2 bed Flat For Sale £700,000
Grand Parade, Eastbourne Seafront BN21

A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this 5th floor PENTHOUSE apartment enviably located on Eastbourne seafront and featuring a large South & West facing sun terrace which provides the finest panoramic sea views and views across town to the Downs.

LOCATION:

The property enjoys a prime location directly on Eastbourne seafront, between the famous Victorian pier and the Bandstand. Penthouse apartments on the seafront are rarely available, especially ones on the left hand side of a block which benefits from additional views and sunshine. This makes flat number 20 a real gem. Local shops, bus routes, theatres, art galleries, Wish Tower Slopes, wine bars, restaurants and The Devonshire Park Tennis Centre are all within approximately a ¼ of a mile. The extensive town centre shopping facilities which include the recently extended Beacon Shopping Centre with new cinema and the mainline railway station (London, Victoria approx 80 minutes) are within approximately half a mile.

ACCOMMODATION:

A few steps lead up to the hall floor level. Communal main front entrance door (one for each side of the block) with video security entry-phone system leads to an impressive communal hall with many period features. Part glazed inner doors to further hall area. Stairs or passenger lift lead down to the basement where this is a private lock-up store room. Stairs or Passenger lift also lead up to the 5th floor (top floor). The penthouse apartment has a special key for the lift which enables you to take the lift directly up into the apartment, the doors then open up and you are in your own home...

RECEPTION HALL: Approximately 14’1 x 11’4 max.

Private door with spy-hole leads out to the top floor landing. Passenger lift doors for direct access down. Video security entry-phone handset. Large built-in storage cupboard with electric light. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Room thermostat. Trip switches. Two ceiling lights. Large built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Lovely sea views can even be enjoyed from the reception hall via the double doors which lead to the main bedroom.

MAGNIFICENT TRIPLE ASPECT LOUNGE / DINING ROOM: (front) Approximately 26’8 x 17’7 max.

Two radiators. Two ceiling lights. Wall lights. Coved ceiling. TV point. Satellite point. BT point. Archway to the fitted kitchen. This reception room provides incredible views as soon as you enter the room, including wonderful sea views and far reaching views from all the windows, having two large UPVC double glazed windows to the side, one large UPVC double glazed window to the rear and the large double glazed sliding patio doors to the front which lead out onto the private sun terrace.

PRIVATE SUN TERRACE: (front) Approximately 44ft max x 8ft5.

Paved floor. Outside lights. Walled boundaries and decorative railings. Accessed also via double glazed patio doors from the main bedroom. Ample space for a variety of sun loungers, table and chairs etc. Truly stunning panoramic sea views and far reaching views across the town to the Downs, including views over the pier, the bandstand and wish tower and out past the harbour to the coastline of Hastings. These views really are very special and it almost feels like you’re on the beach!

FITTED KITCHEN: (rear) Approximately 10’5 x 7’9.

Modern contoured granite effect work-surface with inset composite one and a half bowl single draining sink unit with mixer tap, having a drawer and double cupboard under. Adjoining work-surface with inset Neff four burner gas hob, having a built-in Neff oven, five drawers, two cupboards and a BOSCH dishwasher under. Work-surface with two drawers, double cupboard and an Indesit washing machine under. Tall integrated upright fridge and freezer – both behind matching concealing doors. Range of wall cupboards incorporating a concealed cooker extractor hood. Cornice and plinth work to wall units and under-cupboard lighting. Partly tiled walls. Vinyl type flooring. Fitted shelving. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan. Four recessed ceiling spot lights. Large serving hatch to the dining area. Large UPVC double glazed window with impressive far reaching views across Eastbourne to the Downs.

BEDROOM 1: (front) Approximately 13’11 x 11’10 plus the bay.

Range of fitted wardrobes and fitted shelving. Coved ceiling. BT point. Double radiator. Double doors to the reception hall. This room also enjoys panoramic sea views including the pier and the bandstand and benefits from large double glazed sliding patio doors which lead out onto the roof terrace. Door to:

SPACIOUS EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM / WC:

Period style white suite comprising a low level flush WC unit, pedestal wash hand basin and a fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted Triton T300si electric shower unit. Ample space to install his ‘n’ hers sink units or to re-install a bidet. Partly tiled walls. Vinyl type flooring. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan. Three recessed ceiling spot lights. Wall mounted strip light with shaver point. Large UPVC double glazed window with impressive sea views.

BEDROOM 2: (rear) Approximately 11’1 x 9’5.

Fitted double wardrobe and drawer unit. Fitted storage cupboard which also houses the wall mounted Worcester 230 gas fired boiler and the time-clock programmer. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door to the family bathroom. Large UPVC double glazed window with impressive far reaching views across Eastbourne to the Downs.

FAMILY BATHROOM / WC:

Period style white suite comprising a panelled bath with hand grips and Victorian style mixer tap with hand shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin and a low level flush WC unit. Partly tiled walls. Vinyl type flooring. Shower screen. Coved ceiling. Extractor fan. Radiator. Ceiling light and wall lights. Wall mounted strip light with shaver point. Door to Bedroom 2. Door to the reception hall.

PRIVATE LOCK-UP STORE ROOM:

Located in the basement.

PRIVATE LOCK-UP GARAGE:

Located at the rear of the block. Up and over door.

LEASE: 125 years from 1994 and Includes a Share in the Freehold.

GROUND RENT: Nil.

MAINTENANCE: Approximately £1,021.09 per ¼. This includes a contribution to the reserve fund.

Please Note: Appliances, heating and hot water systems have not been tested.

All measurements are approximate.

Purchasers must seek confirmation from their own solicitor with regards to the exact terms of the lease and the exact charges for any ground rent and maintenance.