Summary - 15 SOUTHFIELDS ROAD EASTBOURNE BN21 1BU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, chain-free one-bed near Eastbourne town centre and station.
- Chain-free top-floor one-bedroom flat, c. 450 sq ft
- Excellent walkability: town centre, train station minutes away
- Long lease (approx. 973 years); leasehold tenure
- Gas central heating; double glazing fitted post-2002
- Low ceiling/converted attic in living room reduces headroom
- Service charge about £1,200pa; EPC rating E
- High local crime levels reported; consider security needs
- Timber frame with no assumed insulation; potential upgrade costs
Chain-free top-floor one-bedroom flat in a Victorian semi-detached building, a few minutes' walk from Eastbourne town centre and the train station. The apartment offers compact, efficient accommodation with a separate kitchen, double bedroom and living room — suitable as a starter home or buy-to-let. Gas central heating and double glazing (installed post-2002) provide practical comforts, and the long lease (approx. 973 years) removes common lease-length worries.
The building retains period kerb appeal with bay windows and high external ceilings, while the flat itself has a lower, converted-attic ceiling in parts — note the living room has a lower head height and visible beams that reduce usable vertical space. The footprint is small (c. 450 sq ft / 41–42 m²) and practical rather than spacious; buyers wanting generous living areas should expect compromises.
Practical details: service charge around £1,200 per year, council tax Band A (lower local charge), EPC rating E, and no flood risk. Broadband is fast and mobile signal excellent, supporting remote working. Important negatives to note: the immediate area records higher crime levels, the property is timber-framed with no assumed cavity insulation (possible future insulation/energy improvement costs), and the flat shows dated fittings that will likely require updating to raise comfort or rental yield.
This property suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable, well-located city flat or an investor after a small, central one-bedroom with straightforward management. Viewing will be most helpful to appreciate the layout, ceiling heights and period character against the compact footprint and local area considerations.
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