Summary - FLAT 4, THORNE LODGE, 4, SPENCER ROAD, EASTBOURNE BN21 4PA
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Large chain‑free one-bedroom flat near town, station and seafront — ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
Chain free one-bedroom flat with large 776 sq ft living space
High ceilings and large sash windows create spacious rooms
112 years remaining on lease (from original 125 years)
Service charge approx £713.44 quarterly (£2,853.76 pa)
Single-glazed sash windows; likely no wall insulation
On-street parking only; resident permit required
Area: town centre location, walkable to station and seafront
Local issues: very high crime, deprived area, slow broadband
This chain-free, hall-floor one-bedroom flat occupies generous rooms in a Victorian semi-detached building close to Eastbourne town centre, station and seafront. High ceilings and large sash windows give a feeling of space; the lounge alone measures about 21' x 14' and the total floor area is approximately 776 sq ft, unusually large for a one‑bed. The property is practical for someone who wants a ready-to-rent investment or a spacious first home in a central location.
The accommodation includes a sizeable lounge, L-shaped fitted kitchen with gas hob and wall-mounted boiler, double-aspect bedroom and a bathroom with shower over bath. The flat is served by a communal entrance with entry phone and stair access; on-street parking is available with a resident permit. The lease has about 112 years remaining and the EPC is band D.
There are clear refurbishment needs and running costs to consider. Windows are single-glazed sash and the building has solid brick walls likely without modern insulation, so heating bills may be higher than average despite gas central heating. The service charge (about £713.44 quarterly, c. £2,853.76 pa) is material for a one-bedroom apartment and should be factored into affordability or yield calculations.
Local factors that affect suitability: the neighbourhood is classed as a cosmopolitan student area with higher deprivation and very high crime statistics, and broadband speeds are slow. These points reduce appeal for some buyers but may suit landlords seeking central, transport‑linked rental stock or buyers prioritising space and location over modern finishes.
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