Peacehaven attracting new buyers as Brighton market booms

While the average detached property in Brighton sold for £703,830 in the last 12 months according to Zoopla, just 15 minutes away in Peacehaven, the average sold price of a detached property was just £435,026.

As a result, with more families searching for their forever home outside of Brighton, Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes’ Chalkers Rise development in Peacehaven has now nearly sold out, with just three homes remaining.

Nestled on the edge of the South Downs National Park, Chalkers Rise residents are just a short walk from the town centre and can take advantage of convenient commuter links to Brighton and even London.

After living in a Shared Ownership home at Chalkers Rise for four years, resident Omini Eni recently purchased a three-bedroom David Wilson Home after falling in love with the development.

Omini, an admin worker at The University of Sussex Hospital, lived in Brighton for 11 years before relocating to Peacehaven in search of a quieter way of life: “When I moved to Peacehaven, I didn’t realise how peaceful it was. I’m able to cycle to Brighton beach in about an hour, and the green space on the development allows me to enjoy walks too. The town offers a similar lifestyle for those who want to experience coastal living like in Brighton, but for a fraction of the price.”

Omini added: “This is my forever home, I love everything about it. When I was living in my Shared Ownership flat, I used to walk around the development and see the builders working on the new homes and visualise myself in one.”

Alex Dowling, Sales and Marketing Director at Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties, said: “Fast becoming one of the most expensive cities in the UK, first time buyers and families are increasingly priced out of Brighton.

“By moving just a few miles down the road to areas such as Peacehaven and Saltdean, buyers can take advantage of larger properties and more green space, without having to compromise affordability. Our Chalkers Rise development has seen huge demand as a result, and we are now down to the final available homes for families looking beyond the BN postcode.”

Brett Ransley, Branch Manager at Phillip Mann, said: “Since the pandemic, we have seen a shift in attitude from first time buyers who commute into the office just a few times a week.

"Most buyers are now more concerned with securing additional bedrooms and outdoor space for pets over city centre locations, and for aspiring owners weighing up the affordability of a new home, moving outside of Brighton to save half as much is a no brainer.”

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