Summary - Basement Flat, 199 London Road TN37 6LU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact seaside flat with courtyard, close to station and seafront.
Chain free with 999-year lease and share of freehold
A spacious-feeling one-bedroom basement apartment set within an attractive Victorian terraced building on London Road. The flat offers a large rear living room that opens onto a small courtyard garden, a separate fitted kitchen and a well-proportioned bedroom — practical space for a single occupant or couple. The property is chain free and sold with a 999-year lease and a share of freehold, simplifying purchase logistics.
The location is a major selling point: short walk to the seafront, local shops, cafés, galleries and Gensing Gardens, with St. Leonards mainline station under 90 minutes to London. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and local primary schools have good Ofsted ratings, making the area convenient for daily life and commuting.
Buyers should note material drawbacks honestly. The flat is lower-ground/basement level, which limits natural light and may not suit everyone. The building is of solid brick construction (pre-1900) likely without wall insulation, and the glazing and finishes appear dated. The area records very high crime and very high deprivation indicators, which will factor into resale and rental appeal. Heating is via a community scheme and mains gas, and the property will benefit from updating and possible insulation improvements.
This apartment suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable entry into seaside town living, or an investor after a compact, chain-free flat close to transport. It represents clear potential if you’re prepared to carry out modest refurbishment and accept the limitations of a basement dwelling in a busy urban area.
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