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Downland Avenue, BN10

South East

£184,995

Listed on 10/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
House

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom home is offered with vacant possession and is described as requiring refurbishment. The ground floor includes a porch, entrance hall, sitting room with access to the rear garden, and a kitchen/breakfast room. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The listing also notes double glazing, an EPC rating of C and Council Tax Band B. A level rear garden and on-road parking are additional features. The seller states that the construction is non-standard and that the property is suitable for cash buyers only. The accommodation offers scope for updating, subject to checks on the construction and the work required.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial improvement project with a clear canvas: the two-bedroom layout, garden access from the sitting room and level rear garden offer scope to create a more contemporary home. The visible living areas, kitchen and bathroom all have dated finishes, the bathroom suite is marked not to be used, and the overgrown garden could be brought back into use. The stated £42,000–£78,000 renovation range gives a sense of the work involved; the listing also states that cash buyers only are accepted because of the non-standard construction.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the two-bedroom layout with updated finishes, flooring and redecoration to create a more contemporary home.
  • Replace the dated kitchen and bathroom fittings, with the bathroom suite currently marked not to be used.
  • Clear and improve the level rear garden, including its worn paving and weathered sheds and boundaries.

Key risks

  • The £42,000–£78,000 works range makes this a substantial interior and garden programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The listing states non-standard construction and cash buyers only, which may restrict purchase and finance options.

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Map

Location

Downland Avenue, BN10
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newhaven Harbour Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Newhaven

  • Newhaven Town Rail Station

    1.5 miles

    Train · Newhaven

  • Southease - Piddinghoe Road

    2.6 miles

    Train · Southease

  • Southease Rail Station

    2.8 miles

    Train · Southease

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£756
Based on a loan of £138,746 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

+0.0% since listed
£184,995+£45(0.0%)
13/10/2026
Current price
£184,950Initial listing
11/10/2026

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