Summary - ROSLYN HOUSE FLAT 52 ELM GROVE SOUTHSEA PO5 1JQ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free top-floor flat with sunny balcony — ideal first home or city rental close to the seafront..
No forward chain, top-floor flat with sunny balcony
Modern fitted kitchen; bright lounge and double bedroom
Approx 398 sqft; compact accommodation suitable for one or two
Lift access and communal gardens in mid-century block
Leasehold with approximately 81 years remaining
High service charge: about £2,844pa; ground rent £120pa
Area flagged as high crime and locally deprived — affects resale/rental
Excellent transport, mobile signal and fast broadband nearby
Top-floor one-bedroom flat in Roslyn House, offered chain-free and ready to move into. The flat benefits from a sunny aspect balcony overlooking Southsea, a modern fitted kitchen, lift access and quick walking links to the university, city centre and seafront — useful for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking immediate rental potential.
Internally the layout is compact (approximately 398 sqft) with a bright lounge and a double bedroom of sensible proportions. Heating is by mains gas boiler with radiators and the property has double glazing; internal room sizes are provided for guidance. The apartment sits in a mid-20th century block with communal gardens and typical communal maintenance responsibilities.
Important practical points: the flat is leasehold with around 81 years remaining, an annual service charge averaging £2,844 and a ground rent of £120. The wider area is described as a cosmopolitan student and professional neighbourhood with good transport and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity, but it is also flagged as a high-crime and deprived area, which will affect both living experience and long-term resale or rental yields.
This property suits buyers who prioritise location and convenience over space: as a first home or a central rental it offers immediate occupancy and rental appeal thanks to proximity to the university and seafront. Buyers should budget for ongoing service charges, factor lease length into mortgage/valuation checks, and consider the neighbourhood profile when weighing long-term plans.
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