Hollington Park Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea

An exceptional example of a late VICTORIAN MANSION APARTMENT found at the end of a private driveway and set within BEAUTIFUL, ESTABLISHED COMMUNAL GARDENS. Occupying an idyllic location in West St. Leonards, positioned within a QUIET TREE-LINED ROAD Val Mascal holds a fascinating past, reputedly commissioned by John Upton, the founder of the renowned Dolcis shoe brand, it features prominently in Robert Tressell’s classic novel ‘The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’. During WWII it is believed to have been graced by Winston Churchill, adding another layer of historical significance to its UNIQUE CHARACTER.

Accessed via a PRIVATE ENTRANCE and entrance vestibule with stained glass windows the accommodation here benefits from impressive proportions and retains an ABUNDANCE OF ORIGINAL FEATURES including high ceilings, sash windows with original wooden shutters and wooden floorboards. The versatile layout is arranged as a GRAND LIVING ROOM with two floor to ceiling windows framing a picturesque view of the gardens, there is an open fireplace with a stunning oxblood red marble surround and stained glass doors opening to a second reception room, flexible enough to serve as an additional bedroom. The WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN is fitted with modern units which house INTEGRATED APPLIANCES including double ovens. There are TWO BEDROOMS together with a STYLISH SHOWER ROOM which is fitted with a walk-in shower enclosure. Externally there is OFF ROAD PARKING FOR TWO VEHICLES and communal grounds which wrap around the property with park-like gardens. Being sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN this fantastic property is not to be missed.

– remainder of a 999 year lease
– service charge payments approx £129.36 a month – this flat is responsible for 14.7% of any works
– sinking fund £44 a month
– 1/6th share of freehold