Summary - BASSETT WOOD MEWS, 35 FLAT 1 BASSETT CRESCENT WEST SOUTHAMPTON SO16 7DW
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ideal for first-time buyers near the hospital with secure parking and long lease.
Large 71 m² (632 ft²) one-bedroom ground-floor apartment
Long lease — 960 years remaining
Secure gated development with intercom and off-street parking
Service charge approximately £880 per year; ground rent £50 per year
Functioning log burner adds character and secondary heat source
Electric storage heaters — likely higher running costs than gas
EPC rating C; council tax Band B (lower running cost advantage)
Built 1983–1990; modern finish but potential to personalise
This generous one-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Bassett Wood Mews offers roomy living (71 m² / 632 ft²) and practical long-term ownership security with 960 years remaining on the lease. The gated development provides secure off-street parking and an intercom entrance, a real bonus for buyers wanting convenience and peace of mind. The apartment’s industrial-style interior features an open-plan kitchen/living area and a functioning log burner that adds character and an alternative heat source.
Running costs are competitive for the area: council tax Band B, an EPC rating of C, service charge circa £880 per year and a small ground rent of £50 per year. Heating is by electric storage heaters — straightforward but likely to be more costly than gas alternatives, so factor that into your budgeting. The property was built in the 1980s and presents a modern, low-maintenance finish with potential to personalise the industrial aesthetic if you wish.
This home suits first-time buyers seeking a roomy, well-located starter property within walking distance of Southampton General Hospital and good transport links to the city and university. It will also appeal to investors after a stable rental demand area and modest service costs. Note the EPC C and electric heating when comparing running costs against alternatives.
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