Nine bedroom Eastbourne house is sold prior to auction

Nine-bedroom 56 The Goffs was among 153 lots in the latest auction held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.

It was listed with a freehold guide price of £650,000 to £700,000 but was sold prior to the firm’s auction which ended on Wednesday 26 July.

Senior Auction Appraiser and Auctioneer Richard Payne said: “I wasn’t surprised to see this property snapped up quickly.

It was an extremely rare opportunity to acquire an impressive Victorian property with spacious accommodation over three floors, retaining most of its original features throughout, plus a large full height cellar.

“At more than 4,000 sq ft, there is potential for refurbishment as a fine single residence or development/sub-division, subject to all necessary consents being obtainable.”

Set in one-third of an acre, the property is situated between Eastbourne's historic old town and the town centre, within walking distance of comprehensive local shopping facilities and the seafront.

The accommodation comprises two ground floor bedrooms, four on the first floor and a further three on the top floor.

l A Polegate bungalow in need of modernisation, offered jointly with Hunt Frame, went under the gavel at £192,000 freehold.

Semi-detached 17 Grosvenor Close is situated in a cul-de-sac just off Farmlands Way with the comprehensive local shopping facilities and amenities of Polegate within easy access.

There are excellent road links to Eastbourne and Lewes and all surrounding areas via the nearby A27 and A22.