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2 bedroom retirement property for sale
St. Leonards Road, Upperton, Eastbourne
Retirement
Chain-free
Sold STC
Retirement property
2 beds
1 bath
505
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold | 99 yrs left
Ground rent: £803.76 per annum | review period: unconfirmed
Service charge: £3,610.94 per annum
Council tax, if payable: Band C
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Well presented ground floor retirmement apartment
- Sitting/dining room with direct access to communal gardens
- Fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob
- Spacious shower room/wc
- Communal residents facilities
- Chain free
- Internal viewing highly recommended
An excellent opportunity arises to acquire this well presented TWO BEDROOMED GROUND FLOOR RETIREMENT APARTMENT, forming part of the popular Gables Court development located within the Upperton area of Eastbourne. The apartment is considered to be well designed and occupies a pleasant position towards the far end of the building. The accommodation benefits from double glazed windows and night storage/electric heating and has features that include a sitting/dining room with direct access to the communal gardens, fitted kitchen with integrated oven and hob, two bedrooms and a spacious shower room/wc. Onsite communal facilities include a residents lounge, laundry room, guest bedroom (at an additional nightly charge), communal gardens and a residents parking area, on a first come first served basis. The property is offered to the market Chain Free and an internal viewing is highly recommended.
The Accommodation - Comprises:
Communal Front Door - Opening to:
Communal Entrance Hall - Security entry phone system. Private front door to:
Hall - Creda night storage heater, built-in cupboard having light and housing cylinder, electric meter and consumer unit.
Sitting/Dining Room - 5.08m max x 4.90m max (16'8 max x 16'1 max) - (16'8 max reducing to 10'8).
Spacious room having direct access to communal gardens, mock fireplace with fitted electric fire, two Creda night storage heaters, television/fm radio points, double doors opening to front.
Fitted Kitchen - 2.74m max x 1.73m' max (9' max x 5'8' max) - (Maximum measurements including depth of fitted units).
Comprises single drainer stainless steel sink unit, work surface with tiled splashback, range of base and wall mounted cupboards, Electrolux eye level oven with cupboard above and below, Electrolux four ring electric hob with extractor fan over, Haden free standing under counter fridge and Haden free standing under counter freezer, Creda wall mounted electric fan heater, window with outlook to front.
Bedroom 1 - 4.65m max x 3.00m max (15'3 max x 9'10 max) - (15'3 max reducing to 13'3 to cupboard front x 9'10 max).
Creda night storage heater, built-in wardrobes with mirror fronted doors, television/fm points, outlook to front.
Bedroom 2 - 3.00m x 2.57m (9'10 x 8'5) - Wall mounted electric heater, outlook to rear.
Shower Room/Wc - Spacious shower cubicle with fitted grab handle and seat, wash hand basin set into cabinet, low level wc, Creda wall mounted electric fan heater, wall mounted electrically heated towel rail, tiled walls.
Communal Facilities - Include residents lounge, laundry room, guest bedroom (t an additional nightly charge).
Outside -
Communal Gardens -
Residents Car Parking - On a first come first served basis.
N.B - We are informed that the term of lease is 125 years from 1st October 1999.
Oakfield invoice Service Charge for the period 01/09/2025 to 28/02/2026 £1,829.42
Estates & Management Limited Half Yearly Ground Rent in Advance 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026 £401.88.
Age restriction is 60 years.
(All details concerning the terms of the lease an outgoings are subject to verification).
Council Tax Band: - Council Tax Band - 'C' Eastbourne Borough Council.
Broadband And Mobile Phone Checker: - For broadband and mobile phone information please see the following website:
For Clarification: - We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances & specific fittings. Room sizes cannot be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.
Viewing Arrangements: - All appointments are to be made through TAYLOR ENGLEY.
The Accommodation - Comprises:
Communal Front Door - Opening to:
Communal Entrance Hall - Security entry phone system. Private front door to:
Hall - Creda night storage heater, built-in cupboard having light and housing cylinder, electric meter and consumer unit.
Sitting/Dining Room - 5.08m max x 4.90m max (16'8 max x 16'1 max) - (16'8 max reducing to 10'8).
Spacious room having direct access to communal gardens, mock fireplace with fitted electric fire, two Creda night storage heaters, television/fm radio points, double doors opening to front.
Fitted Kitchen - 2.74m max x 1.73m' max (9' max x 5'8' max) - (Maximum measurements including depth of fitted units).
Comprises single drainer stainless steel sink unit, work surface with tiled splashback, range of base and wall mounted cupboards, Electrolux eye level oven with cupboard above and below, Electrolux four ring electric hob with extractor fan over, Haden free standing under counter fridge and Haden free standing under counter freezer, Creda wall mounted electric fan heater, window with outlook to front.
Bedroom 1 - 4.65m max x 3.00m max (15'3 max x 9'10 max) - (15'3 max reducing to 13'3 to cupboard front x 9'10 max).
Creda night storage heater, built-in wardrobes with mirror fronted doors, television/fm points, outlook to front.
Bedroom 2 - 3.00m x 2.57m (9'10 x 8'5) - Wall mounted electric heater, outlook to rear.
Shower Room/Wc - Spacious shower cubicle with fitted grab handle and seat, wash hand basin set into cabinet, low level wc, Creda wall mounted electric fan heater, wall mounted electrically heated towel rail, tiled walls.
Communal Facilities - Include residents lounge, laundry room, guest bedroom (t an additional nightly charge).
Outside -
Communal Gardens -
Residents Car Parking - On a first come first served basis.
N.B - We are informed that the term of lease is 125 years from 1st October 1999.
Oakfield invoice Service Charge for the period 01/09/2025 to 28/02/2026 £1,829.42
Estates & Management Limited Half Yearly Ground Rent in Advance 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026 £401.88.
Age restriction is 60 years.
(All details concerning the terms of the lease an outgoings are subject to verification).
Council Tax Band: - Council Tax Band - 'C' Eastbourne Borough Council.
Broadband And Mobile Phone Checker: - For broadband and mobile phone information please see the following website:
For Clarification: - We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances & specific fittings. Room sizes cannot be relied upon for carpets and furnishings.
Viewing Arrangements: - All appointments are to be made through TAYLOR ENGLEY.
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About this agent

Founded in 1978 by Peter Taylor and Graham Engley, Taylor Engley have been successfully selling and letting residential property for over 40 years and are acknowledged to be one of the best estate agencies in the area. We are an independent firm with centrally located offices in Eastbourne and Hailsham, dedicated to providing a first-class high calibre estate agency service. We are members of NAEA Propertymark. The National Association of Estate Agents promotes the highest standards of professionalism and integrity within the industry. We are members of the Property Ombudsman for Estate Agents, which is an independent redress scheme to offer peace of mind, so you can feel re-assured that Taylor Engley is accountable to these bodies. We believe that the best results are achieved by personal quality service, with a pro-active approach from a friendly and highly experienced and dedicated team with a commitment to the local community. We provide realistic quality property advice based on a thorough knowledge of the area and specialise in residential sales and lettings, land and new homes throughout Eastbourne, Hailsham the surrounding areas and downland villages.















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