Newly refurbished one-bedroom apartment with strong rental appeal and fast links.
Prime city-centre location near Southampton Central station
This newly renovated one-bedroom apartment sits on Latimer Street, a short walk from Southampton Central and WestQuay. The flat offers an open-plan living area, modern fitted kitchen, sizeable double bedroom and a walk-in shower — a straightforward, lettable layout that suits city renters.
Practical running details are clear: the property is leasehold with about 102 years remaining and a small ground rent of £200. Heating is by electric storage heaters and mains electricity; solid brick construction likely has minimal cavity insulation. Council tax is very cheap and broadband and mobile signal are strong, useful for students or professionals.
Important negatives are factual: the local area has high crime levels and is socially and economically deprived, and there is no dedicated parking (on-street only). The building is older (pre-1900) which can mean higher maintenance; walls are assumed uninsulated and the heating is electric-only, which may increase energy costs.
For investors or first-time buyers seeking a city-centre, low-entry opportunity, the property’s combination of central location, recent refurbishment and tenant appeal makes it a practical buy-to-let or pied-à-terre. Buyers should factor in running costs, potential retrofit work, and the neighbourhood profile when assessing yield and management arrangements.