Summary - Flat 85, Empress Heights, College Street SO14 3LB
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Chain-free modern apartment with balcony and parking — strong student rental potential.
- Sixth-floor apartment with lift and private balcony
- Two double bedrooms; en-suite to main bedroom
- Open-plan kitchen/living/dining; approx 668 sq ft
- Allocated off-street parking included
- Built post-2012; double glazed throughout
- Electric room heaters only (no communal gas central heating)
- Service charge ~£2,834 p/a; ground rent £250 p/a
- Located in high-crime, student-focused neighbourhood
A sixth-floor, chain-free two-bedroom apartment in a modern block on College Street, well suited to investors or buyers seeking a city-base close to student amenities. The flat offers an open-plan living/dining/kitchen, a private balcony, two double bedrooms with an en-suite to the main bedroom, and allocated off-street parking. Built post-2012, the property benefits from double glazing and lift access.
The building's location places it in a cosmopolitan, student-focused neighbourhood close to public transport, shops and leisure facilities — a strong draw for lettings. The apartment’s size (around 668 sq ft) and contemporary finish make it straightforward to market to young professionals or student sharers.
Buyers should note practical running costs and fabric: heating is by electric room heaters (no communal gas central heating), the service charge is approximately £2,834 p.a. and ground rent is £250 p.a. The lease has about 113 years remaining. The area records higher crime levels, which may affect insurance or tenant demand and should be weighed when assessing yield or resale prospects.
Overall, this is a modern, low-maintenance apartment with clear rental potential thanks to location and layout, but buyers must factor in service charges, electric heating costs and local crime statistics when calculating running costs and net returns.
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