Summary - 8 FLAT 5 ELLENSLEA ROAD ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA TN37 6HY
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Characterful coastal flat with private entrance and garden, ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
Own private entrance and enclosed front garden
Chain free sale with long lease (approx. 103 years)
Spacious reception room with high ceilings and bay window
Modern fitted kitchen; period external features retained
Semi‑basement layout — reduced lower‑level light
EPC D; solid brick walls likely lacking insulation
Service charge circa £1,600 per year
Area has high crime and high deprivation indicators
Set within a red‑brick Victorian villa close to the seafront, this two-bedroom semi‑basement flat offers character features, its own entrance and a small enclosed front garden. The bright reception room with high ceilings and bay window flows into a modern fitted kitchen, creating a practical living space for daily life or rental occupancy. The flat measures about 646 sq ft and is offered chain free with a long lease (around 103 years).
Practical considerations are clear: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of about £1,600 and an EPC rated D (current 66, potential 73). Construction is solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation, and the building shows typical external wear for its age, so some internal updating or energy improvements could be beneficial. The flat sits on a semi‑basement level, which may limit natural light in lower rooms compared with whole‑floor apartments.
Location strengths include proximity to the seafront, local amenities and St Leonards Warrior Square station, making commuting and leisure straightforward. The area is described as cosmopolitan and student‑oriented with a high local crime rate and significant deprivation indicators; this may influence suitability for families seeking quieter neighbourhoods. Overall, the property will suit first‑time buyers or investors seeking an affordable, characterful coastal flat with clear scope for improvement and reliable rental demand.
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