Summary - HOLMBUSH COURT FLAT 88 QUEENS CRESCENT SOUTHSEA PO5 3HZ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable central retirement flat with communal facilities and parking.
Third-floor retirement flat with lift access and residents’ parking
Chain-free sale, available for over-60s with on-site house manager
Residents’ facilities: lounge, laundry, guest suite, Careline system
One double bedroom, lounge/diner, fitted kitchen and shower room
Electric storage heating only — no central gas system
Service charge £2,087.04pa; ground rent £510.18pa
Lease remaining approximately 97 years (from 1997 start)
Located in central Southsea — busy area with very high local crime rates
Set on the third floor of Holmbush Court, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers low-maintenance living in central Southsea. The development is for the over-60s and includes a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite, lift to all floors, Careline system and onsite house manager — conveniences that suit downsizers wanting support and community.
The apartment comprises an entrance hall with large storage and airing cupboard, a lounge/diner with double-glazed window, a fitted kitchen with integrated electric hob and oven, one double bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a contemporary shower room. It is sold chain-free and benefits from residents’ parking and well-tended communal gardens.
Practical considerations: heating is by electric storage heaters, and there are service charges and ground rent to budget for (see figures). The lease has 97 years remaining. The block sits in a busy, cosmopolitan area with excellent local amenities and fast broadband, but local crime statistics are high — factor this into personal security and lifestyle choices.
This apartment will suit someone seeking a compact, well-serviced retirement base in central Southsea, with easy access to shops, transport and local facilities. It offers immediate occupation and manageable upkeep with scope to personalise the interior.
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