Commercial Properties for Sale in East Sussex

White Hart Hotel - 55 High St

Lewes, BN7 1XE

• Hospitality for Sale
• £2,150,000
• 11,628 sq ft

• Fitness Centre
• Pool
• Restaurant

Lewes Hospitality for Sale

<br />Charles Wycherley Independent Estate Agents are delighted to present to the market this iconic Grade II Listed, 4 storey historic property, available for the first time in 32 years, which was the former home of the Marquis of Abergavenny, with the most outstanding elegant façade in Lewes High Street. The property is the largest in Lewes Town Centre (approx. 18000 sq ft) and has 19 en - suite bedrooms with potential for separating the accommodation section of the business from the extensive ground and lower floors with direct approach from Lewes High Street with fine Tudor beams, ex open fireplaces and oak panelling. There is further on the 1st floor, the well known Sheriffs room, historically used as the room frequented by Thomas Paine, famed for his works to secure American Independence. The ground floor has two large front rooms, one the bar and the other a front sitting room looking to Lewes High Street. Beyond the reception area is a coffee shop and well known dining room again with original wood panelling. The lower ground floor has a vaulted wine cellar (originally the martyrs dungeon where 7 of the protestant martyrs were imprisoned) as well as a beer cellar and kitchen. The property has been upgraded significantly, including modern updated boilers and pressurised updated hot water system and a refurbished façade. <br /><br />Lewes is a vibrant and affluent Market Town with a thriving year round tourist trade, attracted by the towns wealth of historic buildings and the amenity opportunities afforded by the surrounding National Park. The town is internationally renowned for its November 5th Bonfire celebrations. Lewes benefits from its proximity to the cosmopolitan city of Brighton & Hove, which lies some 9 miles to the south west offering immediate access to regional shopping facilities, two universities and Europe's largest man made marina. Newhaven is also 8 miles to the south offering channel ferry links to France. <br /><br />The County Town of Lewes regularly features in the Times list of the best places to live in the UK and offers an excellent range of private and state education facilities across all ranges including Lewes Old Grammar and Priory Secondary School. The town has excellent transport links with a direct railway line to London Victoria in just under 1 hour and London Bridge 90 minutes. <br /><br />BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WHITE HART HOTEL<br /><br />The Hotel which dates back to 1426 is rich with Tudor features including medieval oak panelling and Tudor oak beams. Other features include ancient stone and timber detail, original medieval open log fireplaces and oak floor boards. It was given a Georgian façade in the 19th Century. <br /><br />Points of Note:-<br /><br />In 1768 Thomas Paine began forging his radical policies in the Sherriff's Room of The White Hart which led to the American Revolution and the struggle for independence. English Heritage have awarded The White Hart Hotel the coveted blue plaque which is mounted on the entrance crediting the hotel with the mantel ‘The Cradle of Independence'<br /><br />The powerful and wealthy Pelham family owned and lived in the hotel. <br /><br />Two of the Pelham sons became British Prime Ministers, Henry Pelham & Thomas Pelham. <br /><br />Celebrated 18th Century chef William Verrall published recipe books from the hotel from 1737 –1760<br /><br />World respected writer Virgina Woolfe purchased ‘The Monks House' from an auction held at The White Hart. <br /><br />Russia and Britain sealed historic Diplomatic Relation Agreement in the Sheriff's Room. <br /><br /><b>Notice</b><br />Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Contact:

Charles Wycherley

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

24/05/2025

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10 Church Hl

Brighton, BN1 8YE

• Retail for Sale
• £157,500
• 198 sq ft

Brighton Retail for Sale - Brighton and Hove

Terms Offers are invited in the region of £185,000 for the freehold interest with the benefit of vacant possession.

Contact:

Eightfold Property

Date on Market:

21/05/2025

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Garage, Workshops & Yard - 1-5 Cowbeech Hl

Hailsham, BN27 4JE

• Retail for Sale
• £1,100,000
• 9,232 sq ft

Hailsham Retail for Sale - Cowbeech

The Property comprises a small fully gated development comprising 3 separate Light Industrial Units. The main front unit comprises a reception and office area with 2 separate workshop areas behind. This is constructed with a steel frame with brick infills and has the benefit of a roller shutter door to the front and rear areas. There are 2 further units to the rear comprising a modern unit with steel frame and cladding and 3 roller shutter doors and an older timber structure. To the front of the unit is a large yard and parking area with additional storage space to the rear.

