Summary - 17A, SOUTHFIELDS ROAD BN21 1BU
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Spacious Victorian one-bed, chain-free, long lease — prime central location within walking distance of the seafront..
First-floor converted apartment with long 982-year lease
A spacious first-floor converted apartment set within a Victorian building, a short walk from Eastbourne town centre, seafront and mainline station. The large double reception with twin bay windows creates airy, flexible living and leads directly to the double bedroom and compact kitchen. Long lease (982 years) and offered chain-free with a share of freehold — clear ownership advantages for a buyer wanting security and straightforward purchase.
Practical positives include double glazing, a family bathroom in good order and useful built-in storage in the reception. The flat is well placed for local shops, schools and transport links, making it suitable for a single buyer, couple or buy-to-let investor looking for central location and good rental demand.
Notable considerations: heating is electric room heaters rather than central heating, and the property retains original solid brick walls with no cavity insulation (typical of pre-1900 builds). While the reception and period features are attractive, parts of the flat will benefit from updating — fixtures such as the chandelier and some finishes show wear. Service/maintenance sums are higher than typical year-round charges and recent vendor maintenance total is substantial; prospective buyers should review the service charge history and communal responsibility split.
Overall this is a characterful, conveniently located one-bedroom apartment with long lease security and renovation potential. It will suit buyers prioritising central convenience and period charm who accept modest updating and the practicalities of electric heating and communal costs.
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