Summary - SUSSEX HOUSE FLAT 9 HARTINGTON PLACE EASTBOURNE BN21 3BH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-maintenance west-facing flat near town centre and marina walks.
Second-floor, open-plan living with west-facing balcony and sea breeze exposure
Two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes; lift access to the block
Share of freehold with a very long lease (977 years) — low lease risk
Service charge c. £2,640pa; council tax Band D (moderate)
Electric underfloor heating only — higher running costs vs gas
Cavity walls likely without insulation; EPC rated D — improvement potential
Built 1967–75 post-war block; communal grounds small, maintained
Located close to seafront and town centre; area has higher crime rates
This chain-free two-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of a well-maintained purpose-built block, a short walk from Eastbourne seafront and the town centre. Light-filled open-plan living and dining space leads to a west-facing balcony that captures evening sun and sea breezes—ideal for relaxed coastal living or holiday lettings.
Practical benefits include lift access, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, a fitted kitchen and a modern shower room. The sale is a share of freehold with an exceptionally long lease (977 years), offering low running involvement for owner-occupiers or investors seeking straightforward management.
Be frank about the running costs and fabric: service charges average £2,640 per year and council tax sits at a moderate Band D. Heating is electric underfloor (no communal gas), and the building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s with cavity walls assumed to be uninsulated; the EPC is D. These factors affect running costs and future upgrade needs.
This apartment will suit downsizers and buyers wanting a low-maintenance seaside base, first-time buyers looking for a long lease, or investors after a lettable, centrally located flat. Its generous reception, balcony and proximity to amenities create immediate rental or lifestyle appeal, but budget for electricity heating and potential efficiency improvements.
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