Chain-free two-bedroom apartment with parking and balcony near town and seafront.
Sixth-floor two-bedroom apartment with balcony and town views
Sea-front location; close to town centre and railway station
Designated off-street parking space included
Chain free sale for quicker completion
Service charge £3,228pa; additional lift levy c.£1,500 in April 2026
Lease remaining about 90 years; ground rent £25pa
Electric storage heating; limited heating efficiency
Very high local crime rate; consider security and insurance
Set on Beach Road in Carlton Mansions, this sixth-floor, two-bedroom apartment sits at the rear of the block with balcony views over the town and is within walking distance of the seafront, town centre and rail links. The open-plan living room is generous, floods with natural light from large glazed doors and leads onto a balcony—a useful spot for morning coffee or watching the town below. The flat comes with a designated parking space, double glazing and secure communal access with two lifts.
Practical running costs and maintenance are important here: the property runs on electric heating with night storage heaters, broadband speeds are reported slow, and the service charge is substantial at £3,228pa with an additional lift-works levy due in April 2026 of around £1,500. The lease has about 90 years remaining and there is a small ground rent of £25 per annum. The sale is offered chain free, which can speed a straightforward purchase.
The location suits someone looking to downsize or enjoy low‑maintenance coastal living with easy access to local amenities and good rail and mobile connectivity. Buyers should note the very high local crime statistics and factor potential security and insurance implications into their plans. Interior features are largely traditional and well-presented but the electric heating and some dated fittings suggest limited scope unless the buyer is prepared to upgrade.
Overall this is a convenient, well-located apartment that offers immediate move-in capability and clear rental or lifestyle potential for a buyer seeking seaside proximity and easy transport links. The combination of service costs, heating type, lease length and local crime levels are material considerations for budgeting and future plans.