Magdalen Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea

Set across the upper two floors of a Victorian townhouse on Magdalen Road, this two-bedroom apartment rises through a sequence of half-landings to an expansive living space beneath the roofline. The building is set back from the road behind a raised garden, its pale stucco façade defined by crisp white detailing and wide canted bays. An elevated position allows far-reaching views, most notably from a broad terrace extending from the living space. Inside, a muted palette forms the backdrop to original sash windows, decorative plasterwork and a sculptural timber staircase that winds through the plan.

Inside
Entry is through the communal hall, where stairs rise to the apartment. Beyond, a small entrance hall provides space for coats and boots, with soft carpet running underfoot.
An original staircase leads to the upper floors, turning between a series of landings framed by slender, white-painted spindles. Timber sash windows shoulder its ascent, drawing light into the plan, and giving views across the rooftops and gardens behind. The upper floor centres around a grand central landing, with large-format tiles underfoot and decorative plaster lining the ceiling. To the front, a principal bedroom is lit by tall timber sash windows, its easterly aspect extending towards the sea. Soft stone-grey walls and carpeting lend a muted backdrop. An ensuite bathroom sits alongside, where white glazed tiles edged in deep blue and traditional fittings echo the building’s Victorian origins. The second bedroom enjoys a similar view, with tall sash window framing the sea bordered by walls washed in a warm stone. To the rear, the kitchen takes a simple galley arrangement, with white cabinetry set against grey walls and lengths of open timber shelving. A sash window looks over the long walled gardens behind the terrace. The shower room with WC sits beside, continuing the restrained material palette with white tiling and traditional fittings.
Stairs rise to the uppermost floor, its winding form opening as it climbs. Here, the character of the apartment shifts, the roofline dropping gently to either side of a broad, open living space. Engineered dark timber boards run underfoot, with pale walls following the changing geometry overhead. To the front, wide glazed doors draw the eye towards the sea and open directly onto the terrace.

Outside
A decorative concrete balustrade traces the terraces outer edge, with plentiful space for seating with long views stretching across St Leonards and along the coastline.

Area
Ideally situated in the centre of St Leonards within minutes of Kings Road and Norman Road, offering an array of independent shops, restaurants and galleries. The seafront and promenade are moments away, with Hastings Old Town also within walking distance. St Leonards Warrior Square mainline station is a five minute walk, allowing a direct link into Central London.