Summary - HOMESPINNEY HOUSE FLAT 61 RIVER VIEW ROAD SOUTHAMPTON SO18 1UD
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Third-floor one-bedroom retirement flat by the River Itchen — ideal for downsizers, subject to lease constraints..
Riverside setting beside River Itchen and Riverside Park
Third-floor flat with water views from lounge/bedroom
One double bedroom with built-in wardrobe
Kitchen dated 1970s–1980s; needs modernisation
Electric storage heaters; EPC grade C
Approx. 59 years remaining on lease — lending may be refused
Service charge and ground rent payable; relatively high ongoing costs
Off-road parking and communal gardens, residents’ lounge and laundry
Set right by the River Itchen and Riverside Park, this third-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment offers easy-access communal facilities and peaceful water views. The development includes a residents’ lounge, laundry room, personal alarm/careline system and communal gardens — useful everyday comforts for over-60s buyers seeking a low-maintenance base close to green space.
The flat has a 14ft lounge/diner, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, separate kitchen and shower room. It is presented in reasonable condition for its age but the kitchen and some finishes date from the 1970s–1980s and would benefit from modernisation. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the EPC is grade C.
Important practical points: the property is leasehold with approximately 59 years remaining (lease from 1985). Many mortgage lenders will be reluctant to lend on a lease of this length, so buyers should seek mortgage advice and legal verification. Service charge and ground rent are payable (service charge approximately £1,382.88 every six months; ground rent approx. £233.16 every six months).
This apartment suits a downsizer or retiree who values riverside location, communal support and easy access to Bitterne Park amenities. Expect to invest in some cosmetic updating and to confirm finance options before committing, given the limited lease term and higher-than-average service charges.
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