Description
Probate sale Brighton presents a rare opportunity to acquire a freehold mixed-use building on York Place at a substantial discount. The ground floor comprises a traditional retail unit (formerly a post office) benefitting from high footfall, while the first and second floors form a spacious three-bed maisonette with generous room proportions, sash windows, and period features. An undeveloped basement offers further upside (subject to planning consent via Brighton & Hove City Council’s planning portal) at brighton-hove.gov.uk/planning.
A savvy purchaser can retain the shop for immediate income or convert both shop and basement into additional flats, mirroring local precedents on this road. Planning precedent on York Place suggests straightforward approval for splitting the upper maisonette into two one-bed flats, unlocking a GDV in excess of £650,000. With vacant possession on completion and no tenancy restrictions, capital expenditure can be focused purely on conversion costs.
York Place is a highly desirable road in central Brighton, moments from the North Laine’s independent shops, cafés, and cultural venues. Brighton railway station is a 10-minute walk (nationalrail.co.uk/stations/BTN), and multiple bus routes serve the doorstep. Local amenities include Moksha Café, MEATLiquor, and The Hobgoblin pub ([area guide]). This probate sale Brighton opportunity combines secure asset purchase with immediate development potential, appealing to both buy-to-let investors and small-scale developers.
Key Takeaways:
• Deep-discount central Brighton mixed-use freehold – guide £370,000 vs. market £550,000+
• Existing 3-bed maisonette (1st/2nd floors) ripe for conversion into 2×1-bed flats (GDV £650,000+)*
• Ground-floor shop & undeveloped basement – add value via residential conversion (subject to planning)
• Prime York Place location: walking distance to Brighton Station and North Laine
Guide Price: £370,000 (Market value ~£550,000+).
Income & Development Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Value | £550,000+ |
| Guide Price | £370,000 |
| GDV After Conversion | £650,000+ |
| Potential Uplift | £280,000+ |
| Current rental income is vacant; conversion plans deliver income post-completion. |
Location & Transport
• 10-min walk to Brighton Railway Station (nationalrail.co.uk/stations/BTN)
• Bus routes 24, 25, 27, 46 at St Peter’s Church stop (1 min walk)
• North Laine shops, cafés, and theatres on your doorstep
• Close to Brighton Sea Front, Regency Square, and Churchill Square
Media & Links
• 🔗 https://www.worldofauctions.co.uk/area-guides/brighton > Brighton Area Guide
• 🔗 /auction-calendar > Auction Calendar
• 🔗 brighton-hove.gov.uk/planning > Brighton & Hove Planning Portal
• 🔗 nationalrail.co.uk/stations/BTN > Brighton Station Info
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 09, 2025, 07:41 BST
