Expansive six-bedroom project with strong conversion and rental potential.
Direct promenade position with stunning sea views
This substantial six-bedroom Victorian semi sits directly opposite Eastbourne’s promenade and offers sweeping sea views across multiple floors. Its generous footprint and existing partial conversions provide a head start for redevelopment into apartments, a guesthouse, or short-let units, subject to planning consent. The property is being sold chain-free, increasing purchase flexibility.
Period features such as grand bay windows, original cornicing, high ceilings and decorative ironwork give the building strong character and market appeal. Several rooms already include fitted kitchens and bathrooms, reducing initial conversion work for parts of the house. Off-street parking for up to three cars to the rear is a rare and valuable asset on Royal Parade.
This is a substantial development opportunity rather than a turnkey family home. The interior requires further refurbishment and reconfiguration to realise its full potential; some areas remain as studio units and others need completion or modernisation. Walls are assumed to be cavity with no added insulation and the property dates from c.1900–1929, so energy-efficiency upgrades may be necessary.
Location advantages include direct promenade access, strong transport links, fast broadband and nearby amenities. Material considerations: the neighbourhood records very high crime and very high area deprivation, and council tax is above average. Prospective buyers should factor in renovation costs, potential planning permissions, and the local socio-economic context when assessing long-term returns.