Old Orchard Road, BN21

RARE OPPORTUNITY - SPACIOUS AND ELEGANT EDWARDIAN VILLA SITUATED CLOSE TO EASTBOURNE TOWN CENTRE, RAILWAY STATION AND POPULAR 'LITTLE CHELSEA' AREA. Premier Sales are delighted to be marketing this impressive Edwardian semi-detached property located near the 'Little Chelsea' area of Eastbourne with its range of independent shops, cafes and restaurants plus being within a 2 minute walk of Eastbourne Railway Station (direct lines to Lewes, Brighton, Hastings, Gatwick, Ashford International and London Victoria). The property is divided into 3 spacious and self-contained 2 bedroom apartments tenanted on assured tenancies but is being offered as a whole property either as an investment property, home/income or potential to convert back into a family home. Stunning property full of character features, Edwardian elegance and beautifully proportioned rooms as well as benefitting from a south-facing garden and parking for up to 3 cars. This property offers the best of Eastbourne - sea, countryside and town all in one place. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Flat 1 - EPC Tbc, Flat 2 - EPC E, Flat 3 - EPC D.
Ground Floor Flat (Flat 1)
Spacious and impressive 2 bedroom ground floor flat with garden. Full of period features. In need of modernisation but huge potential to re-configure and extend (SPP) to create large 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom luxury apartment.
Entrance Vestibule
Original Edwardian stain glass windows and ornate original tiled flooring, door to:-
Entrance Hall
Spacious hallway with wood laminate flooring, storage cupboard.
Sitting Room/Dining Room 5.3m (17'5) x 4.1m (13'5)
Elegant sitting room full of character with original full-height open fireplace and surround, 2 glazed (with stained glass feature) doors leading to patio and rear garden, wood laminate flooring.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.5m (14'9) x 3.5m (11'6)
Range of pine-effect wall and base units, stainless steel sink/drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, storage cupboard/larder, window to side and rear, door to side leading to rear garden and front. This room has the potential to be extended/re-configured to create large kitchen/dining/family room overlooking rear and side garden.
Bedroom 1 6.3m (20'8) x 4.3m (14'1)
Impressive double bedroom with space to re-configure to create en suite/dressing room. Large bay windows to front, original Edwardian fireplace, wood laminate flooring.
Bedroom 2 3.8m (12'6) x 2.3m (7'7)
Large single bedroom with built-in wardrobe, window to side.
Bathroom 2.6m (8'6) x 1.4m (4'7)
White suite comprising bath, electric shower, wash basin, wood laminate flooring, window.
Separate WC
WC, window.
Garden
South/west facing level garden laid mainly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. Flint walled, two sheds.
Communal Hallway Leading to Flats 2 and 3
Elegant and spacious communal hallway, intercom.

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First Floor Flat (Flat 2)
Spacious, light and elegant two double bedroom apartment.
Entrance Hall/Dining Room/Study
Spacious entrance hall large enough to allow variety of uses (currently used as a second sitting room). Stained glass window, electric storage heater, intercom, built-in storage cupboard, fitted carpet.
Sitting Room/Dining Room 5.9m (19'4) x 4.4m (14'5)
Beautiful and spacious sitting room/dining room with original large bay window with outlook to front towards the Town Hall, bench window seat with storage under, original fireplace, fitted carpet, two electric heaters (one 'instant heat') Door to:-
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.1m (13'5) x 2.6m (8'6)
Modern and stylish with cream wall and base units, wood-effect work-surfaces. Stainless steel sink/drainer, integral stainless steel electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for full-height fridge/freezer, area for small dining table/breakfast bar, built-in original storage cupboard, part-tiled walls, wood laminate flooring, large window to front.
Bedroom 1 4.3m (14'1) x 3.8m (12'6)
Large double bedroom with original window and door leading to balcony with views over garden to the South Downs in the distance. Electric heater, built-in storage cupboard, original fireplace and surround, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 4m (13'1) x 3.5m (11'6)
Large double bedroom with window overlooking rear garden, built-in cupboard, fitted carpet, electric heater.
Bathroom 2.4m (7'10) x 1.8m (5'11)
Modern white suite comprising bath with built-in shower, wash basin set into vanity unit, shelved cupboard housing water tank, chrome heated towel rail, part-tiled walls, frosted window.
Separate WC
Low level white WC, part-tiled walls, frosted window.

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Top Flat Flat (Flat 3)
Spacious, light and elegant 2 double bedroom apartment.
Entrance Hall/Dining Room/Study 5m (16'5) x 2.62m (8'7)
Spacious Entrance Hall large enough to allow variety of uses. Stained glass window, electric storage heater, intercom, built-in storage cupboard, fitted carpet.
Sitting Room/Dining Room 5.28m (17'4) x 4.69m (15'5)
Spacious sitting room with large sash windows overlooking front, double built-in storage cupboard, electric storage heater, fitted carpet.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 3.37m (11'1) x 3.37m (11'1)
Modern and stylish with cream wall and base units, wood-effect work-surfaces. Stainless steel sink/drainer, integral electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for both fridge and freezer, area for small dining table/breakfast bar, part-tiled walls, wood laminate flooring, sash window overlooking front.
Bedroom 1 3.76m (12'4) x 3.66m (12'0)
Large double bedroom with sash window overlooking rear, electric storage heater, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 2 4.18m (13'9) x 3.8m (12'6)
Large double bedroom with sash window overlooking rear, electric storage heater, fitted carpet.
Bathroom 2.73m (8'11) x 2.2m (7'3)
Spacious bathroom with modern, white suite comprising bath with built-in shower, glass shower screen, wash basin set into vanity unit, WC, chrome 'ladder' style radiator, part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring, double glazed window.

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Parking
Driveway with space for 2-3 cars. On-road parking available.
Council Tax Bands
Flat 1: Band C Flat 2: Band C Flat 3: Band C

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Location
The property is located in the sought-after Saffron/Little Chelsea of Eastbourne. Little Chelsea is a charming 'village' area close to the town centre with a range of independent and boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. Eastbourne Railway Station (direct routes to Lewes, Brighton, Hastings, Gatwick, Ashford International and London Victoria) is a 2 minute walk from the house together with bus routes linking to surrounding areas. The Enterprise Shopping Centre and the newly-built Beacon Shopping Centre are also close by with both independent and high street shops, Cineworld cinema, restaurants and cafes. Eastbourne's famous seafront with its iconic pier and bandstand is a 10 minutes walk. The Devonshire Quarter cultural centre including the Towner Art Gallery (host to the 2023 Turner Prize), 2 theatres, conference centre, the Devonshire Park International Tennis centre plus range of restaurants and bars is also a 10 minute walk. The start of the South Downs National Park including Beachy Head and the famous Seven Sisters is a 5 minute drive. Saffron Sports Ground is close by and is currently being developed to include 4 new padel courts, and new 'Saffron Yard' restaurant as well as being the home to Eastbourne Cricket Club and Hockey Club. Eastbourne College and Gildredge House schools are within walking distance.

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