Contact:

Bree Prenton Property Consultants

Property Subtype:

Car Dealership

Date on Market:

25/04/2025

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27 Brighton - 27 Upper Rock Gdns

Brighton, BN2 1QE

• Hospitality for Sale
• £795,000
• 1,946 sq ft

Brighton Hospitality for Sale - Brighton and Hove

27 Brighton offers five stylishly decorated and presented en-suite rooms complimented by an elegant breakfast room/guest lounge along with a good size kitchen and a store room. At lower ground floor level the comfortable owners accommodation comprises a bedroom, bathroom, a lovely sitting room with sliding doors giving access to a raised flint walled patio

Contact:

Port Hall Estates

Property Subtype:

Hotel

Date on Market:

18/04/2025

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31 Ship St

Brighton, BN1 1AD

• Retail for Sale
• £375,000
• 233 sq ft

• Security System
• Smoke Detector

Brighton Retail for Sale - Brighton and Hove

Situated on the western side of Ship Street on the edge of Brighton's famous Lanes, close to Duke Street, North Street & Union Street. Nearby occupiers include The Ivy & Ivy Asia, Pizza Pilgrims, Honest Burger & Fred Perry in addition to an array of other local and national eateries, retailers and pubs & bars. OFFERS INVITED IN EXCESS OF £380,000 A mid terrace property comprising a retail unit over ground floor and basement with a 1-bedroom maisonette above. The property is fully tenanted with the commercial element having a new lease completed in March 2025. The ground floor retail unit is let by way of an internal & shop front repairing lease of 10 years ending 18th March 2035 to Brighton Creamer LLP at a rent of £24,000 per annum exclusive, subject to a tenant only break option on 17th March 2030 and a rent review on 18th March 2030. The landlord holds a rent deposit of £5,500. We are advised the residential element is subject to an assured tenancy at a rent of £1,350 per calendar month. The combined annual rental income is £40,200 per annum. GUIDE PRICE £380,000+ DESIRABLE CITY CENTRE LOCATION RETAIL & RESIDENTIAL INVESTMENT RECENTLY COMPLETED NEW LEASE ON THE COMMERCIAL ELEMENT GUIDE PRICE NET YIELD 8.04% The freehold interest is available to purchase with offers invited in excess of £380,000 for the freehold interest subject to the existing tenancies.

Contact:

Eightfold Property

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

18/04/2025

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116-118 Edward St

Brighton, BN2 0JL

• Retail for Sale
• £450,000
• 1,120 sq ft

Brighton Retail for Sale - Brighton and Hove

Public House arranged over ground, 1st floors & basement with a garden to the rear of 118 Edward Street. At present there is a bar area at ground floor & cellar in the basement with non-self-contained accommodation over comprising 4 bedrooms, kitchen & bathroom. The property still benefits from an alcohol licence which the freeholder currently holds & can transfer as required.<br /><br />The subject property is situated on the Southern side of Edward Street Brighton, close to the junction with Upper Rock Gardens & Egremont Place. Located nearby are Queens Park as well Brighton College & American Express Headquarters adjacent to the Edward Street Quarter where significant office occupiers include Octopus Energy, Natwest & Knights Solicitors. Brighton seafront is also on a short walk away along with the City Centre.<br /><br />Offers are invited for the freehold interest in the region of £450,000 for the freehold interest with the benefit of vacant possession.<br /><br />Potential buyers will be required to provide appropriate identification & proof of address in line with anti-money laundering regulations.

Contact:

Eightfold Property

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

18/04/2025

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86 Portland Rd

Hove, BN3 5DL

• Retail for Sale
• £160,000
• 967 sq ft
• 1 Unit Available

Hove Specialist for Sale - Brighton and Hove

Vacant upper 2 floors of this period property with potential, subject to either planning permission or PD Rights for a very large 2 bedroom maisonette that would include a quite stunning lounge to the first floor. It is thought PD Rights for the conversion might be a possibility however buyers are advised to seek advice from their professional representatives on this point prior to making a commitment to purchase. Situated within this highly desirable location literally just on the edge of central Hove close to not only the seafront, shops bars, restaurants and coffee shops but also Hove Mainline Railway station connecting to London and other parts of the country.

