Downsizing dreams at All Saints in Eastbourne

When Mrs Ann Grove decided to downsize to All Saints, in Eastbourne, she was fulfilling her long-held dream of living by the sea. Ann's late husband used to work in the police force serving Eastbourne and Hastings, so she knew the region well. With her children living nearby, moving to Eastbourne, an enchanting seaside resort on the south coast, seemed the natural choice.

Ann's earlier experiences with Berkeley Homes had been very positive - her previous home was a four-bedroom Berkeley house in West Sussex - so when she saw the planning notice for its All Saints development, she repeatedly phoned Berkeley Homes to find out when the properties would be released for sale. Ann was delighted when she secured her first preference of apartment, a two-bedroom penthouse on the top floor, "I love being back in Eastbourne and the sea view from my window is magnificent. I could not imagine a more agreeable location."

All Saints Hospital, a significant part of Eastbourne's Victorian heritage, is finding a new lease of life thanks to award-winning Berkeley Homes. The landmark Grade II listed building, built in 1869, forms the centrepiece of the Meads conservation area and is now becoming the focal point for a sympathetic development, which will ultimately provide 105 stunning new and refurbished apartments.

The three new landscaped low-rise buildings, on the eastern end of the hospital grounds, will provide 52 two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Many have fantastic sea views from private balconies and all will offer the superior level of specification, including Villeroy & Boch Sentique range suites in the bathrooms, that has earned Berkeley Homes an outstanding reputation within the industry.

"Sales of the new apartments have been fantastic," commented Gary Hodges, Managing Director of Berkeley Homes Southern, "All Saints is proving very popular among both second home owners and downsizers, because it provides the perfect combination of desirable location and a high quality finish. With low ongoing maintenance requirements and high specification security in place, All Saints is also an ideal ‘lock up and leave' property for frequent travellers. In addition, we are looking forward to releasing the new apartments in the stunning hospital buildings, which are being restored and converted to create some very unique homes."

Berkeley Homes is also restoring the beautiful listed chapel in the grounds, which dates back to 1874. With its remarkable domed roof, stained glass windows, decorative walls and elaborate tiled floor, the chapel will create a stunning landmark within the landscaped central park area and will provide a tranquil area for the residents' enjoyment.

Eastbourne is well known for its iconic sea front. Beachy Head, the tallest chalk cliff in Britain, rises 530 feet above Falling Sands Beach. Five miles of promenade leads walkers past the spectacular Carpet Gardens and 1930s' bandstand, the historic Napoleonic Tower and the recently restored Victoria Pier, which was originally built during the 1870s.

Regular services from Eastbourne Station reach Brighton in under an hour and Hastings in approximately 30 minutes. The A27, the main link along the south coast, is fewer than eight miles from Eastbourne, while the A23, which is approximately 23 miles away, leads directly onto the M23. Gatwick Airport is only 43 miles away.

Two-bedroom apartments are available from £285,000, while three-bedroom apartments are available from £450,000. For further information, visit Berkeleyhomes.co.uk.