Compact one-bedroom with communal lounges, lifts and sun terrace.
Opposite Marine Lake with nearby seafront and Grand Pier views
A compact one-bedroom retirement apartment overlooking Marine Lake, set in a purpose-built building with extensive communal facilities. The flat has a double bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobe, a living room opening to a rear-facing balcony, and a modern white gloss kitchen with integral hob and oven. Recent replacement electric heating and double glazing improve comfort, while the bathroom includes a bath with an electric shower.
Madeira Court is arranged around generous shared spaces: three communal lounges, a sun terrace/roof terrace, on-site laundry, scooter store, and 24-hour Carelink with a House Manager five days a week. Two lifts provide easy access and there is communal garden space. The location places shops, seafront attractions and public transport within short reach — Grand Pier and the seafront are within walking distance.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold with 87 years remaining and will be sold at auction, so buyers should prepare for auction timescales and requirements. Service charges and ground rent are notable: the annual service charge is relatively high and includes building insurance and communal services. Heating is electric with room heaters (no gas central heating). Broadband speeds are average and the local area shows higher-than-average crime and significant deprivation indicators.
This apartment suits someone seeking an active retirement base near the sea with on-site support and sociable communal facilities. It offers easy access to town amenities and coastal leisure, but purchasers should budget for ongoing service costs, understand leasehold responsibilities, and be comfortable with auction purchase processes.