Contact:

Parsons Son & Basley

Property Subtype:

Community Hall

Date on Market:

16/04/2025

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195-199 Terminus Rd

Eastbourne, BN21 3DH

• Retail for Sale
• £640,000
• 1,126 sq ft
• 1 Unit Available

• Air Conditioning
• 24 Hour Access

Eastbourne Retail for Sale

This property presents a golden opportunity for savvy investors or ambitious entrepreneurs to take the reins of this beloved culinary hotspot. £640,000.

Contact:

Hashtag Properties

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

27/03/2025

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2 London Rd

Crowborough, TN6 2TT

• Retail for Sale
• £450,000
• 504 sq ft

Crowborough Retail for Sale

Freehold Mixed Use Investment For Sale. The property comprises a ground floor lock up shop with a two bedroom self contained flat above. To the rear there are additional residential units which are not included in the sale. The ground floor is currently let to Arun Estates.

Contact:

Cradick Retail

Property Subtype:

Shopfront Retail / Residential

Date on Market:

03/06/2024

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Land on East Side of Ivyhouse Ln

Hastings, TN35 4NN

• Land for Sale
• £3,000,000
• 31 ac Plot

Hastings Land for Sale

Description: • 31 acres (12.55ha). • 14.5 acres (5.87ha) allocated for employment. • The site is within the Hastings Borough Council Management Plan (reference HOV11) and Rother District Council Development and Site Allocation Plan (reference HAS3). • Potential scope to redevelop for alternative uses including but not limited to residential or industrial STPP. • Option to purchase the entirety or parts. Location: • A21 approximately 2 miles west. • Ivyhouse Lane connects with The Ridge, a main thoroughfare providing access across the northern periphery of Hastings & St. Leonards on-Sea. • Adjoining Ivyhouse Lane Industrial Estate. • The site is surrounded by fields to the north, east and west. • Hastings Train Station 3 miles south.

Contact:

SHW LLP

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

10/01/2024

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198-200 Terminus Rd

Eastbourne, BN21 3BB

• Build-to-Rent for Sale
• £1,200,000
• 3,714 sq ft

Eastbourne Build-to-Rent for Sale

Eastbourne is located 22 miles (35 km) east of Brighton, 33 miles south-east of Gatwick Airport & Crawley, 12 miles ( km) west of Hastings and 24 miles (km) south of Tunbridge Wells. Eastbourne has a resident population of 103,745. 198-200 Terminus Road is situated on the western side of Terminus Road at the junction with Trinity Street in the established retail area of the town. Nearby occupiers include British Heart Foundation, Best One, WRAS, Moshulu, Oxfam. The property comprises a prominent four storey corner building. The two ground floor retail units are occupied by Evapo and Bread & Brew. The first, second and third floors comprise three flats, all three beds, let on AST's.

Contact:

Carr & Priddle

Property Subtype:

Apartment

Date on Market:

02/10/2023

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Chiddingly Rd

Horam, TN21 0JJ

• Land for Sale
• £330,000
• 0.54 ac Plot

Horam Land for Sale

A freehold investment opportunity. Surrounded by SHELAA allocated land – housing redevelopment potential in reversion.

Contact:

Paarl Property Consultants

Property Subtype:

Industrial

Date on Market:

07/07/2022

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Belmont Buildings - High St

Crowborough, TN6 2QB

• Retail for Sale
• £250,000
• 1,144 sq ft

Crowborough Retail for Sale

Investment Consideration: Gross Initial Yield: 6.40% Rental Income: £16,000 p.a. VAT is applicable to this property Let until 2038 (No Breaks). Rent review (open market) every 5th year Comprises ground floor restaurant with ancillary accommodation at first floor Occupiers close by Boots, Santander, NatWest, Barclays and WHSmith amongst others. Property Description: A mid terraced building comprising ground floor restaurant with ancillary accommodation at first floor (internally accessed), providing the following accommodation and dimensions: Ground Floor: 58 sq m (624 sq ft) Open plan restaurant (60 covers) First Floor: 48 sq m (520 sq ft) Full Kitchen, Storage, Customer and Staff WCs Tenancy: The property is at present let to Tiger Family Ltd (with personal guarantor) for a term of 20 years from 4th September 2018 at a current rent of £16,000 per annum and the lease contains full repairing and insuring covenants. Rent review (open market) every fifth year. Deposit held of £4,000. Location: Located in Crowborough town centre adjacent to Morrisons and The Original Factory Shop, close to WHSmith, Santander, Boots Pharmacy, Costa Coffee and a host of local traders. Crowborough lies approx. 21 miles north east of Brighton, 24 miles south of Croydon and benefits from good road links via the A26.

