Summary - Flat 4, 52 Rowlands Road BN11 3JT
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable starter with strong rental prospects close to seafront and shops.
Bright south-aspect studio with high ceilings and double-glazed bay window
Separate small kitchen and bathroom; compact 463 sq ft layout
Chain free and competitively priced for first-time buyers or investors
Requires full internal modernisation; heating is electric room heaters
90 years remaining on lease; annual service charge £1,546.29
Annual ground rent £175; council tax Band A (low)
Well-maintained communal entrance; steps to first-floor flat
Area notes: very high local crime and high deprivation
Set on the first floor of a late-Victorian building, this bay-front studio offers a compact, bright living space with a separate kitchen and bathroom. The south-aspect main room has high ceilings and a double-glazed bay window that bring natural light; communal areas are reported as well maintained. The flat is offered chain-free and at a low asking price, making it accessible for a cash buyer, first-time purchaser or investor.
The property requires internal modernisation throughout — cosmetic and systems upgrades are likely, and heating is currently by electric room heaters. The building has solid-brick construction (no assumed cavity insulation) and double glazing of unknown age, so buyers should budget for thermal improvements and possible rewiring or heating upgrades.
Practical details important to purchasers: the lease has 90 years remaining, the annual service charge is £1,546.29 and ground rent is £175 per year. The flat is small (c.463 sq ft) and best suited to a single occupant, rental use or as a starter home. Council tax is low (Band A), broadband and mobile signal are good, and there is no nearby flood risk.
Location strengths include a town-centre position close to shops, transport links and the seafront. Note the wider neighbourhood indicators: very high crime and high area deprivation; buyers should factor local market dynamics when considering owner-occupation or lettings. Viewing and contractor quotes are recommended to cost any upgrade works before purchase.
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