Powis Square, Brighton
South East
£325,000
Listed on 30/10/2026
Listed on 30/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
ApartmentArea
851 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom lower-ground-floor flat offers approximately 851 sq ft in a period building on Powis Square. The accommodation includes a large living room with an adjoining dining area, a separate rear kitchen, a bathroom, storage and utility space, and access to a courtyard. The principal bedroom is described as particularly spacious, with a second bedroom offering flexible use. The property is presented as requiring comprehensive refurbishment and modernisation, with scope to update the interiors and consider reconfiguration subject to any necessary consents.
Powis Square is between Brighton and Hove, close to Seven Dials, Western Road, local independent shops and cafés, Brighton Mainline Station, the seafront and the city centre. The flat combines a substantial footprint and period setting with a significant renovation requirement.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £325,000, this 851 sq ft flat is priced at £382 per sq ft, around 23.5% below the local average — a strong acquisition point for a buyer seeking a substantial project. The spacious living room, flexible layout and enclosed courtyard give the renovation scope to create a home tailored to its next owner, in a sought-after Powis Square period setting.
Key opportunities
- Rework the generous living and adjoining dining space, with scope to explore a more effective layout subject to any necessary consents.
- The substantial footprint offers room to create a home to your own specification, including a new kitchen and a fully renewed bathroom.
- Restore the enclosed courtyard with clearing and basic improvements, adding usable private outdoor space.
Key risks
- Extensive staining and deterioration in several areas, including mould-like marks in the bathroom and a large damaged ceiling area, need investigation and proper repair.
- Stripped-looking, damaged finishes across several rooms and the heavy full-interior programme mean planning for a substantial rebuild and a longer programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- The economics are only moderate despite the below-average asking price, leaving limited headroom against the implied current local average value once the project is completed.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Brighton Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Brighton
London Road (Brighton) Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Brighton
Hove Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Hove
Preston Park Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Brighton
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