Bright two-bedroom home with balcony and superb coastal outlook.
- Panoramic sea views from living room and south-facing balcony
- Two double bedrooms with built-in storage and good natural light
- Long lease and low ground rent (£50) make ownership straightforward
- Double glazing installed; electric storage heating throughout
- Loft access with potential to convert, subject to consents
- Sandstone walls likely have no cavity insulation (energy impact)
- Area records very high crime and high deprivation — consider location
- Maintenance and buildings insurance arranged informally among residents
Occupying a seafront position on Beach Road, this two-bedroom Victorian apartment delivers bright, characterful rooms and genuine coastal views. The living room’s decorative fireplace, high ceilings and large double-glazed windows create an inviting main reception; patio doors from the kitchen/diner open onto a private south-facing balcony overlooking the promenade and sea.
The layout offers well-proportioned bedrooms with built-in storage and a modern bathroom with electric shower and heated towel rail. Practical features include double glazing, electric storage heating and loft access that may offer conversion potential subject to consents. The long lease and low ground rent make ownership straightforward for buyers preferring leasehold homes.
Buyers should note material local factors: the area records very high crime and high deprivation levels, and the building’s sandstone walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation. Heating is electric storage, which can be more expensive than gas, and maintenance and buildings insurance are handled informally between residents rather than through a formal management company.
This property will suit someone seeking a seaside home with period charm—either as a principal residence, holiday base, or buy-to-let—who accepts urban seafront trade-offs in exchange for panoramic views, easy access to the beach and good broadband and mobile connectivity.