Marlborough Court Flat 21, Southfields Road, Eastbourne

A one bedroom, first floor retirement apartment set within Retirement Security's, Marlborough Court in Eastbourne, BN21 which offers independent living for the over 55's. The accommodation comprises entrance hall with storage and airing cupboard, spacious living/ dining room with feature fireplace, leading to kitchen with integrated fridge/ freezer, oven and hob, master bedroom with a sizeable walk-in wardrobe, plus a modern wet-room with level access shower.

Marlborough Court is an independent living retirement community located in Eastbourne. The building comprises of 66 well-appointed, bright apartments complete with a newly landscaped garden for Owners to enjoy. Marlborough Court offers coffee in the lounge at 10am Monday – Saturday and a varied weekly social calendar, which includes activities such as Yahtzee, Bingo and Exercises. The Owner’s Dining room offers a freshly prepared, nutritious meal every lunch time, with a different menu every week. Often there are themed lunches with a ‘party style atmosphere’ for all to enjoy!

The Court is looked after by a Court Manager, and a Duty Manager is on site 24 hours a day. Housekeeping assistants maintain the cleanliness of the Court, keeping it to a high standard. All Owners receive a cleaning of their apartment once a week, lasting one and a half hours from our lovely staff. The grounds are maintained by the groundsman who ensure that the garden is looking at its best. On site is a guest suite for family and friends to stop over.

Providing a unique approach to independent retirement living, Retirement Security was established in 1983. We have continued to trail blaze for over 40 years with 32 Courts across England and Wales all offering a range of high-level services to make life easier.

Our founder, Bob Bessell, committed to provide retirees with a wider selection of retirement options, ones that offered affordability, a secure environment and a supportive community, alongside retaining financial control – Courts ‘Run by Owners, for Owners’. These carefully designed properties bridge the gap between luxury retirement living and preserving your independence for as long as possible.

It is important to note that a significant proportion of the Service Charge relates to items which the prospective purchaser is responsible for in their present home, such as building insurance, building maintenance, gardening, and domestic help.

The lease provides that a transfer premium is payable to Retirement Security on resale of a property. The maximum premium payable is 3% of the sale price depending on the length of time an Owner has lived at the property. Further information is available from the Court Manager.