Summary - 4 SOUTHBROOK MEWS BISHOPS WALTHAM SOUTHAMPTON SO32 1RZ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact, chain-free 55+ flat with communal facilities and long lease — close to village amenities.
Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat (approx. 402 sq ft)
Over-55s development with communal lounge, laundry and lift access
Chain-free sale; ideal for immediate occupation
Residents’ and visitors’ off-street parking; well-maintained communal gardens
Leasehold with c.150 years remaining; service charge c.£2,700pa (£225pcm)
Ground rent £525pa (relatively high)
Kitchen dated and may need modernising; bathroom recently fitted
High local flood risk; electric storage heating (impact on running costs)
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Southbrook Mews offers a low-maintenance retirement base in the heart of Bishop’s Waltham. Set within well-kept communal gardens, the flat benefits from a bright living room, built-in bedroom storage and a recently fitted bathroom, making it ready to move into without delay. The property is offered chain-free and is aimed at buyers aged 55+, providing immediate convenience and community.
Practical features include residents’ and visitors’ parking, a communal lounge and laundry, lift access and double glazing. The apartment sits close to the village high street with shops, a doctors’ surgery and regular bus services; Botley station and main road links are within easy reach for wider travel. EPC rated C and in Council Tax Band B, the home is economical to run for its size.
Buyers should note a few material considerations: the total internal area is compact (approximately 402 sq ft), the heating is electric storage heaters, and the kitchen is dated and may benefit from modernization. The property is leasehold with around 150 years remaining—service charges average £2,700 per year (£225 pcm) and ground rent is £525 per year. There is a high flooding risk for the area, which is an important factor for insurance and future maintenance.
This apartment will suit a downsizer seeking community living and easy access to local amenities, or a buyer wanting a manageable, ground-floor home with scope to update the kitchen and personalise the living space. The combination of a long lease, communal facilities and no onward chain offers a straightforward purchase for those prioritising convenience and low upkeep.
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