Summary - 19 Island View, Shortwood Copse Lane, BASINGSTOKE RG23 7GU
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Modern, low‑maintenance two-bedroom retirement apartment with communal facilities and long lease..
Two double bedrooms with large principal bedroom walk-in wardrobe
Bright living/dining room with Juliet balcony and good natural light
Modern fully fitted kitchen and separate utility/storage cupboard
Level-access shower room with grab rails and heated towel rail
House Manager, 24-hour emergency call and communal lounge/terrace
No allocated parking space for this apartment
Annual service charge £4,496.66; ground rent £495 pa
Electric room heating — consider running costs
This first-floor two-bedroom apartment at Island View is designed specifically for the over-60s who want low-maintenance, independent living within a modern, professionally managed development. The bright living room opens to a Juliet balcony and the principal bedroom benefits from a large walk-in wardrobe. Communal facilities include a south-facing terrace, lounge, guest suite, mobility scooter store with charging points and a dedicated House Manager during office hours.
Practical comforts include a fully fitted contemporary kitchen, utility/storage cupboards, level-access shower room with grab rails, video entry and a 24-hour emergency call system for added peace of mind. The building has fast full-fibre broadband and EV charging points in the development, and the area is affluent with low crime and excellent mobile signal.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement apartment with a long 999-year lease, an annual service charge of £4,496.66 and a ground rent of £495 per year. There is no allocated parking space for this apartment and heating is by electric room heaters rather than gas central heating, which may affect running costs for some buyers.
Overall this well-presented apartment will suit downsizers seeking a managed, sociable community with modern communal amenities and low external maintenance. It also has potential appeal to investors wanting a retirement-specific tenancy, but purchasers should factor service charges, ground rent and the electric heating arrangement into affordability calculations.
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