Summary - Flat 4, Foyes Court 205-223, Shirley Road SO15 3SJ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Practical, modern one-bedroom with garden access and gated parking — long lease and low council tax.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, approx. 470 sq ft
Open-plan living with direct access to communal garden
Modern fitted kitchen; double-glazed windows throughout
Gated resident parking included; convenient for commuters
Long lease (~152 years) and service charge ~£1,600pa (includes insurance)
Heating via electric storage heaters — higher running costs likely
Located in lively Shirley: shops, schools and transport nearby
Area shows higher deprivation and mixed, busy neighbourhood character
This ground-floor, one-bedroom flat (approx. 470 sq ft) offers a practical and modern starter home in the heart of Shirley. The open-plan living area links directly to the communal garden, giving easy outdoor access and more usable space than the footprint alone suggests. The fitted modern kitchen and double-glazed windows keep the apartment low-maintenance and move-in ready.
Practical details give first-time buyers confidence: a long lease (around 152 years remaining), gated resident parking, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, plus very low council tax (Band A). The annual service charge is about £1,600 and includes building insurance — factor this into running costs alongside electric storage heaters for heating.
The location suits city commuters and those who want local amenities on the doorstep. Shirley High Street’s shops and supermarkets are nearby, and public transport links (Southampton Central and Millbrook stations) and major roads (M3/M27 access) make commuting straightforward. The neighbourhood is lively and cosmopolitan, with good nearby schools and leisure options.
Be aware of the wider area profile: local indices show higher deprivation levels and a mixed, mostly student and migrant-family population, which contributes to a busy, varied local character. The property was built in the early 2000s and is in a post-war style block with communal grounds — good for low-maintenance living but less private than a house.
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