2 Bedrooms Flat for sale in Marine Court, St Leonards-On-Sea TN38 | £ 170,000

Property Description

Constructed in the late 1930’s, this two bedroom apartment within the historic Grade II Listed Marine Court is located on the 9th floor with lift access, offering some of the town’s most spectacular views out to the sea, to beachy head and over towards the award winning pier. Furthermore, the property benefits from a bright 20ft reception room and access to a private balcony.
The Location: Marina, St Leonards on Sea
In a prominent seafront location in St. Leonards-on-Sea directly overlooking the two-level promenade out to the sea and situated next door to the remnants of James Burton’s 1820 colonnades. The promenade offers level walks in two directions, along towards the pier and also to the quieter area of West St Leonards. Living in Marine Court provides a unique opportunity, there are some fantastic independent boutique shops and galleries along with the Artist Quarter of Mercatoria just around the corner.
St Leonards Warrior Square train station provides direct links to London, Brighton and Ashford and is only a short walk along the seafront, being approximately 1/4 mile away from Marine Court. In the same area you can enjoy the delights of Norman and King’s Road, popular for the independent shops, café’s and the Kino Cinema. Further to the East is Hastings Town Centre and the busy Hastings Old Town which hosts regular entertainment events all year round. All can be easily accessed by regular buses running the length of this vibrant promenade. The award winning Hastings & St Leonards pier opposite the popular White Rock theatre and several public gardens can be enjoyed.

The Property: Two Bedroom Seafront Balcony Apartment
A floodlit landmark Grade II listed building constructed in the late 1930’s to an original ‘ocean liner’ design and providing exceptional coastal and marine views. The art deco apartment block designed to resemble the Queen Mary is one of the glories of England’s south coast, famously known for its entrance lobby areas and the chequerboard floor. In 1936 the foundation stone was laid by Robert Holland-Martin, Chairman of the Southern Railway, and the building was completed in 1938. Marine Court is fourteen storeys high, and from basement to roof, measures 170 ft/49 metres in height; east-west 416 ft/127 metres in length. The building was awarded Grade-ii listing status in 1999.
This particular apartment, accessed through Entrance ’B’, sits at the heights of Marine Court on the 9th floor, enjoying the inest views over to the sea; this also includes views over to Beachy Head. Stepping into the property, the views of the sea take centre stage through the windows of the 20’ lounge/diner. The bedrooms are of a generous size and bright with features that are typical of Marine Court. The galley style kitchen is modern with original features and so to the bathroom. On offer are some of the most incredible views and very few can rival these views from the balcony, a great opportunity to live in an iconic 1930’s building.

Spacious entrance hall: 22’ long (6.70m) Entryphone handset, built-in wardrobe cupboard, built-in airing cupboard, fitted uplighters.

Lounge/dining room: 20’ x 15’ (6.10m x 4.57m) 20’ x 15’ (6.10m x 4.57m) l-shaped, twin 1930’s patterned glass doors from hallway, telephone point, secondary double glazing, fine Channel views, two electric panel heaters, period style uplighters, glazed door to;

glazed balcony: 13’5 x 4’9 (3.00m x 1.44m) 13’5” x 4’9” (3.00m x 1.44m) South facing with sliding windows.

Kitchen: 9’10 x 7’ (3.00m x 2.13m) Inset stainless steel sink unit, generous range of fitted cupboards, half tiled surrounds, stainless steel oven and extractor hood, halogen hob, multiple spotlight.

Bedroom one: 15’ x 12’4 (4.57m x 3.76m) Fitted twin wardrobe cupboards, two twin wall lights, secondary double glazing, panoramic Channel views, door to glazed balcony, electric panel heater.

Bedroom two: 11’10 x 7’ (3.61m x 2.13m) Secondary double glazing, electric panel heater, southerly sea views.

Bathroom: Fully tiled with white suite comprising panelled bath with chromium mixer tap and shower spray, pedestal wash basin, close coupled W.C., original chromium heated towel rail, extractor fan.

Total floor area: 73 square metres approx. (785 Sq Ft)
current lease: Expires 2050
current maintenance: £5900 P.A
lease renewal options: There is a possibility to purchase into the Freehold & increase the Lease, Enquire to our office.

£170,000 leasehold

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