# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (BN23 7AJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX BN23 7AJ |
| Price | £395,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 67 m² |
| Last sold | £390,000 Apr 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/05/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £555/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,523

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- C (£15 - £30)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2878-4097-7275-5713-9950)

## Description

EPC band: D

This Detached two double bedroom bungalow is offered in excellent condition throughout having been tastefully refurbished by the current owner and with no onward chain. A spacious and light living room opens into the large conservatory and gardens, and a fully fitted kitchen and luxury bathroom suite also feature ample storage space and a large walk-in wardrobe in the main bedroom. Sovereign Harbour and the retail park are close by and the area is well-served by bus routes, Pevensey station is within easy reach.

Glazed Entrance Porch: 11 ft 8" x 7 ft 2" max. Large cloaks cupboard, tiled floor.

Hallway: Polished wood flooring and access to useful loft space with a pull-down ladder.

Living Room: 15 ft 7" x 12 ft 10"  Bright well proportioned room with double doors into the conservatory, display shelving, and TV plinth, feature brick inset in chimney breast with wooden over-mantle.

Fitted Kitchen: 10 ft x 8 ft 2". Fully fitted with range of wall and floor units incorporating inset sink unit with mixer taps, oven hob and extractor,integrated fridge freezer and plumbing for washing machine. Door to side return.

Main Bedroom: 12 ft x 11 ft 8" Overlooking garden and having a walk in dressing wardrobe.

Bedroom Two: 12 ft x 10 ft Good size double with window to the front.

Luxury Bathroom: Bath with mixer taps and separate overhead shower with screen and fully tiled surround vanity wash basin with cupboard under, low level WC and chrome towel radiator.

Outside: Lovely rear garden with sunny aspect attractively paved with tranquil seating areas ,shrubs and bushes . Water tap and power.

Summerhouse : Set in the corner of the garden ideal for reading or even working from home.

Garage: Light and power, personal door to garden.

Private Drive is giving off-road parking.

## Property Photos

- ![Detached Bungalow](/listings/photos/126703172/745586) - Detached Bungalow
- ![Large Dining Conservatory](/listings/photos/126703172/745587) - Large Dining Conservatory
- ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/126703172/745588) - Main Bedroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/126703172/745589) - Garden
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/126703172/745590) - Living Room
- ![Fully fitted Kitchen](/listings/photos/126703172/745591) - Fully fitted Kitchen
- ![Double Second Bedroom](/listings/photos/126703172/745592) - Double Second Bedroom
- ![Luxury Bathroom](/listings/photos/126703172/745593) - Luxury Bathroom
- ![Entrance hall](/listings/photos/126703172/745594) - Entrance hall
- ![Spacious porch](/listings/photos/126703172/745595) - Spacious porch
- ![Summerhouse](/listings/photos/126703172/745596) - Summerhouse

## Floorplans

- ![7telscomberoadbn237aj-High (1)](/listings/photos/126703172/745597) - 7telscomberoadbn237aj-High (1)

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #16355180
- **Address:** 7 Telscombe Road, EASTBOURNE, BN23 7AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/06/2024
- **Work Completed:** 03/06/2024
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16823460
- **Address:** 7 Telscombe Road, EASTBOURNE, BN23 7AJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/06/2025
- **Work Completed:** 23/08/2023
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ | £390,000 | 25/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ | £245,000 | 28/09/2017 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 87 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £300,000 | 13/10/2025 | Detached |
| 9 FLEMING CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AF | £340,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 10 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £365,000 | 23/11/2022 | Detached |
| 8 GOLDING ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AW | £355,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 127 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £375,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached |
| 28 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £380,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 11 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £345,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 14 FLEMING CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AF | £370,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 13 DURRELL CLOSE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AN | £360,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 42 NETHERFIELD AVENUE, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7BS | £395,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached |
| 26 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £380,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 TELSCOMBE ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AJ | £355,000 | 01/02/2022 | Detached |
| 52 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £335,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached |
| 23 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AL | £330,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 137 TOLKIEN ROAD, EASTBOURNE, EAST SUSSEX, BN23 7AQ | £335,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £355,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £354,643 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £386,115 (26 Detached, BN23, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +2.3%

## 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):** £898/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 Terraced House, Priory Road, BN23 | £1,210/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Pacific Heights South, BN23 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Plymouth Close, BN23 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Lundy  Walk, BN23 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Faversham Road, BN23 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Quebec Close, BN23 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,310/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,000

*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 £1,230/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-474/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5%

*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:** £5,896/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -9.1%
- **10y growth:** 20.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 10%
- **10y growth (index):** 35.3%

## Flood risk

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

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