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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · BN21 1BT
For saleReduced £15k (−5.7%) on 10 OctListed 43 days
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Taylor Engley are delighted to offer to the market this well presented two bedroomed third (top) floor retirement apartment, forming part of the highly sought after Marlborough Court development.
Exclusively for the over 55s this spacious apartment has been recently redecorated and has the benefit of newly fitted carpets.
The spacious accommodation features a living room with Juliette style balcony and outlook to the front of the building, fitted kitchen, principal bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and a spacious shower room with easy access shower.
Additional benefits include a gas fired central heating and double glazing.
Marlborough Court offers excellent retirement living with communal facilities including an owners' lounge, on-site restaurant, landscaped gardens and a hobbies room. EPC=C.
The Accommodation Comprises: Communal Entrance Hall with passenger lift or stairs rising to third (top) floor, external covered walkway leading to apartment, front door to: Entrance Hall Spacious entrance hall, deep built-in storage cupboard with shelving and light, airing cupboard housing cylinder and shelving.
Living Room (4.95m x 4.32m (16'3 x 14'2)) Mock fireplace with fitted electric fire, radiator, double doors to front open to Juliette style balcony, door to: Kitchen (3.23m max x 2.44m max (10'7 max x 8' max)) (maximum measurements include depth of fitted units) Range of base and wall mounted cupboards, worktops with inset single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit, eye level oven, fridge/freezer, electric hob with extractor fan over, washer/dryer, Vaillant wall mounted gas fired boiler, radiator, electrically operated window with outlook to front.
Bedroom 1 (3.96m x 3.18m (13' x 10'5)) Radiator, outlook to front, walk-in wardrobe cupboard, with light and hanging rails.
Bedroom 2 (3.76m max x 2.67m max (12'4 max x 8'9 max)) Radiator, outlook to front.
Shower Room Spacious shower room with easy access shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, part tiled walls, shaver point.
Communal Facilities Communal facilities include residents lounge, on-site restaurant and residents dining room, residents hobbies room, communal gardens, guests suite at additional nightly charge, residents parking on a first come first served basis.
Nb Term of lease 125 years from 24 March 2000. Service Charge £862.62 per calendar month in 2026/2027. Ground rent one peppercorn (if demanded).
The percentage payable to rsl by a seller on completion of a sale is 3% of the final agree price.
(All details concerning the term of the lease and outgoings are subject to verification) Council Tax Band: Council Tax Band - 'E' Eastbourne Borough Council.
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We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances & specific fittings. Room sizes cannot be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.
Viewing Arrangements: All appointments are to be made through Taylor Engley.
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