Summary - CARFAX FLAT 5 UNDERCLIFF DRIVE VENTNOR PO38 1XG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact Victorian flat with balcony and sweeping sea views — ideal low-maintenance downsizer base..
Spectacular uninterrupted sea views from balcony
Light living room with balcony access and high ceilings
Generous double bedroom and separate fitted kitchen
Victorian granite building with character features
Leasehold with very long lease (circa 946 years)
Service charge approx. £2,700 pa — budget accordingly
Small overall size ~431 sq ft — limited internal space
Electric storage heating and uninsulated granite walls
Set on Ventnor’s famous Undercliff Drive, this one-bedroom flat makes the most of an elevated coastal position with striking, far-reaching views across the English Channel. The living room opens onto a balcony that frames sea panoramas and a landscaped communal garden — a bright, compact space ideal for morning coffee and low-maintenance seaside living.
The layout includes a generously sized double bedroom, a separate fitted kitchen and a separate shower room, all arranged within about 431 sq ft. The building’s Victorian granite character and high ceilings give the apartment atmosphere, while secondary glazing helps with noise and comfort. With an exceptionally long lease (circa 946 years) the tenure position is secure.
Practical considerations: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of around £2,700 and electric storage heating. Walls are original granite with no assumed cavity insulation, so buyers should expect limited thermal performance and potentially increased heating costs compared with modern builds. Broadband is average; mobile signal is excellent. Flood risk is nil and local crime levels are very low.
This flat will suit someone seeking a low-upkeep coastal base or a downsizer who values view, location and character over floor area. It also has straightforward holiday-let potential in a sheltered, popular stretch of coastline, but purchasers should factor service charges and heating/insulation improvements into running costs before committing.
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