Summary - HOMEBOROUGH HOUSE FLAT 23 BRINTON LANE HYTHE SOUTHAMPTON SO45 6EE
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Well-presented, sociable flat with strong local amenities and communal facilities.
Chain-free, first-floor one-bedroom retirement flat
A bright, first-floor one-bedroom retirement flat set in the centre of Hythe village, offered chain-free and ready for internal viewing. The open-plan lounge and kitchen receive good natural light from full-length windows; the apartment is double-glazed and presented in neutral décor. Communal benefits include a residents’ lounge, laundry room, well-kept gardens and a 24-hour emergency call system aimed at over-60s buyers.
Practical running costs are clear: electric room heaters supply heat, main fuel is electricity, and council tax is Band B. The property measures about 453 sq ft and has a walk-in cupboard for storage. Local amenities are excellent — shops, a station, marina and healthcare are close by — and broadband and mobile signal are strong.
Important leasehold and cost considerations are significant. The original lease was 99 years from 1984 but only c.58 years now remain; many mortgage lenders may refuse to lend against such a short lease. Annual service charge is £5,051.04 (above average) and ground rent is £449.96 per year. Buyers should check eligibility rules for retirement developments and note a buyer administration fee of £600 (inc VAT) on exchange.
This flat suits a buyer seeking central village convenience and the social facilities of a retirement scheme who can proceed cash or secure specialist leasehold lending. The accommodation is well presented for immediate occupation, but the short lease and higher communal charges are material factors for finance and long-term value to consider.
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