Battle Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea

At £70,000, this chalet is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire a project. The open-plan living space, sun room with extensive glazing and green outlook give it a distinctive starting point, while the courtyard and shed add useful outdoor space. Its cash-buyer-only condition is an important purchase constraint.

There is scope to reshape the interior to your taste, but this is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh: finishes are dated, there is damage to the living-area partition, and dark staining across parts of the bedroom ceiling and lower wall needs investigating before repairs. The low-profile roof and some exterior details look weathered, although no definite major roof failure is visible.