The Mount, St. Leonards-On-Sea

Occupying the first floor of a fine semi-detached Villa in the Burton Conservation area of St Leonards is this two-bedroom apartment on The Mount. A restrained palette of softened tones set against detailed plasterwork lends a quiet sense of cohesion throughout.

Inside
Entry is through a panelled timber door set within an arched recess. The shared hallway sits beyond a large vestibule area. A large sash window sits to one side, while a wide staircase rises to the apartment above. A central hall connects the plan, drawing light from both front and rear. Loop wool carpet runs underfoot, offset by neutral walls and detailed plasterwork. The primary living space sits to the front, where a set of triple sash windows with shallow arches frame elevated views of the quiet crescent below. Tall skirtings and layered architrave complement high ceilings and intricate plasterwork. A cast iron fireplace with timber surround anchors the space. The kitchen sits adjacent, arranged in an open plan setting with ivory in-frame cabinetry, topped in a solid oak. A large timber sash window draws southerly light. Two double bedrooms lie to the rear of the plan where detailed plasterwork continues. Tall original sash windows provide leafy views of the surrounding gardens. The family bathroom sits centrally finished in a pairing of pale tiling and period appropriate fittings. Bespoke joinery provides useful storage, completing the plan.

Outside.
A large storage area sits on the half landing, ideal for storing bicycles. Decorative key stones with a wrought iron gate provide a boundary to the street, with broad stone seps climbing to the entrance.

Area
St Leonards Gardens and the promenade lie just moments away, while a short walk leads into the centre of St Leonards, where Norman Road and Kings Road are lined with independent shops, places to eat and galleries. Hastings Old Town can also be reached on foot. St Leonards mainline station is nearby, with direct services into Central London.