Summary - CHESTNUT LODGE 8 SHERWOOD CLOSE SOUTHAMPTON SO16 7NT
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ground-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment, approx. 711 sq ft
Onsite Development Manager, residents’ lounge, laundry, guest suite
24-hour Appello emergency call system; age 55+ requirement
Service charge £3,266.67 pa; check what this covers
Lease only ~84–88 years remaining — should be extended urgently
Heating: electric storage heaters; higher running costs likely
Double glazing (post-2002) and generally well maintained internally
Ground rent not stated (TBC) — confirm before purchase
This ground-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment sits within Chestnut Lodge, a well-maintained development arranged over three floors with landscaped gardens and communal facilities. The flat offers a living room, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom across approximately 711 sq ft. Onsite amenities include a Development Manager, residents’ lounge, laundry room, guest suite and a 24-hour Appello emergency call system — practical benefits for independent retirees aged 55+.
The apartment appears clean and in good decorative order with contemporary fittings in the living room and kitchen and double glazing installed after 2002. Heating is by electric storage heaters and main fuel is electricity, so running costs may be higher than gas-heated homes; council tax is described as cheap. Broadband and mobile signal are reported as fast and excellent respectively, and the area is low crime and very affluent.
Notable practical considerations: the lease was granted in 1989 and only around 84–88 years remain, which is below the most desirable thresholds and will likely need prompt attention or extension. The service charge is significant at £3,266.67 per year and the ground rent is listed as TBC — both factors that affect affordability. Buyers should check exact service charge inclusions, any events fees, and the ground rent figure before committing.
Overall, this apartment suits a purchaser seeking a managed retirement setting with communal support and outside space, who is comfortable with electric heating and the ongoing service charge. The property offers comfortable, ready-to-live accommodation with clear lease-extension and service-charge considerations to factor into value and future costs.
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