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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · TN39 3QT
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About
Abbott and Abbott Estate Agents present for sale a truly exceptional penthouse apartment, providing stunning, panoramic views over the town to the sea, with Beachy Head, the South Downs and Eastbourne in the distance to the west, plus beautifully presented, stylish, and well proportioned accommodation, situated in a highly convenient and much favoured location in the town.
Built in the late-1960's by local builders, R A Larkin, the penthouse offers bright and well-planned accommodation, with far-reaching views from most rooms, which includes three bedrooms - one with an en-suite shower room and the two larger bedrooms with access to a west-facing terrace, a contemporary kitchen with Bosch appliances, and a contemporary bathroom.
The centrepiece is a lovely, south-facing dining/living room benefitting from glorious views over the town to the sea, with bi-fold doors opening onto a wide south-facing balcony taking full advantage of the views.
Outside, there is a wide garage beneath the block. Gas central heating is installed and there are uPVC double glazed windows and exterior doors.
The block itself features an entryphone and a lift to the fifth floor, with a further flight of stairs serving just the penthouse.
The property is situated within a few hundred yards of local shops in Collington Avenue, Collington Halt railway station and close to the seafront at West Parade, via a footpath from Terminus Road.
Buses stop immediately outside the block and the town centre is less than a mile distant. This is a fine property, of a type, size and style rarely available. Viewing is highly recommended.
Communal Entrance Hall - Entryphone-controlled, approached by a series of steps, but also with a step-free access leading to a lower hall served by lift.
Stairs and the lift lead to the fifth floor, with a further staircase then serving just this penthouse.
Front door to: Good Size Entrance Hall - An attractive entrance to the property, with built-in coats cupboard, built-in linen cupboard, entryphone, ceiling-inset spotlamps, radiator.
Part-glazed double doors lead to the: Stylish Dining/Living Room - 5.77m x 3.78m (18'11 x 12'5) - A lovely, stylish, south-facing room with stunning, panoramic views over the town to the sea and beyond, with Beachy Head, Eastbourne and the South Downs in the distance to the west.
Contemporary electric fire, fitted store cupboards and shelving with recessed lighting, radiator.
Double glazed bi-fold doors lead to: South-Facing Balcony - 10.87m x 1.22m (35'8 x 4') - Wide and south-facing, taking full advantage of the panoramic and far-reaching views over the town and out to sea, with Beachy Head and the South Downs in the distance to the west.
Well Equipped Kitchen - 3.51m x 3.35m (11'6 x 11') - A double aspect room, with lovely views over the town to the sea, well equipped with an attractive range of base storage units comprising cupboards, drawers, and work surfaces, plus matching wall-mounted storage cupboards.
Stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer, plumbing for washing machine.
Range of Bosch integrated appliances including electric induction hob with extractor hood above, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
Breakfast bar, built-in cupboard housing Worcester wall-mounted gas-fired boiler.
Bedroom One - 4.57m max x 3.56m max (15' max x 11'8 max) - Another good L-shaped room, with a south aspect and far-reaching views over the town and out to sea.
Radiator, uPVC double glazed door to the terrace.
Sliding door to: En-Suite Shower - Part-tiled walls and a contemporary suite comprising large walk-in shower cubicle with plumbed shower unit, vanity unit with inset wash basin with mixer tap and storage below, and WC.
Chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan.
L-Shaped Bedroom Two - 5.31m max x 4.37m max (17'5 max x 14'4 max) - A lovely double aspect room, L-shaped and with far-reaching sea views to the front and extensive views over the town to the rear.
Built-in wardrobe with sliding mirror-fronted doors, radiators.
uPVC double glazed door to: West-Facing Terrace - 5.03m x 2.29m (16'6 x 7'6) - Serving both bedrooms one & two, with views over the town to the sea, with Beachy Head, the South Downs and Eastbourne in the distance.
Bedroom Three/Study - 2.46m x 2.24m (8'1 x 7'4) - With far-reaching views over the town to the rear of the block, and currently used as an office.
Fitted wardrobe with sliding mirror-fronted doors, radiator.
Contemporary Bathroom - Part-tiled walls and a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and plumbed shower above, vanity unit with inset wash basin with mixer tap and storage below, and WC with concealed cistern.
Fitted store cupboard, chrome heated towel rail.
Wide Garage - 5.11m x 3.66m (16'9 x 12') - Situated to the front of the block, opening onto Collington Avenue, the furthest garage to the left when looking at the front of the block.
Electric up & over door, light.
Lease: 999 Years From 1968 - Maintenance For 2025/26: £3641.10 - To include cleaning and lighting of common parts, block insurance contribution, water & sewerage rates, lift maintenance, management, contribution to reserve fund, etc.
Share Of Freehold - The freehold of the block is held by a resident's company in which flat owners have a share. Council Tax Band: C (Rother District Council) - Epc Rating: C -
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