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£525,000

Asking price

3 bed house for sale Hillcrest, Brighton

3 beds 1 bath Semi-detached house

Freehold

Added on 16/09/2026

About this property

A rare Westdene gem. This spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home combines generous living with a magical, woodland-inspired rear garden. With driveway, garage, stunning leafy views and scope to enhance, all moments from excellent schools and key commuter links.

Nestled in the heart of Westdene, this charming semi-detached house offers a rare opportunity to enjoy tranquil living while remaining perfectly connected to the best of Brighton and Hove. Boasting three spacious double bedrooms, this property provides flexible accommodation ideal for families, downsizers, or those looking for a generous home.

Key features

THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOME
LARGE OUT BUILDING WITH POTENTIAL TO CONVERT
BEAUTIFUL REAR GARDEN THAT FEELS LIKE A WOODLAND
GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY
OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE AND UPDATE
Easy access to a23 and a27
Westdene primary school

Floorplan

Energy performance

D 63

Current

Potential

92+

81-91

69-80

72 C

55-68

63 D

39-54

21-38

1-20

This home is rated band D, scoring 63 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (72) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.

Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.

Price guide

This home (approx.)

£503 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£514 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£369 / sq ft

£503 / sq ft

£669 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

About £503 per sq ft, around the middle of recent sales in BN1 (£369–£669, 10th–90th percentile, 2,025 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 2,025 homes sold in BN1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price and a floor area matched from the EPC register, so it is approximate. All sold £/sq ft in BN1 →

Location

Hillcrest, Brighton, BN1 5FN

Open map Street View

Council tax: Band D (Approx £2,581/year)

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £525,000

£262k £788k

Deposit10% £53,000

£0 £525k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £472,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £105,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Historic sold prices nearby

HM Land Registry sales in BN1 5FN. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
14, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2022	990 sq ft £581/sq ft	990 sq ft	£581	£575,500
20, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Apr 2021	904 sq ft £542/sq ft	904 sq ft	£542	£490,000
44, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jul 2020	2,239 sq ft £223/sq ft	2,239 sq ft	£223	£500,000
40, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Mar 2020	1,206 sq ft £402/sq ft	1,206 sq ft	£402	£485,000
18, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2019	883 sq ft £521/sq ft	883 sq ft	£521	£460,000
20, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2018	904 sq ft £487/sq ft	904 sq ft	£487	£440,000
36, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Feb 2016	1,152 sq ft £349/sq ft	1,152 sq ft	£349	£402,500
24, Hillcrest Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jul 2013	926 sq ft £346/sq ft	926 sq ft	£346	£320,000