Summary - Flat 4, St. Josephs Court, 99a Elm Grove PO5 1LH
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact central flat ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors looking for value.
Top-floor one-bedroom flat, approximately 366 sq ft
Share of Freehold with 95 years remaining on lease
Service charge circa £2,000 per year
Double glazing; install date unknown
Electric storage heating — no gas central heating
High local crime rate; area classified as deprived
Council Tax Band A — very low council tax
Private external storage cupboard; no garden
This top-floor one-bedroom flat in central Southsea is a compact, well-presented home or buy-to-let close to Albert Road and Palmerston Road amenities. At about 366 sq ft the layout is efficient: a 16ft lounge, double bedroom, separate modern kitchen and shower room, plus a private outside storage cupboard. The property benefits from SHARE OF FREEHOLD and a remaining lease of 95 years.
Practical features include double glazing, modern electric storage heating and fast broadband/mobile connectivity — useful for commuters, students or a rented tenancy. Council Tax Band A keeps running costs low. The building’s town-centre position puts shops, cafés and public transport within easy walking distance.
Buyers should note material negatives honestly: the neighbourhood records higher-than-average crime and is in a deprived area classification, which may affect resale or rental desirability. Service charges average around £2,000 per year, and heating is electric storage heaters (no gas). The building’s cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, and double glazing install date is unknown — further energy-efficiency upgrades may be needed.
For a first-time buyer or investor willing to accept modest size and some area challenges, this flat offers a low-entry purchase with immediate rental potential or a tidy starter home in a lively central location.
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