Architecture and interiors There are homes which simply provide shelter, and there are homes which tell stories. Number 3 The Gables falls confidently into the latter category — a handsome Arts and Crafts residence originally commissioned by a doctor as a family home and now sensitively divided into just four individual apartments. This particular apartment is arguably the showstopper of the collection, combining impressive scale, architectural romance and a gentle seaside elegance. Arrival feels quietly ceremonial. From the ground floor lobby, a substantial solid wooden door opens into a private entrance hall — generous enough to welcome bicycles, coats and the gentle clutter of daily life. Immediately, the tone is set by a magnificent original Edwardian wooden staircase which rises gracefully beside a towering window that pours light into the heart of the home, creating an ever-changing play of brightness throughout the day. At the top of the staircase, the landing reveals itself not merely as a corridor, but as a room in its own right. Gallery-like in scale, it is perfectly suited to a reading nook, informal study or simply a contemplative space from which to admire the architecture. Above, original panelled ceilings, lovingly preserved, provide an air of period grandeur and craftsmanship rarely found in modern living. The principal living room is a triumph of proportion and calm. Vast in scale, yet warm and welcoming, it is centred around an original fireplace and framed by an impressive wall of windows, thoughtfully enhanced with secondary glazing, which overlook Pevensey Road. The room has a serenity that encourages both lively gatherings and quiet evenings alike. Flowing naturally from the living space, the kitchen has an open-plan arrangement that feels both sociable and practical. It comfortably accommodates a substantial dining table and offers abundant preparation surfaces and clever storage solutions. A door leads out onto a secluded balcony — an idyllic spot for morning coffee, cultivating herbs or simply pausing to enjoy the coastal air drifting in from the nearby seafront. Returning across the generous landing, three remarkably well-proportioned bedrooms unfold. The principal bedroom occupies a distinguished front position, offering stately dimensions, grand windows and an attractive period fireplace, creating a suite that feels both luxurious and restful. It also benefits from its own en-suite shower room. To the rear of the apartment, two further bedrooms provide peaceful and versatile accommodation. Both retain original fireplaces and enjoy a remarkable quietness, offering flexibility for guest rooms, creative spaces or formal dining as currently arranged by the present owners. A beautifully bright family bathroom completes the accommodation — a space perfectly suited to indulgent, unhurried bathing. Throughout the apartment, soft wool carpeting underfoot enhances the feeling of comfort and understated refinement. The Gables is not simply an apartment; it is a home defined by craftsmanship, light and character, offering elegant coastal living within one of St Leonards’ most distinctive period residences. The Gables is at the heart of the fashionable seaside town of St Leonards within easy walking distance of the burgeoning range of amenities of the town, galleries, independent cinema, independent shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs. There are major supermarkets within easy reach including Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Sainsburys, Lidl, Morrisons, Co-Op, Aldi. There are independent cinemas in both Hastings Old Town and in St Leonards along with several art galleries. The acclaimed Hastings Independent Gallery is an inviting walk along the seafront from the flat. The towns of St Leonards and Hastings have become a hub for creative thinkers. Combined with the almost constant round of social, cultural and historic events which take place throughout the year in Hastings, this makes for a lively, inclusive and very active town. St Leonards Warrior Square station isn’t far away and trains from here connect to London Victoria, London Charing Cross, London Bridge and Waterloo East as well as St Pancras International via Ashford International. Also, direct trains to Brighton and Gatwick Airport.