Property Summary

An opportunity to acquire this substantial Grade II Listed mid terraced, five storey period property. Originally constructed in circa 1850 as a large villa style seafront house the property has since been converted into and trading as a Hostel under a Sui Generis use with rear self-contained Manager’s cottage accessed from Montpelier Road. Some rooms benefit from oblique sea views, and the property would suit an investor or owner occupier but may be suitable for residential development, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Situation Oriental Place is located in a popular area close to the seafront and i360. Brighton city centre is a short walk away with Brighton railway station also in close proximity.
Accommodation The property has the following approximate Net internal floor areas:
Lower Ground Floor - 64.92 sq.m.
Ground Floor - 56.21 sq.m.
First Floor - 61.02 sq.m.
Second Floor - 54.24 - sq.m.
Third Floor - 54.24
MANAGERS COTTAGE
Ground Floor - 31.61
First Floor - 28.02
Total Floor Area - 350.26 sq.m.
Tenancy Let to Stay Brighton Ltd on a full repairing and insuring (FRI) Lease for a term of 3 years from 1 February 2023, expiring 1 June 2026. The current passing rent is £50,000 per annum, exclusive. The lease is stated to be outside the landlord and tenant act.
Business Rates Current - £42,000
1 April 2026 - £37,750
EPC - To be applied for
Council Tax - Band D (Managers Cottage)

private treaty - sale status

Freehold Investment

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Mid Terraced Grade II Listed Five Storey Period Property

description

An opportunity to acquire this substantial Grade II Listed mid terraced, five storey period property. Originally constructed in circa 1850 as a large villa style seafront house the property has since been converted into and trading as a Hostel under a Sui Generis use with rear self-contained Manager’s cottage accessed from Montpelier Road. Some rooms benefit from oblique sea views, and the property would suit an investor or owner occupier but may be suitable for residential development, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Situation Oriental Place is located in a popular area close to the seafront and i360. Brighton city centre is a short walk away with Brighton railway station also in close proximity.
Accommodation The property has the following approximate Net internal floor areas:
Lower Ground Floor - 64.92 sq.m.
Ground Floor - 56.21 sq.m.
First Floor - 61.02 sq.m.
Second Floor - 54.24 - sq.m.
Third Floor - 54.24
MANAGERS COTTAGE
Ground Floor - 31.61
First Floor - 28.02
Total Floor Area - 350.26 sq.m.
Tenancy Let to Stay Brighton Ltd on a full repairing and insuring (FRI) Lease for a term of 3 years from 1 February 2023, expiring 1 June 2026. The current passing rent is £50,000 per annum, exclusive. The lease is stated to be outside the landlord and tenant act.
Business Rates Current - £42,000
1 April 2026 - £37,750
EPC - To be applied for
Council Tax - Band D (Managers Cottage)