Moving back to Sussex

[Thunder Bolt]

I like seaford but spend too much time in Brighton to be able to move East on Brighton. The A27 near Lewes during rush hour etc is truly awful. So Seaford loses points for that.

For commuting to London etc being near the central corridor is very important.

There's two direct trains in the morning to Victoria from Seaford, and the same in the evening on the return journey. At other times, you change at Lewes.

 

[BN9 BHA]

But you'd get a bigger town centre, nice countryside, a station, the sea and 2 golf courses in Seaford. Free transport to the Amex too.

And Doug as your next door neighbour!:

 

[BN9 BHA]

Quite why anyone would move back into God's own county and the actively choose lesser Sussex, is beyond me.

West Sussex riff raff.
East East East Sussex

 

[BN9 BHA]

Is it just me that finds £350k for a 3 bed semi totally ridiculous, regardless of location?

No not just you, agree 100%

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Is it just me that finds £350k for a 3 bed semi totally ridiculous, regardless of location?

the must have brigade
regards
DR

 

[glasfryn]

No doubt this has been done numerous times before, but I cant be arsed to search, and I want fresh opinions. After 8 years in the big smoke, the time is approaching for me to start thinking about moving back to God’s county, probably in Spring / Summer next year. The place has changed a lot since I last lived there, and I suppose the types of things I’ll be looking for in a place are very different as well. So, for someone looking to move to the countryside (ish), with reasonable commuting links to London (i.e. a station within walking distance, or at a push, cycling) and ideally Brighton, with good pubs and good schools (cant believe that has actually joined my list!) where would people recommend? I don’t mind too much whether it’s in East or West Sussex, but I don’t want to be more than an hour from my family in Crowborough. Ideally want to be able to get a 3 bed semi for around £350,000 ish.

Suggestions please, NSC.

Eastbourne or the outskirts
great place

 

[Thunder Bolt]

the must have brigade
regards
DR

I think a roof over your head is a must have.

 

[Lincoln Imp]

There's two direct trains in the morning to Victoria from Seaford, and the same in the evening on the return journey. At other times, you change at Lewes.

But how long does the commute to London take? From Hassocks it's as little as 50mins.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

i think a roof over your head is a must have.

but you wouldn't want to be paying over the odds though
regards
DR

 

[Sloe Joe]

Having recently been made redundant in MK , I have no alternative. Thank you whoever. My escape route is finally guaranteed. South Coast here I come - at last after 15 years of imprisonment. Can't wait. South Ferring awaits after patient years of hoping.
Heaven !

 

[Thunder Bolt]

but you wouldn't want to be paying over the odds though
regards
DR

Paying rent is dead money. My monthly mortgage payment is less than my neighbour's rent.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Paying rent is dead money. My monthly mortgage payment is less than my neighbour's rent.

Where has he said he is paying rent

you know what he means. You live in Newhaven look at the house prices. mine is bigger than a 3 bed semi but I couldn't sell it for 350k.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Where has he said he is paying rent

you know what he means. You live in Newhaven look at the house prices. mine is bigger than a 3 bed semi but I couldn't sell it for 350k.

Neither could I. I was comparing like for like.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Neither could I. I was comparing like for like.

I think me and you are on different wavelengths as I have not got a clue what you are talking about.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

West Sussex riff raff.
East East East Sussex

Agreed. Good enough for the likes of Kipling , good enough for me. Some of the most beautiful parts in all of Sussex are in this neck of the woods. Personally, I don't see the need for rivalry between east and west. I love the whole county, my loyalty is claimed by both east and west and in all of it I hold my head high and feel that my lot has fallen in a fair field. And yes, I have probably had one brandy too many.

 

[Sloe Joe]

Rent, rates etc : the sight of the beach every morning beats any payments. Worth every penny. I'm looking forward to sailing, fresh air and fresh sea caught bass for breakfast ever morning and meeting real people.
Kipling and Ferring beach would have an affinity .
Cheers
SJ

 

[BN9 BHA]

Rent, rates etc : the sight of the beach every morning beats any payments. Worth every penny. I'm looking forward to sailing, fresh air and fresh sea caught bass for breakfast ever morning and meeting real people.
Kipling and Ferring beach would have an affinity .
Cheers
SJ

Sounds good to me, Ferring is a nice place.

 

[BN9 BHA]

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Another vote for Kirsty.

Sorry but cant help with your move to the country.

 

[Hatterlovesbrighton]

You'd get a very good 3 bed or an acceptable 4 bed for 350 in haywards Heath. Great for commuting into Vic. 45 mins and trains every 10 mins or so at peak times.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

The woods. Move to the woods commander. No commuting and all the squirrels you can eat. And more sticks than you can...well...shake a stick at.

The woods.