Direct uninterrupted sea views towards Hastings pier and Seven Sisters cliffs
Perched on the second floor of Moreton Court, this two-bedroom apartment delivers direct English Channel views and a carefully considered architect-led renovation. Original Victorian features — exposed pine floorboards, sash-style windows and high ceilings — have been preserved and combined with bespoke birch ply joinery and contemporary fittings to create a light, characterful living space. The principal reception frames long coastal views across Hastings pier and, on clear days, the Seven Sisters cliffs.
Practical strengths include an exceptionally long lease (approx. 983 years), share of freehold ownership and a modest annual service charge of about £1,700. The property is within walking distance of St Leonards town centre and Hastings Old Town, with direct trains to London in around ninety minutes. Residents also benefit from use of a mature communal rear garden and a small front patio area.
Buyers should be aware of several material considerations. The building is an older, solid-brick Victorian structure with assumed lack of wall insulation; heating is by room electric heaters rather than a central system, which may affect running costs and comfort. Broadband speeds are reported slow. The surrounding area records higher crime and very high deprivation levels, which may influence resale or rental demand for some purchasers.
This apartment will suit buyers after seaside character, strong long-lease security and turnkey, design-led interiors — particularly first-time buyers or buyers seeking a distinctive pied-à-terre. The refurbishment significantly reduces immediate maintenance work, but longer-term energy-efficiency improvements and attention to local-area factors should be considered.
