Summary - Flat 4, 20 Lennox Road South PO5 2HT
3 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright three-bedroom flat ideal for first-time buyers wanting coastal living.
3 double bedrooms on top floor with period features and high ceilings
776 sq ft footprint — modest overall size despite generous room proportions
Share of freehold, 999-year lease started 2011; 985 years remaining
No ground rent; 25% ad hoc contribution to building costs when required
Double glazing fitted post-2002; mains gas central heating with boiler
Cavity walls likely uninsulated — potential for insulation work
Low flood risk and fast broadband; mobile signal excellent
Wider area records higher crime rates — consider local security measures
This top-floor three-bedroom apartment sits moments from Southsea seafront, offering plenty of natural light and high ceilings typical of a period building. The layout provides a bright lounge/diner, separate kitchen, bathroom plus a separate WC — well suited to first-time buyers seeking space to live and work by the coast. The property footprint is modest (776 sq ft) despite large room proportions, so overall accommodation feels compact rather than expansive.
Ownership is straightforward: share of freehold with a long 999-year lease (985 years remaining), no ground rent and an ad hoc 25% contribution towards building costs when required. The flat benefits from double glazing, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, and period features such as cornicing and a fireplace, reducing immediate upgrade needs.
Important negatives are clear and factual: the wider area records higher crime rates, and the property is described overall as small — buyers seeking maximum internal square footage should note the 776 sq ft size. Maintenance costs are variable because contributions are requested as building work arises rather than a set service charge. The building’s cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, so further insulation work may be needed for long-term energy efficiency.
For a first-time buyer looking for seaside living, a practical investment, or a roomy-feeling flat without the premium price, this apartment represents good value. Viewing is recommended to assess room proportions and communal arrangements in person.
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