Royal Parade, Eastbourne

A Rare Investment Opportunity
Atlanta Guest House is an elegant Victorian townhouse that retains its original charm while benefiting from extensive modern upgrades. The guest accommodation consists of ten well-appointed bedrooms, each with an en suite bathroom, ensuring a comfortable and inviting stay for visitors. Furthermore, a spacious, self-contained apartment provides privacy and convenience for those looking to manage the property first-hand.

The current owners have made significant renovations throughout the years to enhance the guest house's aesthetic appeal and functionality. The entire building is fitted with new double-glazed windows for improved energy efficiency and sound insulation, while a high-spec fire alarm system has been installed to meet the latest safety standards.

In addition, regularly refreshed bedrooms and bathrooms offer opulent accommodation while maintaining the building's character. The guest kitchen has also been enhanced with premium Neff appliances, providing a pleasant dining experience for guests. The hallways and staircase have been fitted with luxurious Wilton carpeting, adding to the refined atmosphere.

Due to the size of the property, heating efficiency has been a priority. To this end, a newly installed Worcester Greenstar 30kW boiler (with a new circulation pump, a replacement zone valve, and a condensate pump, plus associated pipework and an anti-corrosion inhibitor) ensures warmth and comfort on every floor. These upgrades not only enhance the guest experience but also contribute to the property's long-term sustainability and low maintenance costs.

A Turn-Key Investment with Endless Potential
The property is positioned directly on the seafront and offers uninterrupted coastal views and easy access to Eastbourne's most popular attractions. The beach is just steps away, while the town centre, pier, shops, and vibrant dining scene are all within walking distance. As a well-loved tourist destination with year-round appeal, Eastbourne provides a steady demand for high-quality guest accommodation, making this an ideal business venture or residential opportunity.
Beyond its current use as a thriving B&B, benefiting from a well-established reputation and a steady flow of tourists, it has great potential for conversion into catering to long-term tenants, with on-site manager's quarters. The layout and character of the building also make it an excellent candidate for transformation into a bigger residence allowing for the owners to cater for their family and friends.
For those seeking further development, the property has approved planning permission for a self-contained penthouse, providing an extra revenue stream or living space. Whichever option you choose, the combination of prime location, historical significance, and modern upgrades makes for a truly versatile investment.

Welcome to Atlanta

Facing the expansive coastline Eastbourne is renowned for, the Atlanta Guest House sits at the end of a row of historic period townhouses. Attractive quoins and banding contrast with the commanding rendered frontage, with its majestic two-storey bay window and glass extension offering uninterrupted panoramic views of the sea.

Cross the front patio - newly laid with Marshalls Firedstone Dusk paving and fitted with a Tesla charging point - to reach the new commercial-grade, self-closing, white-aluminium double-glazed front door.

Inside, steps lead into a welcoming guest dining room. Here, wood-effect flooring meets an incredibly high coved ceiling, and sunshine pours in through the southeast-facing windows and impressive archways framing the sparkling sea views.

Library-style and textural wallpaper offset the dado rail-trimmed walls, copper light fittings, and industrial-style pendants, creating an inspiring atmosphere true to the building's Victorian heritage. At the same time, a point for a wall-mounted television allows guests to enjoy some homely comfort while dining or relaxing.

Decorated in breezy blues and whites to the cabinets and tiled splashbacks, the adjoining kitchen perfectly matches the seaside theme. It features a range of Neff appliances, including ovens, an electric hob, a large extractor hood, a fridge-freezer, and a dishwasher. You'll also find a sink with a pull-out tap and a drinking water station.

Continue along into the hallway, which has access to a smart guest toilet. Warmed by a heated towel rail and brightened by a tinted window, it contains a tiled floor and splashback, a vanity basin unit, and a modern loo.

Your Private Quarters

From the inner hallway, stairs descend to the lower level - a one-bedroom apartment with a private rear courtyard. Pass an emergency exit door (leading to the front of the building) as you arrive in the living room. Painted in orange and cream tones to the coved walls and fitted with a grey carpet, it's a cosy space lit by a chandelier, elegant wall lights, and a sash bay window.

Heading towards the rear, you'll discover a spacious kitchen with a good range of white cabinetry finished with decorative handles, contrasting tops, and tiled splashbacks. Appliances include a Stoves range cooker with a seven-ring gas hob, a Hotpoint American-style fridge-freezer, and a Neff dishwasher.

There are plenty more cupboards and work surfaces in the adjoining laundry room, along with two Samsung washing machines and two tumble dryers (Bosch and Hotpoint) - perfect for handling guest sheets and bedding. A part-glazed door leads to the walled courtyard.

Beyond the tall pantry cupboard in the kitchen, you'll find additional shelving space for organising linens and paperwork before passing another storage room with access to the boiler cupboard.

