Guide price
£450,000Property for sale
Broad Street, Seaford
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Property
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Substantial vacant freehold commercial building
- Four storey property in need of updating
- Current usage for ground floor cafe/restaurant with offices above
- Good size basement level (former strong room)
- Parking for vehicles
- Potential for redevelopment or conversion subject to necessary planning consents
- Commercial EPC Rating D. 95
- See below listed rateable values for the building effective from 1st April 2026
Hurdis House, Broad Street. Substantial vacant freehold commercial building.
A rare opportunity to acquire a vacant four storey building situated in the heart of Broad Street, Seaford. Ideal for an investor or developer seeking a prominent freehold in a high footfall location.
E class use building that previously traded as a café and licenced restaurant on the ground floor with seven further offices on the upper floors, together with numerous kitchens and toilet facilities.
The property has potential for the retention of office space, alternatively conversion or redevelopment subject to necessary planning consents.
There is a benefit of two parking spaces to the rear of the property via Croft Lane
Ground Floor
Double entrance doors open into an entrance lobby leading through to the former café area and commercial kitchen. There is also a rear office, store area and WC.
From the ground floor a door provides access to the staircase leading down to the basement. Also located on this level is a wall-mounted Alpha gas fired boiler.
Basement
The basement comprises a former bank strong room with original safe and vaulted construction. This area also houses the electric meters and consumer unit and provides two useful storage areas to the rear. There is also a hot water cylinder installed.
Parking for vehicles situated to the rear of the building via Croft lane.
First Floor
Stairs lead to a first floor landing providing access to four offices, together with a kitchenette and a cloakroom.
Second Floor
Further stairs with balustrade and handrail lead to the second floor, which provides three additional offices, together with a small kitchenette and WC.
Attic Level
A narrow staircase leads to attic areas, providing useful storage space, although head height is restricted.
Total Rateable Values £30,480 N.B The third floor comprises two attic areas. The Valuation Office Agency currently assesses the third floor as multiple suites, each with a rateable value of £720. Our vendor is making enquires in relation to this.
Ground Floor: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £13,500
First Floor: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £7,700
Second Floor Suite 2a-2b: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £2125
Second Floor Suite 2c: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £1700
Second Floor Suite 2d: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £2175
Third Floor Suite 3a: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3b: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3c: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3d: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Car Park Space 1: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £200
Car Park Space 2: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £200
A rare opportunity to acquire a vacant four storey building situated in the heart of Broad Street, Seaford. Ideal for an investor or developer seeking a prominent freehold in a high footfall location.
E class use building that previously traded as a café and licenced restaurant on the ground floor with seven further offices on the upper floors, together with numerous kitchens and toilet facilities.
The property has potential for the retention of office space, alternatively conversion or redevelopment subject to necessary planning consents.
There is a benefit of two parking spaces to the rear of the property via Croft Lane
Ground Floor
Double entrance doors open into an entrance lobby leading through to the former café area and commercial kitchen. There is also a rear office, store area and WC.
From the ground floor a door provides access to the staircase leading down to the basement. Also located on this level is a wall-mounted Alpha gas fired boiler.
Basement
The basement comprises a former bank strong room with original safe and vaulted construction. This area also houses the electric meters and consumer unit and provides two useful storage areas to the rear. There is also a hot water cylinder installed.
Parking for vehicles situated to the rear of the building via Croft lane.
First Floor
Stairs lead to a first floor landing providing access to four offices, together with a kitchenette and a cloakroom.
Second Floor
Further stairs with balustrade and handrail lead to the second floor, which provides three additional offices, together with a small kitchenette and WC.
Attic Level
A narrow staircase leads to attic areas, providing useful storage space, although head height is restricted.
Total Rateable Values £30,480 N.B The third floor comprises two attic areas. The Valuation Office Agency currently assesses the third floor as multiple suites, each with a rateable value of £720. Our vendor is making enquires in relation to this.
Ground Floor: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £13,500
First Floor: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £7,700
Second Floor Suite 2a-2b: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £2125
Second Floor Suite 2c: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £1700
Second Floor Suite 2d: Effective Date- 1st April 2026- Rateable value: £2175
Third Floor Suite 3a: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3b: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3c: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Third Floor Suite 3d: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £720
Car Park Space 1: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £200
Car Park Space 2: Effective Date-1st April 2026- Rateable value: £200
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David Jordan is the foremost estate agent for selling and letting property in Seaford and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on combining cutting-edge marketing with the expert support of a traditional estate agency. Established in 2004 by Seaford local David, the agency has a committed team who take the stress out of moving and ensure vendors and landlords get the best price for their properties. We achieved 97% of the asking price on average in 2014 Last year we sold nearly 30 million pounds worth of property There were 7,264,089 million views a year of our property online last year Our team live and breathe our area. It is a friendly place and we enjoy one of the most unspoilt beaches in Sussex, train link to London as well as great access to the South Downs and Brighton, Eastbourne and Lewes. Bespoke marketing strategies for every property We approach every property individually to ensure the best exposure and ultimately price. We target our database of potential buyers and tenants and present our properties on major web portals and in local and national media. The most beautifully presented and detailed property particulars We use fantastic photography and easy-to-understand floorplans; our distinctive descriptions capture the heart and soul of your property. Dedicated staff team with nearly 100 years worth of experience in estate agency Our vastly experienced team enables us to effectively progress sales from offer to completion and smooth out any difficulties that may arise along the way. Our in-depth understanding of the local market trends ensures our valuations are both comprehensive and accurate. Taking the stress out of selling and letting Our clients often comment on our uniquely caring approach and say we give them peace of mind. We work around your life and your timescale, providing regular updates and responding to any queries promptly so you will never feel in the dark. At the forefront of new technology We have a strong presence on property portals and search engines with our previous website having nearly 1 million views last year. We have also launched our new multi-platform, beautifully designed and easy to use website alongside our strong social media presence and array of modern technology in our offices with a high-definition projector and digital touch-screen display for viewing properties. A distinctive and aspirational brand Our stunning new look reflects the calibre of the properties we market and attracts the right buyers and tenants whether they are looking online, driving past one of our superior ‘for sale’ boards or visiting our prestigious showroom in Seaford town. Interested? Contact us for more information or to arrange a viewing with one of our sales team. Call us on the number displayed or press the Contact Agent button. We look forward to hearing from you.
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