Flat for sale in Blackwater Road, Lower Meads, Eastbourne BN21

Location:
This well maintained detached Victorian villa is located in a particularly desirable part of Eastbourne, being just to the West of the town centre within the favoured Lower Meads area. The property is directly opposite the highly regarded Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club which hosts the world class tournament the week before Wimbledon. The Theatre District with Winter Garden, Congress Theatre, Devonshire Park Theatre & Towner Art Gallery, various local shops, the mainline railway station (London, Victoria approx 80 minutes), Eastbourne seafront with its carpet gardens and famous Victorian pier and the extensive town centre shopping facilities are all within approximately a ¼ of a mile. There is also a wide range of restaurants, wine bars and coffee shops within walking distance along with the recently extended Beacon Shopping Centre which also houses the new cinema. The Royal Eastbourne Golf Course is approximately one mile away.

Accommodation:
A few steps lead up to the hall floor level. Communal main front entrance door with security entry-phone system leads to the communal hall which has many attractive period features. A nicely carpeted and imposing staircase leads up to the 1st floor. Private door to:

Split level reception hall: L-shaped. Approximately 39’6 x 20’8.
Featuring a wonderfully intricate wood block floor. Large window to the side. Picture rail. Two double radiators. Radiator. Four ceiling lights. Security entry-phone handset. Fitted cupboard which houses the electric meter and trip switches. Digital room thermostat. BT point. Built-in storage cupboard.

Grand sitting room: (front) Approximately 22’2 x 16’3.
Wonderful intricate wood block flooring with inlay border. Ornate coving. Ornate ceiling rose. Picture rail. Attractive feature fire surround with marble hearth and copper insert with hood. Alcoves with bespoke custom made shelving units. Original servants bell-push. TV point. BT point. Satellite point. Ceiling light and wall lights. Wide triple aspect bay with three large windows which provide impressive panoramic views over The Devonshire Park Tennis Club and across Eastbourne towards the Downs. Door leads to the study.

Study: (front) Approximately 14’2 x 6’2.
Matching intricate wood block flooring continuing through from the sitting room. Picture rail. Dado rail. Ornate wall panelling and freeze work. Wall light. Double radiator. Large window with views over Devonshire Park.

Grand dining room / 4th bedroom: (front) Approximately 22’3 x 16’6.
Solid wood block flooring in Heringbone style with inlay border. Large feature fire surround with tiled insert and hearth. Ornate coving. Ornate ceiling rose. Picture rail. TV point. BT point. Double radiator. Wide triple aspect bay with three large windows which provide impressive panoramic views over The Devonshire Park Tennis Club.

A few stairs from the reception hall lead down to the cloakroom and the kitchen/breakfast room:

Cloakroom / WC:
Low level WC unit and a wash hand basin. Half tiled walls. Vinyl type flooring. Opaque window.

Kitchen / breakfast room: (side & rear) Approximately 25’7 x 11’3 max.
Contoured wood effect work-surface with inset single drainer twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, having double cupboard and plumbing and space for a washing machine, a dishwasher and a tumble dryer under. Space for cooker. Wine rack. Tall housing unit with built-in double oven, having cupboard above and two drawers under. Tall triple cupboard larder unit. Ample space for a double door American style fridge / freezer. Work-surface with three drawers, three cupboards and end shelf display units under. Range of wall cupboards with cornice and plinth work and end shelf display units. Ample space for table and chairs. Recently installed wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler. Partly tiled walls. Vinyl type flooring. Two ceiling lights. Range of bespoke solid oak fitted cupboards and storage units. Double radiator. Walk-in pantry with electric light and a top cupboard over. Double aspect with a large window to the side and a large window to the rear with pleasant outlook.

Bedroom 1: (rear) Approximately 15’10 x 13’0 to the front of the fitted wardrobes.
Bespoke fitted wardrobes running the full width of the room comprising four doubles and one single, all with cornice and plinth work and storage space over. Solid wood block floor in Heringbone style. Ornate coving. Ornate ceiling freeze work and wall freezes. Picture rail. Double radiator. Two large windows with pleasant outlook.

Bedroom 2: (rear) Approximately 15’11 x 11’7.
Feature fireplace with tiled insert. Ornate coving. Picture rail. Fitted wardrobe. Vanity style wash hand basin with range of drawers and cupboards under. Ceiling light and wall lights. Double radiator. Two large windows with pleasant outlook.

A few stairs down from the reception hall lead down to bedroom 3.

Bedroom 3: (rear) Approximately 13’7 x 11’3.
Picture rail. Double radiator. Vanity style wash hand basin with cupboards under. Large window with pleasant outlook.

Spacious bathroom / shower room / WC: (front) Approximately 13’10 x 6’1.
Modern grey suite comprising an extra large deep bath with hand grips, mixer tap and hand shower attachment, set in a tiled surround. Push button low level WC unit. Bidet. Marble effect vanity style unit with his ‘n’ hers sinks, having mixer taps and a range of cupboards under. Separate fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with fitted thermostatic mixer shower having concealed pipe-work. Radiator and a heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls. Eight recessed ceiling spot lights. Shaver point. Large fitted art deco style wall mirror. Double aspect with a leaded light opaque window to the side and a large opaque window to the front.

Lease: 999 years and Includes a Share in the Freehold.
Maintenance: Approximately £2,936.64 per half year.

Please Note: Appliances, heating and hot water systems have not been tested.
All measurements are approximate.

Purchasers must seek confirmation from their own solicitor with regards to the exact terms of the lease and the exact charges for any ground rent and maintenance.