Justin & I met in Brighton back in the mid-1990s. When we got together, I owned a 2-bedroom, patio flat in Sussex Square in Kemptown. Justin owned a 1-bedroom, 3-storey town house in the North Laine area.
Every so often, we look online to see what Brighton properties in those areas are worth nowadays. Below we’ve selected three similar properties to the ones we used to have. The increase in value over the almost quarter of a century has been astronomical!
£450,000 – Hanover Terrace, Hanover, Brighton
A two storey terraced house situated at the lower end of Hanover in Brighton
• Lounge
• Dining room
• Downstairs bathroom
• 2 first floor bedrooms
• Gas heating with combi boiler
• Some double glazing
• East-facing L-shaped patio
• Some updating needed
Currently used as an airbnb, creating excellent returns, often as much as £3500 a month, this would make an excellent investment or perfect first home.
£600,000 – Robert Street, North Laine, Brighton
• Three double bedrooms
• Lower ground floor with separate access
• Rear patio garden
OIRO £699,950 – Sussex Square, Kemp Town, Brighton
This is a delightful Grade I listed building in a stunning Georgian development surrounding the five and a half acre communal private garden, which has direct access to the Espanade and to Brighton Beach. This is a characterful 2 bedroom apartment with 10ft tall ceilings, with picture rails and cornice. The sitting room is 20ft x 15ft with two bay windows and an attractive fireplace. Further, the main bedroom is 20ft x 12ft with fine views. The second bedroom has a good 14ft length and to the east of the flat is a fitted kitchen and bathroom.
