Summary - Flat 3, 21 York Road BN3 1DJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Small refurbishment project near seafront with clear uplift potential.
First-floor one-bedroom flat, approx 377 sq ft
Close to Western Road amenities and the seafront
To be sold at online auction on 16/10/2025
Leasehold — new 125-year lease to be granted
Requires full refurbishment and modern heating installation
EPC C and double glazing; solid walls likely uninsulated
Sold with immediate exchange — 10% deposit and buyer fees apply
Local area: high crime and higher deprivation — affects tenant mix
This compact first-floor one-bedroom flat sits in a Victorian terraced block close to Western Road and the seafront, offering strong rental and short-stay appeal in a busy Brighton location. At about 377 sq ft, the apartment is a small, economical investment with period character such as high ceilings and bay windows but will need upgrading throughout.
The property will be offered at online auction on 16/10/2025 and is sold leasehold with a new 125-year lease to be granted. It has double glazing (installed post-2002) and an EPC rating of C, but heating is by electric room heaters and the solid-brick walls likely lack insulation, so further improvement works would be needed to modernise comfort and efficiency.
This lot suits investors or buyers experienced with auction purchase and refurbishment. Expect immediate exchange on sale, a 10% deposit requirement and other buyer costs at auction; factor in refurbishment budget and potential short-term voids while upgrading. The location close to shops, cafes and the seafront supports lettings, but note the local area shows higher crime and wider area deprivation, which will influence tenant profile and rental value.
Viewings are scheduled; interested parties must rely on their own inspection and legal checks. The flat offers clear scope to add value through renovation, improved heating/insulation and cosmetic modernisation given its period proportions and central Brighton address.
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