From here, a carpeted hallway leads to a stylish monochromatic tiled bathroom. Warmed by a heated towel rail, it features matt-black fittings to the shower enclosure and vanity basin unit, while a modern toilet completes the suite. Continue into the double bedroom, which is fitted with a grey carpet and benefits from a walk-in storage space and a large rear window.

A carpeted staircase beside the bedroom connects to a useful office area, where you can set up a control centre for the business. A one-way door also brings you through into the guest bedroom on the ground floor, providing another link into the house.

Guest Accommodation

Now it's time to explore the ten guest bedrooms. These all benefit from high, coved ceilings, luxury décor and light fittings, fitted carpets, and contemporary en suite bathrooms or shower rooms finished with high-spec tiling, flooring, modern white sanitaryware, and heated towel rails. The ultra-spacious front bedrooms enjoy incredible seaside vistas and sunrises, while from the rear bedrooms, you'll catch a glimpse of the beautiful local church and views of the South Downs.

Beginning on the ground floor, bedroom zero is a good-sized double with an en suite shower room. Heading to the first floor, stop by bedroom one on the half-landing - a single with a built-in wardrobe and a shower room facing the rear.

Bedroom two is another single with a large rear window and shower room. Meanwhile, bedroom three features a built-in wardrobe, an en suite bathroom, and spectacular views through a gorgeous canted bay and additional sash window to the seafront and pier. The sash windows also overlook a lovely balcony with wrought-iron railings.

On the way to the second floor, you'll arrive in bedroom four, a dual-aspect double with a shower room and integrated storage. Bed five offers single accommodation, a large rear window, and a shower room, while bedroom six boasts a picture-postcard backdrop from the canted bay and additional window. An en suite bathroom serves this charming and spacious double.

On the next half-landing, the dual-aspect seventh bedroom has an in-built wardrobe, a hatch to an attic void, and an en suite bathroom. Continuing onto the final guest floor, bedroom eight is brightened by a tall rear window and offers space for a double bed and an en suite shower room. Finally, bedroom nine faces the sea via three colossal sash windows. It also has a built-in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom.

Another staircase rises from the third floor to a converted attic space split between two store rooms - one with a skylight. Planning permission has been granted to convert this space and the two bedrooms below into a luxury penthouse apartment (enquire for details).

Step Outside

At the front of the property, Marshalls Firedstone Dusk paving lines the southeast-facing terrace, creating a sun trap for guests to soak in the rays and enjoy a drink while gazing out over the water. Weatherproof power sockets also allow for lighting or other equipment.

Meanwhile, a walled courtyard garden lies at the back, accessible via the kitchen in the owners' apartment or from a rear gate. Receiving the sun until 5pm-6pm in the summer, it's the perfect spot to steal a few quiet moments or set up a herb garden.

Out & About

Eastbourne is a town and seaside resort in East Sussex, on the south coast of England, 19 miles east of Brighton and 54 miles south of London. Southern line train services from Eastbourne station will deliver you to London Bridge and London Victoria in 90 minutes.

Immediately east of Beachy Head - the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and part of the larger Eastbourne Downland Estate - the town is well-known for the quaint Victorian streets of Little Chelsea, five miles of bustling seafront thronged with great restaurants, a three-tier promenade and a Victorian pier - all right on the doorstep of Atlanta Guest House.

From the door, turn right towards Holywell, Helen Garden, and the foot of Beachy Head. Or head left towards Sovereign Harbour, passing Treasure Island Adventure Park, Redoubt Fortress, and endless beaches. Also within a short walk from your door, you'll discover the pre-Wimbledon tennis tournament at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club in June, the four-day airshow in August, and the Towner Art Gallery, which has hosted the Turner Prize.

Continue into town for the state-of-the-art Cineworld cinema complex within the Beacon Shopping Centre, a unique shopping experience at the Enterprise Centre, and independent shops and pubs on Grove Road and South Street. The current owners also recommend Beach Deck, Glass House, Bistro Pierre, and Cru, as well as the traditional vibe at The Marine and The Crown & Anchor pubs.

The Royal Eastbourne Golf Course is also nearby, along with various sporting facilities, such as cricket, croquet, football, tennis and bowling clubs. Beyond the town, Beachy Head and the South Downs National Park are just minutes away by car - alternatively, pack a picnic and walk across the street to the beach whenever you fancy some fresh air.

Schools

Eastbourne College is only four minutes by car, and Bede's and St Andrew's preparatory schools are just down the road. The house is also near Ofsted 'Outstanding' nurseries, including Pooh's and St Thomas-a-Becket, several Ofsted 'Good' primaries, and all-through schools such as Gildredge House and Cavendish School.

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Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold