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Devonshire Road, Hastings

South East

£300,000

Listed on 28/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Terraced
Area
1389 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • HMO

Description

This five-bedroom terraced house in central Hastings extends to approximately 1,389 sq ft and was previously operated as a licensed HMO. The accommodation is arranged over several levels and includes a reception room, two kitchens, two bathrooms and a separate WC. A small courtyard garden is located at the rear. The property is described as requiring modernisation throughout, offering scope for a purchaser to update the accommodation to suit their intended use. Local shops and amenities are nearby, with the train station also within reach. The listing notes the property may suit buyers considering a residential or rental use, subject to checking the relevant requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

77out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £300,000, this five-bedroom Hastings terrace is priced at £216 per sq ft, around 32% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire and add value. Its former HMO layout, generous floor area and central position near shops and the station give it useful flexibility for a family home or an investment project.

The interiors are plainly finished and dated, with marked carpets and walls, basic kitchen fittings and a neglected courtyard. That makes for a light, practical refresh rather than a major overhaul; the visible front elevation and roofline show no obvious major failure from street level, though the roof cannot be fully assessed from the photos.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the plain interiors, including marked walls and carpets, to give the generous accommodation a more coherent, updated feel.
  • Improve the enclosed courtyard with cleaned or renewed hard surfacing and tidier boundaries.
  • Make use of the five-bedroom former HMO layout and central location near shops and the station, with potential appeal to either a household or an investor.

Key risks

  • Investigate the staining or discolouration beside one kitchen before deciding on the finish, as its cause is not established by the photos.

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Location

Devonshire Road, Hastings
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Hastings Rail Station

    0.1 miles

    Train · Hastings

  • Ore Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Ore

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · St Leonards

  • West St Leonards Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · West St Leonards

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,133
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-3.2% since listed
£300,000£9,950(-3.2%)
20/09/2026
Current price
£309,950Initial listing
29/08/2026

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