2 bed flat for sale

Grosvenor Gardens, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex TN38

Architecture & Interior
Purpose built two-bedroom prime seafront flat built in 1860’s in the highly sought after Marina conservation area of St Leonards on Sea, with astonishing sea views up and down the coast from all rooms. This newly renovated flat has a new kitchen, bathroom, has been redecorated throughout to a high standard and has new carpets throughout.

On the second floor of this substantially built landmark mansion block, this flat is ready to move into and offers the new owners a wonderful home or weekend escape. All the rooms are spacious. Filled with light and have extraordinary views to the sea. An internal staircase gives this duplex flat an airy feeling with plenty of circulation and storage space. To the top of the flat is a large roof terrace with far reaching views to the west down the coast and space for a table and chairs to bask in the sun and watch the fabulous sunsets.

An elegant living room with space for a dining table to one side and a marble fireplace to the other end of the room. A line of windows overlooks the renown and peaceful West Marina Gardens of 15,000 sq. Metres and its bowls with uninterrupted sea views beyond.

The kitchen has been completely re-fitted with contemporary blue tiles which harmonise with the original blue tiles in the fireplace. New Bosche appliances including gas hob, oven, dishwasher & washing machine. New Fridge/freezer, units and cupboards. Space for an informal eating area with lovely views towards Beachy Head.

The bathroom is large and immaculately presented with freestanding bath and spacious shower cubicle given an elevated look with one wall of exposed brick to the side, hand basin and WC. Separate WC. Even the shower has sea views.

Both bedrooms are a good double size with pretty marble fireplaces and exceptional sea views to both. New carpet, windows and fittings.
External walls stripped back and thermally upgraded.
New replacement double glazed windows throughout, 8 in total.
New double-glazed door to roof terrace.
New column style radiators and boiler.
Replacement electrics and fuse box.

The flat roof was completely replaced with thermal upgrading and new terrace under building regs, completed 12/2024

4 original marble fireplaces fully restored and polished.

In the neighbourhood
Wilton House sits proud and side on to the seafront which allows for double aspect views up and down the coast. Street parking is easily available.

The flat is in a quiet part of St Leonards with its own distinctive style and selection of local independent shops just around the corner. The heart of St Leonards is only a 5-minute walk or shorter cycle ride along a lovely seafront promenade. Here you’ll find an interesting and dynamic selection of independently owned restaurants, pubs, cafes, a cinema, galleries and great shops for everyday shopping – greengrocers, butchers, small supermarkets, bakers and so on as well as interesting clothes and vintage shops.

Transport & connections
West St Leonards Station is a 5-minute walk from Wilton House which connects to London Victoria, London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Waterloo East as well as, via a change at Ashford the high-speed connection to Kings Cross St Pancras International. Brighton, Gatwick Airport and Ashford International are all easy to access by train. Hastings Old Town can be reached in around 30 minutes by foot.

There is ample free parking close to Wilton House on a first come-first-served basis.

Material Information

• Share of freehold (1 share, 19 shareholders in total)
• Leasehold (199 years from 01 January 2015)
• The freehold of the building was acquired by the leaseholders in 2018. It was in a rather poor state and a 5–7-year cycle of major works was put in place. This is expected to be completed in 2026, after which the service charge should significantly reduce, without the major works
• Service charges include reserve fund and major works share
• Property construction: Traditional Brick & Timber
• Heating type: Gas & electrical
• Utilities: Gas, electricity, water & broadband
• Gas & Electricity Supply: Independently supplied by British Gas
• Water supply & Sewerage: Mains connected by Southern Water
• Broadband: Standard download speed 5Mbps, standard upload speed 0.6Mpbs. Superfast speed available (d/s 80Mbps, u/s 20Mbps). Source: Ofcom
• Mobile signal/coverage: Likely external cover on all major networks. Variable internal cover linked to all major networks. Source: Ofcom
• Restrictions: Located in Grosvenor Gardens conservation area.
• Flood risk: High chance of rivers and sea flooding. Very low risk of surface flooding. Source: Uk
• Coastal erosion risk: Hold the Line 1 (maintain & repair)Source: Uk
• Planning permission: No current known planning. Source: Hastings Council
• Coalfield or mining area: No. Source: The Coal Authority
• Flight path: Yes, but not necessarily directly affected. Source: Flightradar24

EPC rating: C. Service charge description: Includes reserve fund and major works share. Major works share should end 2026., Mobile signal information: Likely external cover on all major networks. Variable internal cover linked to all major networks.

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