.82% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000

*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 £1,400/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £566/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.8%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -89.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Lewes; All dwelling types series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 21%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (88 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

64 m²

Last sold

£165,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£73,000 (+132.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,931 of 33,755)

Street crime

89 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

Popular Retirement Development
2 Bedrooms
Balcony with Direct Sea Views
Kitchen with Appliances
Wet Room with Mobility Shower
Residents Lounge
Laundry Room
Visitor Parking
Communal gardens
Guest Suite

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Phillip Mann Estate agents are pleased to offer this exceptionally well presented 2 Bedroom retirement flat to the market. Located on the first floor of the popular 'Hometye House' development which is conveniently situated close to Seaford town, train station and regular bus service. 'Hometye House' offers many facilities for the residents to include a lounge, laundry room, on site house manager, guest suite and 24 hour care alarm system, lift to all floors and communal gardens and terrace. The flat is considered to be in good decorative order and has the benefit of modern programmable electric heating, shower room/WC, kitchen with integrated appliances and double glazed windows.

As you enter the apartment the entrance hall houses the door entry/care alarm, cloaks cupboard, utility cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine a tumble dryer and further airing cupboard.

The lounge has full height windows and door onto a balcony with south/west aspect and superb views of the sea and across the 'Salts' towards Seaford Head.

From the lounge the adjoining kitchen is fitted with a range of high gloss wall and base cupboards, complemented by solid oak working surface with inset sink unit, ceramic hob with extractor hood, electric oven and space for fridge/freezer.

The good size main bedroom has a fitted double wardrobe cupboard and window with direct sea views.

Adjacent to the main bedroom is the shower room which comprises a mobility access shower, WC, wash basin in vanity unit, heated towel rail and tiled walls.

Bedroom two could also work well as a formal dining room and has a window with direct sea views.

VIEWINGS ON THIS FLAT COME HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND CAN BE ARRANGED VIA THE SELLERS SOLE AGENT PHILLIP MANN.

OUTGOINGS - Lease 88 years rem, Service Charge £4,803.42 pa, Ground Rent £553.68 pa

Listed by

Seaford

Phillip Mann Estate Agents

Reference: 164099552

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~171 m² (0.04 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

10% since 2021

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/03/2026 (5 months ago)	£165,000	+10%
Sold	11/03/2021 (5 years ago)	£150,000	—

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 HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 30 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£110,000	06/01/2026	Flat
Same street HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 33 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£182,500	14/12/2023	Flat
7 DANE ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 1LG	£550,000	01/12/2022	Other
Same street HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 27 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£185,000	02/11/2022	Flat
UNITS 1 AND 2 BROOKLYN ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2DX	£250,000	11/08/2022	Other
Same street HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 3 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£97,500	01/07/2022	Flat
Same street HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 18 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£260,000	17/06/2022	Flat
Same street HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 35 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£192,500	21/12/2021	Flat
Same street HOMETYE HOUSE, 64 - 66 FLAT 14 CLAREMONT ROAD, SEAFORD, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX, BN25 2BQ	£100,000	11/10/2021	Flat

Street average: £161,071 (7 sales)

Area average: £400,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -89.7%

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

1y (index) 1.7%

5y (index) 7.1%

10y (index) 21%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Lewes. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,193/mo

Realistic £1,325/mo

Optimistic £1,458/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Lewes.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Brighton and Hove: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

20 Claremont Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Seaford Station	0.0 miles
Shop	V. R. Flowers & Son	0.1 miles
Train station	Seaford	0.1 miles
Shop	Sunrise Convenience Store	0.1 miles
Train station	Bishopstone	0.8 miles
University	University of Brighton	7.3 miles
University	University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus	7.4 miles
Hospital	Eastbourne District General Hospital	7.5 miles
Hospital	Eye Hospital	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	40
Anti-social behaviour	23
Other theft	8
Public order	4
Criminal damage and arson	3
Shoplifting	3
Vehicle crime	3
Bicycle theft	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	89

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Seaford Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 6 Feb 2013
Bowden House School	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Sep 2014
Annecy Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023
Seaford Head School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Outstanding — 17 Oct 2017
Cradle Hill Community Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2014

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
2 Bed Flat, Pelham Place, BN25	£1,100/mo	2	0.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Pelham Place, BN25	£1,200/mo	2	0.17 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Salisbury Road, BN25	£1,400/mo	2	0.2 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hardwicke House, BN25	£1,550/mo	2	0.27 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Mercread Road, BN25	£1,500/mo	2	0.34 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Claremont Road, BN25	£1,495/mo	2	0.45 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Claremont Road, BN25	£1,295/mo	2	0.45 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Claremont Road, BN25	£1,495/mo	2	0.45 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Claremont Road, BN25	£1,295/mo	2	0.46 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,370/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 10.4% gross yield avg £161,563 sale, £1,395/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.82%

Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000

Target investor price (1%) £140,000

Gross yield 9.9%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.1×

Monthly cashflow £566/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 13.8%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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