Summary - IMPERIAL APARTMENTS 405 SOUTH WESTERN HOUSE SOUTHAMPTON SO14 3AL
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Characterful Grade II listed two-bedroom with parking and EV charging, close to marina and city centre..
- Grade II listed Victorian building with period character
- Two double bedrooms, open-plan kitchen/living, upper-floor views
- Lift, concierge and allocated off-street parking with EV charging
- Lease approx. 100 years remaining; ground rent ~£300 pa
- Service charge approx. £3,700 pa (water included)
- Electric storage heating and secondary glazing; may be less efficient
- Timber-frame construction likely without wall insulation
- Listed status may restrict alterations and require consents
Set on an upper floor of a Grade II listed Victorian building, this two-bedroom apartment combines period character with modern convenience. The living space benefits from open-plan kitchen/living, attractive arched windows and pleasant views over Southampton; lift access, concierge and allocated off-street parking with an electric car charging point add day-to-day ease.
Practical running costs are clear: the lease has around 100 years remaining, ground rent circa £300 pa and an annual service charge of approximately £3,700 (water included). Heating is via electric storage heaters and the windows have secondary glazing; the building’s timber-frame construction likely lacks modern wall insulation and may be less thermally efficient.
Buyers should note the apartment’s listed status — this protects historic features but can restrict alterations and may complicate some works. The property sits in a lively, cosmopolitan area within walking distance of the marina and central Southampton, making it suitable for first-time buyers seeking central city living or investors targeting rental demand from professionals and students.
A sensible next step is a full inspection and structural survey to confirm condition and to identify any conservation-related constraints. The lease length and clear parking/EV provision are practical advantages, while the listed status and electric heating are the main factors to weigh when budgeting for future works or energy costs.
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