Summary - Flat 3, 35 Elphinstone Road, HASTINGS TN34 2EG
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, low-cost one-bed ideal for first-time buyers near park and station.
Top-floor one-bedroom flat with sea glimpses from rear windows
Newly fitted bathroom and electric storage heaters throughout
Building-wide solar panels to offset electric heating costs
Compact footprint — approximately 367 sq ft, no private garden
Leasehold with ~92 years remaining; ground rent ~£150 pa
Letting, pets and Airbnb are not permitted under the lease
Some external Victorian terrace maintenance required
Broadband speeds reported slow despite excellent mobile signal
Set on the top floor of a Victorian terrace, this compact one-bedroom flat offers a recently refreshed interior and a practical layout for single occupancy. The lounge and separate kitchen benefit from tilt-and-turn windows and a rear outlook that includes glimpses of the sea and surrounding gardens. A newly fitted bathroom and recently installed electric storage heaters mean the flat is largely move-in ready.
The building has had solar panels installed to help power the new electric heaters, which can reduce running costs. The property is chain-free and comes with roughly 92 years remaining on the lease, modest ground rent, and an “as & when” service charge arrangement. Council Tax is in Band A, keeping ongoing charges low.
Limitations are important to note: the flat is small (about 367 sq ft) with no private outdoor space, and broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow. Leasehold rules prohibit letting, pets and short-term holiday lets, which restricts buy-to-let or Airbnb use. The area shows high deprivation levels, and some external maintenance of the Victorian terrace is needed.
This flat suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable seafront-adjacent home with low council tax and minimal immediate renovation work, or someone wanting a low-effort pied-à-terre close to Hastings town, parkland and rail connections. Be aware of the lease length and the restrictions on letting when assessing long-term plans.
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