Summary - JUSTINE COURT, 527 FLAT 16 BITTERNE ROAD EAST SOUTHAMPTON SO18 5BQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Easy, low‑maintenance living with communal facilities close to Bitterne Precinct.
Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat, presented recently redecorated
Open-plan layout; approx. 476 sq ft, light and airy living space
Communal gardens and lounge; on-site manager and secure entry
Service charge circa £3,600 per year; factor ongoing costs
Ground rent £70 per year; lease remaining approximately 85 years
Electric storage heaters — likely higher energy costs than gas
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal; city location with amenities
Built c.1996–2002; modern brick apartment block, parking available
This one-bedroom retirement flat in Justine Court offers low-maintenance living close to Bitterne Precinct and local bus routes. Recently redecorated and presented to a good standard, the apartment has an open-plan layout, double glazing and communal gardens and lounge for socialising. On-site manager and secure entry provide added peace of mind for older buyers.
Practical running costs include an average service charge of £3,600 and a small ground rent of £70. Heating is via electric storage heaters, which can be costly compared with gas; the property is leasehold with around 85 years remaining. The flat is chain-free and arranged over approximately 476 sq ft, suitable for downsizers seeking convenience rather than extensive space.
The setting is in an achieving neighbourhood within a city location with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Local amenities — shops, healthcare, and leisure facilities — are within walking distance, and several nearby primary and secondary schools have good Ofsted ratings. The building dates from the late 1990s/early 2000s and appears well maintained.
This property suits a purchaser wanting a ready-to-move-into retirement home with communal facilities and onsite support. Buyers wanting lower running costs or a longer modern lease should factor in the electric heating and current lease length when budgeting.
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