Summary - Dorset Street, Brighton BN2 1WA
1 bed 1 bath House
Chance to acquire freehold with multiple income streams in BN2.
Freehold mixed-use building with commercial ground floor and two apartments above
For investors seeking a central Brighton freehold, this three-storey mixed-use terrace offers immediate and future income potential. The property comprises a ground-floor commercial unit currently holding over from a five-year lease (2017) and two self-contained residential maisonettes above, each held on 87-year leases. The freehold sale at auction presents options for re-letting, negotiation of a new commercial lease, or taking vacant possession.
The residential leases pay a combined ground rent of £200 per annum (£100 each) until 2037, after which rents escalate per the lease terms. Leaseholders contribute a fair share of maintenance costs; however the relatively short remaining lease term (87 years) means lease extensions are likely to be needed and could produce a reversionary premium for the freeholder.
Practical details: the building totals about 1,491 sq ft across three floors, with two ground-floor office suites and two maisonettes above. There is no private garden, communal circulation is small to average, and the plot is compact. The property will be sold at auction on 10th December 2025, with potential pre-auction purchase.
Considerations to weigh: the surrounding area is classified as very deprived with very high local crime rates, which may affect lettings, insurance and management costs. The ground-floor tenant is holding over, offering flexibility but also a short-term income uncertainty. Buyers should factor in potential costs for lease extensions, management, and any refurbishment works to maximise value.
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