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Exotic Eastbourne offers seaside charm and the promise of long, sunny days.
Living in Eastbourne
Eastbourne is the largest town in East Sussex and is considered to be a good place to live. Its green spaces and seafront location makes for an amenable environment.
The town promotes itself as "The Sunshine Coast", and often claims the highest recorded hours of sunlight, producing a rivalry with the larger coastal resorts of Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Whether you are commuting to work or retiring from work, there is a wide variety of properties to suit all budgets.
Eastbourne has traditional seaside charm and some select pockets where new housing is sprouting up. Its best address is Meads, a smart, leafy, village-feel Victorian quarter close to Beachy Head.
There you will find substantial red brick town houses, private boarding schools, the Grand Hotel, Royal Eastbourne Golf Club and Devonshire Park, the venue for the pre-Wimbledon womens tennis tournament.
All Saints is a redevelopment of a listed Victorian hospital moments from the seafront. Three low-rise apartment blocks are being built inside the gated walls, and the original hospital buildings are being restored and converted into flats.
At the other end of the Eastbourne seafront is Sovereign Harbour, where several hundred homes have already been built, with more in the pipeline. The latest developments have bold modern architecture that fits well in the marina setting.
Transport
Eastbourne is easily accessible by road or rail and is close to Gatwick International Airport and cross channel ferry ports.
There are frequent rail services linking Eastbourne with Brighton, Lewes and Hastings and an hourly service linking Eastbourne with Ashford International and Eurostar services.
Trains from the North, the Midlands and the East can link to Eastbourne services, avoiding London by changing at Gatwick or Haywards Heath. The key approach to Eastbourne from London by road is the A22 (journey time 1.5 - 2 hours). Most local bus services in Eastbourne are operated by Eastbourne Buses. Services are run to all parts of Eastbourne and to nearby towns Hailsham, Lewes, Battle and Bexhill. Further information about transport can be found at www.eastbournebuses.co.uk and www.nationalrail.co.uk.
History and culture
Eastbourne became fashionable during Edwardian times when it was called 'The Watering Place of the South'.
Eastbourne acquired the Towner Art Gallery in 1924, which is now recognised as one of the countrys most interesting provincial galleries.
Many people come to enjoy the views from Beachy Head at 162m, the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain and to see the century-old red and white lighthouse at the foot of the cliffs.
Contemporary Eastbourne is a thriving holiday resort, with modern attractions which fit in well with the towns more traditional appeal.
For those who live and work in Eastbourne it is a thriving business centre, while conferences make an important contribution to the local economy.
Further information can be found at www.westsussex.gov.uk and www.eastbourne.gov.uk.
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5 bedrooms house in Rosebery Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £365,000
West Hampden Park. A substantial detached older character house with spacious and versatile accommodation. Comprises of an Entrance Vestibule, Hall, Downstairs Shower Room, Three Reception Rooms,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Lakelands Close, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £169,950
Hampden Park. An Attractive Georgian style Semi-Detached Home situated within a Cul-de-Sac Location. Three Bedrooms, Lounge/Dining Room, Entrance Hall, Downstairs Cloakroom and W.C., Kitchen,...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Barcombe Walk, Old Town, Eastbourne,East Sussex - Asking price of £179,950
Three bedroom mid-terrace house situated in the favoured Old Town area of Eastbourne having cloakroom/wc, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, gas fired central heating, double glazing and...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in North Langney - Asking price of £269,950
An opportunity arises to acquire this ATTRACTIVE FOUR BEDROOMED DETACHED HOUSE located in the North Langney area of Eastbourne. This modern property is considered to provide ideal family...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Crawley Crescent, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £144,950
Hampden Park. A two double bedroom terrace house in Crawley Crescent. Accommodation comprises a lounge, modern kitchen/dining room, modern bathroom and an ensuite shower room. The windows are...... view full details
4 bedrooms flat in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £189,950
A Four Bedroom mansion style apartment situated close to Eastbourne seafront. Comprising Lounge, Kitchen, 4 Bedrooms Bathroom and Private Terrace. Some original features. High Ceilings.... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Meads - Asking price of £435,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen to acquire this WELL PRESENTED AND DECEPTIVELY SPACIOUS HALL FLOOR APARTMENT offering luxury fitted Stoneham kitchen with integrated Miele appliances with...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Cavendish Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £79,950
Close to Town. A one bedroom converted second floor flat. Well presented with accommodation comprising of lounge, modern kitchen, modern bathroom and bedroom. No Chain... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Ayra Court, Silverdale Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £215,000
Lower Meads/Seafront. Located in a convenient location adjacent to Eastbournes Seafront and offering some SEA VIEWS is this first floor apartment offered for sale with NO CHAIN.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Ground Floor Flat, Channel View Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex - Asking price of £89,950
Redoubt. Offered with no chain is this ground floor GARDEN flat. The property which requires updating includes a lounge, kitchen/dining room, bedroom and bathroom.... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Eastbourne, East Sussex
