8-10 High St 933 sq ft Retail Property Seaford BN25 1PG £465,000 (£498.39/sq ft)

LOCATION
Seaford is a coastal market town on the A259 between Brighton and Eastbourne. It lies 8 miles (13 km) west of Eastbourne, 11 miles (18 km) east of Brighton, 18 miles (29 km) south of Uckfield and 32 miles (51 km) south of Royal Tunbridge Wells. The town has a resident population of 23,865.
8-10 High Street occupies a prominent position in Seaford town centre, close to the junction with Broad Street. Nearby occupiers include Boots, WHSmith, Morrisons, Co-op Food, Tesco Express, Seaford Second-Hand Furnishings and High Street Antiques.
There is limited on-street parking (permit or up to two hours) immediately outside, with additional public parking available at Richmond Road Car Park (approximately 65 spaces) less than a two-minute walk away.
A location plan and street view can be viewed online through Google Maps by entering the postcode BN25 1PG
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a substantial double-fronted ground-floor retail unit, most recently trading as a second-hand furniture and antiques store.
The shop benefits from full-height display windows, an open-plan sales area and rear storage/ancillary accommodation. There is also a small courtyard with access to South Street.
There are two maisonettes (one two bed & one three bed) arranged over the first and second floors offering flexible living space together with a modern fitted kitchen and bathroom. Both flats have been refurbished.
TENURE
Freehold subject to tenancies and vacant possession of the shop.
TENANCIES
8-10 High Street ground-floor shop is owner-occupied and will be vacated upon purchase.
Maisonette 1 is let on an AST tenancy from November 2024 for a term of twelve months at a current rent of £850 per calendar month.
Maisonette 2 is let on an AST tenancy from 1st August 2025 for a term of twelve months at a current rent of £850 per calendar month.
Note: The above rents can be considered reversionary with two bed flats in Seaford achieving in the region of £1,100 pcm as of February 2026.
EPC
GF Retail: Certificate No: 1283-1355-4318-9808-0555. Rated 52 C. Valid until 10th September 2035.
Maisonette 1: Certificate No: 5635-4421-3500-0911-4206.Rated 39 E. Valid until 21st January 2036.
Maisonette 2: Certificate No: 0711-3054-2201-3795-4200. Rated 46 E. Valid until 21st January 2036.
VAT
We are advised that the property is not elected for VAT.
BUSINESS RATES
8-10 High Street: Rateable Value £10,250 UBR 49.9 p (Apr 2025/26).
COUNCIL TAX
Maisonette 1: Band A Apr 2025/26 £1,731.54
Maisonette 2: Band A Apr 2025/26 £1,731.54
LEGAL COSTS
Each side will be responsible for their own legal costs.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended) we are legally required to obtain proof of funds and identity.