Property description

**chain free** Home + Castle are delighted to offer this beautiful and rarely available Grade II listed apartment positioned on the second floor of this majestic building. Having two double bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms and an additional cloakroom, all modernised to a high standard. Situated in the highly sought after Meads area, and only a few minutes walk to Meads village and the beach.. De Walden Court was built in the late 1800s, is steeped in history and retains a wealth of character features, including two working fireplaces. The apartment boasts a living/dining room, modern kitchen, with views to Eastbourne seafront and the South Downs. A real privilege to live in such a property with every amenity needed, both within the property and the local area. Early viewing is highly recommended. No onward chain. Call now to view !

Approach

The property is accessed via the main entrance to the building which is affectionately known as Little De Walden. The character features are stunning to include tiled flooring and linenfold panelling at ground floor and up the stairs through the building to the door of the apartment.

Entrance Hall

Enter the apartment via the main solid wood door to original hardwood flooring, radiator, storage cupboards, fitted smoke alarm, doors to both bedrooms, Lounge Diner, kitchen and separate cloakroom. Power points and fitted ceiling lights.

Lounge/ Dining Room (4.0 x 5.35 (13'1" x 17'6"))

This dual aspect and sympathetically restored living/dining room provides spacious accommodation. A main feature of the room is the original working fireplace and many character features which gives the room an inviting and cosy appeal. Newly restored box style sash windows with seating and storage below to the front windows. There is original hardwood flooring, radiators, picture rails, power points, ceiling and wall lights.

Kitchen (2.65 x 2.4 (8'8" x 7'10"))

Modern fitted kitchen with wall, base and drawer units. Fitted granite work surfaces. Wall mounted Vaillant combi boiler. Space for under-counter fridge and freezer, additional fridge freezer space, washing machine, dishwasher and tumble drier. Stainless steel gas hob and electric oven. 1/12 bowl sink and drainer unit. Under counter water filter with reverse osmosis water filter system. Downlights and fitted spot lights, fitted smoke alarm, Sash window, tiled flooring.

Bedroom One (3.59 x 5.35 (11'9" x 17'6"))

Sash windows and custom fitted shutters, with additional window to the fire escape, providing a wonderful view towards Eastbourne seafront. The room is carpeted and has bespoke built-in wardrobes in keeping with the character of the property. Power points, fitted lights and telephone point, . Door to:-

En-Suite Bathroom (2.47 x 1.78 (8'1" x 5'10"))

White suite comprising of p-shaped panelled bath with monobloc chrome taps. Separate shower cubicle with fitted shower and drench head attachment. Hand basin set in to vanity unit. WC, shaver point, extractor fan, chrome fitted towel rail. Full height tiled walls and flooring

Bedroom Two (4.0 x 3.12 (13'1" x 10'2"))

Sash windows with seating area with views to the front of the building and the South Downs beyond. The room is carpeted and has a working original feature fireplace. There is a built-in cupboard with shelving and extra storage areas within it. Power points, fitted lights and fitted smoke alarm. Door to:-

En-Suite Bathroom (2.14 x 2.69 (7'0" x 8'9"))

Modern fitted suite comprising of p-shaped bath with fitted shower. WC, and sink fitted into a concealed vanity unit. Fitted heated chrome towel rail, radiator, obscure glazed sash style window, fitted towel rail and toilet roll holder, Shaver point, extractor fan, ceiling light and fitted cabinets. Full height tiled walls and flooring.

W/C

WC, hand basin, fitted storage cupboards, extractor fan. Tiled flooring.

Communal Grounds

The communal garden is accessed by walking around the front of the building through the grounds of the adjoining building known as Big De Walden. Follow the path, via the steps and through the iron gate to the rear communal section of garden, which is South facing. The area is beautifully landscaped and well maintained laid mainly to lawn with an array of mature shrub and flower borders, . There is a communal under-cover seating area which is paved and offers alfresco dining no matter what the weather. There is an additional storage area ideal for storing bicycles and garden furniture.

Maintenance/ Lease Information

Leasehold terms: 999years (currently 978 years 12.5% share of freehold )
Ground rent £3.03/yr to 2045/ £4.54/yr to 2079.
Service charges: C£240 per month
Amenities

Two bedrooms with en suites

Gas central heating

Lounge dining room

Working feature fireplaces

Popular meads area

Landscaped communal garden

Grade ll listed building

Wealth of character features

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