* Leasehold
* 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.

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