1 bed flat for sale

Martello Court, Jevington Gardens, Eastbourne BN21

A fantastic one double bedroom retirement apartment situated on the ground floor. The apartment features a fitted kitchen, generously sized living area, two walk out balconies boasting lovely views, a wet room style shower room, underfloor heating and a 24 hour Careline system.

Martello Court is an age exclusive development for the over 60's situated within close proximity to the sea front. Residents benefit from a range of lifestyle features, to include; a Communal Lounge where social events take place, a guest suite for visiting family and friends, and more!

*Entitlements Advice and Part Exchange available*

Development Overview

Martello Court was purpose built by McCarthy & Stone for retirement living and the development consists of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s.

The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to oversee the smooth running of the development, and a 24-hour emergency call system is provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the apartment.

There is a Homeowners' lounge which provides a great space to socialise with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (fees apply - subject to availability). In addition, there are lovely landscaped communal gardens to enjoy.

The service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, external window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates and security systems. All energy costs of the laundry room, homeowners lounge and other communal areas are also covered in the service charge. For your peace of mind the development has camera door entry and 24-hour emergency call systems, should you require assistance.

The development itself is located in an ideal spot within close proximity to local shops and amenities and within walking distance to the seafront. Eastbourne's nearby Town Centre caters for everyone with its extensive shopping facilities, restaurants, bars, and mainline train station with great links to London and Brighton.

It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 60 years or over.

Entrance Hall

Front door with spy hole leads to the entrance hall, where the 24-hour emergency response pull cord system is situated. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room, shower room and store.

Living Room

A light and spacious living room which benefits from a glazed patio door with full length windows to the sides opening onto a walk out balcony, with very pleasant views over the greenery. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two ceiling lights, and raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fitted kitchen boasting a range of wall and base units with complimentary worksurfaces over. Stainless steel sink with chrome mono lever tap sits below the window. Built-in appliances include; waist height electric oven, four ring electric hob with extractor hood over and fridge/freezer. Tiled flooring throughout.

Bedroom

A generously sized double bedroom with built in wardrobe boasting sliding mirrored doors and housing rails and shelving. A patio door leads onto an additional walk out balcony, with wonderful views over the gardens. Ceiling light point, TV and phone point.

Shower Room

Extensively tiled and fitted with suite comprising; wet room style level access shower, low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Car Parking

Parking is by allocated space, subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Service Charge (Breakdown)

• Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The Service Charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Service charge £2,664.24 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2026) Service charge incentive of first two years service charge to be paid for by the vendor is calculated based on this current service charge rate.

Check out benefits you may be entitled to supporting you with service charges and living costs. (often offset by Government Entitlements eg Attendance Allowance £3,500-£5,200)'.

Lease Information

Lease Length: 125 years from 2013
Ground Rent £425 per annum
Ground Rent review: Jan-28

Moving Made Easy & Additional Information

Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• free Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to that can assist with service charges or living costs.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information check our webpage additional services or speak with our property consultant


• Fibre to the cabinet broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage