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For saleReduced £7k (−3.1%) on 22 OctListed 92 days
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About
Located within half a mile distant of Eastbourne railway station and town centre - A two bedroom ground floor apartment with parking.
Double aspect sitting/dining room, kitchen with appliances, principal bedroom with ensuite. Gas central heating, double glazing.
The apartment comprises accommodation of entrance hall with large double cupboard, double aspect sitting/dining room overlooking the communal gardens to the rear, kitchen equipped with appliances, principal bedroom with wardrobes and ensuite shower room/wc, second double bedroom and a bathroom/wc.
Independent gas fired central heating is installed as well as UPVC double glazing. To the front of the property there is a private car parking space. Location.
Montclare House occupies a convenient position within half a mile of Eastbourne railway station and the shopping complex whilst the Old Town with its parks and Waitrose superstore is within a quarter of a mile.
The theatre complex at Devonshire Park and seafront are all within a mile distant.
Accommodation and Approximate Room Sizes Communal front door with entry phone system to Reception Hall front door to Entrance Hall with entry phone receiver, radiator, large double size storage cupboard.
Double Aspect Sitting/Dining Room 18’2 max x 11’6 enjoying an aspect over the communal gardens to the rear. Two radiators.
Kitchen 11’6 x 6’4 one and a half bowl sink unit flanked by wooden working surfaces having inset four burner gas hob.
The kitchen is equipped with integrated appliances comprising of fan assisted oven, microwave, fridge and freezer and dishwasher.
Space with plumbing and waste for washing machine, part tiled walls, wall mounted shelved cupboards and concealed cooker hood, cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler, double glazed window to side garden, radiator and tiled floor.
Principal Bedroom 16’2 max x 11’8 max with bay window having aspect over the communal gardens to the rear. Mirror fronted wardrobe cupboards, double radiator.
Door to Ensuite Shower Room/WC with shower cubicle having glazed door, pedestal wash hand basin, dual flush low level wc, part tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 12’ x 8‘5 (3.66m x 2.57m) with double glazed window to rear, radiator.
Bathroom/WC white suite comprising of bath with mixer taps and separate wall mounted shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin, dual flush low level wc, part tiled walls, radiator, extractor fan.
Outside Montclare House sits within well maintained communal gardens and to the front there is a private car parking space (number 3). Lease - 999 years from 1st October 2001.
Maintenance - £2,120.52 paid for 2024. Ground Rent - £150 per annum.
Council Tax Band – C EPC Rating - C All material information relating to this property is provided by the vendor and is available upon request.
While Emslie & Tarrant make every effort to ensure that property details are accurate and up to date, we rely on information supplied by the vendor and do not independently verify its accuracy.
These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, and should not be relied upon as statements of fact.
Any prospective purchaser should seek confirmation from their solicitor or other suitably qualified professional.
All measurements, floor plans, and dimensions are approximate and provided for guidance purposes only.
They should not be relied upon for the purchase of furnishings, fixtures, or fittings Please note that none of the services, systems, appliances, or installations have been tested by Emslie & Tarrant, and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
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