Contact:

Blue Alpine Partners Ltd

Property Subtype:

Restaurant

Date on Market:

22/07/2019

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27 Mountfield Rd

Lewes, BN7 2UR

• Specialist for Sale
• 46,600 sq ft

• Smoke Detector

Lewes Specialist for Sale

The Southover Building dates from the early 1900s along with various later additions and currently forms part of the Lewes campus of the East Sussex College. Until recently, the property was in academic use by the College but has now been assessed as surplus to operational needs. The disposal forms part of a wider estates strategy that will see significant reinvestment into the remainder of the College’s Lewes campus, which is located on the other side of Mountfield Road. As well as the existing built form, the site includes hardstanding/car parking and significant area of landscaping to the southern boundary.

Contact:

Vail Williams LLP

Property Subtype:

School

Date on Market:

02/10/2025

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Bexhill Enterprise Park North - Plot 4 - 32 Ingrams Av

Bexhill On Sea, TN39 5AT

• Land for Sale
• 0.90 ac Plot

Bexhill On Sea Land for Sale - Rother

Bexhill Enterprise Park North comprises several parcels of land for sale. The combined plots are allocated for 33,500 sq m of business floorspace falling within the former Use Class B1 through policy BEX 1 of the DaSA Local Plan. Several of the plots have been sold to local industrial developer Westcott Leach who will be delivering 80,000 sq ft of light industrial accommodation. These plots have a planning permission for 8,328 sq m of business floorspace which has been implemented (RR/2018/2790/P). The remaining plots total 23.65 acres and comprise: Plot 3 (2.47 acres), Plot 4 (6.9 acres/under offer), Plot 5 (14.28 acres). These were previously subject to an outline planning permission (RR/2017/2181/P) for the full allocated amount of employment floorspace, but this is no longer extant. However, it remains allocated and suitable for employment development.

Contact:

Bray Fox Smith Limited

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

27/05/2025

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Bexhill Enterprise Park North - Plot 3 - 1 Buckholt Ln

Bexhill On Sea, TN39 5AU

• Land for Sale
• 2.47 ac Plot

Bexhill On Sea Land for Sale - Rother

Bexhill Enterprise Park North comprises several parcels of land for sale. The combined plots are allocated for 33,500 sq m of business floorspace falling within the former Use Class B1 through policy BEX 1 of the DaSA Local Plan. Several of the plots have been sold to local industrial developer Westcott Leach who will be delivering 80,000 sq ft of light industrial accommodation. These plots have a planning permission for 8,328 sq m of business floorspace which has been implemented (RR/2018/2790/P). The remaining plots total 23.65 acres and comprise: Plot 3 (2.47 acres), Plot 4 (6.9 acres/under offer), Plot 5 (14.28 acres). These were previously subject to an outline planning permission (RR/2017/2181/P) for the full allocated amount of employment floorspace, but this is no longer extant. However, it remains allocated and suitable for employment development.

Contact:

Bray Fox Smith Limited

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

27/05/2025

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Bexhill Enterprise North - Plot 5 - 22 Crowhurst Ln

Bexhill On Sea, TN39 5AS

• Land for Sale
• 14.28 ac Plot

Bexhill On Sea Land for Sale - Rother

Bexhill Enterprise Park North comprises several parcels of land for sale. The combined plots are allocated for 33,500 sq m of business floorspace falling within the former Use Class B1 through policy BEX 1 of the DaSA Local Plan. Several of the plots have been sold to local industrial developer Westcott Leach who will be delivering 80,000 sq ft of light industrial accommodation. These plots have a planning permission for 8,328 sq m of business floorspace which has been implemented (RR/2018/2790/P). The remaining plots total 23.65 acres and comprise: Plot 3 (2.47 acres), Plot 4 (6.9 acres/under offer), Plot 5 (14.28 acres). These were previously subject to an outline planning permission (RR/2017/2181/P) for the full allocated amount of employment floorspace, but this is no longer extant. However, it remains allocated and suitable for employment development.

Contact:

Bray Fox Smith Limited

Property Subtype:

Commercial

Date on Market:

27/05/2025

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139-142 North St

Brighton, BN1 1RU

• Retail for Sale
• 59,265 sq ft

• Security System
• Wheelchair Accessible

Brighton Retail for Sale - Brighton and Hove

Freehold, mixed use development opportunity generating a short term income.

