• House Manager

• 24 Hour careline system

• Lift to all floors

• Communal lounge

• Guest Suite for family and friends

• Landscaped Gardens

• Laundry room

• Mobility scooter store

• Close to local amenities.

• Car Parking Permit Scheme subject to availability

A beautifully appointed one bedroom retirement apartment on the third floor built by McCarthy & Stone.

Summary

Martello Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living. The development consists of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. There is a House Manager on site and a 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm and with call points in the bathroom.
The apartment features a fully fitted kitchen, lounge, bedroom, bathroom underfloor heating and 24 hour Careline system. The development includes a Homeowners’ lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking – permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.

The dedicated House Manager is on site during working hours to oversee the smooth running of the development. 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 Homeowners’ lounge 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).

The property is located in an ideal location 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 large entrance hall – the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. 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 located in the hall. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room and bathroom.

Living/Dining Room

Living/Dining room of good proportions benefitting from a glazed patio door with full length windows to the sides opening to a Juliet balcony with views over the private gardens to the rear, TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Partially glazed door leads onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen

Fully fitted kitchen with tiled floor. Stainless steel sink with lever tap. Built-in oven, ceramic hob and extractor hood. Fitted integrated fridge/freezer and under pelmet lighting.

Bedroom

Double bedroom of good proportions with window overlooking rear gardens and views beyond. Wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Shower room

Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

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

Service Charge: £2,442.60 per annum (for financial year ending 31/03/2024)

The Service Charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your House Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas and all external window cleaning, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Leasehold

Leasehold 125 Years from January 2013
Ground Rent: £425 per annum
Ground Rent Review Date: January 2028

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.