1 bed flat for sale

Marine Court, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex TN38

Architecture & Interior
This impeccably proportioned one-bedroom apartment offers a neutral, unconfined canvas with remarkable bones, framing widescreen views across the English Channel to the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head. With dual-aspect light flowing through from both elevations, the south-facing front directly overlooks the Hastings & St Leonards Sailing Club and the sweeping promenade—on a bright summer’s day, the atmosphere is pure French Riviera!

Inside, original floorboards run through the principal rooms, while the kitchen retains its 1930s parquet—a connection to the building’s 1938 debut. In contrast to the coastal drama of the front, the kitchen and bedroom enjoy a tranquil, verdant outlook to the rear. Large windows frame a leafy backdrop that gives way to the historic, tiered rooflines of East Ascent and the St Leonards East Conservation Area, where a handsome row of period houses stands as a testament to the area's rich architectural heritage. The space is ready to be lived in today while providing the perfect foundation for a bespoke interior vision. A large living space is complimented by a large double bedroom with a wall of fitted wardrobes. The spacious kitchen has room enough for dining with a door to the rear balcony area for enjoying a morning coffee.

As Marine Court undergoes a full refurbishment to re-establish itself as a premier coastal address, this fourth-floor apartment offers a unique head start. With all-new 2025 double glazed windows and doors (all with full planning and listed building consents) and the rare legal permission to reinstate the open-air balcony, the heavy lifting of listed building compliance has been achieved. The apartment features a 24-hour concierge service, constant hot water, daily rubbish collection, security cameras in the common parts, and a Share in the Freehold. While the service charge includes a significant contribution toward the building's landmark restoration, the vision is for the building to become a first-class residence in the heart of the town’s vibrant culinary and arts scene.

In the Neighbourhood
Live above some of the best coffee shops and eateries in St Leonards, with the beach as your front garden. Life at Marine Court is lived both in the clouds and on the promenade. The building’s ground floor is a vibrant tapestry of modern coastal life: The specialty brews and eats of Botanica, Ritual and Dark Circles, the spice of Colombo 16, and the health-conscious rhythm of the Reformer Pilates Studio.

The St Leonards Lifestyle: A Coastal Renaissance. St Leonards-on-Sea is far more than a seaside resort, it is a thriving cultural enclave where late 1820s elegance meets a high-energy, independent spirit. Described by The Times as one of the UK’s most desirable coastal destinations, the town offers a "glamorous grit" that has become a magnet for the London creative exodus.

From your doorstep at Marine Court, the promenade serves as a scenic artery leading to the "Independent Quarter" of Norman Road and Kings Road. Here, an enviable lifestyle awaits: Mornings spent at specialty coffee bars or the Goat Ledge on the seafront, afternoons browsing mid-century galleries and artisan antique dealers, and evenings watching a movie at the Kino-Teatr or dining at acclaimed eateries. With its vast horizons, salt-air light, and a community that prizes original thinking.

Transport & Connections
St Leonards offers a rare sense of space and soul—all while remaining effortlessly connected to London via a short stroll to the station.

Getting around from here is incredibly easy, whether you're commuting or just heading out for the day. St Leonards Warrior Square Station is only a 10-minute walk away, putting major London hubs like Charing Cross, Victoria, and London Bridge within easy reach. If you need to get to St Pancras, you can quickly hop on a high-speed link via Ashford International.

Beyond the city, you’ve got direct coastal trains to Brighton and Eastbourne right at your fingertips. If you prefer the bus, frequent services like the 98 and 99 stop right outside the building, making trips into Hastings town centre or over to Bexhill a breeze. Plus, with the A21 and A259 nearby, driving up to London or exploring the scenic Sussex and Kent coastlines couldn’t be simpler.

Material Information

• Tenure: Leasehold with Share of freehold
• Leasehold: 945 yrs remaining (From 15 January 1985 to 24 March 2971)
• Service charge: £9119 per annum
  
• Property construction: Traditional brick and concrete
• Heating type: Electric central heating
• Utilities: Electricity, water, sewerage and broadband
• Electricity supply: Supplied in-house
  
• Water supply & sewerage: Mains connected by Southern Water
• Broadband: Standard Download speed 11Mbps; Upload Speed 1Mbps. Superfast available (d/s 80Mbps, u/s 20Mbps). Source: Ofcom
  
• Mobile signal/coverage: Likely external cover on all major networks, internal cover linked to Vodafone and O2. Source: Ofcom
  
• Building safety: None identified at time of listing.
  
• Restrictions: St Leonards East (Gensing) conservation area, Grade II Listed – Listing 1379435
• Rights and easements: Communal entrance, hallways and lifts
• Flood risk: Low to very low risk of any type of flooding. Source:
  
• Coastal erosion risk: Erodible, enforced by seawall to hold the line HL1 (maintain/replace coastal defence structures or manages beaches) 4C24.?Source:
  
• Planning permission: Full Listed Building Consent granted for balcony reinstatement and double gazed windows and doors (replaced in 2025). Source: Hastings Online
• Accessibility/adaptations: Lift access
• Coalfield or mining area: No. Source: The Coal Authority
  
• Flight path: Yes. Source: Flightradar24
  

Note: Approximately 50% of this fee is currently ring-fenced for the Major Works Programme of Marine Court, an investment designed to re-establish the building as the premier modernist address on the coastline.
EPC rating: D. Mobile signal information: Likely external cover on all major networks, internal cover linked to Vodafone and O2. Source: Ofcom

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