Contact:

SHW LLP

Property Subtype:

Bank

Date on Market:

11/02/2025

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Curzon Cinema - Langney Rd

Eastbourne, BN21 3EU

• Retail for Sale
• 15,342 sq ft

Eastbourne Retail for Sale

Potential Development Opportunity - Subject to Planning The property is arranged over ground, mezzanine and first floors with a yard to the rear. The entire site extends to 0.24 of an acre. The ground floor of the property is arranged as a foyer, a projection room and two screens. The mezzanine comprises customer toilets and staff rooms and the first floor is arranged as a foyer with customer toilets and projection room, leading to a further screen.

Contact:

Cradick Retail

Property Subtype:

Cinema

Date on Market:

04/02/2020

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Gordon Mews

Brighton, BN41 1HU

• Office for Sale
• £420,000
• 2,039 sq ft
• 1 Unit Available

• Energy Performance: B
• Energy Performance: C
• Security System
• Suspended Ceilings
• 24 Hour Access
• Controlled Access

Brighton Office for Sale - Brighton and Hove

The property can be sold with vacant possession and at a guide price of £420,000 for the freehold interest subject to contract.

Contact:

Flude Group Ltd

Date on Market:

04/02/2026

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126 Gloucester Rd

Brighton, BN1 4BU

• Office for Sale
• £900,000
• 5,505 sq ft

• Energy Performance: D
• Smoke Detector

Brighton Office for Sale - Brighton and Hove

The property is located in the popular North Laine area of Brighton. Brighton station is within 400 metres, Brighton seafront within 900 metres and Churchill Square shopping centre within 800 metres. The A23 is within 100 metres to the east of the property and provides access to the A27 to the north. The North Laine is a vibrant and popular part of Brighton with a mix of office, retail, leisure and residential uses prevailing. The building comprises a mix of workshop, warehouse and office accommodation arranged over 2 main floors with an attic to the northern part of the building providing storage accommodation. Freehold for sale with a guide price of £900,000 We understand that the premises benefits from Class E 'Commercial Business and Service' use within the Use Classes Order 2020. A planning application has been submitted to convert and extend the building to provide five residential units with a Class E commercial unit on the ground floor. The scheme provides 4,120 sq ft of residential space and 2,016 sq ft of commercial space. The proposed layout of this scheme is shown below. Full details can be viewed on the Brighton & Hove City Council's planning portal - Ref: BH2022/02689. The application has been recommended for approval. A Section 106 agreement is in the process of being agreed. Rents and prices are quoted exclusive but may be subject to VAT. Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred.

Contact:

Flude Group Ltd

Date on Market:

04/02/2026

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11A Kensington Gdns

Brighton, BN1 4AL

• Retail for Sale
• £110,000
• 837 sq ft

• Security System

Brighton Retail for Sale - Brighton and Hove

Sale of recently refurbished E-Class restaurant occupying a double fronted property. 6K turnover per week, £1635 business rates,

Contact:

Watkins Commercial

Property Subtype:

Shopfront

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

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The Niche - 20-22 High St

Newick, BN8 4LQ

• Specialist for Sale
• £850,000
• 3,218 sq ft

Newick Specialist for Sale

The Niche presents a rare opportunity to acquire an unbroken freehold investment in the heart of Newick, one of East Sussex’s most desirable villages. This attractive detached period property has been thoughtfully converted into five self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments, blending traditional character with modern living. Features include a rendered façade, sash-style windows, and a slate roof, complemented by contemporary interiors and practical layouts. Currently fully let on Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements, the property generates a strong rental income of approximately £62,400 per annum, with an estimated rental value of £64,260 per annum, offering immediate income and long-term growth potential. Externally, the property benefits from a block-paved frontage providing off-street parking, enhancing its appeal to tenants and future buyers alike. Positioned on Newick’s High Street, the property enjoys excellent local amenities, including shops, cafes, and highly regarded schools, while the surrounding Sussex countryside offers abundant leisure opportunities. The location provides superb connectivity, with Haywards Heath station just 8 miles away, offering direct rail services to London, Brighton, and Gatwick Airport. Lewes is only 7 miles to the south, and the A272 ensures easy road access across the region. This combination of strong income, prime location, and enduring appeal makes The Niche an exceptional investment opportunity.

Contact:

Hosking Francis

Property Subtype:

Residential Income

Date on Market:

03/02/2026

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