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See how verdicts work3-bedroom flat · TN40 2EX
For saleReduced £10k (−5%) on 7 JulListed 207 days
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About
This well located purpose built first floor flat offers three bedrooms with the benefit of its own parking space and a long lease that is all situated within easy reach of the Town Centre and just a short distance of the beach and less than quarter of a mile of Bexhill Hospital.
Perfect as a permanent home or investment property. Being one of just four apartments in the building, the accommodation is bright and spacious with gas central heating and double glazing.
The flat is located on the first floor with no flats above and benefits from a large kitchen/living area, three bedrooms, bathroom and separate en-suite.
Whilst requiring some general modernisation the property offers an excellent opportunity for buyers to create a home tailored to their own taste in a convenient and sought after location.
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The Accommodation With approximate dimensions, is approached via a communal entrance door into communal entrance hall. Staircase rises to first floor.
Entrance Hall 21' 4" x 3' 05" (6.50m x 1.04m) Telephone entry point, cupboard.
Living Room/Kitchen 19' 0" x 12' 6" (5.79m x 3.81m) Dual aspect with box bay window to the front, recessed lighting, tiled flooring.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units incorporating cupboards and drawers with an integrated washing machine, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and double low level oven, the working surface incorporates a sink unit with drainer and a four ring gas hob with extractor above.
Bedroom/Study 11' 6" x 6' 11" (3.51m x 2.11m) plus box bay window 9' 1" (2.77m) Bathroom 7' 2" x 5' 06" (2.18m x 1.68m) Tiled floor, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, p-shaped bath with shower attachment over.
Bedroom 8' 3" x 6' 7" (2.51m x 2.01m) Window to rear. Bedroom One 8' 3" x 6' 7" (2.51m x 2.01m) Window to rear.
En-Suite 5' 6" x 4' 9" (1.68m x 1.45m) Window to side, part tiled walls, tiled floor, corner bath, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail.
Lease Details 125 years from 2006 Maintenance Cost paid half yearly, recently £1008.21 Ground Rent £37.50 Council Tax Rother District Council Band C £2403.23 (2026/7)
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