Summary - OAKDENE FLAT 11 WELBECK AVENUE SOUTHAMPTON SO17 1UT
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, well-located flat ideal for first buyers or buy-to-let investors.
- Chain-free first-floor one-bedroom flat, 469 sq ft
- Double bedroom with fitted storage (15'1" x 10'10")
- Open-plan living area with fitted kitchen and separate utility
- Landscaped communal garden and off-road parking
- Leasehold: 138 years remaining; ground rent £30 pa
- Service charge approx. £2,925 pa (significant ongoing cost)
- No gas supply; heating via electric room heaters
- Local crime rate above average (consider security measures)
This first-floor, one-bedroom flat in Highfield offers a compact, light-filled home or a straightforward rental investment close to Southampton’s universities and city amenities. The open-plan living area and separate utility space make efficient use of 469 sq ft, while a double bedroom with fitted storage provides practical accommodation.
The development includes landscaped communal gardens and off-road parking, and the sale is offered chain-free. The lease has 138 years remaining and the small annual ground rent is £30. Note the annual service charge of about £2,925 which covers communal maintenance and grounds.
Practical considerations: there is no gas supply and heating is electric (room heaters), so running costs and appliance choices should be factored in. Crime in the local area is above average — buyers seeking security or rental premium should consider additional measures. The building dates from the mid-20th century and, while externally well maintained, the flat is average in size and will suit those wanting a low-maintenance base or a buy-to-let rather than a family home.
Overall this property will appeal to first-time buyers seeking an affordable, well-located starter flat or investors wanting a simple-let close to student and professional catchments. Key positives are the chain-free sale, useful utility room, communal grounds and parking; key negatives are electric-only heating, above-average local crime and a relatively high service charge.
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