Chain-free first-floor flat with garage, park outlook and sea glimpses — ideal for first-time buyers..
Chain-free two-bedroom first-floor apartment with balcony facing Egerton Park
Partial sea glimpses from both rear bedrooms
Long lease (942 years) and low service charge (£360 pa)
Single garage plus off-road parking space to the rear
Victorian character: bay window, high ceilings, traditional layout
Older building with assumed cavity walls and no added insulation
Local area: high crime rate and higher deprivation scores
Rear garage block shows concrete wear; communal works shared one-third
This chain-free two-bedroom first-floor apartment sits in a well-preserved Victorian semi and overlooks Egerton Park, with partial sea glimpses from the rear rooms. The layout is traditional and well-proportioned: a bay-fronted lounge, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms (the master with walk-in wardrobe/dressing area) and a modern bathroom. A private balcony facing the park adds outdoor space and a pleasant outlook. A long lease (942 years) and low annual service charge are clear ownership advantages.
Practical benefits include gas central heating, double glazing, a single garage and an off-road parking space to the rear — valuable in a town-centre location close to the beach, shops and public transport. The property is offered with no onward chain, making it suitable for buyers seeking a relatively quick move-in or modest refurbishment project.
Buyers should note material facts: the local area scores high for crime and is marked as very deprived, which can affect resale and insurance costs. The building is an older 1930s–1940s construction with assumed cavity walls and no added cavity insulation; buyers sensitive to energy efficiency may want to budget for improvements. The rear garage block shows signs of mid-20th-century wear (concrete cracks) and any communal works are shared on a one-third basis as required.
This apartment is well suited to first-time buyers or downsizers wanting coastal access and park-side living without the hassle of a full house. It offers straightforward, honest potential: move in as-is, or invest in targeted upgrades (insulation, cosmetic modernisation) to add value and reduce running costs.